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Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #25 –
So what is more curious is that I do not ever hear the air compressor come on (that is what keeps the air  up and level right) but over 2 to 3 days the coach bags seem to deflate as I notice the wheel getting close to bottoming out.  I then start the engine, bring the air up to when the pressure releases and re level.  Hit the air button twice etc and so the game continues.  any chance this is a compressor issue. How would I tel if the compressor is the culprit??
Thoughts anyone
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #26 –
I let the air out and put it out of level to find out if the compressor working. Better to make out of level front to rear to avoid windshield issue. Mine did work but never has to after I level.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #27 –
Peter,You may want to look at your 6 packs.  Our coach was doing the same thing and I had been using blocks under frame(8 Blocks) cut to length to keep coach level.  I did this when we were going to be in same spot for extended period.  I overhauled both 6 packs about a month ago and coach has not dropped yet.  When I first did the overhaul the coach was up for over 2 weeks and didn't budge.  I had safety blocks under frame and coach never lowered down to blocks.
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #28 –
Is it easy....doable to replace repair the 6 packs.  Might be a project, if simple enough, to take on
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #29 –
 So once again I am at a loss....I do have this issue with the red light staying on on the HWH but the pad has 4 red lights showing it is level. The tires are about 3-4 inches below the bottom of the coach. After two days my brake air is down to about 60 and the coach has settled on the tires.  I turned on the ignition and checked the HWH and it still shows 4 red lights indicating it is level. I never hear the compressor come on. ( I am hoping I am looking at the right area to listen....right beside the inverter (right??). That is the pump that comes on when I fill tires??? There are no air leaks at the bags or lines  Is this normal ?  Should not the compressor come on to keep the coach above riding right on the tire?  Wow this is getting frustrating!!  Especially since reading the HWH book it says the light should go out and the system and light awaken very 20-30 minutes to check it
I guess my next question is,is it easy to do the 6 packs and..really.. could that be the issue
Help!
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #30 –
My take is that if the coach is level as it goes down the compressor would not come on just to keep the coach off the tires. There are stops in the system to keep too much pressure off the tires. But you do have a leak.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #31 –
My guess is maybe the HWH 6 pack is leaking?  Is that correct? As I asked before, is it doable (what is the difficulty 1-10) to do the 6 pack myself? Is there something on the forum that steps you thru the process? Still confused.......
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #32 –
Quote from: dicksop –
As I asked before, is it doable (what is the difficulty 1-10) to do the 6 pack myself? Is there something on the forum that steps you thru the process?
Working On My Six Pack

Rebuild-replace 6 packs


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: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #33 –
I found the electric  box with all the HWH fuses etc right away.  Where are the locations for the front and rear 6 packs on a 1998 U320?
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #34 –
Quote from: dicksop –
Where are the locations for the front and rear 6 packs on a 1998 U320?
Front:  Up high under the coach in the vicinity of the two front brake tanks and the front axel.  May be visible from one of the front wheel wells.

Rear:  Up high under the coach near the rear axel and the wet tank.  May be visible from one of the rear-most access hatches.

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: HWH leveling....dumb question.

Reply #35 –
Thanks Chuck
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox