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PC members near North Augusta, SC
I am entering a relationship with a 1995 H3-45 Vantare located in North Augusta, SC. The unit has sat for a few years & has a leveling issue on passenger side. Will be taking the unit to the tire store for new rubbers & then hopefully home which is 2 hours away provided it can become driveable. Hoping for some possible assistance in troubleshooting from a fellow Prevost owner. Thinking it could need some Norgren valve troubleshooting since it has been sitting so long. I currently own a 1983 Silver Eagle & am not just a newbie. The Eagles just don’t have the air suspension so this is new to me. Thanks in advance, John
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John,
If it’s a ride height valve causing your problem you can use the level low manually to get you home. Does it stay up and then leak down after sitting off engine, can you hear air leaks and will it manually lift to ride height?
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I will not be back to the unit till Monday. I am told by the previous owner that he gets the passenger side up but has to use the stick to keep it there. I can put more time in once i am there thus the reason for my post looking for help from someone who is familiar & nearby. I’m hoping to not have to spend days there chasing air issues. Thank You for the reply.
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John, I really like the way you describe how you will view coach ownership as a relationship.
My first reaction is to avoid moving hastily. As long as you are not pressured to get the coach home immediately start your new relationship with a very careful inspection to determine what works, what doesn’t, what has no impact on the drive home and what has the potential to be a safety issue relating to driving.
Obviously getting it running and insuring all fluid levels, belts, hoses, etc. are OK is important. Make sure house and chassis and possibly generator batteries are strong and healthy because the might prove very important if you have an issue on the way home.
But do not drive it if it will not come up to the driving height and remain there without the engine driven compressor running continuously. A fully functioning air system is important for braking and there are far too many reasons to list here that may contribute or cause the problem you describe. If you can access the underside of the coach safely and with the chassis fully supported at the chassis support points you can get a strong indication of the potential scope of the problem by draining the air tanks in sequence. Pray they are dry and that each in succession is holding air. If water comes out of them the problem ramps up significantly and if it comes out of the accessory tank your likely fix gets more extensive and complicated.
Ask questions here. You can be walked through a lot of situations and we have a considerable number of very qualified Vantare owners to help you.
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Give me a ring. I’m in Aiken only 20 minutes away.
I still work so Monday will be difficult but I might can break free in the late afternoon.
My e-mail is open. Send me some particulars like where it is and if it can be accessed Sunday. Is it where it can be worked on? I have ramps and stands.
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Joe,
I just sent an email. Much Thanx for the offer too.
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Thanks Joe for coming out with me Saturday on short notice. Hopefully the air issues will be resolved by mid week & we’ll get the rig home.
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Glad to be of service. Nice to meet you.
Let me know when you go back over to the coach.
Did Jon tell you our motto here is “we make things up”?
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How about another favorite saying in the conversion world “WHILE WE’RE AT IT”. Our current ride is affectionately called “Gimme a brake”.
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