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Air Springs (Bags) front and rear

Yahoo Message Number: 101356
I need to change the air springs on my 2001 Intrigue 36 footer  , both front and rear. Coach has a IFS on the front no tag on the rear.
Does anyone have the part #s  for the air bags? Thanks for any info you might have.
Marvin Swenson, Intrigue #11314 36 ft .

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Yahoo Message Number: 101426
The bags are 15 years old and dry with rubber pealing and 1 layer cords showing. Do not want them to pop on the road. From experience 15 years is a push for air bags.

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Yahoo Message Number: 101427
I'm up here in the Yukon, Alaska Highway. Yesterday saw a broken down class A (older SOB) that blew left front suspension component of some kind. It caused the fender (coach) to collapse on the tire, leaving a skid mark starting in the Southbound lane to the right side - Northbound lane. Worst part was , he was in the Northbound lane, traveling down a 6% grade that turned to the Right when something gave.
The tire looked intact. Coach was learning to the Left off the side of the road. Want to meet this guy, he was damn lucky to bring the coach to a stop without tipping it over going down this grade with a Right sweep while coach learning to the Left. He must of went to school with Capt Sully (US Airways) .

So, check your suspension & air bags like you would your tires.

safe travels - Kent 2005 Allure. 31281

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Yahoo Message Number: 101429
Guys. So I have been looking at the air bags for years, every time I'm under the rig. Usually 2x a year for lube and check stuff out. Bags "look" like new, everything under this thing does. Original owner was a nut about keeping this thing pristine. They are 17 years old With 48k miles on them. Like tires, I would assume age is more damaging than miles?? I have changed out the ride height valves and a bunch of air lines, should these be on my list or figure out some part numbers and carry a spare?? It's a Midwest vacation cruiser and tailgate rig no long trips now the kids are teenagers!!  Just looking for advice from the been there done that crowd.
Thanks

Nate Blackwell 1998 Allure
Indianapolis

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Yahoo Message Number: 101430
Except for the driver's side rear (tire took it out in 2005) all air bags on the coach are original with about 166,000 miles on them. I will have Country Coach take a look at them Monday and let you know. Last I looked at them, they looked OK.

Per Korslund
95 Affinity 5259

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Yahoo Message Number: 101432
Nate what's your serial number.  Just curious.  TWI 2004 Intrigue, formerly 98 Allure 30255

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Yahoo Message Number: 101434
So you have a Cummins  C 8.3 engine the the 3060 Allison as I remember.  Mine was one of the last 10  98 Allures built and had the ISC 330.  I only spent $80.00 as I remember in repairs for the 5 1/2 years we owned the coach.  Things like tires, lube and oil changes, exhaust brake lubrication,  light bulbs, etc were just normal things you have to put up with.  One thing about the newer coaches is you only have to lube and change oil once a year, the coolant lasts twice as long as does the transmission fluid, and the pesky exhaust brake was replaced by a more efficient engine brake..  The other big thing is my 42' has a shorter turning radius than my 36' had.  I got my self into a bind 3 times with the Allure where I had to disconnect the car to escape. I've never been cornered with the 42' Intrigue.  I will say it was easier to back straight up with the car connected with the Allure.  TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

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Yahoo Message Number: 101435
Good info. I have 25 years until retirement, good lord willing. Then will be in the market for a big snow bird winter home like yours.
In the Allure we replaced carpet, tvs, all light fixtures, added some cool electronics, and some very cool vinyl graphics on the exterior. Looks much more modern now at way less than modern prices!! It's been fun.
Thank you

Nate Allure 98

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Yahoo Message Number: 101436
Yeah, I took out what ever electronics were in the Allure and put in a small Sony Dolby analog 5.1 sound system with subwoofer that set between drivers seat and the wall.  The Intrigue I thru out the Bose system and put in M&K speaker 5.1 system with a NAD L73 combo receiver dvd player.  I 'll probably have Cal up grade my sat system to Hi-def this summer.  Then will replace the TV's this winter.  The only reason for changing the screens is to view the finer print they put on screens now days.  We had Davis cabinets add drawers and sliding shelves so we don't have to get down on our hands knees like we did with the Allure.  All the Window Cornices that were covered with cloth were removed and replaced with solid walnut to match the cabinetry.  We added shelves in 4  of the six storage compartments at the same height as the drop down.  It was like adding another half bay.  I could do a hundred other things to the coach.  But I'm glad I got rid of the Carefree and A&E awnings and went back to Zip dee.  It makes life so much easier.  TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731

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Yahoo Message Number: 101441
Thanks for al of this good information, Tom.  Would you please explain what you mean regarding the added shelves in 4 of the six storage compartments at the same height as the drop down.  What is the drop down?  And you wrote that getting rid of the other awnings  and back to Zip dee makes life easier.  We're not sure what the difference is, but we're happy to learn.  Thanks.

Mary Frederick
06 Inspire 51784

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Yahoo Message Number: 101442
If you examine the bay  you will notice that there is a 9" drop where the frame of the coach is taking up about half the surface area of the top of the bay running the length of the coach.  I have pass thru slides so anything higher than the height under the frame won't fit any way.  So I had 4 shelves installed in front of the frame  housing that are flush.  I saved two  spaces for the extra height items, that I rarely use.  Lawn chairs, extra throw ruggs. window coverings, drills, volt meters, dremel tool kit , extra shop rags,  things I only use occasionally are stored up there.  The shelves do not extend totally to the bay door but after moving the ceiling bay  lights toward the edge of the coach allow for enough light at night in case of emergency access.  The shelves are covered with the same material as the bays and have a small facing to add some eye appeal and to keep things from sliding into the bay door..  TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731