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Old 10-19-2010, 09:48 PM   #1
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What do most you do when not using your RV at Home dump the air in your air bags or leave them aired up????Seabee 13

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Old 10-19-2010, 10:03 PM   #2
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Most coaches won't hold air for more than a week without the engine running. The ride height control valves continue to maintain level and will eventually empty the tanks.

I dump ours when we park because it makes getting in and out easier.

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Most coaches won't hold air for more than a week without the engine running. The ride height control valves continue to maintain level and will eventually empty the tanks.

I dump ours when we park because it makes getting in and out easier.
Ditto.
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Hi seabee13,
I dump the air and let the coach sit on the chassis frame.
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We have air levelling only and usually dump and then level so that we are as close to the ground as possible.
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Our air dumps automatically if I put the jacks down. If I don't use the jacks, the air leaks out in a 4-5 days anyway.

There is no substantial reason for choosing one way over the other - do what works best for you.

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