bags Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Is there any recommended time interval for replacing glad hand hoses? Mine have no wear spots but a failure would be problematic to say the least. Thanks JB Edited August 6, 2019 by bags Quote John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Glad hand hose...?????? Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 I should have been more specifc. For those of us who have air brakes on our trailers how often should you replace the glad hand hoses. JB Quote John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Are they plastic or rubber? Plastic ones 3 years in the sun is about when I would change, rubber no cracking OK. You do a pretrip so when you check the air lines see how flexible they are. Most airlines fail at points where the hose has hardened. Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Good question. I have the lines that came on my work truck when I bought it in 2007. I also have a spare set in the shop, waiting. If they're in the shade when parked, they'll last a long time. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 9 hours ago, Steve from SoCal said: Are they plastic or rubber? Plastic ones 3 years in the sun is about when I would change, rubber no cracking OK. You do a pretrip so when you check the air lines see how flexible they are. Most airlines fail at points where the hose has hardened. Steve Plastic. Which airline is better? Rubber or plastic? Quote John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 I like the Techtran Magnums for end of frame gladhand. They don't wad up like the separates and seem to hold up pretty well. They have the big handle on them too so you don't split the air hose trying to take them on and off. I use a couple of their 360 deg clamps on springs to hold the center of the thing up. I've never done an RV, but use the 12 footer with the 14" leads for the flatbeds. RVs might take a different lead. https://tectran.com/3-in-one-airpower-line-tec-360-clamp/ https://tectran.com/magnumflex-hd-dual-line-aircoils/ I'm not sure you can use the straight rubber air hoses on the back of the truck? Does it work? That's a lot of stretch back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Rubber air lines are better. Plastic air lines are more of a problem in cold temps they become brittle. The sun is hard on any plastic or rubber "most" rubber air lines are several layers. The outer layer is subject to the harsh conditions while the inner tube is protected. Urban areas have more smog that also contributes to decay in both materials. My air lines use quick disconnects at both ends, I store the lines in the truck when not in use. I have a set of plastic airlines that have been in a box for many years and they seem like new. Exposure to sun and widely ranging temps are the main degrader, stretching is also a factor in wear. Steve Quote 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 When bob tailing and they fall through the rails and the driveline gets a hold of em replace them right away. The “issue” is quite easy to diagnose. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Thanks for all the help. Heading to NAPA tomorrow. JB Quote John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 JB - If NAPA is a fail like they usually are in W Canada for heavy truck stuff check pricing at your local heavy truck dealer or parts supplier too. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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