Shock absorbers on 5th wheel

Inspect them. Leaking? Time to change them. No leaks, leave em.

I changed our 2001 alpenlite shocks during the summer. Big difference on the push and pull from old to new. No leaks. I just felt it was time for a change.

chevman

larry barnhart wrote:
I just felt it was time for a change.

x2. Changed mine after 10 years. Not easy to find.

larry barnhart wrote:
I changed our 2001 alpenlite shocks during the summer. Big difference on the push and pull from old to new. No leaks. I just felt it was time for a change.

chevman

x2

goducks10 wrote:

larry barnhart wrote:
I changed our 2001 alpenlite shocks during the summer. Big difference on the push and pull from old to new. No leaks. I just felt it was time for a change.

chevman

x2

X3
Checked mine while installing the Correct Track, way easier to push pull then when installed. Got new Monroe’s much more resistance the the ones installed.

The only way to truly check them is remove one end move them in and out and check for resistance. If you have gas charged units you won't see leakage so even on a vehicle you have to remove them to really see if they are really working, if you go that far just replace them. Monroe Gas Magnums work really good on a trailer,that's what I'm using.

Denny

I wonder how many miles shocks on a 5th wheel are good for?

Depends of the miles and time .If you get 10 years out of them that perfect.

I ran the Monroe gas magnums but two of them leaked oil after a few years. I now have KYB KG5514 mono tube gas shocks. I prefer the KYB's .

The shocks on a Heartland product are mounted at almost a horizontal angle. Questionable if they do any good at all. All of mine were bent when I had a Heartland. I don't think they did anything.

B.O.