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11-17-2016, 10:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
2017 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 24
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Air Bags Worth It?
Is air suspension on the new AI a valuable option?
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11-17-2016, 11:50 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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As much as they want for it I would consider it valuable. 
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11-17-2016, 02:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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Sort of depends if anyone plans to ride in the rear as on the 8/9 psgr AIs, the rear seating tends to launch riders into low earth orbit. 
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11-22-2016, 05:14 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
Monroe
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5
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I take delivery of my 2017 Grand Tour with VB Air Suspension next week and will report back on them. I wanted them more for leveling and ride quality than I was concerned with people sitting in the back not bouncing around.
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11-23-2016, 02:59 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 333
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For me yes. I have over 20K miles on my '16 with VB-Air. Improves the ride, but also, I use it regularly to fine tune leveling at campgrounds and have on more than one occasion had to use the AIr suspension to raise the rear when backing into a step incline to avoid dragging. Wouldn't have the van without it after living with it.
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11-24-2016, 08:56 AM
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Rivet Master 
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcrider
For me yes. I have over 20K miles on my '16 with VB-Air. Improves the ride, but also, I use it regularly to fine tune leveling at campgrounds and have on more than one occasion had to use the AIr suspension to raise the rear when backing into a step incline to avoid dragging. Wouldn't have the van without it after living with it.
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Yes for me too. But I don't have VB-Air system. Installed the Dunlop Auxiliary airbag system to rear axle. It also improved the ride a bit, but more important gave me the ability to adjust the height of the rear end for same reasons cited by Mcrider above.
- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter
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11-24-2016, 09:21 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
2017 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Thanks for your useful response. Does the system provide side-to-side leveling as well as front-to-back?
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11-24-2016, 09:35 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 333
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly.On
Does the system provide side-to-side leveling as well as front-to-back?
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The VB does not. Just front-to-back.
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11-24-2016, 07:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly.On
Thanks for your useful response. Does the system provide side-to-side leveling as well as front-to-back?
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Yes - I installed an AirLift compressor with remote control so I can adjust pressure on each side. I can also adjust ride height while moving which the VB-Air system won't do unless you bypass the parking brake interlock.
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2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter
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11-30-2016, 08:20 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Monroe
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5
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My 2017 was delivered yesterday. VB Air System is non-responsive. Left message for out-of-state dealer and Airstream. Let the games begin...
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12-01-2016, 12:01 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 333
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smedsters
My 2017 was delivered yesterday. VB Air System is non-responsive. Left message for out-of-state dealer and Airstream. Let the games begin...
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Make sure you have the parking brake set and key on.
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12-02-2016, 05:40 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Monroe
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcrider
Make sure you have the parking brake set and key on.
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Thank you for the tip! I received the same response from my dealer, Airstream and VB Air after reaching out to them. I've been pleased with the response time from everyone. Unfortunately, the break was not the culprit. My dealer agreed with me that oose fuses often cause issues like mine and it becomes necessary to tighten the metal contacts within the fuse box and/or apply dielectric grease to the fuse for proper connection. So far, the system is working great!
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12-02-2016, 10:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 Interstate Ext. Coach
Sedona
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,084
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smedsters
Thank you for the tip! I received the same response from my dealer, Airstream and VB Air after reaching out to them. I've been pleased with the response time from everyone. Unfortunately, the break was not the culprit. My dealer agreed with me that oose fuses often cause issues like mine and it becomes necessary to tighten the metal contacts within the fuse box and/or apply dielectric grease to the fuse for proper connection. So far, the system is working great!
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Curious to know if the vehicle is essentially disabled when the VB Air Suspension is out of action?
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12-03-2016, 05:46 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Monroe
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UKDUDE
Curious to know if the vehicle is essentially disabled when the VB Air Suspension is out of action?
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The vehicle is not disabled in any way when the VB Air system is not working.
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12-03-2016, 01:13 PM
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Rivet Master
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smedsters
The vehicle is not disabled in any way when the VB Air system is not working.
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The air bags still have air pressure in then, but without power the pressure can't be adjusted. The only thing that could cause problems is an actual leak in the air bags.
- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter
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12-03-2016, 08:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 Interstate Ext. Coach
Sedona
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,084
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxster1971
The air bags still have air pressure in then, but without power the pressure can't be adjusted. The only thing that could cause problems is an actual leak in the air bags.
- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter
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Yes, that's why I asked, because I know of one Advanced RV that had to be loaded onto a low loader when one airbag failed. Probably the risk you take with any air suspension.
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