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Old 12-02-2011, 08:20 PM   #1
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When I dropped my coach in storage I dumped the air. I picked it up on the way home from work to do some maintenence this weekend. I pulled out of the place and started driving down the road and imeadiatley knew something was wrong. The ride was bouncing me like I was on a pogo stick. I dont think my air bags filled up. is there a button or something I need to reset or push?

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Old 12-03-2011, 12:28 AM   #2
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The bags inflate automatically, could be your dump valve is stuck open. Give Freightliner a call, possibly they can diagnose it over the phone, they are pretty good

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Old 12-03-2011, 10:00 AM   #3
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My 39K most often airs up the suspension after air pressure gets up to 125 pounds or so on the dash gauges but I sometimes have to push the jacks store button after the engine is running or restart the engine to get them to fill up.
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Old 12-04-2011, 06:19 AM   #4
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If I deflated my air bags I have to push the store jack button to inflate them. I have bounced through the camp grounds.

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Old 12-05-2011, 03:26 PM   #5
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Another question is should I store the coach with the bags inflated or empty? Sorry Im a newbie but learning.
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Old 12-05-2011, 04:30 PM   #6
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One way or another, you WILL be storing it with the bags empty. Most coaches won't stay inflated for a long period time.

I occasionally have to cycle the jack switch in order for the bags to inflate.

I guess that the system sometimes gets confused, but then I'm in no position to point fingers.
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Old 12-05-2011, 05:37 PM   #7
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My 39K self dumps in about three days or so. At Camp Freightliner Mike Cody said there is a rubber pad inside the air bags that prevent airbag damage when stored without air. You might want to consider one of those sessions - lots of good information passed out but some will apply to your RV.
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I guess that the system sometimes gets confused, but then I'm in no position to point fingers.
That's funny!!

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