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Re: Excessive Compressor runs?

Reply #21 –
Quote from: turbojack –
I have bought the Amprobe ULD405  So far it is has found a few air leaks.  Before I replace fitting I double check with bubbles.  Not sure what part of the world you live in but I am going to be at the New Ibera Motorcade event  First week of May so if you go I will be more and willing to let you check your coach.

I will check out the probe.  Unfortunately we purchased recently and missed the sign up for New Ibera.  Appreciate the offer though.

Re: Excessive Compressor runs?

Reply #22 –
Hsy Tom, only slightly ahead of you with my new to me 2015--coming up on two years ownership.  Lots of opportunities for air leaks with the IH45.  Didnt help that the previous owner might have been lax in draining the air tanks--so, when we had some very cold weather in south Texas a few years ago--Ithink some low water points in air lines froze--I had lots of leaks to fix.  My HWH pump doesnt run too much now bu tother air systems will leak down in a day of two.  Beginning to suspect one or more of the tank [5] check-valves but not sure how an "internal" system leak is detected/located and where the air would actually go???

Re: Excessive Compressor runs?

Reply #23 –
Good info and thanks OldScout.  Starting to think that chasing air leaks will be a way of life for awhile at least. I know every make/model has some kind of owner care and feeding/constant maintenance.  This looks to be it for a while at least with my IH.

Sort of related...thinking of adding a bluetooth controlled relay inline with the fuse to the compressor so I can turn it off remotely w/o needing to get out and pull the fuse if I dont want it running during times when I do have excessive air leaks.  Has anyone attempted anything like that?  Several have high 12v Amp ratings (up to 40 amp) and the fuse would still be inline so I am thinking it should just drop right in.  There should be an outlet in the bay that I can power a USB connection for  power source to the relay module. 

Thoughts?

Re: Excessive Compressor runs?

Reply #25 –
Tom & juice both are good ideas.  Juice's use 12v and that is right there.  Bluetooth you don't have to hunt down the remote, but you have to remember what app you need to start and then go through the steps. Think I am going to order juices switch.

While we are on the subject of Amazon.  When shopping on Amazon need to use the Amazon link on the home page. Every time you use that link and buy something Foreforums gets a little percentage.  This is what keeps the ads off this site

Tom, if your coach is like mine. My AC is not part of silverleaf system.  Micro air makes a great thermostat that works off of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Beat the stock thermostat

Re: Excessive Compressor runs?

Reply #26 –

Juice..thanks I went ahead and ordered the wireless remote.

Turbo...already ordered ultrasonic leak detector.  Regarding the thermostat ... is this the model you have? ASY-354-X01..

MICRO-AIR EasyTouch Thermostat WiFi Bluetooth Replacement RV Thermostat...

Also thanks for the tip on the Amazon link / affiliate program.  I will be sure to use it going forward.

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Re: Excessive Compressor runs?

Reply #27 –
Yes that is the one I got. Easy to install and setup.

We are doing good spending your money
 

Re: Excessive Compressor runs?

Reply #28 –
ha...yeah but good stuff to spend on.  When I sold my bus I had so much "extra" stuff I horded.  I even carried extra DEF head (before they became unavailable during Covid).    I have the raspberry PI for setting up the DEF bypass too.  Fortunately the 2013 model didnt have the issues.  Turned out TIffin re-routed all the DEF plumbing after 2014 and, my understanding, it was "cooking" the def to the point the heads were failing to accurately report levels.  That happens you have a short time before "derate" on the engine.

At least this stuff comes "recommended"  ;D  So far with the FT, the air systems were the new learning curve for the most part.

Thanks again.