Re: [A/S] Motor Home Suspension

[Ebert Steele <k5cad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Neal,

I have had three P30 Chassis MHs.  My recommendation would be to
install new shocks and new airbags. Old shocks are about as bad as
old tires on a trailer. Opinions about the best shocks abound. I had
a friend in the suspension business and he sold me on the idea that
KYB shocks are expensive but the best value. Others will undoubtedly
have differing opinions.

I agree with Bob about the airbags and springs.  I guess it is
possible for the coil springs to loose their tension or springiness
(or what ever it is) but I doubt it would happen in that few miles.
That is a good chassis and a better riding one than most I have
driven. Air bags and shocks are relatively inexpensive maintenance
items. Change them without hesitation then pursue other ideas if
that doesn't make things significantly better for you. I
emphatically agree with Bob. I would not mess with the springs. 

On mine I put a small air line from the bottom of each bag to just
inside the hood cover. It was then a simple matter to adjust the
ride for various conditions or just check the air pressure.

Ebert Steele