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LoadSafe New Zealand
New Zealand's Specialist for GVM and axle weight limit Up-Rating.
Hello a Burstner this week in for a much needed improvement in ride comfort, along with an increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM).![]()
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To the front axle, VB Coil springs were fitted along with a set of Koni 'Active' Frequency Selective Dampening struts for the best possible ride on spring suspension. The coil springs have lifted the front 30mm and will stop it riding on the bump stops, the top of the old struts are quite polished from contact with the bump stops.![]()
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The rear axle was fitted with VB Semi air suspension. The gap between the bump stop and the top of the leaf spring was less than 10mm, a good indication that the rear axle weight is close to or over weight. Little gap also creates poor ride comfort as with every bump in the road the bump stop is impacted.![]()
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This Burstner weighted in with a total weight of 3635 kg, with the front axle weighing 1630 kg and the rear axle 2005 kg.![]()
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With the fitment of these VB suspension products, and the fitment of Borbet alloy rims, the GVM has increased from 3850 to 4200 kg, while the front axle maximum allowable weigh has increased from 1850 to 2100 kg while the rear axle has increased from 2000 to 2250 kg.
This week another Rollerteam motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato arrived for an increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) via the fitment of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle, along with a set of Borbet CWD alloy wheels.![]()
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This combination has permitted the GVM to increase from 3500 kg to 4100 kg, while the rear axle maximum permitted weight has increased from 2000 to 2250 kg.![]()
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This particular RollerTeam TLine 740 had a total weight without occupants of 3595 kg, while the front axle weighed in at 1550kg and the rear axle 2040 kg
We also had another Fiat Ducato with a McLouis motorhome in for a much needed increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), and increase in maximum rear axle weight, with the installation of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle, along with a set of Borbet CWD alloy rims in Polished Black Glossy.![]()
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The GVM increased from 3500 to 4100 kg, while the rear axle maximum allowable weight has increased from 2000 to a more appropriate 2250kg.![]()
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This particular motorhome weighed without occupants a total of 3795 kg with the front acle coming in at 1520 kg and the rear axle 2275 kg.
Another Kea Breeze built on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter visited this week for an increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) increasing from 3490 to 4080 kg with the fitment of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle. ![]()
This one weighed a total of 3285 kg without occupants (or e-bikes) with the front axle weighing in at 1330 kg and the rear axle 1955 kg.
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The Fiat Ducato has long been the go-to base vehicle for countless motorhomes. But if you’re planning longer journeys or carrying heavier loads, you’ll soon notice the limitations of the standard suspension. Vibrations or rattling noises, a sagging rear end or instability in crosswinds can seriously impact your driving experience.![]()
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Another Rollerteam visited for a suspension upgrade and an increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) with the fitment of VB Coil Springs to the front axle, combined with Koni 'Active' Frequency Selective Dampening (FSD) struts for the best possible ride comfort on spring suspension, along with VB Semi air suspension on the rear axle. Also supplied a set of Borbet CWD alloy wheels to enable the axle ratings to be increased.![]()
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This combination has permitted the GVM to be increased to 4200 kg from 3500 kg. The front axle rating (ie maximum permissible loaded weight) has also increased from 1850 kg to 2100 kg, while the rear axle rating has gone from 2000 kg to 2250 kg.![]()
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This particular motorhome weighed in without occupants a total of 3280 kg, while the front axle weighed 1460 kg and the rear axle 1820kg.
