[Tim]

I added a digital air pressure gauge in my coach to allow me to montior aux air system pressure from my coach. It allows me to check on pressure loss and flag potential air leaks on a timely basis.

[Tim]

Jon/Tom…..I just knew this Tripple FoxTrot guy was going to be trouble.

[Tim]

I have a box of relay valves. Later today I’ll check and see if I have one. Valve should be same as MCI of same v intage.Mybrake guy said he could have one in 2 days. I think the air canister size has more to do with it than anything– you should have 30/60 on drive. Alll ports on valves are marked/stamped with supply or delivery.. the controll is easy to tell. Bob

[Tim]

Jack,

How long since you last ran your Webasto burner? The diesel on the nozzle begins to congeal when the burner is not run. If left off long enough (8 to 12 weeks or more), the spray pattern will be interfered with resulting in smelly or smokey exhaust. Even longer will completely plug the nozzle up resulting in no firing and the burner faulting, light in switch going out with the switch still in the on position.

To prevent this from happening, one should run the burner through one heating cycle once per month or more. So, please “Test” your burner that often or more.

Gen or shorepower only contribute to the Webasto by keeping the needed battery power for running the burner available via the chargers those power sources energize. As long as you have battery power and more than 1/4 tank of diesel, you are good to go.

[Tim]

Genny, shore, or battery. It’s all good.

[Tim]

Hi Tim,

Tried to go to the link you posted and recieved this message.

Your search – http://carlisleauctions.com/view-consignment-detail.aspx?ConsignmentID=2509 – did not match any documents.

Can you help?

[Tim]

That depends on the temperature. When driving the transmission tends to match the engine temperature and I believe if the oil level is checked when it is at that temp it will give you the code that the temp is too high.

I think the best time is after driving a while, pull into a rest area, go to the bathroom with the engine idling and after a few minutes start the fluid level check. That is how I do it and only once did I get the high temp code and I had to wait a few more minutes. Another good time is after refueling because the coach sits for a while and cools off a little. I don’t check it after a start because it takes forever to get to temp if I am not driving. It is a good post trip check because checking into a campground takes time.

[Tim]

Ignore the stick. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature and use the transmission shift pad to check the fluid level.

http://http://www.beaveramb.org/PDF/PDF%20Manuals/allisoninformation/Allison%20Transmission%202.pdf

[Tim]

I don’t have it out of the bus yet – This valve is leaking a majority my air out of my system and due to the design of the air system in my bus I can’t build enough air pressure to lift the suspension and block. I’m working on designing and building some ramps.

Jon, I have a Bendix retailer contacting Bendix. If they come up empty I’ll probably go back and order from Prevost and wait my 60 days. I want to make absolutly sure I get the correct valve.

Will I be replacing all three valves, Yep, Will I keep a spare, Yep!

Thanks!

Dan

[Tim]

Congratulations ! PC is awesome.

[Tim]

I can’t help you with specifics, but with some careful planning on your Liberty you can likely find a suitable replacement that is near the size of the black plexiglass. With an arm installed that will keep the TV tight to the upper cabinetry, but which will allow the TV to swing aside you gain extra storage space where the old TV was mounted.

I believe Tom did that on a coach and the results were really good. Maybe he has photos. I know others have done that with their project requiring some cabinet work. It all depends on how big you want the TV and how you want the end result to look.

[Tim]

[Tim]

Electrical, HVAC and interior….

[Tim]

Per,

My 07 has one up front, one in galley, one in hall under bunks and one in the bathroom.

all are controlled with SMX with the exception of the bath which has a dial as Tom indicated on his.

I wish they put one in the bedroom.

Bill

[Tim]

I did mine 30 x 60 with 16 foot sidewalls. I like to be able to have the engine doors open (I had an XLII) and drop the bumper and still have lots of room to walk around or drag a ladder or tool box either in front or behind.

I did a 14 x 14 door. You can never have too much width in a door opening with our mirrors. Yes, I could get by with less, but if you are building new, why not do it to make it as easy as possible? I also went with a jackshaft operator so I don’t have a trolley over the bus.

Also pay attention to how you are going to get into and out of the barn….leave enough room if you have to turn to get in or out…

I have a 50 amp on each side wall inside, and one on the front outside the overhead door in case I want to plug it in and leave it outside for some reason. A dump station is a plus if you can do it.