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Re: Dumb New-to-Us Foretravel Questions

Reply #25 –
Quote from: DayDreamer –
Please educate me on the air system.
You need to educate yourself on your air system.  You do this by studying the air system schematic for your coach.  You look at the schematic, identify a component, and then go crawl under the coach (with safety stands installed, of course) and find the actual system component on the coach.  Start at the engine driven air compressor, and follow the path of the air through the whole system.  By doing this you will gain a thorough understanding of how all the parts of the system are supplied with air pressure.  You can see where the air lines go, and how they interconnect.  It will also give you a chance to check for leaks (using soap bubble solution).

Why do you assume the top dash gauge is for the front tank?  Is that just a guess, or do you have some basis for that assumption?  I'm not saying you are wrong - just wondering what gave you that idea.  By studying the air system schematic, you can devise a simple test to determine which gauge is "front" and which is "rear".

For instance, you could run the engine and let the air system pressure up until the air compressor cuts out (dryer purges).  Shut the engine off.  Turn on your HWH panel, and drop the coach down to the stops with the "DUMP" button.  Then using the "UP" arrows, try raising either end of the coach.  Push the "UP" arrow for the front end, and watch the dash gauges.  Which gauge shows decreasing pressure?  That is your FRONT tank pressure gauge.  Easy!

Good reading here:  Air Suspension and HWH Explained
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: Dumb New-to-Us Foretravel Questions

Reply #27 –
And online:

https://www.hwhcorp.com/ml20635.pdf
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: Dumb New-to-Us Foretravel Questions

Reply #28 –
Thanks everyone for all of the links.  I have started reading them.  Lots to learn.
40ft 1997 U320

Re: Dumb New-to-Us Foretravel Questions

Reply #29 –
Quote from: DayDreamer –
Thanks everyone for all of the links.  I have started reading them.  Lots to learn.

Yeah, but it's a fun journey learning about the coaches.  And knowledge is something no one can ever take away from you  ^.^d
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

Re: Dumb New-to-Us Foretravel Questions

Reply #30 –
It is a steep learning curve, and most of us learn by making mistakes or having stuff go sideways! There are NO DUMB QUESTIONS!!  Don't ever be afraid to post something here, and often the answer will be something headsmackingly simple that will have you wondering why you didn't think of the answer yourself. But ... in no time, you will be answering those questions for others.  Ask me anything about the Sealand Magnum Opus Turbo Turd 3000 commode.  Anything!!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

Re: Dumb New-to-Us Foretravel Questions

Reply #31 –
Quote from: Carol Savournin –
Ask me anything about the Sealand Magnum Opus Turbo Turd 3000 commode.  Anything!!


There is a special sub-group for those of us who have had a Foretravel with a Turbo Turd  ;) 
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