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jpajax

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Posted: 02/08/12 08:05pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

This is my first MH and new to the air bags, when in storage do you air up suspenision or dump? I have a 2009 Cross Country with a FL chassis it appears to have the Neway suspension. Will be attending the Camp FL this summer but would like a heads up before then.

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My suggestion is to dump. The air pressure may leak over time anyway.


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Posted: 02/08/12 08:34pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Might as well dump; its going to leak out anyway.


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Thanks wasn't sure. Looking forward to the FL classes and that will be our first trip in it. Anything should I really need to check besides the regular things like fluid levels and tire pressure? Thanks Jim

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I would leave them filled. Keep them at their 'normal' shape as long as possible. Of course the system will bleed out over time (maybe over a couple days, or over a couple weeks).

You don't let all the air out of the tires during storage do you? They will leak air out over time...


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Posted: 02/09/12 05:45am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

They don't put a dump switch on tires. Completely different animal.

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I let the air out, then extend the jacks.

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I dump the air and put jacks down when in storage.


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What does the owners manual say to do?

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Dump the air and put down the jacks. Much easier on the bags and tires. Besides, as was said, the air will leak out anyway.

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