06-25-2019, 06:15 PM
A 2009 Newell has been going through primary and secondary compressors like crazy (each only lasting a couple of years). This coach has 151k on it, and I can't help but think that the air bags have gone beyond their useful life. I'm told there are eight of them, and for Newell to replace they're quoting $3,500 + or -.
But Newell said it all depends on "how the bags were maintained"
I deal with rubber expansion joints (isolating pumps and machinery from hard pipes) and I know they don't like direct sunlight, high heat and a lot of cycling/movement. But I don't know what you could do to "maintain" them. The only aspect I can think of is when the vehicle is stored - maybe leaving them at "travel height"
Any insights?
But Newell said it all depends on "how the bags were maintained"
I deal with rubber expansion joints (isolating pumps and machinery from hard pipes) and I know they don't like direct sunlight, high heat and a lot of cycling/movement. But I don't know what you could do to "maintain" them. The only aspect I can think of is when the vehicle is stored - maybe leaving them at "travel height"
Any insights?
Mark of SJC