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SLAMX2 · 12-09-2017, 10:31 AM

We are still in our first year of ownership and have not experienced this yet. 2017 DSDP 4018 Spartan Chassis, currently in heated storage - I went up last month Nov 1 and saw that it was tilted by about 3 to 4 inches to one side. I started it up and let it run for 15 minutes and shut it down normally. It appeared that it was level again. I returned this month, and it is again tilted 3-4 inches to one side. Is that normal? Should I deploy the jacks? They are currently stowed. It will be in storage until April. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I will add pictures to this post.

Mr_D · 12-09-2017, 10:39 AM

Most air systems will bleed down when left.

You can put the jacks down if you want.

plane · 12-09-2017, 11:16 AM

A lot of systems bleed down and it is not necessarily an issue. My coach has done this for some time and I have been told by dealers and Newmar is that if it takes a few days or more to lose air not to worry but, if is a few hours to a day you might want someone to take a soap solutions and try to find the leak.

**TonyDi** · 12-09-2017, 01:09 PM

My front air bleeds down after about 2 weeks. It's not a big deal, but lowe your jacks if it makes you feel better.

GaryKD · 12-09-2017, 01:50 PM

Hi SLAMX2,
Jacks down or up it is a personal choice. HWH say jacks down for an extended time is okay. Consider airing down the coach (dump the air from the bags) and let it rest on the chassis. When not in use air is dumped and my coach rests on the chassis.

dennis45 · 12-09-2017, 01:56 PM

When I park in my garage I dumb the air and put the Jacks down to level and stablize the coach.

slowspokes1 · 12-11-2017, 06:50 AM

If storing or staying for a while, I dump air then bleed the tanks with the lanyards (use the awning hook to safely pull the lanyards). Then I deploy the jacks to take pressure off the tires.

billandkaren · 12-11-2017, 10:08 PM

Tilted to one side would indicate air leaking on one front and one rear air bag. Seems odd to me. I would think it would leak down both front or both rear. ???

vsheetz · 12-12-2017, 12:22 AM

I don't expect my coach to stay aired up when in storage. I always dump the suspension as its not going to stay up anyway. Sometimes I put down the jacks - sometimes not...

spsm · 12-12-2017, 04:52 AM

If it were me, I'd watch it more closely. 3 to 4 inches is not very much, but worthy of scratching your head about. Sounds like a minor leak that may need attention. I wish I knew more to tell you. But also. I keep reminding myself, "If it ain't broke, etc.

rcflyer1201 · 12-12-2017, 06:32 PM

I always dump the air when parking. I only park it on a level site. While living in it I put the jacks down. If the front to back are not the same height on the side that is losing air your frame is being twisted. At some point you are going to have other problems such as the windshield cracking or popping out. Dump the air. Use the jacks if not level side to side. Good luck.