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Liquid springs
« on: February 26, 2025, 03:05:50 pm »
A question for someone with liquid springs. How fast do your springs settle down when parked?  Mine seems to settle quite rapidly. Almost 1.75 inch in 24 hours. When parked for a while it would seem that I will have to relevel the rig quite often. Has anyone else noticed this?

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Re: Liquid springs
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2025, 04:32:40 pm »
A question for someone with liquid springs. How fast do your springs settle down when parked?  Mine seems to settle quite rapidly. Almost 1.75 inch in 24 hours. When parked for a while it would seem that I will have to relevel the rig quite often. Has anyone else noticed this?

My LS was installed at the factory. Their directions were to shut off the LS then level. Works great! Just don't forget to turn them back on.

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Re: Liquid springs
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2025, 09:00:48 pm »
To clarify this is without jacks or any other form of support. We don’t have a leveling system.  So I am talking about when the rig is just parked.

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Re: Liquid springs
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2025, 11:54:54 am »
I haven't noticed much settling but I do use HWH leveling when camping.
When the RV has been sitting in the driveway for a while, the LS does usually need to bring the rig up a bit when I start the engine.
I haven't really paid attention to how long it has been parked or how much leveling up it needs but will keep an eye on it and let you know.

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Re: Liquid springs
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2025, 12:14:36 pm »
Almost every ambulance in the US is equipped with Liquid Spring suspension. That would seem to imply there isn't much of a risk when driving immediately after starting and before suspension is fully erect.