Nivomats V Monroe

[outnumbered]

Nice thread revival

[CNGBiFuel]

I did notice the last post was eight years back. Is this a forum record? Do I get a sweetie?

Strongly recommend you watch the gaiters. These things are £350-400 a side. Jeez.

[Rai]

Originally Posted by CNGBiFuel

I did notice the last post was eight years back. Is this a forum record? Do I get a sweetie?

I feel I also do deserve a cookie, as I'm subscribed to the topic - akin to a believer in reincarnation

[Clan]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

HI ALL
would like your opinion on the above, i have nivomats on the rear at the moment, i have had no issues untill recently, i have changed my caravan miro 1286 mtplm 1420. my old van was miro 1102 and mtplm 1300 or there abouts. i havent yet full loaded the new van and last weekend went away with the van not loaded to the maximum , when i hitched up the back end dropped silghtly which is understandable, when i load up for 2 weeks and you take a lot more the back end is going to drop more. i have been offered monroe shocks the ones that u pump up brand new for free , do i stick or twist to monroe. your thoughts please.
1996 850 tdi
mike

The Nivomat is a far superior device , as long as it is not leaking it will be fine , the monroe is an afterthought you have to adjust when you change load

[Watchnut]

I have nivomats on my 1999 V70...they are great, when loading the boot, then throwing a caravan on the back the old stuff was making the steering very light, lights in the sky, "V" shaping the car/van and dare I say it dangerous.

Since the Nivomats were fitted it changed everything, with a properly balanced van, full car, made the driving a shed more better.

For me, the V70 is not a great towing car, I had a heavy van at 1500kg,(book said it could tow 1600) and it struggled up hill. The 85% rule for this vehicle, is too high, as front wheel drive, with full boot wife and 2 kids was at it's limit. i am amazed my clutch is still the original (now done 201000 miles)

I really rate the nivomats as for general driving with a load in the car makes every thing level, a must for any "towing" vehicle, or some one who carries heavy loads in the boot.

[CNGBiFuel]

With auto box, I run a plant trailer but it comes in @ 1100kg max and all is fine. Have a trans cooler too. No Santa Pod contender and up hill it does work, but comfortably adequate. Another 400-500kg and I can see it being possible but no joy.