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captron33
Explorer
Nov 14, 2022

Do dp motorhome with air bags also have shocks.?

How often should they be replaced. Thanks.
  • JoeH's avatar
    JoeH
    Explorer III
    I changed mine after a couple of years for what I consider better performing ones. OEM were too harsh
  • Sounds like a reasonable test. What would be a good replacement brand? I have 90,000 mi.on my 2006 travel supreme.
  • Yes, all DP's have shocks.

    No standard answer to how long they last:

    Were the OE shocks "least expensive bid" or "best available"?

    How many miles on them? Mostly smooth roads or rough ones?


    Best to TEST THEM:
    Drive over regular shopping center speed bumps at regular/low speeds. If an axle bounces more than 1.5 times replace the shocks.
  • I replaced mine after 10 years and it really improved the ride and steering

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