Suspension Upgrade at SAP

[Denfire]

E & P leveling system

Hi 'Admin'
We met yesterday at SAP and you introduced me to Wild Camping - which I have now joined... SAP are brilliant, Mick, Darren and Mike did a thorough and professional job installing the E&P leveling system to my van on Monday and Tuesday. Nothing was too much trouble - and they explained every step of the process. The E&P leveling system is well thought out and easy to use. Given my van is rated at 5 tonnes and was fitted by the maker with front springs rated for a 3.5 tonne van -, Mick advised I should upgrade the front springs as an interim - before going for the full air system at some stage next year. The drive home to Norfolk was much improved. Needless to say I will be using SAP again for future van upgrades, including the air suspension and towbar/electrics.
Denfire

 

[Admin]

Hi 'Admin'
We met yesterday at SAP and you introduced me to Wild Camping - which I have now joined... SAP are brilliant, Mick, Darren and Mike did a thorough and professional job installing the E&P leveling system to my van on Monday and Tuesday. Nothing was too much trouble - and they explained every step of the process. The E&P leveling system is well thought out and easy to use. Given my van is rated at 5 tonnes and was fitted by the maker with front springs rated for a 3.5 tonne van -, Mick advised I should upgrade the front springs as an interim - before going for the full air system at some stage next year. The drive home to Norfolk was much improved. Needless to say I will be using SAP again for future van upgrades, including the air suspension and towbar/electrics.
Denfire

Hi,

It was a pleasure to chat with you yesterday, although I did not get a chance to say goodbye. I am sure that you will enjoy being part of our community, any question please ask.

Admin

 

[jennyp19]

One of the best companies out there -. Mick certainly goes above and beyond and bonus for us within 30 miles of home.
The other one on a par with them is Autogas2000 from Thirsk.
MH manufactures and dealer could do well to take notes from them.
Nothing is too much bother from either company.

 

[Admin]

The front suspension was fitted yesterday and the water tanks and their carrier were removed. Today the rear suspension system and new subframe are being installed, they are also finishing off the electrical installation and the control system.

I had a chat with Mick this morning and he explained that the water tanks on my Hymer are going to be the most challenging conversion that they have done. The subframe for the rear suspension has to sit partially where the water tanks currently fit.

Some photos.

 

[Fazerloz]

If its been altered to self levelling and adjustable to ride height what alterations do they do to the braking system if any, as far as the rear brake load compensator valve is concerned assuming it has a mechanically actuated valve on it.

 

[trevskoda]

The front suspension was fitted yesterday and the water tanks and their carrier were removed. Today the rear suspension system and new subframe are being installed, they are also finishing off the electrical installation and the control system.

I had a chat with Mick this morning and he explained that the water tanks on my Hymer are going to be the most challenging conversion that they have done. The subframe for the rear suspension has to sit partially where the water tanks currently fit.

Some photos.

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Looks to me you require more underseal and waxoil round that van,get it done now or else.:hammer:

 

[Admin]

Looks to me you require more underseal and waxoil round that van,get it done now or else.:hammer:

Once all the work under the van is done I shall be looking at options to treat the current underside of the van and protect it.

 

[Deleted member 5816]

Vehicle Lifts

Phil tell them about the Lifts can you post a Photo of them.

Alf

 

[Wully]

I know what you’re talking about Alf they lifts are amazing. The big blue ones

 

[Admin]

Phil tell them about the Lifts can you post a Photo of them.

Alf

At SAP they have several sets of these vehicles lifts. Each post is moved around separately and they are linked via Bluetooth. The blue ones in this photo lift vehicles up to 30,000kgs.

Whats great is that they can be used on anything from cars to HGV's. And you can position the vehicles anywhere.

They really are quite cool.

 

[rugbyken]

all this discussion of Heidi's nether regions the poor girl will blush when she finally meets us all!

 

[Wully]

all this discussion of Heidi's nether regions the poor girl will blush when she finally meets us all!

I’ll Need to look at those underside photos again. How did you figure out it’s a girl

 

[Buckby]

I have known Mick for two to three years nothing is too much trouble and his after service is excellent

 

[rugbyken]

your a scotsman wullie what's under your kilt? all hymer's have to have a name it's compulsory but just to let you off phil referred to her as Heidi in another post , mines Heinrick HRK on No plate

 

[Admin]

I have just returned from an excellent dinner!

Karen and Charlie took pity on me and drove up to Doncaster to see me, they then took me out for a steak and dropped me back.


The air suspension is now completely fitted it I just waiting for the electronics man to check the system and calibrate it.

However, the water tanks look like they are going to be a lot of hassle, I am glad that Mick is sorting it. He is now banning Hymer B598 conversions

 

[Denfire]

Apologies

Hi,

It was a pleasure to chat with you yesterday, although I did not get a chance to say goodbye. I am sure that you will enjoy being part of our community, any question please ask.

Admin

Yes, I did leave quite quickly once Darren had given me the full instructions and a full inspection of the system. I was keen to get on the road and get home to Norfolk. Travelling back, you had given me lots to think about with regards high energy batteries and vehicle electrical cabling/safety systems - which was all good. I do have one question, how do I get the app on to my smartphone and where would I find the activation code.... I am heading out for the first adventure next week...

Very best

Dennis

 

[Wully]

your a scotsman wullie what's under your kilt? all hymer's have to have a name it's compulsory but just to let you off phil referred to her as Heidi in another post , mines Heinrick HRK on No plate

I’ll give my van a name tomorrow when it’s reborn cos according to dvla she doesn’t exist think I’ll call it Cristian as it will be reborn.

 

[Admin]

Yes, I did leave quite quickly once Darren had given me the full instructions and a full inspection of the system. I was keen to get on the road and get home to Norfolk. Travelling back, you had given me lots to think about with regards high energy batteries and vehicle electrical cabling/safety systems - which was all good. I do have one question, how do I get the app on to my smartphone and where would I find the activation code.... I am heading out for the first adventure next week...

Very best

Dennis

It is best if I give you a link to the guide, then if you have any issues let me know.

Wild Camping APP (version 2)

Admin

 

[Denfire]

It is best if I give you a link to the guide, then if you have any issues let me know.

Wild Camping APP (version 2)

Admin

Hi Phil

Brilliant! loaded and works well. Have just ordered 2 x Honda EU20i generators plus conecting cable, 3.8kwh at full load, 1kwh at 0.25 load for 8 hrs. Ordered the motorbike ramp from the ramppeople - really excellent company - so nearly all ready to start exploring.

Again, many thanks Phil for introducing me to the Wild Camping community...

Dennis

 

[Deleted member 5816]

It surprised me that they don't you the vehicle body when lifting, they lift by going under the wheels and lifting that way, .... as you say Phil pretty Cool

Alf

At SAP they have several sets of these vehicles lifts. Each post is moved around separately and they are linked via Bluetooth. The blue ones in this photo lift vehicles up to 30,000kgs.

Whats great is that they can be used on anything from cars to HGV's. And you can position the vehicles anywhere.

They really are quite cool.

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