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Crazy_Canuk
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Aug 04, 2016

Air bags

I have 2004 Newmar country star.
The air bags are now 14 years old, I am starting to thing about replacing them.
I have seen some on trucks blowing up after 5 years, they get a lot more use than motorhome.
Is some of you guys had to replace some and after how many years of use.
Thanks
Crazy canuk
  • I think several bags on my Prevost were at least 20 years old when I sold the coach.
    Could be original 44 as well.
    I replaced 2 that in the rear were exposed to road debris what grind outer rubber showing fabric under. Even at that shape the bags would still hold 120 psi I tested them at.
    Inspect the rubber. If you see lot of crack - replace them. If all smooth, just carry a spare. Any truck shop can replace them on the road.
    Than some preemptive freaks replace parts at 25 percent of their life.
    To each of his own.
  • Mine are also from 2004. The idiot light saying they are not working is on. That happened on a hot day in the mountains in 2015. I'll continue to ignore that fault.