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06-25-2014, 08:42 AM
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There is a way to dump the air bags without auto-leveling. I did it already to check some jack blocks I made. You have to hit a button twice quickly, I just can't remember right now which button it is. I'll look at it again this afternoon.
I would like to say also that if I were you I would try to find a different option for getting your coach in your garage. I would be afraid that after starting the engine and backing up your bags will begin to fill again or they won't but you will not have brakes.
Good luck with everything.
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06-25-2014, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by VinceU
You need more facts than you've gotten so far. You'll drop like a stone, open the roof like a Sardine can and end up out back of the garage when the brakes fail on your journey! Splain that to your insurance guy!
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Don't forget---if you have air brakes and dump all/most of the air, you MAY NOT have much braking power when you try to stop that beast!
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Sorry guys but if you dump all the air in an air brake system you'll have nothing but brakes.
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06-25-2014, 09:19 AM
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06-25-2014, 10:14 AM
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Yes!
Finally some great info!! Thank you.
MC
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06-25-2014, 12:47 PM
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MC, Hopefully you mean this is a better option for you than some of the other suggestions, and not that those other suggestions were not worthy of consideration. Just thinking out loud.
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06-25-2014, 12:50 PM
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Of course!, no need for people to try and look for a reason to be offended.
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Originally Posted by Superchief
MC, Hopefully you mean this is a better option for you than some of the other suggestions, and not that those other suggestions were not worthy of consideration. Just thinking out loud.
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06-25-2014, 01:25 PM
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Man I need to find that deflate button.
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06-25-2014, 11:47 PM
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I have a 400BH and a few times I've raised the jacks and drove away with no air filling the bags and I had breaks. I had to stop and retract jacks 3 times and then bags filled... But my point was I had breaks with no lift... Please don't plan on the fluke.
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06-26-2014, 06:59 AM
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:Update:
I have an appointment with Freightliner this afternoon. They say "no problem", they can install a dump valve with a switch. Will be less than $200. Much cheaper than any of the other options
Semper Fi,
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06-26-2014, 09:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrcerretti
I have an appointment with Freightliner this afternoon. They say "no problem", they can install a dump valve with a switch. Will be less than $200. Much cheaper than any of the other options
Semper Fi,
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Nice! Now you'll be a lowrider. Can they make it hop up and down just like the cool kids?
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06-26-2014, 09:18 AM
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Trust me.... It WILL hope up and down if you try to drive it any distance with deflated air bags.... BEEN THERE; DONE THAT!!!!
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06-26-2014, 09:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrcerretti
I have an appointment with Freightliner this afternoon. They say "no problem", they can install a dump valve with a switch. Will be less than $200. Much cheaper than any of the other options
Semper Fi,
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Make sure they install a light for when suspension dump is activated so you remember!
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06-26-2014, 04:02 PM
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Ernest
You're from Texas. You should be use to bucking broncos. Lol
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06-26-2014, 04:11 PM
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Bucking MH scared the crap out of me..... Probable more than a bucking bronco....
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06-26-2014, 05:47 PM
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Me too. I drove about 10 miles
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06-26-2014, 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrcerretti
I have an appointment with Freightliner this afternoon. They say "no problem", they can install a dump valve with a switch. Will be less than $200. Much cheaper than any of the other options
Semper Fi,
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One thing I would check before you spend the $200. When your bags are deflated the front of the coach drops more than the rear. I would dump the bags and take measurements before installing the dump valve.
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06-26-2014, 07:52 PM
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Why not figure out what dumps the airbags and tie into that. Most air bags use a leveling valve to keep rig at certain level. To dump the values a 0.25" airline is plumbed into the leveling valve. As long as this 0.25 line has air applied to it the bags will drop. Remove the air from the line and the bags will inflate
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06-29-2014, 06:49 AM
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Engage the levelers. After the air dumps manually raise them? There has to be a sweet spot that keeps automatic valve open. Listen for it
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