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Title: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: dans96u295ft on December 30, 2020, 01:29:01 pm
Thought I would r&r these per Wolfe's advice. Been lots of posts so I thought I would see where is the best place to buy these now.
Happy New Year and thanks
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: Michelle on December 30, 2020, 02:13:14 pm
Encantotom for the plungers and stuff if he has any available.  It's one kit per axle (so 2 kits for a 2-axle coach and 3 for a tag axle coach).  You cannot (readily) source the plungers/seats elsewhere.  The o-rings you can (Ace Hardware), but why bother when Tom includes everything and at a great price?

Replica HWH Plungers Redux (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=28733.msg333155#msg333155)

Replica HWH Plungers Redux (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=28733.msg405054#msg405054)

You can also buy just the o-ring kits from HWH, but for much less $ there is info on the forum on the o-ring numbers/sizes (HWH doesn't make o-rings themselves).
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on December 30, 2020, 02:42:23 pm
Like Michelle says, just send Tom a personal message (PM).  Tell him how many kits you need.  He will respond with information on availability, the estimated waiting time if he doesn't have any kits in stock, and current price.

https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=profile;u=4660

For the newer Forum members who might not be familiar with Tom's modest RV barn, see the post linked below:

Cost of Rv garage (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=32631.msg293115#msg293115)
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: DayDreamer on December 30, 2020, 02:54:24 pm
Encantotom for the plungers and stuff if he has any available. 
I contacted Tom a couple days ago.  He said he has a batch coming in "next week or so."    Currently $125 for one and $240 for two shipping included.
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: windwalker on December 30, 2020, 04:43:38 pm
Can you post the contact info for Tom, I would like to get some also
Thanks, Windwalker
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: DayDreamer on December 30, 2020, 04:55:43 pm
Can you post the contact info for Tom, I would like to get some also
Thanks, Windwalker

Send him a private message via the board Encantotom (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=profile;u=4660)
He will send you his direct email address. 
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: Ldillow on December 31, 2020, 07:27:31 pm
Beautiful garage! I am totally jealous. I live on a ridge 300 ft up that is only 60' wide. So I had to limit myself to 24x60. One side is for mrs fitz, it's tight
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: John44 on December 31, 2020, 10:23:13 pm
Think #6 got misposted or over my head.
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on December 31, 2020, 10:27:35 pm
Think #6 got misposted or over my head.
Refers back to my Reply #2 where I included a link to a post talking about Tom's RV barn.
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: dans96u295ft on January 01, 2021, 12:35:58 am
Yep. Got Tom's last 2 in this shipment.
Thanks for the tips
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: Ldillow on January 01, 2021, 01:29:12 am
Sorry,
I wondered off and saw his shop
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: bpal on January 01, 2021, 01:37:13 pm
I've had a leaking Nason pressure switch on one of our six packs. This is the SM-2B-20F part number. I found a local distributor and should have a confirmed price early next week and will post back details. They mis-heard me over the phone and quoted $32 for a 50F with a 3 week lead time. I expect it will be the same price for the 20F. I will buy spares and also the 85R pressure switch as well.
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: DayDreamer on January 01, 2021, 03:57:58 pm
I've had a leaking Nason pressure switch on one of our six packs. This is the SM-2B-20F part number. I found a local distributor and should have a confirmed price early next week and will post back details. They mis-heard me over the phone and quoted $32 for a 50F with a 3 week lead time. I expect it will be the same price for the 20F. I will buy spares and also the 85R pressure switch as well.
Definitely interested in what you find and details on your source.  I booked marked other posts for a Honeywell alternate for the 85psi switch as I understood Nason ones are difficult to find.

As FYI, below is the "secret decoder ring" for the Nason part number.
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on January 01, 2021, 04:25:17 pm
1.  I've had a leaking Nason pressure switch on one of our six packs. This is the SM-2B-20F part number.
2.  I will buy spares and also the 85R pressure switch as well.
1.  Where is the 20psi switch used on the 2004 U295?  I thought Foretravel used 10psi switches on all of the front 6-packs.

2.  Here is what I found last time I looked.  I bought the adjustable 85psi switch from Motor Home Renovations, but have not yet needed to use it.

6 pack rebuild (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=35558.msg333157#msg333157)
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: bpal on January 05, 2021, 07:47:42 pm
Here is a picture of the 3 pressure switches on one of my six packs. I don't know when HWH switched from the 10psi to the 20psi switch. One of my 20 psi switches is leaking between the brass portion and the black plastic portion. Its possible that some sealant might have stopped the leak but I decided to just order a replacement and a spare of each type.

The supplier is Comoso.com (they are also a Parker distributor)
$34.75 per switch with a 2-3 week lead time.
Title: Re: Rebuild-replace 6 packs
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on January 05, 2021, 10:15:46 pm
Here is a picture of the 3 pressure switches on one of my six packs.
Interesting.  I assume this is the front 6-pack?  If so, I wonder what is the purpose of the third pressure switch.  Your leveling system must operate differently than the earlier model coaches.