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zweible's avatar
zweible
Explorer
May 12, 2017

Suspension Air Bags

Has anyone replaced their own suspension air bags? My RV place says they are showing signs of dry rotting and should be replaced. Was wondering if it is a job that a moderate talent wrench spinner can do or best left to the pros? 2000 Fleetwood Bounder 36s. Workhorse Chassis.
Class A
  • harold1946's avatar
    harold1946
    Explorer
    May 13, 2017
    Welcome to RV.net Dan; Those would be after market bags, probably installed by the previous owner, not OEM.
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    May 12, 2017
    Yes, is this a P chassis and these are the FRONT air bags which are inside the front coil springs?

    Easy to tell if it is a P chassis-- it has the independent front suspension (looks like the front suspension on a Chevy PU. The other chassis have solid front axle.
  • zweible's avatar
    zweible
    Explorer
    May 12, 2017
    I have no idea on that. I will look in the books I have and see if it says anything. (By the way Harold, were are practically neighbors... 195th ave and McDowell)
  • Twomed's avatar
    Twomed
    Explorer
    May 12, 2017
    I do mine... be sure to use proper blocking and completely evacuate air system. Good time to change the air dryer while you are at that stage too.

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