Recently LoadSafe visited by another Kea Breeze built on the Merced Benz Sprinter chassis for an increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). By installing VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle, the GVM has increased from 3550 to 4200 kg, while the rear axle maximum permissible weight has increased from 2250 to 2430 kg.![]()
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This motorhome weighed in without occupants a total of 3530 kg (20 kg under GVM) with the front axle weighing 1365 kg and the rear axle 2165 kg
Another Traillite motorhome build on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter also visited to have VB Semi air suspension installed on the rear axle to firm up the rear suspension so as to reduce body roll when cornering, which is a common issue with Sprinters and Volkswagen Crafters that are based on Mercedes Benz Sprinters
LoadSafe had a few suspension upgrades this week. One being the fitment of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle of this Autotrail Scout built on the ALKO Chassis. Primary objection for the client was the ability to increase the rear ground clearance when required.![]()
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An increase of 40mm at the rear was achieved at maximum pressure, which translates to approx 65mm increase at the very rear of the motorhome.![]()
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As this particular vehicle was comfortably under Gross Vehicle Mass and Maximum permissible rear axle weight, no increase in weights was required
LoadSafe was also visited by this Swift Voyager 584 requiring an increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), AKA payload increase. These are quite a long motorhome at 7.85m, with this particular motorhome weighing in at 3320 kg while the front axle weighed 1530 kg and the rear axle 1790.![]()
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With the fitment of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle, the GVM has increased from 3550 kg to 4100 kg.
One of this weeks Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) increases was to this Kea Breeze M660 built on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis. This was accomplished with the fitment of VB Semi Air suspension to the rear axle. ![]()
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The GVM has increased from 3490 to 4200 kg, while the rear axle maximum permitted weight has increased from 2250 to 2430 kg.![]()
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This motorhome weighed in at the time of installing the airbags a total of 3440 kg, with the front axle weighing 1375 kg and the rear axle 2065 kg. Note this total weight is only 50kg under GVM, and no driver let another passenger.
This Rollerteam T-Line 740 got the 'works' with suspension upgrades to both axles. ![]()
VB coil springs with Koni 'Active' front struts / shock absorbers for the front axle for the improvement in ride and handling they offer. The front springs had sagged so was often riding on the bump stops, which is a common problem.![]()
While the rear axle got fitted with VB Semi air suspension, which also improves the ride, especially since there was little to no gap between the springs and the bump stops. ![]()
Along with a set of Borbet CWD alloy rims in Glossy polished black.![]()
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The combination of these upgrades has enable the Gross Vehicle Mass to increase from, 3500kg to 4200 kg, with the front axle increasing to 2100kg, and the rear axle increasing from 2000 to 2250kg maximum allowable weight.![]()
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This motorhome weighed without occupants a total of 3755 kg, while the front axle weighed 1495 kg, and the rear axle weighed 2260 kg.
LoadSafe was also visited by a Volkswagen Crafter Grand California for an increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) this week. With the fitment of VB Semi Air Suspension to the rear axle, the Gross Vehicle Mass has increased from 3880 kg to 4400 kg. The front and rear maximum weights remain unchanged. ![]()
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This motorhome weighed a total of 3650 kg, while the front axle weighed 1790 kg and the rear axle 1860 kg.
LoadSafe was visited by a Carado T339 this for a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) increase by the fitment of VB Semi Air suspension to the rear axle, along with a set of Borbet CWD alloy rims.![]()
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The GVM was increased from 3495 to 4100 kg, with the rear axle maximum permissible weight (rating) increasing from 2000 to 2250 kg. The front axle rating remained unchanged at 1850 kg.![]()
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This motorhome weighed without occupants a total of 3395 kg, while the front axle weighed 1540 kg and the rear axle 1855 kg.
And another Rollerteam Zefiro built on the Ford Transit visited this week to LoadSafe for an increase in payload / Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), this time a 685 model.![]()
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With the fitment of the VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle, the GVM has increased from 3550 to 4100 kg.![]()
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This motorhome weighed in on LoadSafe's scales a total of 3160 kg with minimal items on board or occupants. It now has close to 1000 kg of payload!![]()
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The front axle weighed 1455 kg and the rear axle 1705 kg.
Another Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) increase was to this Mercedes Benz Sprinter van that is presently being converted into a campervan.![]()
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LoadSafe supplied VB Semi air suspension for the rear axle along with a set of Borbet CWE alloy wheels to compliment the new look.![]()
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With the fitment of VB Semi air suspension, the GVM has increased from 3550 kg to 4080 kg, a healthy increase in payload. The rear axle permissible weight has also increased from 2250 to 2430 kg.
