The renowned company AL-KO proudly presents its groundbreaking semi-active chassis“AL-KO COMFORT DRIVE“, which is now available for motorhomes. This innovative system takes the driving experience to a new level by actively supporting the vehicle and ensuring a smooth ride even on challenging roads.
The AL-KO COMFORT DRIVE automatically responds to various maneuvers such as braking, accelerating and cornering and adjusts the shock absorbers accordingly. This effectively minimizes unsteady movements in the vehicle. The reduction of driving noise is an additional benefit, as the reduction of vibrations also significantly lowers the sound level generated by these vibrations.
The AL-KO COMFORT DRIVE semi-active chassis offers a number of advantages that significantly improve driving comfort and safety. By compensating for uneven road surfaces, the chassis adapts to different road conditions, optimizing traction and grip. The vehicle’s vibrations and accelerations are reduced by up to 20%, making the driving experience noticeably more pleasant.
Increased vehicle stability is a prominent feature of the semi-active suspension system, as it minimizes vehicle roll and tilt when cornering, thus ensuring better roadholding and increased driving safety. During emergency braking, the system supports braking performance by adjusting the shock absorber functions, thus contributing to improved braking efficiency and shorter stopping distances in critical situations.
The ability to customize the driving mode is a plus for drivers, as they can choose between “Normal” and “Comfort ” driving modes to tailor the driving experience to the track conditions. The AL-KO COMFORT DRIVE also adapts to different loading conditions by taking weight distribution into account and adjusting the damping accordingly. The system also responds to crosswinds and is linked to the motorhome’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
The semi-active chassis continuously analyzes vehicle movements and adjusts shock absorber settings in real time. Compared to conventional standard chassis designed for a wide range of applications, the AL-KO COMFORT DRIVE offers tailor-made comfort and stability for motorhomes.
Unlike active suspensions, the semi-active system detects vehicle movements and accelerations and adjusts the damping accordingly without scanning the road surfaces in advance. This is done by replacing all shock absorbers with controlled shock absorbers and attaching a sensor system to the wheels and chassis. Communication between this sensor system and the controlled shock absorbers is enabled by an associated control unit, which is placed in the seat box of the driver’s cab.
The AL-KO COMFORT DRIVE is currently available for motorhomes based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in conjunction with the AL-KO AMC chassis. The system can be factory installed or retrofitted. Installation can be carried out by AL-KO customer centers as well as certified wholesalers.
Further information: www.alko-tech.de or at the Caravan Salon in Hall 13 / 13-03
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