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Rear air tank release

Is there any point in trying to release the air pressure from the air tank located in front of the rear drivers side wheels during extreme winter months?
Currently it is in the -15 F range here in Alberta Canada and there is a good chance that any moisture will be frozen in it anyway
Suggestions would be appreciated


Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Rear air tank release

Reply #1 –
Quote from: dicksop –
Is there any point in trying to release the air pressure from the air tank located in front of the rear drivers side wheels during extreme winter months?
I can't think of any reason to worry about it.  A small amount of water frozen in the bottom of the tank won't hurt anything.
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: Rear air tank release

Reply #2 –
Once you get into spring and things thaw out then check the drain. If you do get moisture out of the wet tank drain then you need to think about rebuilding the dryer. If the dryer on your coach is functioning properly there should be nothing but air coming out the drain of your wet tank.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Rear air tank release

Reply #3 –
Thanks for the help folks.
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Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox
 

Re: Rear air tank release

Reply #4 –
The valve may stick open in the cold .Leave it until warmer . IMHO .