This week LoadSafe had a visit from an owner with a CI Sinfonia 65P which is built on the Fiat Ducato chassis. ![]()
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With the fitting of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle, along with a set of Borbet CWD alloy rims as pictured, the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) has increased from 3500 to 4100 kg while the rear axle maximum permissible weight has increased from 2000 to 2250 kg.![]()
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This motorhome weighted without occupants a total of 3555 kg with the front axle weighing 1465 kg and the rear axle 2090 kg.
LoadSafe had a visit from another Benimar owner this week when this Tessoro T486 built on a Ford Transit visited to have VB Semi Air suspension fitted to the rear axle so that the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) could be increased from 3500 kg to 4100 kg, as like so many it exceeds it current allowable GVM.![]()
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This motorhome had a total weight without occupants of 3465kg, with the front axle weighing 1465 kg and the rear axle 2000 kg.![]()
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It also gets the added benefits from VB Air Suspension of being able to lift the rear for extra ground clearance, plus improved ride and handling
The second Pilote was a P740 Expression that had VB Semi air suspension installed to the rear axle, also for the ability to raise the rear when required for extra ground clearance.![]()
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This particular motorhome weighed in with a total weight of 3450 kg without occupants, only 50kg under its Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). ![]()
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Fortunately with the fitting of VB Semi air suspension, the GVM can increase to 4100kg, with the rear axle maximum permissible weight increasing to 2250kg. The rear axle weighed 2020 kg and the front axle 1430 kg.
This week a pair of Pilote motorhomes visited to have VB Air Suspension installed to their rear axles to enable the rear ground clearance to be increased when needed, plus to improve the ride comfort and handling.![]()
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One was a new P696 Expression straight from the dealer yard, which weighed it with a total weight of 2950 kg with the front axle weighing 1440 kg and the rear axle 1510 kg. ![]()
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With the Gross Vehicle Mass increasing to 4100kg, the available payload will be an incredible 1150 kg!
A Rollerteam Zefiro 696 visited to have its Gross Vehicle Mass increased from 3500 to 4100 kg with the installation of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle. This will enable the rear ground clearance to be increased, along with an improvement in ride and handling. Many also notice less rattling in the cupboards too!![]()
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This motorhome weighed in with a total of 3105 kg without occupants, nor much else on board, with the front axle weight being 1405 kg, while the rear axle weighed 1700 kg. ![]()
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Now with almost 1000 kg of payload!
Another VB Semi air suspension upgrade was completed to a Benimar Mileo 282 built on the 'Heavy' variant Fiat Ducato for the ability to raise the rear for extra ground clearance so the owners can access their driveway. Added benefits will be the improvement in ride and handling.![]()
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This motorhome weighed without occupants a total of 3575 kg, with the front axle weighing 1475 kg and the rear axle 2100 kg. ![]()
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GVM is 4400 kg and the rear axle maximum allowable weight of 2500kg. ![]()
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With the fitment of VB Semi air suspension, the GVM could be increased up to 4800kg with the rear axle rating increasing up to 2700 kg.
Mercedes Benz Sprinters also get the LoadSafe treatment with specific upgrade kits manufactured by VB Air Suspension like for this Hymer MLT580 4x4. This particular Sprinter had semi air suspension installed on the rear axle to enable the rear height to be increased when needed.![]()
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The Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and rear axle maximum permitted weight was also increased, the GVM increasing to 4200 kg, while the rear axle maximum permissible weight was increased from 2250 to 2430kg.![]()
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At the time of installing the suspension kit, this motorhome weighed without occupants, a total of 3795 kg, with the front axle weighing 1430 kg, while the rear axle weighed 2365 kg (115 kg over the original allowable weight)
What has LoadSafe been up to of late? Suspension upgrades!![]()
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This AutoTrail Tracker Frontier RB had VB Coil Springs fitted to the front axle along with Koni Frequency Selective Dampening struts. The original Fiat springs had sagged till it was sitting on the bump stops, a common problem. A quick way to determine if the springs have sagged is to measure from ground to underside of the front jacking point, if around 220/230 mm (with 225/75R16 tyres) its sitting on the bump stops or close to it. The front is now approx 45mm higher and suspension travel has returned. The Koni front struts provide high quality ride comfort with their ability to absorb varying road conditions. ![]()
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The rear axle was also upgraded with VB Semi air suspension with VB's new digital remote control for a complete upgrade all round for ride comfort and handling with also the ability to raise the rear up for extra ground clearance when required.
