SMV-Metall and E-Trailer develop E-Suspension

The new E-Suspension module measures and controls the air pressure in the bellows of the SMV auxiliary air spring via the e-trailer app

Rijswijk/Düsseldorf/Bohmte 30 August 2024 – At CARAVAN SALON 2024 in Düsseldorf, SMV-Metall and E-Trailer will be presenting the jointly developed E-Suspension module for the SMV auxiliary air suspension for the first time. The new system will be demonstrated at the SMV-Metall GmbH stand in Hall 13 Stand F83 and at E-Trailer in Hall 13 Stand F90. The E-Suspension module measures the air pressure in the bellows and sends this value to the E-Trailer system. The E-Trailer app can then be used to adjust the pressure in the individual bellows using a smartphone. Even self-defined positions, such as the maximum lifting of the rear, can be achieved simply by pressing a button in the app.

In future, customers who opt for SMV air suspension in combination with the E-Trailer system will be able to control an additional application in their E-Trailer app: E-Suspension gives them the option of controlling the SMV air suspension via their smartphone. You will also benefit from all the other features of the E-Trailer system, such as E-TrackTrace GPS tracking, E-Waterlevel water level measurement, E-Gaslevel gas level measurement and the new E-Movement alarm function.

‘We are delighted to have found a partner in E-Trailer that integrates our reliable and robust hardware just as reliably into the world of smart caravanning,’ explains Christian Wentrup, Sales Manager at SMV-Metall GmbH. ‘Being able to control the air suspension with a smartphone is a considerable gain in convenience for our customers and also makes it much easier to install the air suspension. The possible integration of other smart applications from E-Trailer also modernises the vehicle. ’

‘Air suspensions improve the road holding of a motorhome. They therefore significantly increase the safety and driving comfort of the vehicle. The integration of the SMV air suspension into the E-Trailer system portfolio therefore fits perfectly with our aim of making caravanning safer and more comfortable for everyone with our digital solutions,’ says Boy Trip, co-founder and CEO of E-Trailer B.V., happily.

About SMV-Metall

SMV-Metall GmbH in Germany has been developing and manufacturing chassis technology components for motorhomes since 1990. In 2001, the business areas were expanded and SMV established itself as a system supplier from the development to the manufacture and sale of all kinds of products for the leisure and motorhome sector. SMV continues to focus on chassis technology for motorhomes. Towbars, air suspension systems incl. ballasts, rear carrier systems and the Alu-Star Rolli are well-known and successful SMV products. SMV AG, based in Switzerland and with production facilities in Germany, has over 100 authorised specialist dealers in Europe.

More information: https://smvmetall.com/

About E-Trailer B.V.

E-Trailer B.V. is a fast-growing company based in Rijswijk in the Netherlands. After founding the company, the two founders Rick Lenssen and Boy Trip developed the E-Trailer Smart Caravaning solution, which they launched on the market in 2017. The aim of this solution is to make caravanning safer and more convenient. With the help of a financial investor, they started their involvement in the Netherlands, where specialist caravanning dealers now offer their system nationwide. Since 2019, the e-trailer team, which now has 17 employees, has been expanding its activities to other major caravanning markets in Europe, including Germany.