GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #39 | Page 12

COIL SUSPENSION 101 WORDS: MAX TAYLOR CONSIDERING INDEPENDENT COIL SUSPENSION FOR YOUR NEXT CARAVAN? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… If it’s an offroad caravan, the chances are better than even that it has independent coil suspension. For good reason. There are plenty of suppliers of this crucial piece of equipment, and some caravan manufacturers even make their own. So what are the hallmarks of a quality coil suspension setup? As a caravan purchaser, what should you look for as you consider your options? We spoke to engineers at Australia’s foremost manufacturers of coil suspension for caravans, Andrew Goddard at Cruisemaster, and Jibu John at AL-KO, for some answers.