Back to a Benimar on a Ford Transit with a 486 model. As per usual VB Semi air suspension was fitted to the rear axle, so as to enable the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) to be increased, this time form 3550 to 4100 kg. The semi air suspension also improves the ride comfort and handling, and reduces vibration / rattling too.![]()
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This Benimar weighed in without occupants a total of 3460 kg, with the front axle 1465 kg and the rear axle a total of 1995 kg.
Time for another Autoroller, this time a 747 having VB Semi Air suspension install on the rear axle to permit the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) to increase from 3500 to 3850 kg. As the rims were not replaced with higher rated items, the rear axle maximum weight remains at 2000 kg. ![]()
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This motorhome weighed in at a total of 3205 kg without occupants, or much of anything else, with the front axle being 1525 kg and the rear axle weighed in at 1680 kg, 320 kg under the 2000 kg weight limit.
We were also visited by a Bailey Adamo 69-4 built on a Ford Transit this week for an increase in Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) this week with the installation of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle.![]()
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This has enabled the GVM to be increased from 3550 to 4100 kg.![]()
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This motorhome weighed a total of 3340 kg without occupants, while the front axle weighed in at 1510 kg and the rear axle 1830 kg. ![]()
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They will now be able to take the grand kids and all their gear, or e bikes safety in the knowledge they aren't exceeding the motorhome GVM.
One of this weeks Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) increases was to this Rollerteam Autoroller 746 with the fitting of VB Semi air suspension (airbags) to the rear axle and the fitting of higher rated rims.![]()
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This combination has enabled the GVM to increase from 3500 to 4100 kg. ![]()
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After the installation of the airbags it weighed a total of 3450 kg, without occupants, while the front axle weighed 1635 kg, and the rear axle 1815 kg.![]()
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Do you also own a motorhome on a WOF? Have you ever weighed it loaded to ensure that its not exceeding it GVM? ![]()
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WOF maximum GVM is 3500kg, although some motorhomes are less than this, which will be printed on the last stage rating plate. See loadsafe.nz/how-to-read-a-chassis-rating-plate/ for more detail.
Not all of LoadSafe's customers have their Gross Vehicle Masses (GVM) increased, like this Dethleffs Trend which visited for suspension improvement with the fitting of VB Semi Air Suspension to the rear axle for the improvement in ride and handling it offers. Plus the ability to increase the rear ground clearance when needed.![]()
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This motorhome weighed in with no occupants a total of 3340 kg with the front axle at 1470 kg while the rear axle was 1870 kg.![]()
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If required, the GVM can increase to 4100 kg and the rear axle maximum permissible weight increased from 2000 to 2250 kg.
This is how VB Air Suspension tests their products at their development facility
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Also this week was a Dethleffs Trend I 7057 in for a suspension upgrade with the fitting of VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle, along with a set of Borbet CWD alloy wheels enabling the Gross Vehicle Mass to be increased from 3650 to 4100 kg, and the rear axle maximum allowable weight increasing from 2000 to 2250 kg.![]()
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This motorhome weighed at time of installation, without occupants a total of 3740 kg, front axle 1500 kg, and the rear axle 2240 kg. Did have 4 rims in the garage adding to the rear axle weight. Also has a towbar fitted
One of this weeks suspension upgrades was to this Fiat Ducato van that has been converted into a camper. Its been travelling around on the bump stops for some time, wearing down the front bump stops to half their height.![]()
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It had VB Coil spring fitted to the front axle, raising the front 65mm!![]()
And VB Semi air suspension to the rear axle. ![]()
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Going to be far more comfortable when travelling now with suspension travel to soak up the bumps and potholes.
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