Why does your van need air suspension?

If you own a van it’s essentially one of your best tools to hand, this is why we say the drive needs to be comfortable and make your work along the way easier. Air suspension provides both of those advantages. In this article we’re going to look at the advantages, what it essentially is and why you should possibly upgrade to air suspension, and what kinds or air suspensions are best.

Air suspension is a system designed to run from compressed air and contains air spring bellows which are typically filled with air from an on board compression powered by the vans engine or a compressor you can find at most petrol stations in the UK.

They often include a control valve that is used to control the pressure of the air spring bellows typically based on the weight of your van, the air then travels to the compressor onto the control valve and then bellows by tubes and pipes. Depending on the design a control valve may be positioned centrally monitoring the tyres one for each wheel and one for each axle. Air suspension does not replace your already placed suspension in any way shape or form.

You may be wondering why it’s a good idea to upgrade your vans suspension and what the benefits are. Below we’re going to list five of the main ones.

1. Air suspension reduces your risk of getting stranded on off road tracks and prevents damage from the underbody caused by rough and uneven roads.

2. Air suspension is amazing should you use your van for loading and unloading since you can raise and lower your van.

3. Air suspension provides fuel economy benefits.

4. Air suspension helps to stabilise your van and improve your vans traction providing an all round safer driving experience.

5. Air suspension provides an all round smoother and hassle free driving experience.