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Tag Air Lift Block

Used tag dump switch to shimmy into a narrow campsite at Goose Island SP.  Now tag lift exhaust solenoid stuck open.  We are going to plug the exhaust port which is threaded we think 1/8 NPT.  Are the solenoids on the rear of the block replaceable or do you have to replace the whole shebang?
Jerre and Kathy Griffin
2003 U320 4220 Special
Build # 6207
2022 RAM Laramie 4X4 EcoDiesel
2002 Country Coach Magna 37 Tag- Forever Coach-Died in fire 7/23
1997 Country Coach 32 Intrigue-No slides-Wonderful

Re: Tag Air Lift Block

Reply #1 –
Just to clarify - you dumped the tag, got parked, then re-aired the tag but it's leaking with the tag dump switch back in normal position?

Have you tried cycling the tag dump switch (just in case it's the switch and not the solenoid or valve plunger)? 

The individual solenoids valves are replaceable (and should be rebuildable with one of Tom's plunger kits)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #2 –
Yes, fairly substantial leak but engine air keeps up with it and does purge at 120 psi.  Have tried a number of recycle attempts with the switch.  Now looking at options for getting home (200 miles) .  The plug seems to be best for now.

Thanks
Jerre
Jerre and Kathy Griffin
2003 U320 4220 Special
Build # 6207
2022 RAM Laramie 4X4 EcoDiesel
2002 Country Coach Magna 37 Tag- Forever Coach-Died in fire 7/23
1997 Country Coach 32 Intrigue-No slides-Wonderful

Re: Tag Air Lift Block

Reply #3 –
Pretty sure it's just 1/8 NPT threaded in the block.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

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Reply #4 –
Maybe tap with a screwdriver?
2002 U320 36' Single axle  MOST MODED IN HISTORY SO MUCH ITS ALMOST ILLIGAL
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Re: Tag Air Lift Block

Reply #5 –
Yes, it is 1/8 NPT.  Appears to be working. No noise or leak with plug in.  Who is the contact person for the rebuild kits for the solenoids?  I thought that 2003 model tags were lifting.  The manifold says Tag Lift but have not seen the tire lift like on our previous Country Coach.  I heard previous years the tag dump switch just lost pressure in airbags but had no lifting mechanism.  Our coach has a labeled tag dump switch.  Is it supposed to lift?

Thanks

Jerre
Jerre and Kathy Griffin
2003 U320 4220 Special
Build # 6207
2022 RAM Laramie 4X4 EcoDiesel
2002 Country Coach Magna 37 Tag- Forever Coach-Died in fire 7/23
1997 Country Coach 32 Intrigue-No slides-Wonderful

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: DaBus –
Who is the contact person for the rebuild kits for the solenoids?
Contact Tom McCloud directly via email (tom@newellgurus.com).  Tell him what you need and he will advise you of his current inventory and price of kit.

Sorry - I don't know anything about tags, lifting or otherwise.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
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960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
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Reply #7 –
03 should be a lifting tag. We had an 03 and it was a lifting tag. I worked on Country Coach and their tag lifted much higher than our Foretravel.
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previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #8 –
My 03 has a lifting tag. Raises the wheels just enough to remove any pressure of the tires pressing on the road.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel
 

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Reply #9 –
The '03 tag does lift slightly ('02 does not - it's just a releasing tag), but of course without the extra support when it's lifted, the rear of the coach will squat a little. 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320