Traction Control, Lack Of.

[Jigglepinz]

I have a 2007  lwb relay 2.2hdi 120bhp slowly getting converted to a motorhome. Inevitably this will be used offload. the van does not have any traction control son it relies on good tyres. It gets stuck all the time and ends up sat on its sump. I asked the local dealer if ASR could be retro downloaded into the ECU/ABS, Had a good think about it but said 'no'.  don't think they get asked technical questions. So the next option is a LSD differential  (or a winch)

 Bet the ECU/ABS can be upgraded  but who to ask. Quaffe do not do a ATB dif but would make one if they got an order for 30. 

 Any thoughts

 

 

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

Traction control does not stop you getting stuck in slippy conditions but makes it more likely. On cars with it you would switch it off if trying to set off in snow.  If you must go off road you need ideally 4 wheel drive but mud and snow tyres might help but on Top Gear they get 4wd cars stuck. You might also consider using camp sites that have hard standing rather than muddy fields and you could ask the camp sites when booking about the ground conditions and site road conditions. I have used many Caravan Club and Camping and Caravanning Club sites and never seen anyone stuck in mud.

 

If the camp site is on grass, then it may help setting off again if the van is parked with the driven wheels nearest the site road and to use delicate touches on the accelerator and clutch pedals to gradually set off, just as if trying to set off in snow. There are also devices to use when setting off in snow that can be considered to put under the wheels or a bit of old carpet - all a lot cheaper than converting your van.