Suspension repair

Journeyman27
Journeyman27 Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited March 2019 in Caravans #1

Hi. We have a 1983 ABI Supreme which we’ve had for about 3 years. I’ve noticed that the suspension bushes look in a pretty poor state. It’s not a job I can tackle myself. Can anyone suggest a company in the Southampton area who could take a look and replace. I’ve been told by a friend who works in the motor home industry that no one will work on ‘ancient’ caravans.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks, Jez 

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  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited March 2019 #2

    Now that's an old en. I would look around caravan scrap yards for something similar.

    https://car-van-caravan-scrap-yards.business.site/

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2019 #3

    Try contacting a few mobile technicians and see what they say.

    Actually, a competent motor mech should be able to do it.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited March 2019 #4

    Just what I was going to suggest TW! See if you can find a decent old fashioned garage, one that understands cars and can do things without plugging things into a computer. It shouldn’t  be a big job, hardest task on something that old is likely to be getting things to undo. We have a 1984 Cotswold. 

  • Journeyman27
    Journeyman27 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited March 2019 #5

    Thanks all for your advice. I hadn’t considered using a car mechanic. I have a couple of people I can try, especially the one who looks after my old Land Rover.

    cheers, jez 

  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,145 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2019 #6

    Google suspension repairs Southampton and you will come up with all sorts.  Just ring a few and see if any can handle a caravan

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