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Air Dryer

How often is everybody changing or rebuilding their air dryers? Mine (Haldex DA 30100X) was new (OEM rebuild) 2 1/2 years ago and 15,000 miles. Also, where are you buying the OEM rebuilds? I remember last time I changed one out the rebuild kit wasn't that far off the reman price. Thanks.
jor

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Reply #1 –
3 years or when anything but clean, dry air comes out the wet tank drain.

Yes, high mile and/or very humid conditions will likely call for earlier replacement/reman.

Desert SW where you are and no really high mileage-- 3 years is fine.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Reply #2 –
We alternated roughly every 18-24 months, rebuild then the next time NAPA-purchased full reman unit.

Lather, rinse, repeat.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

Lifetime Escapees' member SKP 82766
Former 1999 30IB Lazy Daze (2000-2004)
Former 2003 U320 (2004-2016)
Former 2017 LTV Unity (2017-2023)
Shopping for our next coach

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Reply #3 –
Just bought a complete reman Haldex at Napa. $400 less $100 for core.
Still hate that orange thread sealer Foretravel uses, sometimes it acts like 2 part epoxy.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
3 years or when anything but clean, dry air comes out the wet tank drain.

Yes, high mile and/or very humid conditions will likely call for earlier replacement/reman.

Desert SW where you are and no really high mileage-- 3 years is fine.
Where would I find the wet tank drain for your/our  Bendix Air Dryer? I have no files that indicate it was EVER serviced after you did it in 2010!
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Reply #5 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Where would I find the wet tank drain for your/our  Bendix Air Dryer? I have no files that indicate it was EVER serviced after you did it in 2010!
By the left rear wheel well?

P
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
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Reply #6 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Where would I find the wet tank drain for your/our  Bendix Air Dryer? I have no files that indicate it was EVER serviced after you did it in 2010!

 :o

How long have you owned this coach and how long have you been on this forum that you are just now asking this???
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

Lifetime Escapees' member SKP 82766
Former 1999 30IB Lazy Daze (2000-2004)
Former 2003 U320 (2004-2016)
Former 2017 LTV Unity (2017-2023)
Shopping for our next coach

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: Michelle –
How long have you owned this coach and how long have you been on this forum that you are just now asking this???
Please don't mock the afflicted, Michelle. :)  It's just one of many things I'm still learning about 'Rebecca'.  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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                                      Build # 4297
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                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Travelin' Man –
Maybe your wet tank is full of Pacifico, Mike. Bahahaha
Except I quit drinking five months ago after a life-threatening illness I'm recovering from; the beer would be pretty flat!  We are thinking of selling the coach and getting a Airstream trailer to live in. I hate the idea of Rebecca not doing the cruising she was restored and made to do!  Airstream 34' Excella VINTAGE Travel Trailer - TCRV
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #10 –
Not a thread stealing comment.

I follow the air stream fourm. Lots of great info, it's very active.
1999 U270 40 #5518
USN. USPS.

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Texhub –
Not a thread stealing comment. I follow the air stream forum. Lots of great info, it's very active.
Not to re-steal, but I belonged to it years ago, and have re-joined; it's a lot like this Forum; bunch of nutcases that love their coaches!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
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                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #12 –
So we are nut cases now?  Well, maybe some of us. At least a little. I do love my coach anyway.
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2008 Roadtrek Adventurous RS Sprinter
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Reply #13 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Except I quit drinking five months ago after a life-threatening illness
Sorry to hear about the health issue. Seems to be going around the forum. :( Hope you're feeling better and sorry to hear you are planning to leave the Foretravel cult.

We will probably be coming thru Aho after Quartzite. If we have time may try and get a night in your park. We'll be in touch as we get closer.

Tell Judy Hi!

see ya
ken
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Reply #15 –
Quote from: DavidS –
He still thinks this place is Facebook.. still chasing the likes? Mike?
I've given up on the likes, I also have to go to Safari to post pics; no likes on Safari either. Life is not easy on the web!  :facepalm:
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'