1. Do the air bags require cleaning? 

Spraying away dust and grime from the air bags while performing regular undercarriage cleaning is sufficient.

2. How do I perform a pressure check of the air bags?

The air bags are not designed for pressure checks, nor do they include a valve for adding air. Ride height control valves maintain air bag pressure, one in the front and two in the rear on most diesel model motor homes. A specific adjustment between the air bag plates controls the amount of pressure going into the bags. The ride height is adjustable, but only by one inch in either direction. If the ride height is incorrectly adjusted, alignment of the driveline can be affected. For this reason it is recommended to call Technical Support prior to making any adjustments to the ride height control valve.

3. Do I need to change out the shocks?

Unless you actually see a broken shock, a damaged mount or a loose rod is more likely the culprit. Shocks are specifically designed for the Monaco chassis, and through years of development, have been dialed into the perfect match. Large potholes or excessive bumps at high speed may break a shock, but only in rare cases. A small amount of oil seepage is normal, and does not necessitate replacing the shocks. 

4. Why does the Auto Leveling feature occasionally fail?

One common oversight in operating the Auto Level is engaging the system when someone is moving around inside the motor home. Auto Level requires no movement while activated, not even by pets.

5. What steps should be taken to store the motor home for 30 days without shore power?

Turn off the house and chassis batteries using the battery cut off switch inside, and outside in the battery compartment or the engine compartment. A small parasitic load still remains on the battery from safety features and electronics. Before storing the motor home, be sure the batteries are in working condition and in a full state of charge. Plan to lose 20% - 30% charge in the 30 days. If the motor home is equipped with a solar panel and parked outside, the solar panel will create enough battery charge to keep up with the parasitic loads. To restore the battery charge, disengage the battery cut off switch and reconnect the battery switches. Start and run the generator for four hours to allow the inverter time to charge the batteries.