I have HWH computerized leveling system with a manual dump button on my Class A diesel pusher. If I am on a level campsite can I just dump the air and NOT extend the jacks? I'm concerned that a jack may not retract while in a remote location so was wondering if I could leave the jacks retracted and JUST dump the air. Do any of you do this as a matter or routine? Thanks....

We dump the air all the time at our RV shows - gets the steps lower to the ground. Just make sure the bags get aired up before leaving or your coach will bounce like the Pace Arrow I was moving before realizing the bags were empty.

i'd be more worried about damage to the air bag systemthan a jack getting stuck

MrWizard wrote:i'd be more worried about damage to the air bag systemthan a jack getting stuckAgreed. What causes air bag failure (other than age) is when they have no air in them and they contact the stools when the suspension articulates.My bags always have at least 5 psi in them. The compressor maintains 5 psi all the time.

Teeshot1939 wrote:I have HWH computerized leveling system with a manual dump button on my Class A diesel pusher. If I am on a level campsite can I just dump the air and NOT extend the jacks? I'm concerned that a jack may not retract while in a remote location so was wondering if I could leave the jacks retracted and JUST dump the air. Do any of you do this as a matter or routine? Thanks....YES. Ignore other answers. The bags don't fully collapse, they just collapse to the built-in stop. I have only been doing it for about 20 years when it was appropriate so I may not know what I am talking about.

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All_I_could_aff
Explorer
May 23, 2018
Did anyone else click this thread thinking it was going to be a discussion about waste holding tanks?
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
May 23, 2018
Teeshot1939 wrote:
I have HWH computerized leveling system with a manual dump button on my Class A diesel pusher. If I am on a level campsite can I just dump the air and NOT extend the jacks? I'm concerned that a jack may not retract while in a remote location so was wondering if I could leave the jacks retracted and JUST dump the air. Do any of you do this as a matter or routine? Thanks....

YES. Ignore other answers. The bags don't fully collapse, they just collapse to the built-in stop. I have only been doing it for about 20 years when it was appropriate so I may not know what I am talking about.
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
May 23, 2018
MrWizard wrote:
i'd be more worried about damage to the air bag system
than a jack getting stuck

Agreed. What causes air bag failure (other than age) is when they have no air in them and they contact the stools when the suspension articulates.

My bags always have at least 5 psi in them. The compressor maintains 5 psi all the time.
MrWizard
Moderator
May 23, 2018
i'd be more worried about damage to the air bag system
than a jack getting stuck
azdryheat
Explorer
May 23, 2018
We dump the air all the time at our RV shows - gets the steps lower to the ground. Just make sure the bags get aired up before leaving or your coach will bounce like the Pace Arrow I was moving before realizing the bags were empty.

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