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Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #25 –
Quote from: erniee –
Are the six pack rebuild kits the same as what Newell has?
Yes. Tom McCloud actually owns a Newell. I believe the only difference between the six packs is that ours have the pressure switches and those holes just have plugs in them on a Newell.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #26 –
Lets try this.

Engine running in park. Not in Auto level. Dump all the air.  Sit back and see if any air bags start to air up.  You can go around and they all should be deflated and stay deflated.  If any one starts filling up the raise valve for that corner is leaking.

When you have air in bags with manual level (Not auto level). Does it stay like that for weeks?  If it does, then you have no leaking valves.

I am thinking you have two problems.  1, not going into travel mode, 2. Leaking valve on the front as Elliott's drawing shows.   

I do not remember what the circuit board looked like but the newer boards have LED lights that tell you what the board is thinking should be happening.  You just need a manual to let you know what lite means what.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #27 –
I just put it all the way down.
I'll check it in the morning.
Just thinking, with auto level off, where would the air to inflate the bags come from?
If it passes this test, try all the way up?
1997 U270 36'
Build #5115
2014 Jeep Rubicon towed
1972 Boston Whaler 16'
Charlie

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #28 –
I built pressure with the coach all the way down And the left front came way up and the right front way down!
Right rear stayed down, left rear up an inch!
I ordered a new coil that should arrive on Monday, should have ordered 2!!!
1997 U270 36'
Build #5115
2014 Jeep Rubicon towed
1972 Boston Whaler 16'
Charlie

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #29 –
Right front travel solenoid (coil) not working.
Left front is trying to compensate and bring it up into ride height, since the front only has a center ride height control valve.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #30 –
Right front drops, left rear rises, seesaw!!
Makes sense!
1997 U270 36'
Build #5115
2014 Jeep Rubicon towed
1972 Boston Whaler 16'
Charlie

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #31 –
Quote from: Want2rv –
I have printed out the HWH Manuals for the 600 Series and studied them.
As for travel mode, the green light doesn't always come on when the ignition is on and the air brake off.
You have the HWH 600 Series Manual.
The manual has clear step-by-step trouble shooting instructions.
Have you tried running the trouble shooting steps exactly as written?
If you did, you would see that Part 2 of the trouble shooting instructions tells you what to check if the Travel Light does not turn on.
Sometimes following the steps in the book is preferable to stumbling around in the dark.

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"

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #32 –
Quote from: Want2rv –
I built pressure with the coach all the way down And the left front came way up and the right front way down!
Right rear stayed down, left rear up an inch!
I ordered a new coil that should arrive on Monday, should have ordered 2!!!
Interested to see what you find. Mine has been doing similar for ten years. Took it to FOT in 2012. Thought they fixed it but they did not. Been living with drivers side higher than passenger since then.

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #33 –
Charlie, I know getting to the front 6-pack is a pain but Elliot's test is the most fool proof without throwing money at it. I for one have a strong aversion to doing that. I keep leaning toward a bad/leaky valve. Swap the 2, see if it changes to the other side. On my 2002 it was much easier after blocking the coach to remove the left tie rod end and swing the tie rod completely out of the way allowing me to sit right up in there to reach. Remember swap both the coil and valve together not just the coil.  Jim. 
Jim and Dona
2002 U295 36'
Lily, blue healer. Our fury person
Manx mid travel Ecotec turbo
2022 Bronco badlands Sasquatch
Trail 90 and 110cc

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #34 –
The swap is a reasonable way to go!
I'll give it a shot on Tuesday.
I should also receive a replacement air solenoid tomorrow.
Spent the day prepping the boat for the opening of NJ flounder season tomorrow!!!
Caught by me and a buddy last year.

1997 U270 36'
Build #5115
2014 Jeep Rubicon towed
1972 Boston Whaler 16'
Charlie

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #35 –
I received my replacement solenoid today, tomorrow will be the big day! I'm fairly certain it will get the job done! I'll report!
I hope this doesn't go to far from center!
22"
1997 U270 36'
Build #5115
2014 Jeep Rubicon towed
1972 Boston Whaler 16'
Charlie

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #36 –
I replaced the right side front air solenoid and the coach now levels within 1/2 inch, success!!
The travel mode light still won't light and the warning bell continues to ding, ding, ding....,
I was attempting to disconnect the rear pressure sensor and the screw broke!!
The travel light only occasionally lights!
The trouble shooting guide says the warning light will stop if the sensor is disconnected, but no!
Trying to source a new rear sensor but hard to find!!
Many thanks to all who have helped me get the coach usable, especially Elliott and Dougw!
Does anyone know where I can get a new rear pressure sensor?
Here is a picture of the label..
1997 U270 36'
Build #5115
2014 Jeep Rubicon towed
1972 Boston Whaler 16'
Charlie

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #37 –
Quote from: Want2rv –
Does anyone know where I can get a new rear pressure sensor?
Here is a picture of the label..
This pressure switch has been discussed in the past.  See links below for more info:

Travel Light Issue

6 pack rebuild

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"

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #38 –
If the manual says the alarm will stop with the switch disconnected but it doesn't then maybe something else is causing the alarm.  Sounds like there will be more to the story.
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'
 

Re: Travel mode issues

Reply #39 –
Yup!!
But part of the fun is figuring it all out!!!
Love my slightly flawed RV!!!
Figuring it out and repairing it's issues keeps me on my toes!
Maybe improving my quality of life!!!
Sure beats watching tv from the couch!
Not asking for problems, but let them all be in my driveway, not on the side of the road!
1997 U270 36'
Build #5115
2014 Jeep Rubicon towed
1972 Boston Whaler 16'
Charlie