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Weeks to months if you are able to get serious about all those leak points.

[Jon]

Luc, add your coach information to the signature line if you want answers relative to your coach.

The entire suspension system on some coaches can be perfect with no leaks, but if the suspension system has the reverse logic suspension control, a loss of pressure in the accessory system can cause the suspension system to drop.

It is highly unlikely a rear will stay at the height it was at when the key was turned off while the front left or right goes down. If the front leaks it will go down equally, side to side because the side to side movement is a function of the right or left rear air bags. If the rears remain up the bus will not lean.

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My Bus is good for about 2 weeks before I see any height loss. at about 3 weeks, my aux air is down to the point where the tag lifts. At this point the rear has dropped slightly due to the added weight but the front is up pretty good. At about 4 weeks i can visually see the bus is lower, level but lower. At 5-6 weeks it is low enough it can’t be driven. My suggestion is one of the Whisper Ultrasonic leak detectors, i was a soapy water guy for a long time, I purchased a whisper after the Wanderlodge Rally and really like it. The day I brought my bus home, the leaks were so bad i just dumped the air when i parked it so it wouldn’t look like a drunken soldier. When i replaced all my bags i had no leaks, then after about 2 weeks i was leaning overnight. I had a leaky fitting on top of one of my bags, pulled it, reinstalled it, and been fine since. As has been stated many times, Leaks are whack a mole, you have to decide what you are comfortable living with.

[Jon]

Jon-

Not sure why the bus info doesn’t come up in signature, it is listed in my profile under signature. 96 xl.

I aired the bus up yesterday at 7pm. This morning by 7am the front is already sinking, not bottomed out, but the mud flaps are touching the ground. I don’t notice much drop in the rear. I was under the impression with the key off the bags should hold air for quite awhile, as you all have confirmed. I will be headed back to Prevost. The day I picked it up, I pulled out of the shop floor and parked outside to have a look around. I noticed a loud hissing coming from the front end. I got the mechanic and he confirmed and had me pull it back into the shop. Turned out tobe a push in air line was loose. I don’t hear any loud leaks now, but obviously there is leakage.

Mike- Do you have a link about the “whisper” you purchased?

[Jon]

Luck, as far as the signature issue take that up with admin.

Regarding the continue use of push in fittings the simple answer is do not.

There is likely no single issue more annoying and more universal than air system leaks due to aging push in fittings and for an owner to continue to use or reuse them is just plain foolish.

FWIW, a long time Prevost policy is if the air bags hold air (keep the bus up) for at least three days they have succeeded in making a repair. Once they turn over a coach to you after a suspension system repair you can hold them to that standard. Do not expect more.

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Jon-

Ok, I will ask the admins.

I’m all for getting rid of any weak links. Prevost did the entire airbag job, I would think they would use the best/new fittings as I paid to have everything suspension related replaced, ie, all bags, all norgren valves etc.

Do I have to tell them specifically to not use push in fittings?

[Bernie]

good luck trying to get Prevost to use compression fittings.

If they replaced all air bags and Norgrens it is up to Prevost to stop the bus from having the suspension lose air until the warranty on their work expires.

[Michael]

Ok I will ask if they are open to compression fittings. Either way, after spending, a loot of money to get everything replaced, I expect the coach to hold air better than it did with the 26 year old air bags and valves.

[Jessica]

Luc, here is what I bought. I love it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DAOI5EQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Chuck & Katrina]

Looks to be good quality.

Thanks Mike!

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2000 Featherlite H3-45

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Leesburg, FL

[Jon]

Luc send me a picture of the page with the signature in it. We will help you get it working. Never had this issue. Email me at Bill@PrevostCommuniy.com

Thanks

[George]

where are you located. i am in livermore of i could help you

[Deleted User]

Will do Bill.

Thanks

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Bill-

Tried to send you an email to the address you listed with a screen shot of my profile page, but the message was returned.

[Paul]

Hi Norm-

I’m in San Jose. I sent you an email.