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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??
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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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.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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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
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
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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.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

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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.
40ft 1997 U320

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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.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Reply #33 –
The one on Napa site shows as a remanufactured one.
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Reply #34 –
Quote from: folivier –
The one on Napa site shows as a remanufactured one.
Yes, good catch.  I previously did not read through the detailed specs, but definitely shows it is a reman on Napa.
40ft 1997 U320
 

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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.
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