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Re: HWH Travel mode

Reply #75 –
Find It Parts has them for 146.00
1999 36 ft U270
Build 5465

Re: HWH Travel mode

Reply #76 –
Very interesting thread. Salute to those that contributed to it. Chuck you did  great job of trying to remotely diagnose a difficult
issue we all have faced.
Gary one thing more to check is the output of your 12v compressor and for leaks there. I had several big leaks around the compressor T that had the high pressure release valve. Also at the bottom of the plastic bowl there's a O ring that was bad on mine. Still trying to hunt down all my leaks. Very frustrating. I would replace all the air bags on the coach if that is found to be the problem. if one is bad....
Good luck and hope you figure it out.
Also get the 6 pack rebuild kits from Tom.
bob
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
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Reply #77 –
Update:
Airbag was supposedly ordered Friday and should have been here today. They were not in shipment so they called and found out it had not been processed for delivery which means bag won't be here until Wednesday.  :facepalm:
This is a nice campground except for the deer fly's they will eat you alive bug spray or not.
Enjoy 😍
Gary & Kathy 🐶 Angus

 94 GV u280 36' build #4419
Cummings c8.3m, Alison MD 3060

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Reply #78 –
New airbag installed and working. Have driven about 500 mi and everything is as it should be.
The gauge I installed at the airbag reads 68 psi when in travel position.
Thanks 🙏 to everyone for all the help and knowledge.
Side note shouldn't there be a stop to keep tire from rubbing wheel well?)
Gary & Kathy 🐶 Angus

 94 GV u280 36' build #4419
Cummings c8.3m, Alison MD 3060

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Reply #79 –
Quote from: Gary and Kathy –
Side note shouldn't there be a stop to keep tire from rubbing wheel well?)
Perhaps there should be a stop...but there isn't one.  Just one of those Foretravel oddities.

Nearly every older coach you look at will have some rub marks in the top of the rear wheel wells.
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 #80 –
Since air bag did have a bad leak, you were not able to hear it?
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

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Reply #81 –
My wheel wells were worn threw and I was going to make stops but after I repaired them I use
a graphite mix with the epoxy from West Systems and there is no sign of wear so I haven't bothered.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #82 –
Quote from: Gary and Kathy –
The gauge I installed at the airbag reads 68 psi when in travel position.
I find that fact to be interesting.  Don't worry - I'm not saying there is anything wrong with what you say - just interesting.  I have always assumed that it required higher pressure than that to raise the rear of the coach...since it is so heavy.  But, apparently not!

The HWH Leveling System Textbook says:
"Although it may vary between different vehicles, it normally takes at least 60 psi to start lifting a vehicle. Most vehicles will require 90 psi to obtain maximum lift. Some may require up to 130 psi to obtain maximum lift."

Of course, that's talking about "maximum lift", not travel height.  Also, perhaps that comment pertains more to later model heavier coaches.  Our old GVs are relatively light compared to Unicoaches.

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 #83 –
Not having stop before tire rubbing Seems  odd.
Will check pressure again tomorrow. Old eyes may have deceived me. 😲
Gary & Kathy 🐶 Angus

 94 GV u280 36' build #4419
Cummings c8.3m, Alison MD 3060

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Reply #85 –
Quote from: Gary and Kathy –
Not with engine running.

As long as you turn off the engine with air pressure over 100 PSI, and suspension is in TRAVEL MODE, you should be able to hear any massive leak.

How quickly does pressure drop under the above conditions?
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #86 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
As long as you turn off the engine with air pressure over 100 PSI, and suspension is in TRAVEL MODE, you should be able to hear any massive leak.

How quickly does pressure drop under the above conditions?
With old airbag with leak it would only rise about 1in. From wheel well to tire. As soon as engine turned off would settle down on tire. No time to listen for leaks.
Gary & Kathy 🐶 Angus

 94 GV u280 36' build #4419
Cummings c8.3m, Alison MD 3060
 

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Reply #87 –
Rechecked gauge this morning. Gauge indicated 70 psi with RV raised to travel height.
Think this adventure is over.
Thanks everyone!
Gary & Kathy 🐶 Angus

 94 GV u280 36' build #4419
Cummings c8.3m, Alison MD 3060