futar Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Air bag - My 91 winny has factory air suspension. The bags do not hold air. Besides they look like, as usual with Winnebago, a bad installation and maybe even the wrong bags. The attached picture is the crapola installation. My rig is not sagging but I could use some more support in the rear ( of the MH that is). On my first Toy rig many moons ago I used over the axle helper coil springs. I also tried adjustable leaf helper springs which I liked the most. What is the general consensus on the bags and alternate spring helpers????? Next case is the inverter - I couldn't charge my cell phone when plugged in to a land line. I measured the voltage and it was over 18 volts output. I'm afraid of killing my lap top puter. It is a Magnetek 6300 which is now known as Parallax. I read that these units are junk and can kill a coach battery. The exact replacement is a Parallax 7345U which is a modern digital circuit. You can aslo get a Progressive Dynamics one or one by Atwood. Progressive has instructions for refitting the 6300. Any one have some experience with this issue??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 That air bag looks like its going sideways, definitly not right. JCWhittney sold a air bag kit specificly for the toyota mini motorhomes. I can not find it in the catalog but a phone call might do wonders. Looking at your bag spells "replace it". The 6300 converters are junk. Upgrade the unit to a new electronic version. DO NOT run 12 volt dc electronic stuff on 12 volts when plugged into shore power, the original 6300 can blow stuff up because of the voltage problems and ac voltage that also comes thru the 12volt dc side. Here is another post on the same subject. http://toyotamotorhomes.com/forum2/index.p...344&hl=6300 And another http://toyotamotorhomes.com/forum2/index.php?showtopic=89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futar Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Thanks for the charger info. I am going to purchase the Parallax upgrade kit after reading your testing. 3T offered me a deal for the replacement kit on the airbags. Not much less than the whole kit from JC Whitney. If you get their catalog with the across the board discount, it pays to get the whole kit. I spoke to a friend who had air bags on his towing vehicle and he ditched the air bags because of bounce. This is the same complaint that I have heard before. Unless I hear more from this group, I think I will go with the adjustable leaf helpers. Their much cheaper, easier to install and no air bags to wear. You can get them in 500,1000, 1500 and 2000 lb lift. P 210 of the Whitney catalog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowltondata Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I don't have a motorhome, but I used Airlift bags on my Toyota and I love em. Your bags (besides being deflated) looks like the bottom has moved out of line with the top badly. Here is the best price for it, the picture is NOT the one in the kit. The one for that kit sits on the axle for axle over spring applications. http://www.stengelbros.com/catalog/57113_2025905.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futar Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks Greg. I just installed the Parallax 7345RU conversion kit. I can even charge my cell phone in the MH now. Easy installation, a no brainer. I bought mine from https://www.rvpartsoutlet.com/. They were $197.00 Local stores wanted as much as $295.00. The Outlet has great prices on very thing and I received it in a few days by regular ground shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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