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Do you have front air bags in a P chassis?

By William Brown |

Do you have front air bags in a P chassis?

Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Do you have a Workhorse P chassis with front air bags inside the coil springs or a diesel pusher with full air suspension. The two are VERY different. If P chassis, you can go back with OE style air bags OR go with stronger coil springs from someone like Henderson in Grants Pass OR.

Can you replace an old air bag in an RV?

Replacing Old Air Bags (No, the suspension type). Being the proud owner of “The Ole Texas T” (1990 Southwind), and priding myself in still being mobile enough (at 66) to take care of the repairs and upkeep of our home away from home.

What’s the worst mistake a diesel pusher can make?

Regardless of this feature, it is common practice to tread lightly as not to rely solely on such safety devices. 3) Pumping or dragging the service brakes while slowing or checking speed.

When to apply air brakes on a diesel pusher?

Air brakes should be applied briskly as needed and released. 4) Moving the vehicle prior to it fully airing up. Most DP’s must be at their highway ride height in order to have adequate wheel clearance between the front tires and the fenders.

Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Do you have a Workhorse P chassis with front air bags inside the coil springs or a diesel pusher with full air suspension. The two are VERY different. If P chassis, you can go back with OE style air bags OR go with stronger coil springs from someone like Henderson in Grants Pass OR.

Regardless of this feature, it is common practice to tread lightly as not to rely solely on such safety devices. 3) Pumping or dragging the service brakes while slowing or checking speed.

How do you replace an old air bag?

Grab the old bag with a pair of needle nose pliers and twist it (wet wash rag style) out the 2 inch hole. Once again, Superman would have been stumped.

Air brakes should be applied briskly as needed and released. 4) Moving the vehicle prior to it fully airing up. Most DP’s must be at their highway ride height in order to have adequate wheel clearance between the front tires and the fenders.