In the world of motorhomes and caravans, some things change very rapidly and dynamically, while others remain exactly the same for many years. The latter is the case with, for example, air suspensions, where for a while everything looked pretty much the same. LEMET and its AirSprings air suspension system are a real breath of fresh air. Find out what sets LEMET apart from other air bag suspension brands in this article!
What is air suspension and why is it fitted to vans and motorhomes?
It is worth briefly introducing the topic of pneumatic systems for those who have not yet had any contact with it. Air suspension – what is it? In the simplest terms, it can be described as an additional support system for the vehicle’s chassis. It is usually fitted to the rear axle, which is subjected to the most stress when driving with a heavy load (although there are also systems designed to be fitted to both the front and rear).
The basic component of an air suspension kits are a air bags, also known as suspension air bellows. It is this component that inflates with air (depending on the specific model of suspension, inflation can be by means of a compressor built into the system or an external one available at a petrol station, for example) and further supports the factory suspension system. Once the airbags have been fitted, you will experience a completely different driving comfort – it will be more confident as the car handles better and is more stable, especially on rough roads. Of course, the level of inflation of the air springs is up to you – if you want to adjust the air suspension in terms of its firmness – there is no objection.
Air suspension for premium vans and motorhomes – LEMET AirSprings
The LEMET brand has brought real freshness to the air suspension market in many respects. So let’s take a look at this premium pneumatic soulutions and see what sets it apart from the competition.
Bluetooth-controlled air suspension kit for motorhome, cargo van, cab chassis
The basic principle that the LEMET brand follows when designing its products is simplicity and making life as easy as possible for its users. It is therefore no surprise that the AirSprings air suspension model is based on Bluetooth connectivity (in the case of the LEMET AirSprings Premium version). How does it work?
With the kit, you also receive a Bluetooth remote control that connects to the central unit of the system. You can get out of the car without any hindrances and adjust the height of the car as you feel most comfortable. This is a real revolution among the various air suspension systems, where not only did you often have to bleed the air with a valve inserted into the right place on the control panel (LEMET suspensions use buttons for this), but you also had to be in the motorhome or delivery van non-stop to level the vehicle.
Even if you choose the AirSprings Standard air suspension, you will still experience a significant improvement in comfort over the vast majority of air suspensions on the market. This is precisely because the manufacturer has used buttons instead of valves to inflate and deflate the set.
Robust air suspension – 170 mm air bellows (170/2)
Convenience is one thing, but a proven auxiliary air suspension must also not lack the right performance to perform the tasks intended for it. Fortunately, LEMET products do not lack anything in this area either. One example is the robust and incredibly durable air bellows with a diameter of 170 mm.
Air springs for air suspension can most often be found in two versions: 150 and 170 mm in diameter. They are also denoted as, for example, 170/2, where the first digit is the diameter and the second is the number of ribs into which the air bag material is divided. LEMET offers only one type of bellow in its air suspension kit: 170 mm. This simplifies the user’s choice as much as possible and additionally guarantees an adequate level of safety (this type of air bellows is characterised by greater strength than its narrower counterpart).
Interestingly, LEMET uses exactly the same reinforced rubber for its bellows as the well-known automotive brand Jeep. This gives the user 100 per cent confidence that their chosen solution will retain its durability for years to come!
Complete air suspension kit with compressor
Another thing that sets LEMET apart from other brands is the fact that they only offer an air suspension kit with compressor. On the one hand, this is less freedom for the user to configure the suspension in relation to their needs, but in practice it proves to be a hit. Why?
Air suspensions without a compressor are simply far less convenient. Every time you fill them up, you have to use, for example, a tyre compressor (which takes some time, due to its low power and compact size) or a visit to a petrol station. So if you forget to fill the suspension before you set off, you will have to factor in a stop this during the route, which can be extremely inconvenient.
With the AirSprings auxiliary air suspension system, you don’t have this problem. You always have the built-in compressor at hand, which despite its small dimensions is extremely powerful. This means you can conveniently and quickly fill the system with air whenever you need it! You can opt for one of two compressor variants, which differ in their parameters.
Full compatibility: air suspension for Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper and others
The final (at least in today’s article) advantage of the AirSprings air suspension from LEMET is its compatibility with different vehicle models. The manufacturer has a wide range of different kits suitable for installation on vehicles such as:
- Fiat Ducato III (2006- onwards)
- Peugeot Boxer II (2006- onwards)
- Citroen Jumper II (2006- onwards)
- Toyota ProAce Max (from 2024);
- Vauxhall Movano / Opel Movano (from 2021);
- Ford Transit
- …and many more!
So whether you are looking for an air suspension for a Fiat Ducato, Ford Transit or any other vehicle – check out LEMET’s range and you are sure to find what you need!
Where to buy LEMET air suspensions?
LEMET AirSprings is a comprehensive air suspension system for special tasks. It is a true premium brand when it comes to air suspensions for RVs, panel vans, cab chassis trucks and other vehicles. Its greatest advantages are:
- Control of the air suspension by Bluetooth remote;
- Robust air springs that are great for even the heaviest loads;
- The presence of an air suspension compressor in each kit;
- Compatibility of the auxiliary air bag suspension with different vehicles (Fiat Ducato, Citroen Jumper, Ford Transit and others).
Where can you buy premium air suspension? If you are a private user who would like to use an airbag system in your private vehicle, check out the brand’s products on the X-CAMPING and TOP-SEAL website.
