Full Air Suspension

Full Air Suspension

Experience Unmatched Driving Comfort

Full air springs replace traditional steel springs, delivering an exceptional driving experience. But what exactly are the benefits of a full air suspension system? Primarily, such a system ensures a smooth and comfortable ride while significantly enhancing driving dynamics and safety.

The hardware behind a full air suspension system—air bellows, brackets, and shock absorbers—replaces conventional steel springs. When combined with precise chassis tuning, these components provide superior comfort and added safety. Full air suspension systems are especially beneficial for heavy motorhome or ambulance bodies, where they eliminate rolling movements, improve directional stability, and reduce the tendency to sway in curves.

Most importantly, you’ll enjoy an unparalleled level of driving comfort that makes every journey more enjoyable.

Discover a Whole New Driving Experience

Full air springs are the ideal solution when gentle handling of both people and cargo is essential, making them perfect for motorhomes and commercially used vehicles like ambulances. As the name suggests, full air springs use large air bellows to support the entire weight of the vehicle body, replacing standard steel suspension.

These high-capacity air bellows are managed by an intelligent level control system and the innovative Air Drive Control (ADC®), which automatically detects and adjusts to varying load conditions. This ensures optimal performance and comfort, regardless of the vehicle’s load.

Available as 2- or 4-channel system

Electronic Stability Program

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Suitable for loading

Air Drive Control – The Ultimate in Air Suspension Control

Remember the days before the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy? Mobile phones were once known for their complicated technology and clunky usability, with fixed buttons and static controls dominating the design. Then, manufacturers realized that devices should be more than just powerful and fast—they should be user-friendly. The introduction of the touchscreen revolutionized navigation and usability, making smartphones simpler and more intuitive.

Similarly, air suspension systems were once complex and difficult to control. But with the new Air Drive Control (ADC®), those days are over. Operating an air suspension system is now easier than ever, with a sleek and intuitive interface. Experience the Goldschmitt air suspension system in action and discover how seamless control can transform your driving experience.

Full Performance with Four Channels

The range of control options varies depending on whether your vehicle is equipped with a 2-channel air suspension system on the rear axle only or a complete air suspension system. Naturally, the more spring elements installed, the greater the flexibility of the control features. Vehicles with air springs on both the front and rear axles offer more functionality than those with air springs solely on the rear. Since it’s not possible to raise or lower a vehicle with a steel-sprung front axle, features such as auto levelling, sport mode, and lateral lowering are exclusive to 4-channel systems.

However, regardless of whether you have a 4-channel or a 2-channel system, we guarantee you will be impressed with the performance of the Air Drive Control.

Easy to use with new functions.

With the AirDriveControl we present you an intuitive control system that can do more than any other air suspension control system before it. Operation via the 3.5 inch touchscreen is just as simple as operating a smartphone. The user is guided simply and precisely through the clear menu. With the new control unit we are responding to the desire of many customers for even more convenient control. Depending on the system, the AirDriveControl offers you numerous new functions in addition to various standard programs that make life with a motorhome much easier. For example, enjoy the looks of your neighbors when your vehicle levels itself fully automatically at the campsite or when you determine the axle loads of your motorhome.

Quality and safety set standards.

New sensors, improved air supply, waterproof connectors and optimized wiring harnesses – the AirDriveControl is the highest quality air suspension control system of all time. A thermal sensor also monitors the temperature of the compressor and thus protects the system from overheating. The integration of a three-axis acceleration sensor also makes it possible to meet the increased safety requirements of vehicles with ESP. To make your journey even safer, the system carries out a self-test every time it is started. During this self-diagnosis, any anomalies in the system are localized and displayed to the user via a text message. In addition, it is possible to read the control unit on a PC without any assembly work.

Get to know the range of features of AirDriveControl and benefit from functions that are tailored to your needs.

Driving level

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

This mode is for normal driving. The height sensors ensure that the driving level remains the same regardless of the load.

Raised level

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

This means that, for example, loading ramps or bad roads can be passed without damage to the underbody or side skirts.

Lowered level

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

This function allows you to, for example, drive into underground car parks at walking pace or conveniently load the vehicle while stationary.

Sport mode

(4-channel system)

The vehicle can be lowered manually or depending on the speed while driving to improve aerodynamics.

Auto-Level

(4-channel system)

With the help of an electronic spirit level, your vehicle can be leveled horizontally fully automatically when stationary.

Service mode

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

If you want to prevent automatic control of the air spring, you can use this to deactivate your air spring system.

Settings / Diagnostics

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

In this area, the event memory can be read and various configurations of the control system can be made.

Manual operating mode

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

The air suspension can be controlled manually. Manually controlled positions can be saved individually for later retrieval.

Lower the rear

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

The rear air springs are vented and the rear of the vehicle is lowered. This makes loading the rear garage much easier.

Lowering to the side

(4-channel system)

This function tilts the vehicle and helps you, for example, when emptying a water tank.

weighing function

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

The air pressure in the air bellows allows the AirDriveControl to determine and display the current axle loads of your vehicle*.

