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Reply #25
Where is this drain on a 1994 U225 ? Thanks.......... :) .........
1994-GV-U225
5.9 Cummings
Build #4503
Near Springer Oklahoma

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Reply #26
For the wet tank drain, try looking in the rear driver side wheel well, forward of the tire, and near the outside fiberglass skin.

The front and rear tank drains, on our '93 U280, are simple ball valves on the bottom of the respective tanks.  I can reach them (just) by kneeling down at the front of the coach and reaching under the front bumper.  It is possible a previous owner may have added extensions to your valves to make them more accessible.  You'll just have to look under the front of your coach and see what you've got.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #27
Great I just ordered DQ6026 and DQ6020 via RyderFleetProducts.com.  Best price so far.
1996 U-270
Build # 4951
Cummins 8.3

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Reply #28
Not really sure how to check for water in the system. The air dryer  filter as I understand should last a long to time. I only only of one spot  to drain any water on my 95 uni-coach which is at the rear drivers wheel  well. Can someone explain the process so dummy me can understand how to bleed off any moisture?


Thanks much for this post. Haven't checked ours in months, forgot about it. Adding it to pre trip check. Tires, oil, water, "air drain", lights, air filter.

Maybe there should be a "check your coach" post and everyone could tack on all the stuff that that they do.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #29
Maybe there should be a "check your coach" post and everyone could tack on all the stuff that that they do.

If we had such a list on this forum, there would be so much no one could go anywhere!  :giggle:
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
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                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
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Re: Air Dryer filter question

Reply #30
Where is this drain on a 1994 U225 ? Thanks.......... :) .........

FWIW, my 1993, U225, did not have a wet tank located anywhere.  I looked many times, as I could roll under the entire front and rear of the coach when on the jacks on the concrete shop floor.  Everyone said, it should have one and that it was there! But nope, nothing found in the following of the lines from the dryer forward, or from the two front tanks aft.  Under the front of the coach were the two other tanks, and each had a drain valve located a short distance behind the front license plate, on extend hoses from the tanks.

Maybe it was designed this way on the 225's, because they only had air brakes, and no air bags, and used way less air than my U295 with airbags requires.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

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Reply #31
Possibly it had a split tank where it is divided and one side is the wet side. Only real tell tale would have been seeing the welded seam
Toby a 94 u280
Cummins 8.3
6 speed Allison
Exhaust brake


Adopted by Derek and Annabelle

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Reply #32
FWIW, my 1993, U225, did not have a wet tank located anywhere.  I looked many times, as I could roll under the entire front and rear of the coach when on the jacks on the concrete shop floor.  Everyone said, it should have one and that it was there! But nope, nothing found in the following of the lines from the dryer forward, or from the two front tanks aft.  Under the front of the coach were the two other tanks, and each had a drain valve located a short distance behind the front license plate, on extend hoses from the tanks.

Maybe it was designed this way on the 225's, because they only had air brakes, and no air bags, and used way less air than my U295 with airbags requires.
You took the words right out of my mouth.  I can only find the front two.  I like simple.......Thanks......~JL~...... ^.^d .......
1994-GV-U225
5.9 Cummings
Build #4503
Near Springer Oklahoma

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Reply #33
I have two air tanks on my crane and one of them has 2 drain valves it is for my front brakes and my wet tank.
Is this a possibility  on your Fortravel?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #34
@craneman with two drains I would expect it is a split tank.
Toby a 94 u280
Cummins 8.3
6 speed Allison
Exhaust brake


Adopted by Derek and Annabelle

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Reply #35
@craneman with two drains I would expect it is a split tank.
I know that, I was asking if it was a possibility for the Foretravel to have the same thing. I will edit my post to make it clearer
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #36
I was just now wondering:  Why two valves and only one tank ?
Thanks guys................ ^.^d
1994-GV-U225
5.9 Cummings
Build #4503
Near Springer Oklahoma

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Reply #37
I was just now wondering:  Why two valves and only one tank ?
Thanks guys................ ^.^d
There is a partition in the tank and one half is the wet tank the other is a supply.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #38
You took the words right out of my mouth.  I can only find the front two.  I like simple.......Thanks......~JL~...... ^.^d .......

I really never quit looking.  I had been convinced it had to be there somewhere.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

 

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Reply #39
If we had such a list on this forum, there would be so much no one could go anywhere!  :giggle:

I know dang it.  I take my car in for service and I leave thinking that ALL is good and happy.

 Driving down the road in our coach lm always thinking there's  SOMETHING  that needs checked or lubed or serviced. Like that little bend in the e brake cable on your car (service , grease every 50,000)    Who actually does that, I know that I never get around it.      A motor home, times that by 10.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR