The foundation for camping fun – How to find the right motorhome chassis
Attractive looks and exclusive interiors may create that perfect home-from-home feeling, and a powerful engine offers all the pulling power you need—certainly important factors for a motorhome, but the real foundation for unlimited camping enjoyment is the right chassis.
What good is a perfectly designed exterior and luxurious interior if your motorhome chassis cannot meet the demands of load, safety and comfort? That’s why you should always pay close attention to the chassis specification when buying new or used.
High-quality chassis for enhanced travel safety
A solid foundation you can build on
Stable, sturdy and steel-strong—these are the qualities of every motorhome chassis. After all, it is fundamentally responsible for your safety. High-strength steel ensures essential stability and maximum rigidity of the chassis frame. Please also consider the durability of the material. For example, the special hot-dip galvanisation in AL-KO VT chassis provides excellent protection against rust.
Custom wheelbases and individually tailored rear overhangs of vehicles with AL-KO VT chassis give you the advantage of an optimised interior layout.
Innovative lightweight technology for extra travel enjoyment
Weight-saving potential – shed weight with ease
Thanks to innovative lightweight technology and modern materials, chassis are now manufactured lighter than ever before. The weight you save means you can carry more before reaching the 3.5-tonne gross weight limit. The potential for weight reduction is increased further by clever constructions, such as specially designed perforations in the chassis frame, which remove unnecessary kilos.
State-of-the-art chassis technology for enhanced travel comfort
Custom tuned
Standard chassis for transporters are robust and reliable—a crucial requirement for their role as workhorses of the economy. But their chassis is always a compromise for the various purposes in which they are used. Those aiming for optimum travel comfort or a configuration to suit individual needs should choose the ultimate solution: a modified chassis for their motorhome.
Standard shock absorbers can be replaced with fully automatic adjustment systems on the rear axle. Additional air suspension there provides greater ground clearance at the push of a button, while full air suspension systems deliver maximum ride comfort.
Chassis specialist AL-KO VT not only offers solutions specifically tailored to its own chassis, but also upgrades for the original chassis from Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer: The >AL-KO VT Comfort Suspension (ACS) replaces the harsh oscillation of standard front strut springs with smooth gliding. The Air Top additional air suspension compensates for differences in pitch when parked and optimises the roll stability of your motorhome.
By the way: At AL-KO VT, safety also means all suspension systems are ESP-compatible, which is thoroughly tested before they are launched on the market.
AL-KO VT products for more comfort and more safety at a glance
- Air Premium X4 (full air suspension)
- Air Premium X2 (full air suspension)
- Air Plus (AL-KO VT additional air suspension for rear axle(s) / AL-KO VT chassis)
- AL-KO VT Level Controller – ALC (rear axle damper)
- >AL-KO VT Comfort Suspension – ACS (front axle comfort strut)
Low-frame chassis for greater safety and comfort
The added extra
Don’t compromise—choose high-quality materials, lightweight technology and modern chassis components. If you want even more safety and comfort on your journey, you should opt for a low-frame chassis, such as the AL-KO VT chassis from the chassis engineering pioneer in Kötz. A lower chassis frame enables greater storage space underneath, a more ergonomic entry height, improved aerodynamics thanks to a lower overall vehicle height, as well as greater driving stability due to the lower centre of gravity.
By the way: Experience chassis optimisations in detail and with no obligation, thanks to the AL-KO VT TestDrive offer. All vehicles are based at the modern AL-KO VT Customer Centre South in Kötz, Bavaria – conveniently located on the A8 between Ulm and Augsburg.
At http://www.alko-tech.com/de you’ll find everything you need to know about chassis and accessories for motorhomes.
