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Richard Willetts

Member Since: 07 Feb 2017
Location: Towcester
Posts: 99

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Coachman 575 VIP Not Level

Hi Is there anyone out there with a FL2and a Coachman VIP.

I have a Witter flange type detachable and previously towed a Swift which towed with the caravan level, but picking up the Coachman it tows nose down I know it's not a problem but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

The FL2 has only done 22k so the suspension is fine. When I picked the van up to day it was empty so it may change with something in it.
Thanks Richard

11th Nov 2017 7:36 pm

Lunar-Rover

Member Since: 15 Jun 2017
Location: Bolton Lancashire
Posts: 109

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

Could it be as simple as different size wheels than the Swift? REME .. Rough Engineering Made Easy

11th Nov 2017 7:56 pm

Richard Willetts

Member Since: 07 Feb 2017
Location: Towcester
Posts: 99

Good point well made yes the Coachman runs on 15`s and the Swift 14`s Richard

11th Nov 2017 9:01 pm

howdenbiker

Member Since: 24 Jun 2017
Location: Wirral
Posts: 76

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You've probably checked this but it could be the nose weight of the caravan, it that different to the Swift? 2013 GS Baltic Blue - part exchanged now for Volvo V40

11th Nov 2017 9:03 pm

Richard Willetts

Member Since: 07 Feb 2017
Location: Towcester
Posts: 99

Hi the nose weight is the same but its a new van with nothing in so nice crisp suspension, however had the weight plate upgrade to 1700 kg which gives a massive payload of 240kg.

I don't think Coachman or any manufacturer do anything ie upgrade suspension just increase tyre pressure.

I`ll see what it's like when I load it up with our stuff

Richard

11th Nov 2017 9:15 pm

norfie

Member Since: 03 Jul 2013
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 97

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I would not worry too much my Coachman is nose down as well.

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13th Nov 2017 7:52 am

Andy131

Member Since: 10 Dec 2009
Location: Manchester
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Richard Willetts wrote:
Hi the nose weight is the same but its a new van with nothing in so nice crisp suspension, however had the weight plate upgrade to 1700 kg which gives a massive payload of 240kg.

I don't think Coachman or any manufacturer do anything ie upgrade suspension just increase tyre pressure.

I`ll see what it's like when I load it up with our stuff

Richard

Not even tyre pressure increase, we "upgraded" our Lunar Lexon to a higher payload, Lunar just issued me with a new sticker for the side of the van - for a fee of course. The van is actually capable of the higher weight in standard trim, they just de-rate it on the plate to make the van appear suitable for a greater range of tow cars. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
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13th Nov 2017 8:50 am

EYorkshire

Member Since: 18 Nov 2010
Location: (!)
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As a cars towbar height range (EC Directive) is 350-420mm and a caravans hitch height (EC Directive) between 385-455mm, there is bound to be a difference between caravans. Also some caravans are inherently nose heavy from manufacture, but if that is not the case then its just tolerances.
Mine is nose down and preferable to nose up.

13th Nov 2017 11:35 am

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