Day / Night mode

(2-channel / 4-channel system)

This function allows you to change the contrast of the display and adapt it to the external conditions (day / night).

For ambulance vehicles, we offer an optional, robust button module (left) that operates via CAN bus, providing essential functions specifically tailored for rescue operations: driving mode, lowered mode, off-road mode, and service mode. To accommodate vehicle manufacturers’ requirements, the AirDriveControl features an additional switch input on the control unit, allowing for integration with the manufacturer’s own control elements.

On the right, the touch control panel of the AirDriveControl is specially designed for motorhome use. The large color display allows users to easily access many useful functions with just a touch. For instance, you can lower the vehicle to facilitate loading the rear garage or raise the ground clearance to navigate rough roads or ramps at a walking pace. Additionally, when the vehicle accelerates and reaches the preset speed limit, the system automatically adjusts the driving level for optimal performance.

*Deviations of +/- 5 percent are possible in the weighing function

Available for the following vehicle types:

Citroën Jumper, from 2006

(front axle / rear axle)

Fiat Ducato, from 2006

(front axle / rear axle)

Mercedes Sprinter, 2006 – 2018

(rear axle)

Peugeot Boxer, from 2006

(front axle / rear axle)

VW Crafter, 2006 – 2016

(rear axle)

VW T5, 2003 – 2015

(front axle / rear axle)

VW T6 / T6.1, from 2015

(front axle / rear axle)

Our full air suspension systems are also available for vehicles with AL-KO low-frame chassis (single or tandem axle).
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Rear axle comfort or complete chassis?

The terms 2-channel and 4-channel systems sound more complicated than they actually are. Of course, both systems contain highly complex technology, but the functional principle is pretty quickly explained: A 2-channel system is usually installed on the rear axle of a vehicle, whereas 4-channel systems are installed on the front and rear axles. In this case, the number of channels describes the number of air bellows installed, the number of separate air circuits and, above all, the number of height sensors. While the 2-channel system only replaces the steel springs on the rear axle, a 4-channel full air spring uses large-volume air bellows on all wheels. The standard leaf, coil or torsion bar springs are completely replaced by flexible air springs.

2-Channel System

The 2-channel automatic leveling system has two level sensors that are mounted on the air bellows of the rear axle. The air from the compressor is fed separately to the air bellows on the left and right sides. The system is therefore able to detect one-sided wheel loads and compensate for them in height. The rear can be raised and lowered from the driving level using the control unit. The programmed heights can be saved according to customer requirements.

4-Channel System

The 4-channel automatic leveling system differs from the 2-channel control system in that it has more extensive components. Each of the four air bellows has its own level sensor. This means that different wheel loads can be automatically compensated. In addition to selecting four programmed driving heights, the entire vehicle can be raised or lowered. The auto-level function also allows the vehicle to be leveled at the touch of a button.

Which system is available for my vehicle?

vehicle
2-channel (HA)
4-channel (front / rear)
AL-KO chassis (single / tandem axle)
Citroën Jumper, from 2006
Fiat Ducato, from 2006
Iveco Daily, from 2006
Mercedes Sprinter, 2006 – 2018
Mercedes V-Class, from 2014
Mercedes Vito, from 2014
Peugeot Boxer, from 2006
VW Crafter, 2006 – 2016
VW T5, 2003 – 2015
VW T6, from 2015
VA = front axle, HA = rear axle

Compatible with electronic stability program

The electronic stability program (ESP) is an electronically controlled driver assistance system for motor vehicles that prevents the car from skidding by braking individual wheels. Since 2011, this useful assistance system has been a mandatory feature in new passenger car and commercial vehicle models. Since the safety of our customers is our top priority, we are particularly proud that all of our air suspension systems – whether additional or full air suspension – are ESP compatible and can therefore be operated with the stability program activated.

Immune to electromagnetic interference

All Goldschmitt air suspensions are tested for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The EMC test ensures that the functionality of a technical device is not disturbed or influenced by other devices with unwanted electrical or electronic effects. At the same time, it is guaranteed that the object being tested does not cause any interference with electromagnetic influences. In other words, the Pro Series jack system is immune to external electrical and electromagnetic interference and does not actively influence any other devices electromagnetically. This means that we can guarantee that our air suspension systems will operate smoothly in any environment.

More payload thanks to air suspension

If the payload of your motorhome is not sufficient, it is possible to subsequently increase the payload for many vehicle types. Full air suspension is a popular product for optimizing both driving comfort and the permissible total weight or axle loads. A corresponding load assessment report for your vehicle model is a prerequisite for increasing the load . We would be happy to advise you and check for you whether a corresponding report is available for your vehicle and whether an increase in load is possible. Please also note that the load capacity of the tires and rims also play an important role in increasing the load. Our aluminum rims in the GSH or GSM series have very high load capacities and are ideally suited for increasing the load.