'06 Winnebago View air suspension

[Resoman]

I'm taking possession of an '06 View in a couple of weeks, and I noticed the two Schrader valves in the back which I assume feed air bags for the suspension. The previous owner didn't know anything about them.
I can't find any info on this setup online; I'm assuming it's original equipment from the factory, but I don't know that.
Can anyone enlighten me?
Thanks,
Gary,
Elgin, TX

[Resoman]

Thanks for all the info and suggestions!
I took possession today and drove the View the thirty miles home. Both air bag valves show zero pressure, so I suppose they're rotten. I will look into replacements.
I guess I have to remove the wheel covers to check tire pressure; the right front is missing anyway and it's at 40 psi, 60 is recommended.
How do I check the pressure on the inboard tires in the back?
Gary

[77rollalong]

The air bags do make a big difference in the ride. I had Firestone bags in the back of ours but they where rotted bad, so did some checking around and found another set from Pac-Brake https://pacbrake.com/ which looks like a better design and same mounting as the firestone and put them in a few days ago, so far only took it over the railway tracks a few times but seems a lot better, dishes dont rattle as bad lol...

[CharlesinGA]

I don't think the WBO brochure implies that the alloy wheels and air bags are a package, just that they were both options. Mine has the air bags, factory installed, but steel wheels (I have the original paperwork). The wheel simulators were missing and the broker/dealer installed a new set of Real Wheels simulators before I picked up the motorhome. I promptly removed them when I got home and they haven't seen the light of day since. I prefer the bare wheels. I did install the plastic MB front hubcaps (wished they made some for the rear to cover the axle hub), and since the original spare tire cover was rotten and came apart when I removed it, I installed a Boomerang half hard shell/half soft spare tire cover for a G Wagen (same size tire) with the MB logo on it, and now have a MB grill also. Figure it will sell better when the time comes (soon) and it looks better than the original stuff.

Firestone actually marks the air bags as 100 psi max, 3Trv sets a lower limit and nothing over about 60 psi is needed anyhow.

Note to the OP, if the View doesn't have the wide angle mirrors installed on top of the big rear view mirrors, they are worth the work to install them.

Left side
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Freightliner-Sprinter-2500-3500-2-7L-03-06-Driver-Left-Wide-Angle-Mir...

Right side
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Sprinter-2500-3500-Door-Mirror-Passenger-Right-GENUINE-901-810-11-93/...

MB p/n for the LH is 66560397 and the Right side is 66560398

While doing this search for and find a RH aspherical mirror to replace the original flat glass

mopar # 5103760AA https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-CHRYSLER-OEM-Door-Rear-Side-View-Mirror-Glass-Right-5103760AA/2731074...

Ouch! $106. I got lucky and found mine for $40 from someone who had the p/n right and the pic wrong, and didn't know what they had.

My comfort level driving this View increased dramatically when I installed the mirrors.

Charles

[Resoman]

Thanks again, I'll be anxious to see what I find when I take delivery.
And, I'm in Elgin, TX now, and just tried repeatedly to change my profile without success...

[F1bNorm]

A correction and addition
Proper air bag inflation for the View is 20-75, per the manual. I forgot to mention that most Winnebago product manuals, and schematics are online. A plus for Winnebago! Here’s the link to your manual: http://winnebagoind.com/resources/manuals/pdfs/Operator2006/06View.pdf

Norm

[F1bNorm]

The 06 View brochure shows aux air springs as an option and it looks like that option was paired with alloy wheels. I have an 06 Winn Aspect and it had the same option. Mine are Firestone and as previously posted they are supposed to run from 20-100 psi.

It’s a nice option along with the Alcoa wheels!

Go to the chassis specs: https://winnebagoind.com/resources/brochure/2006/06-View-bro.pdf

Norm

[CharlesinGA]

Winnebago added these air bags to the vehicle. The bags themselves are made by Firestone, but cannot be purchased from them. The entire kit is made by 3T's RV In Lake Havasu, AZ. http://www.3tsrv.com/index.html

The bags indeed have a max pressure of 100 psi and generally need 40 to 50 psi for normal loads and driving. You should keep some pressure in them at all times or it will damage the bags. Given the age of the bags, they are probably bad. If they don't hold air, 3T sells only the bags including the Schrader valve and tubing as a replacement kit. I replaced both of mine about two years ago.

Properly inflated bags make a huge difference in the way this vehicle drives, if they don't hold air, get them fixed.

Charles

[wolfe10]

Resoman,

So, inquiring minds want to know-- are you in Elgin or College Station?

[Resoman]

Thanks for all the replies! I'll take possession next weekend and will take pressure readings when I get it home. Maybe there'll be some documentation with the various manuals I'll be getting.
If they're not original equipment, a previous owner must have thought it was worth the expense to install them.
Gary,
Elgin, TX

[FunTwoDrv]

Our Firestone bags call for 20# min and 100# max. Basically, we have just tried different pressures and seem to settle on 55#. Some people measure ground clearance unloaded and then set pressures after loading the RV to achieve that same clearance.

Gary

[wolfe10]

It is the same: MB=Freightliner=Dodge

All the MB Sprinter chassis with different badging re-assembled in Gaffney SC.

And, until you get information to the contrary, determine correct RIDE HEIGHT and inflate bags to achieve that ride height. There will also be a minimum PSI to keep the bags-- check with bag manufacturer or the company that put together the air bag kit.

[Resoman]

It's a Dodge Sprinter chassis...

[wolfe10]

I don't believe it was OE on the MB/Freightliner/Dodge Sprinter chassis.

So, added by coach maker or previous owner.

[Bumpyroad]

what chassis is this on? my old P-30/32 chassis had front air bags with the valves.
bumpy