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Van Features: Here Are Achtung Camper’s Suspension Options

It is beyond important to us at Achtung Camper that we add value to our vans. Not only are you able to choose upholstery, coordinated pop-tops and coloured bench trim, but you can select a suspension kit and underbody protection to suit your adventures. In this blog we look at the suspension options at Achtung Camper.

The truth is you will not notice the difference on a sealed road, but once you venture off-road then suspension capabilities will strike a chord. However, it all comes down to personal preference.

“There are some must-haves (or nice to have) like the Seikel RockSlider Side Sill Protection if you go off-road,” says Achtung Camper co-owner, Ronny Probandt. “If you get stuck on a rock, then this will prevent most damages to the sill.”

Achtung Camper offer various kits to choose from to optimise your suspension and protection. There are two Volkswagen factory-fitted suspension options, and they are:

1BJ Heavy Duty Suspension

  • Reinforced version of the standard springs
  • Koni dampers for more robust usage
  • Suitable for semi-regular travel or unsealed roads
  • Van raised 20mm

1BB Rough Road Suspension

  • Alternate set of springs
  • Koni dampers for more robust usage
  • Suitable for regular travel or unsealed roads
  • Van raised 20mm

The aftermarket options that are currently available are:

Projekt Twin Monotube Kit

  • Adjustable suspension kit
  • Eibach springs (developed and made by Eibach Germany exclusively for Projekt) with the best possible durability and a perfect setup which helps to reduce the body roll but without minimising the comfort of the ultra-sensitive response. Eibach supply nearly all Formula 1 teams with springs
  • DCC compatibility
  • Wind it up higher to 45mm
  • Rear axle dampers with pre-mechanical rebound adjustment
  • Basic comfort set-up

Twin Adjust Projekt Sensitiv Coilover Kit
The Sensitiv kits were developed due to some extremely sensitive Projekt customers who asked for even more comfort, without missing the advantages of a sporty and improved ride performance, and further reduction of body roll.

  • Adjustable suspension kit
  • Volkswagen T5 T6 T6.1 coilover suspension with extra sensitive response
  • Comfortable ride with base setting
  • Pre-mechanical rebound adjustment on each individual shock absorber
  • Basic comfort set-up can also be adjusted individually
  • Rear axle can be adjusted individually according to customer’s wishes
  • Koni dampers
  • Five-year Eibach material warranty on springs

Twin Adjust Projekt Sensitiv +Plus Coilover Kit

  • Adjustable suspension kit
  • Volkswagen T5 T6 T6.1 coilover suspension with extra sensitive response
  • Eibach @eibachaustralia springs (developed and made by Eibach Germany exclusively for Projekt) with the best possible durability and a perfect set-up which helps to reduce the body roll but without minimising the comfort of the ultra-sensitive response
  • Koni dampers
  • Rear axle dampers with pre-mechanical rebound adjustment
  • Basic comfort set-up can also be adjusted individually
  • Rebound damping adjustment
  • Quickly and easily adjusted by placing a Koni knob on adjuster tab
  • Stronger Koni internals
  • Teflon-coated piston rods and piston rod bearings
  • Five-year Eibach material warranty on springs

These suspension options are also what is offered for the Mercedes-Benz Vito van conversions.

Prices for these kits are dependent on your selection. To discuss suspension options in more detail email sales@achtungcampercom.au.