New to us 06 338SE

[RobRocks]

Just picked up our first coach. A well taken care of 2006 338SE. So far the coach seems to be in excelent shape. Just curious if anyone has any experiance with these as it is our first and we basically know nothing.


Glad to be on the forum and look foreward to hearing from you.


Thanks.


Robert.

[Wiscampsin]

Welcome form Wisconsin and congrats on your first coach.

[akcampr]

We have a 2007 340 SE. we like it a lot. had to put a valve on the fresh water overflow hose. it was siphon out of the tank while traveling if we filled before departure.

[Iggy]

RobRocks
Does your levelers control switches look like this drawing?

[RobRocks]

Iggy,

No. They have removed the factory switch panel altogether and replaced it with three small rocker switches. It's a "home made" job. When I get the coach back I will take a pic. The dealer is putting new tires on it now.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by RobRocks

Iggy,

No. They have removed the factory switch panel altogether and replaced it with three small rocker switches. It's a "home made" job. When I get the coach back I will take a pic. The dealer is putting new tires on it now.

It would be nice to see if anyone here had any pictures of the original panel or model number so you can get an idea if it can be restored to original.
Did the seller tell you how it works at all? Do you have any experience with electrical wiring/schematics?

Looking forward in seeing your pictures.

[RobRocks]

Originally Posted by Iggy

It would be nice to see if anyone here had any pictures of the original panel or model number so you can get an idea if it can be restored to original.
Did the seller tell you how it works at all? Do you have any experience with electrical wiring/schematics?

Looking forward in seeing your pictures.

The service manager and myself figured out the layout of the switches. One controls both front jacks (raises and lowers them both at the same time) and the other two switches control the rears independently.

The system works... But I would like the capability of controlling the front jacks independently.

I get the coach back Wed. And will post some pics.

Being able to see what is supposed to be there would be nice, as well as maybe putting the original equipment back in it.

[RobRocks]

This is what the panel "should" look like.

What I have is a piece of plastic with three small switches. Nothing more.

[Iggy]

When you get your motorhome and can take a closer look at the system you will need to see if the front levelers are on 1 valve or 2.
I suspect you will find only 1 control valve for the front 2 levelers.
That may be because of the weight of the engine must be lifted and lowered evenly so as not to bind the system.

[bend302]

Originally Posted by akcampr

We have a 2007 340 SE. we like it a lot. had to put a valve on the fresh water overflow hose. it was siphon out of the tank while traveling if we filled before departure.

I did that on my 2005 GT and apparently pumped water while the valve was closed and ruined the tank. The top was caved in and the output hose connection was cracked at the tank.

I won't do that again.

Bill

[RobRocks]

Originally Posted by Iggy

When you get your motorhome and can take a closer look at the system you will need to see if the front levelers are on 1 valve or 2.
I suspect you will find only 1 control valve for the front 2 levelers.
That may be because of the weight of the engine must be lifted and lowered evenly so as not to bind the system.

That makes sense..

With that said, shouldn't I still be able to "adjust" side to side on the front levelers? Or am I stuck just raising and lowering the fronts and leveling with the rears?

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by RobRocks

That makes sense..

With that said, shouldn't I still be able to "adjust" side to side on the front levelers? Or am I stuck just raising and lowering the fronts and leveling with the rears?

Yes in a way with the rears.
These are just stabilizers especially the early versions like you may have.
Yes if they are mechanically good they can lift the tires off the ground but in most cases are to stabilize the motorhome using the tires to help reduce moment by taking pressure off the leaf springs and shocks. Even today with the automatic ones they will not work if you have more than 3% tilt side to side. I can't be sure about the 3% but it is close.

[RobRocks]

Originally Posted by Iggy

Yes in a way with the rears.
These are just stabilizers especially the early versions like you may have.
Yes if they are mechanically good they can lift the tires off the ground but in most cases are to stabilize the motorhome using the tires to help reduce moment by taking pressure off the leaf springs and shocks. Even today with the automatic ones they will not work if you have more than 3% tilt side to side. I can't be sure about the 3% but it is close.

OK, so these are more "stabalizers" than levelers?


Lets hope all the campgrounds I plan to hit are level... LOL

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by RobRocks

OK, so these are more "stabalizers" than levelers?
Lets hope all the campgrounds I plan to hit are level... LOL

Most campgrounds are reasonable level unless you like boon docking.
In the past 2 years with my motorhome I only had 1 space that was not level. It was in a rustic campground in Coulter Bay in the Grand Tetons.
I have had and used these to get me as close to level as possible under the tires before I drop my levelers.

LINK

RV Leveling Blocks, 10 pack - Rook Industries D10-246 - Chocks & Levelers - Camping World

[69BBC]

We also purchased our 1st motorhome, exact same year as your model. Very well cared for and spent her life in Florida, now resting comfortably in the cold white north. We purchased it after weeks of studying other models, but like the floorplan and the price was within budget. Would have liked a 2nd bedroom slide for the room but no complaints from my wife. Purchased new mattress, surge protector,satellite radio and sound bar now waiting to head south in 3-4 weeks towing wife's Matrix. Lots of basement storage , no issues driving and a HUGE upgrade from our 2010 puma TT . Good luck with yours. Larry

[RobRocks]

Originally Posted by 69BBC

We also purchased our 1st motorhome, exact same year as your model. Very well cared for and spent her life in Florida, now resting comfortably in the cold white north. We purchased it after weeks of studying other models, but like the floorplan and the price was within budget. Would have liked a 2nd bedroom slide for the room but no complaints from my wife. Purchased new mattress, surge protector,satellite radio and sound bar now waiting to head south in 3-4 weeks towing wife's Matrix. Lots of basement storage , no issues driving and a HUGE upgrade from our 2010 puma TT . Good luck with yours. Larry

Good luck to you as well.