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EggerMar


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What would make the front end of a motorhome bounce up and down  The faster the speed the more the bounce.  No tow vehicle hooked up.... tires are fine.  Air bag pressure is ok.

We are waiting on a tow truck

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Marilyn & Gene



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Bad or weak shocks. This behavior is called "porpoising" by those in the business.

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EggerMar


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I hope its not a shock.  brand new motorhome....first trip out.  Although...shock was the first thing that crossed my mind too,  not sure what kind of shocks I have.

 

still waiting on a call back from service

 

Marilyn

2014 Forest River Berkshire DP



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That's really strange. Does your coach have an ride (as in air bags) or is it leaf springs?



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bjoyce wrote:

Bad or weak shocks. This behavior is called "porpoising" by those in the business.

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Trabuco


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I know some of the entry level Monaco's had leaf springs and they had a tendency to bounce in the front. I know the OP mentioned air bags just wanted to see if they were air assisted leafs or full on air bags. If it's full on air bags I can't think of anything other shocks. But a brand new coach you'd think the shocks would be OK unless they're undersized for some reason.

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or they forgot to install them..

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