Made it to HWH, right on time they came out to get the coach. Moved us to the yellow penthouse suite and started leak check. 10 out of 12 solenoid leak! No wonder the leveling system was always working. Now, how long to get them fixed ?? AND how in the heck can you do these with the coach sitting on the ground ?
One thing I have learned in life - be patient with those creating a masterpiece. I never worry about how long something will take to complete. Since we have the pleasure to have all we need when we have our RV with us, if the repair takes a day or more than planned, know you are getting great service!
Bob
Will not take long
Back on the road south bound by 1300!
Rather than interrupt the presen active thread, thought I'd just update my HWH experience here.
After we left HWH, first night, leveled the coach. About 10 minutes later system vented somewhere, then added air somewhere and was fine the rest of the night. Butttt, as we continued the march these "corrections" became, once again an all night event. HWH does an external leak check, they do nothing to actually test individual solenoid valves for bleed thru at the seat. They did replace 2 solenoid valves, @ $109 each, because of mechanical damage. But end result is essentially now change in coach for 1/2 CB!
Wish I had a 6 pack to mess with, seems that HWH should have a few refurbished, tested units on the shelf.
One lesson that I have learned the hard way after owning charter buses for 40 years, parts wear out. This is especially true when it comes to moving parts or parts that have o-rings like solenoids. I find it easier to replace all similar solenoids controlling similar items when one fails. It is kind of it one bites the dust, the rest are not far behind. Yes, this might be more expensive but I look at it as if I am rebuilding the coach one part at a time. Sure beats breaking down or just being frustrated with, should have done them all at the same time. Please know, even with a newer coach, I too have had to already replace all my slide out seals and solenoids too. Regardless of the age, stuff breaks down.
Bob
The solenoids on the six packs have o rings in them total of 3. You can mark all wires to the solenoids and block up the coach and take them apart and take the o rings to a hydraulic shop and get new o rings which are very inexpensive, if you have questions send me a pm and I will call you and talk you through how to proceed