• New manual hydraulic stabilisation system for trailers or caravans
• New automatic electric levelling system for trailers or caravans
o Proven Lippert Components technology used for RVs and 5th wheelers in USA
o Easy to use Lippert Touch Panel achieves auto-levelling in under 3 minutes
o Available to manufacturers for OEM fit from 2nd quarter 2019
o Suitable for single and twin-axle approved layouts
At the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2018,
Lippert Components showcased two of its latest products engineered for the European market, both designed to remove the hassle and time it takes adjusting corner steadies on a caravan or trailer, to make it possible to get them stable or level in minutes. The first is a manually operated hydraulic system, called the X-Trek™ Stabiliser, which quickly and automatically lowers or raises the corner steadies. This is can be fitted to a trailer or caravan when it is being parked, or to prevent it from tipping, rocking, or bouncing as people move around the vehicle. As its name suggests, this system is designed to stabilise rather than level, as a quicker way of operating the existing corner steadies, once the user has levelled the trailer or caravan manually.
The other system, the LCI Auto-Electric Levelling system, gives the convenience of a fully automatic electric levelling system for trailers or caravans, simply by pressing a button on the Lippert Touch Panel. It replaces the existing corner steadies with jacks in a similar location, creating a net weight gain of only approximately 21 kg. The system deploys the jacks in a controlled way to ensure there is no risk of damage to the chassis during the levelling process. Lippert Components works closely with manufacturers to test and review the installation to ensure the caravan or motorhome structure is suitable before it is released for full production. It is suitable for a single or twin-axle chassis up to 2,000kg. Another benefit of the LCI Auto-Electric Levelling system is a ‘tyre change function’ to raise one side of the caravan or trailer to lift the tyre off the ground; however, as an essential safety precaution, a jack stand must also be used once the caravan is lifted for support before the tyre is changed. Commenting on these new products for Europe, Lawrence Revelino of Lippert Components said: “Lippert Components believes in making a holiday in a motorhome or caravan as convenient, comfortable and as fun as possible.
Our product line enables this for seasoned campers and generates an even more appealing experience for the next generation.” “More and more people rely on conveniences such as motor-movers, so why not remove the hassle of having to raise or lower corner steadies as well? We believe the LCI AutoElectric Levelling system could be the next ‘must-have’ accessory to make the experience of setting-up a caravan so much quicker and easier.” “
Lippert Components has been producing systems for stabilising and levelling recreational vehicles in the USA for many years, so we know how much customers appreciate how convenient these are, and are delighted to be adding them to our portfolio of products for Europe,” added Lawrence Revelino. Both systems will be available directly to manufacturers to fit as standard from the second quarter of 2019, as well as to select distributors to offer as a retro-fit item through authorized technicians.
Further details of both systems, and authorised retailers fitting them, will be available from
www.lci1.com.
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