[Roger]

In addition to trying to “reboot” it as Tom suggested, try switching the suspect control pad with one of the others in the bus and see if the problems stop. I did this on mine several years ago and isolated the problem to the control module box. AAP in Virginia is the source for replacement parts at 804-633-9454. Johnny walked me through the diagnostic process and overnighted the part to me.

[Roger]

I am unable to access “coaches for sale” site using IE 11, or Google Chrome, but I can access with Mozilla Firefox, while now in Italy.

As you, too, are not “local”, perhaps other factors are in play…

Ciao!

[Roger]

Jon you could be right. I was reading something on the Wanderlodge forum that the blackets hold the moisture in causing the rust rot. Got a replacement in Yuba City CA which I will run and get tomorrow.

[Roger]

Looking at your picture shows wire re-enforced or multi layer re-enforced… used on suction side or high output . Sold by the foot.

To eliminate that problem make your new hose slightly longer. Another thing often done is double clamps, if the receiving pipe end has the room.

You can find that type of hose at a marine dealer, some NAPA auto parts stores.

Sold by the foot try to locate replacement from vendor that has fresh hose. Not dried out from sitting on the shelf, often the case.

Taking the hose off will help get the right type, info is usually stamped on the outside.

Thanks for posting the picture.

AL

[Roger]

Thanks Jon, I understand what is going on now. Good move, low current draw, long-life, more light. I have done the same thing on my old hoopie. Used backup lights out of Peterbilt.

Don

[Roger]

Caster is the degree to which the front hub does not rotate on a perfectly vertical axis. You can tell if a car has much caster by looking at a parked car that has its wheels turned. If the wheel lays over like a road grader then it has much caster. German cars are more aggressive on this and have about 2.5 degrees of caster. This is needed for tracking on any vehicle in order to be flat towed. Generally, street cars have no adjustment capability for caster. If we try to flat tow a car with insufficient caster, it will go to full lock either left or right. I think a vehicle will track or it does not, no in between. So I would guess that caster is not the answer.

Cupping could however be related to toe-in/out adjustment. This is adjustable on all cars. With the suspension in a static state the toe-in on rear drive cars (and the tow-out on front drive cars) is set at about one thirty second of an inch.

What can happen if you carry weight in the back of your dingy or on the receiver, such as a scooter, is that tow-in is no longer in spec. The weight in the back of the vehicle causes the front to be elevated. This is called bump steer. Now the distance between the chassis mounted steering rack and the hub is different than it was when the toe was set. So if you carry weight in the back, this might be causing cupping. We carry two bicycles on a receiver rack with total weight of maybe a hundred pounds without any front tire affects. Good luck, let us know what fixed it.

[Roger]

I did but I think its taken a bit of a turd, I mean turn since then 😉

[Roger]

as Tom said should be no power to it. that is key should be no power to it! don’t know– what could have happened that might have powered it up when it should not be powered up. Fuse would be e easy ck as someone suggested..Those 5 (stack) elect contol over air told norgren(air )what to do (raise or lower) a area or your coach. The center one with key off disabled the mechanical leveling valves(the ones you replaced with the rods)..that is a basic how it works ..There should be a norgren inboard of that stack have you soaped it yet? Your getting close..

[Roger]

Yes sir Red, we’ll be here…

[Roger]

Try Dewalt saws all with long blade that will cut it off,,they are long and narrow might work never leave home with out it !!!!!!

[Roger]

Will do Tom, hope you and Nancy have a great Thanksgiving, and the same goes to all you PC guys and gals, happy to be in florida, and Riverbend, Megan and Gary

[Roger]

Over long term ownership I have not experienced any issues due to hard water. That does not mean I haven’t had hard water deposits, it just means none has impacted anything on our coach.

But while it is unlikely I will ever consider adding one, there is one addition I would recommend to supplement the typical whole house filters most coaches seem to have. That is a reverse osmosis system that can be plumbed to provide RO water to the refrigerator or certain faucets for coffee, ice cubes and drinking water.

We have that because different venues have had water with odors ranging from chlorine to iron and the RO unit delivers water with no taste or odor.

[Roger]

I also have a DI system in my coach for washing purposes. I purchased mine about 8 years ago from Culligan. I have a separate charcoal filter tank and then a DI tank. I can run about 600-800 gallons of water through the system before it needs to be regenerated, I purchase new media through the internet and fill it myself. Very easy. Regeneration time varies depending upon the quality of water going through it. I have found that the water in Arizonia and California really requires the tank to be regegenerated more often,

The DI tanks are connected to an electric pressure washer from psi. What I really love is the foaming bottle. No more buckets for me. I spray the side with the foamer, use a 20″ wide microfiber brush and I can knock the job out really quick. Info on the foaming bottle can be found at: http://www.psi-washers.com/chemaccessories.htm I use their tan powder for the soap. After I rinse I spray foam with the red powder which is similar to a quick detailer. I lightly spray and the coach has a just waxed look afterward.

[Roger]

Ben,you are serouis about giving up your bus for the 60’s model Flx how is Larry doing on it I bet it is going to a nice rig when he gets through

[Roger]

Update. Think they have the brakes adjusted tigh cause noticed some brake dust on tag axle after Saturday check ride without pulling tow vehicle. Talked to Houston and going to get her back in next week and check it when I get back to the ranchito. . I guess it will eventually wear um down if it don’t go up in smoke first. I noticed hub and wheel were hotter on 2 wheels to the touch and with IR gun. (75 to 105). Thanks everyone for the ideas.