Retrofits
Keep the caravan you love and just upgrade the suspension!
In love with your caravan or camper but it could ride better? Suspension retrofits are available for most caravans, campers and trailers.
Suspension Upgrades Include
We offer suspension retrofits of Cruisemaster's industry leading range of all-terrain suspension systems designed to suit a variety of on road and off-road applications. We can also do TMR Approved ATM Upgrades, Boat trailer suspension upgrades & Axle replacements.
ATX Suspension
Australia’s Premium All-Terrain Suspension System.
XT Suspension
The Iconic All-Terrain Suspension System.
CRS2 Suspension
The Next Generation of Country Road Suspension.
GT Suspension
Road Suspension Evolved.
Cruisemaster Suspension Upgrade Comparison
| Feature | GT | CRS2 | XT | ATX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Type | X5K Coil Spring | X5K Coil Spring | X5K Coil Spring or Firestone Airbag | X5K Coil Spring or Firestone Airbag |
| Camber Adjustment | Offset Bushes Available | Offset Bushes Available | Torque Tightened | Torque Tightened with Secondary Locking |
| Toe Adjustment | Torque Tightened | Torque Tightened | Torque Tightened | Torque Tightened with Secondary Locking |
| Shock Absorber Options | G30 (30 mm Gas) | G30 (30 mm Gas) | G35 (35 mm Gas) G40 (40 mm Gas) |
M46 (46 mm Remote Res. Monotube Gas) M60 (60 mm Adjustable Remote Res. Monotube Gas) |
| Brake Options | 10” Elect. Drum | 10” Elect. Drum 12” Elect. Drum |
10” Elect. Drum 12” Elect. Drum 12” Hydraulic Disc |
10” Elect. Drum 12” Elect. Drum 12” Hydraulic Disc |
| Ride Height (Drop Axle Options) | 130 mm | 155 mm | 217 mm (Coil) / 230 mm (Air) Drop Axle: 157 mm (Coil) / 165 mm (Air) |
215 mm |
| Wheel Travel | 90 mm | 100 mm | 130 mm | 140 mm |
| Max ATM Single | 2,000 KG | 2,500 KG | 2,800 KG (Coil) / 2,600 KG (Air) | 3,000 KG |
| Max ATM Tandem | 3,100 KG | 3,500 KG | 4,500 KG | 4,500 KG |
Caravan Air Suspension Upgrades
At the Towing Performance Centre we can help get your van on air with Crusiemaster XT & ATX air suspension systems. These systems utilise Firestone airbags and have flexibility of air control with 5 different levels of functionality. Find out more about Cruisemaster Air Control Systems.
Caravan Brake Upgrades
With the changes in load, in most cases your braking system will need to be upgraded to meet regulations. With most suspension retrofits allowing for the choice between a hydraulic disc brakes or electric drum brakes.
Cruisemaster drum brakes allow for the addition of ABS Enabled systems, providing even greater peace of mind when towing.
ATM Upgrades for Caravans
With our suspension retrofits you are able to upgrade the ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass) of your caravan if all requirements can be met. Single axle ATM upgrades are available up to 3000kg with Cruisemasters 3T ATX suspension.
Tandem axles can be upgraded to a 4500kg ATM rating using XT or ATX suspension systems.
Caravan Shock Absorber Upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the ATM of your caravan can be upgraded with a suspension retrofit if all conditions are met. Our in house TMR Approved engineers can do the necessary compliance work to increase your ATM*.
* QLD registered trailers and where conditions permit.
*For interstate registered caravans/trailers we can provide the required engineering evidence to provide to a TMR Engineer in the appropriate state to action the mod plate. (New ATMs are not legally effective until engineering approval and mod plate has been applied).
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In most scenarios the exisitng suspension in your caravan, camper or trailer can be upgraded through a suspension retrofit. Retrofits to a new suspension system can involve modifications to chassis, removal of exisiting hangers and new mounting hardware.
*Note: Suspension upgrades may be limited by the age of caravan/trailers. A pre-inspection is required for caravans/trailers over 10 years of age. Most caravans 20 years or older are not compatible for a suspension retrofit.
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Yes, caravans with on road suspension can be retrofitted with off-road suspension to improve it's ability to handly off-road terrains. Off-road systems can increase ground clearance, wheel travel and improved ability to handle corrugations & rough terrains.
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Air suspension systems can be retrofitted to caravans with varying levels of work required. Systems such as the Cruisemaster ATX can be a direct swap of the coil to air, however a retrofit can include a new suspension system, modification to chassis, removal of exisiting hangers and new mounting hardware required.