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12 volt compressor issue

My tech buddy finds my air compressor keeps blowing inline fuses. I have seen references here to fixes and/or rebuild kits.  What's actually rebuilt?  Expensive?

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #1 –
Bob, do a search under Thomas compressor and lots of info comes up.
 Pumps are very expensive, good luck.

 Richard B




Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #2 –
Bob your coach probably does not have the Thomas compressor, but the much smaller compressor that is mounted beside the inverter. That is the one that was supplied by hwh. I do not know if it is rebuildable. Maybe if it is disassssembled the problem can be seen
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
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

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #3 –
Quote from: red tractor –
Bob your coach probably does not have the Thomas compressor, but the much smaller compressor that is mounted beside the inverter. That is the one that was supplied by hwh. I do not know if it is rebuildable. Maybe if it is disassssembled the problem can be seen

Yes behind the inverter.  Thanks.  Keep it coming
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #4 –
Quote from: red tractor –
Bob your coach probably does not have the Thomas compressor, but the much smaller compressor that is mounted beside the inverter. That is the one that was supplied by hwh. I do not know if it is rebuildable. Maybe if it is disassssembled the problem can be seen

Is the later larger unit mentioned here any advantage to use on my rig?  No slides.  No leaks in the suspension after leveling.

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #5 –
2000 U-320 single slide 40"

12VDC air compressor went out (had a leak I didn't fix.....)

Rietschle Thomas 12Vdc compressor Model 405ADC38/12-525

Is rebuildable.

Bought mine overnight from:

Combined Fluid Products
805 Oakwood Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
847 540-0054

Was about $350 plus freight as I recall.

Why pay more?
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
2000 U-320 single slide 40"

12VDC air compressor went out (had a leak I didn't fix.....)

Rietschle Thomas 12Vdc compressor Model 405ADC38/12-525

Is rebuildable.

Bought mine overnight from:

Combined Fluid Products
805 Oakwood Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
847 540-0054

Was about $350 plus freight as I recall.

Why pay more?

Thanks.  The 525 part of the number identifies it as propetiery.  You were in there system so I got the same one you ordered just no -525.

$260 plus shipping. FOT HWH was $1200. 

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #7 –
you can send them the old oone, they will rebuild, and then you have a spare.

I overnighted it as I was outside Yellowstone and needed it to move..... Maybe why I recall $350

$250 vs. $1,2000.  Hmmmmmm
:-)

Love your memories Bob.

Would love to buy that $%$ front engine Travco Gasser in Houston for $5,000 and put a diesel in it....

Tim
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
you can send them the old oone, they will rebuild, and then you have a spare.

I overnighted it as I was outside Yellowstone and needed it to move..... Maybe why I recall $350

$250 vs. $1,2000.  Hmmmmmm
:-)

Love your memories Bob.

Would love to buy that $%$ front engine Travco Gasser in Houston for $5,000 and put a diesel in it....

Tim

The curved roof line made the shower short for tall owners.  I am 6'2" and they were cramped.

The round body had noticeably less wind deflection from gusting crosswinds.  Noticeable difference when the rounded top roof edge grand villas were introduced over the ftx and the curved windshield was another advantage.

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: 12 volt compressor issue

Reply #9 –
This ought to be stored in the part numbers area.  Have not installed it yet but it appears to be the same exact unit that hwh sells to foretravel.

There is a bigger unit that is used on the later coaches and I would bet they sell the bigger one also.

Thanks for the info.  Saved a coach buck or so....


Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4