[Erik]

I really don’t know as I never use it that way. When I park I turn off the engine and flip the auto level switch to level with the aux compressor turned off. The system first levels as it can by letting air out to lower. Then it raises with air in the system. If that is not sufficient it turns on the aux compressor and completes the task. Raising is way slower than lowering. I just let it do it’s thing and most of the time it completes its task in five minutes or less. Sometimes less than a minute if all that is required to level is to let out some air at one or more corners.

when we first got the coach I wy over thought things and did a lot of manual intervention. Now I just flip the switch and let the system do its thing. I do turn the auto level off so don’t know how often it would cycle if left on. I have not used the manual level controls in quite a while.

while parked the bus will gradually sink over the course of several days but it sinks evenly. Every few weeks I start it and let it come to ride height and once there will turn the engine off and relevel as above. Don’t know if this is “proper” technique or not but it works for me.

Jerry

[Erik]

Dick – That’s because back in those days the practical jokes were some of the best and it was always fun watching someone try to start their bus with the rear switch off. Even if there were blow up sheep taped to the roof of the bus, it was big fun.

All those keys for the XL’s were the same, including the engine compartment, hence the need for a custom lock to keep the weenies from screwing with your switch.

[Erik]

I replaced all lights to LED in the 1997 Marathon. This is an older system and had some trouble in the beginning.

Finally figured out that the load was too low and made the lights flicker. Resolved the issue by leaving one halogen per group of lights. All works great now!

Bulbs I bought are $ 1.50 each from superbrightled.com

Note, when I did the factory tour I noticed superbrightled.som stickers on some of the workers tool boxes. Wondering if Marathon uses their products…

[Erik]

Art ,

This picture was taken when the inspection panel was removed from my Marathon XL-II behind the tag axle.

You can see the wheel weight had left the rim lodging in the styrofoam sound insulation.

Shortly after this…Centramatics all the way around.

[Erik]

I am most appreciative for all who support Jon’s concept of using our oil reserves. I remain among those longing for the triple digit oil prices….

For those of you who are not familiar with the age old plea of the wildcatters: “Lord just please give me one more run and I promise I’ll get out this time.”

Very best to all,

Pres

[Erik]

Are you having a cooling problem? Is that what prompts you question?

[Erik]

Then driving a coach with an auto guidance systems, “look mom no hands”, was of equal interest. I called Frank to discuss things further but the moment I mentioned your name he hung up… I’m sure it was a connection issue!

Don’t be so sure about that Harry. I give Frank a lot of credit for staying in the hot seat for a full 45 minutes!

I must compliment you though Andy, something that’s never a good idea! You did a great job of keeping the conversation moving forward. No easy thing keeping a technical conversation going forward while maintaining interest.

Thanks for the kind words Harry. I hope to get some time with others who can shed some light on various coach topics.

Not many can sit that long with Andy, but I did notice the ambulance standing by!

Yes, he’s a patient guy and thankfully, nobody got hurt!

[Erik]

You will come right by our place in Arthur, IL on your way to Evansville. Stop in and we’ll take you to Yoder’s Kitchen for some pie and coffee.

Yoder’s Kitchen