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Reply #20 –
Quote from: John44 –
Tools you carry should coincide with your skill level,the more you can do yourself,the more tools
You need.

It is also how much you want to do yourself. I carry much less than I used to.  Spare parts that are critical like 2 sets of fuel filters, a fresh water pump, a D2 governor, belts, fuses and a few more things. These you need right now or you can be stuck.  Almost anything you can get now in a couple days.  My tool set is smaller and lighter too. I leave all the big stuff home, no more sets of giant wrenches.  I have a small Bosch drill and impact driver, drill bits, impact bits, 1/4 and 3/8 socket sets and a few 1/2" drive sockets, wiring tools, wire and connectors, lots of screws and fasteners. A small dovetail saw and a couple chisels. A diamond sharpening stone. Some small clamps, glue and rolls of various tape including stretch wrap. I have enough to fix most stuff that have seen in almost 9 years. Anything else - I will call for help. I come prepared to do what I am willing to do and am able to do. 

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Reply #21 –
Roger,
Where do you purchase a spare D2?? Is it a specific part number?? How hard is it to replace, by yourself, should you need a repair on the road?? As always, I heed your advice. thanks

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Reply #22 –
You can get a D2 at NAPA
John

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Reply #23 –
Quote from: GleamB –
Roger,
Where do you purchase a spare D2?? Is it a specific part number?? How hard is it to replace, by yourself, should you need a repair on the road?? As always, I heed your advice. thanks
Usually a 9/16" for the air line and 3/8" wrench or socket for the 2 bolts. I can change one in 3 minutes or less.

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Reply #24 –
D2s are pretty common and easy to find.  Not hard to replace especially if you get some help from Craneman.  Now that I have on I will most likely never need it.  But they are small.

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Reply #25 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
D2s are pretty common and easy to find.  Not hard to replace especially if you get some help from Craneman.  Now that I have on I will most likely never need it.  But they are small.
I pre configure the valve when I buy them so that it just a quick change out. They come with 1/8 allen pipe plugs that have to be put in the same ports as the governor that comes off. That is what makes it so easy.

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Reply #26 –
Are they all the same, or are they specific, say for an M11?
Do I just go into NAPA and ask for a D2? No part number? Generic part?
Glad to hear it isn't hard to replace. I still haven't located mine, but I'm sure one day I will be able to.
What's an allen pipe plug??

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Reply #27 –
Quote from: GleamB –
Are they all the same, or are they specific, say for an M11?
Do I just go into NAPA and ask for a D2? No part number? Generic part?
Glad to hear it isn't hard to replace. I still haven't located mine, but I'm sure one day I will be able to.
What's an allen pipe plug??
I am a novice, but was interested in learning more and found this document and videos helpful.  Seems like they are frequently bolted to the side of the compressor.  The video will answer your question about a allen pipe plug

NAPA D2 governor
Amazon Bendix Brand Governor
Video on replacing a D2 Governor
Bendix Troubleshooting Guide (this is a pdf file)
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Reply #28 –
Regarding faux Magic Creepers, I think the best you can do is look for the blue label.  I've never seen a new one for less than $50.

As far as spare parts and tools go, I am facing that issue directly.  I was a Phd engineer in a prior life and can fix many things.  Now my daughter wants to take my 20 year old(but perfectly maintained) coach to do travel nursing.  She will not be willing or able to fix anything.  These are complex machines.  Things malfunction or fail, even on new coaches.  I have advised her to get a CoachNet membership and have emergency funds to be able to use when stuff happens.

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Reply #29 –
Brett, but a good idea for you to do to help her is show her were the fuse panels are and some  some basic steps in fixing the usual items that do not mean turning wrenches etc ie replacing belts and filters.
I remember when after teaching my Daughter to drive at16yrs old, her Mom and I nought her a Plymouth Fury slant 6. I had her work with me while we fixed issues it had then had her replace a tyre and change oils. Actually she even learnt how to set valve clearences as that needed to be done. Other items too, and she enjoyed it. We felt it important that if a flat tyre happened in the countryside etc at least she would not be stuck out there.
JohnH

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Reply #30 –
Thanks Daydreamer
The PDF showed as the same video
I had seen that video before.
Seems like there is a HUGH spread between NAPA and Amazon prices. The video says between $15 and $25 . Go figure.

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Reply #31 –
Quote from: GleamB –
Thanks Daydreamer
The PDF showed as the same video
I had seen that video before.
Seems like there is a HUGH spread between NAPA and Amazon prices. The video says between $15 and $25 . Go figure.
I updated the link to the pdf file.  Thanks for letting me know it was not linked correctly.

I too noticed the big priced difference between the Midland brand valve at Napa and the Bendix on Amazon.  Gotta wonder if Bendix is that much better.

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Reply #32 –
John,
I've also taught both my daughters and granddaughters how to change a tire, check tire air pressure, change oil and filters and religiously follow a maintenance schedule.  I hope this transfers to the coach.

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Reply #33 –
The one on Napa site shows as a remanufactured one.
 

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Reply #35 –
If they are rebuilt by Bendix, they are as good as new. That is all I have been buying for my Cranes. Because of our good drying system I still haven't had one go bad on the coach. I did however raise it to 130 psi. The air line that goes in the governor comes from air tank, on my cranes with no dryer that hose would transmit moisture to the governor and gum it up and I would replace it with a spare and clean it out and it would be my next spare. Always carried one in the box unused for emergencies just as the one I carry in the coach.