EARLY WARNNG SIGNS
How would a caravanner know that any part
of a coil suspension system has failed or
needs to be serviced/replaced?
According to Jibu, the following indicate that
suspension components are degraded and
require service or replacement:
• Excessive swaying, or a rough, bumpy ride;
• The caravan pulls left or right when
driving straight;
• A sudden momentum change during
braking and acceleration makes the caravan
‘nosedive’ or lean backwards;
A van that leans to one side should not
automatically be attributed to suspension
failure. There could be some fundamental flaws
in the van’s weight distribution causing this.
“It is always important to drive to conditions,
especially when towing,” Cruisemaster’s
Andrew Goddard said. “This, accompanied with
a good understanding of the checks you can do
while travelling and maintenance requirements
set down by the manufacturer, puts you in the
best position to avoid a system failure.”
• Overheating brakes or squealing or grinding
noises from the brakes; and
• Uneven tyre wear.