Did you get your problem figured out yet? The rear of the bus airing up and not the front may be a seperate problem. This sounds like a problem with the level control valves, there are two in the rear that control the amount of air distribution pressure to the air bags on left and right side of the bus and there is one in the front that controls the air distribution pressure between the front and rear air bags. If one of these valves fails the air bags on one side or one end of the bus may not inflate.



Wayne Kotila

Buffalo, MN

1996 PT42



--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "legrisjerry" wrote:

>

> Hello Gracious BlueBird Owners,

> I appreciate any help you can give me. Have a 1982 Wanderlodge PT40. It has been sitting for 4 years. Have a buyer who came form Texas. He installed new batteries and she fired right up. The problem: the air compression didn't kick in. It was working perfectly when parked. A portable air compressor was connected to the rear line and the rears and tag lifted but not the front end.

> The new buyers were baffled and not familiar enought to solve this and time frames forced them back to Texas and the Bird still sits in Fresno.

> By the way while sitting the batteries had been disconnected but the coach was used by direct electrical hook up for lights and electric only in the coach. Maybe a relay or switch or valve has failed. I can't advise these buyer/mechanics. Please I need your feedback.

> I understand Randy Dupree and Ralph Fullenwider are the main experts and I would more than welcome any of your feedback for my buyer.

> Anyone else that has good or creative thought please contact me so I can connect you to Herman the buyer so he can bring his new bird home to Texas.

> I greatly appreciate any help you Wanderlodge wizards have.

> Thank You.

> Jerry LeGris

> 888-441-8751

> jerrylegris@...

>

 

Jerry,

Did Herman make any progress over the weekend? Thanks.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
"curtsprenger@gmail.com"

One of the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) Organizers

On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Wayne Kotila <"waynekotila@yahoo.com"> wrote:

 

If you do have to replace one of your level control valves  (in your case it sounds like the one above the front axle may be bad), they are a common heavy truck part and can be purchased from a trucking parts store. I had one of the back valves go bad about 5 years ago and only one side of my coach would air up. I think I paid about $30.00 for the new valve and it doesn't take very long to change.

 

Good Luck

Wayne kotila

Buffalo, MN.

1996 PT42

From: Jerry LeGris <"jerrylegris@gmail.com">

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 12:14 PM

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 1982 PT40 Air Compression

 

Hi Wayne,

Thank you so much for your feedback. I will forward this to Herman. He is coming back to

California this weekend to resolve and get her on the road. Your info will be a great help.

Jerry LeGris

On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 9:50 AM, waynekotila <"waynekotila@yahoo.com"> wrote:

 

Did you get your problem figured out yet? The rear of the bus airing up and not the front may be a seperate problem. This sounds like a problem with the level control valves, there are two in the rear that control the amount of air distribution pressure to the air bags on left and right side of the bus and there is one in the front that controls the air distribution pressure between the front and rear air bags. If one of these valves fails the air bags on one side or one end of the bus may not inflate.


Wayne Kotila
Buffalo, MN
1996 PT42

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "legrisjerry" wrote:

>
> Hello Gracious BlueBird Owners,
> I appreciate any help you can give me. Have a 1982 Wanderlodge PT40. It has been sitting for 4 years. Have a
buyer who came form Texas. He installed new batteries and she fired right up. The problem: the air compression didn't kick in. It was working perfectly when parked. A portable air compressor was connected to the rear line and the rears and tag lifted but not the front end.

> The new buyers were baffled and not familiar enought to solve this and time frames forced them back to Texas and the Bird still sits in Fresno.
> By the way while sitting the batteries had been disconnected but the coach was used by direct electrical hook up for lights and electric only in the coach. Maybe a relay or switch or valve has failed. I can't advise these buyer/mechanics. Please I need your feedback.

> I understand Randy Dupree and Ralph Fullenwider are the main experts and I would more than welcome any of your feedback for my buyer.
> Anyone else that has good or creative thought please contact me so I can connect you to Herman the buyer so he can
bring his new bird home to Texas.
> I greatly appreciate any help you Wanderlodge wizards have.
> Thank You.
> Jerry LeGris
> 888-441-8751
> jerrylegris@...
>

--

Jerry LeGris, Broker Associate

Commercial & Residential

DRE # 00885785

Prudential Calif Realty

3728 Atlantic Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90807

Cell: 949 510-2370

Office: 562 989-4608

Fax: 562 989-4803

email: "jerrylegris@gmail.com"

 

 

Jerry,

 

That's great. I'm always interested in WHY 'Birds won't air-up. Any resolution information that you can provide?  Also, I'm currently tracking more than 1,700 'Birds. I'd like the two fellows contact information if you have it. Thanks.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
"curtsprenger@gmail.com"
One of the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) Organizers

On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM, Jerry LeGris <"jerrylegris@gmail.com"> wrote:

 

Hi Curt,

Yes. We rolled her yesterday, Mon 10-29 about 1 PM and they are headed to Cisco Texas. Diesel mechanic driving and Herman following in the Ford 150, loaded with tools etc. they are prepared to keep her running and a safe trip. as of this moment Tues 12:30 PM I have not gotten a call or update. I asked them to confirm a safe arrival. Praying fro traveling mercy for them. Thanks for your inquiry, both Herman and Bob and great down to earth guys.

Jerry

On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 6:05 AM, Curt Sprenger <"curtsprenger@gmail.com"> wrote:

 

Jerry,

Did Herman make any progress over the weekend? Thanks.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
"curtsprenger@gmail.com"

One of the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) Organizers

On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Wayne Kotila <"waynekotila@yahoo.com"> wrote:

 

If you do have to replace one of your level control valves  (in your case it sounds like the one above the front axle may be bad), they are a common heavy truck part and can be purchased from a trucking parts store. I had one of the back valves go bad about 5 years ago and only one side of my coach would air up. I think I paid about $30.00 for the new valve and it doesn't take very long to change.

 

Good Luck

Wayne kotila

Buffalo, MN.

1996 PT42

From: Jerry LeGris <"jerrylegris@gmail.com">

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 12:14 PM

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 1982 PT40 Air Compression

 

Hi Wayne,

Thank you so much for your feedback. I will forward this to Herman. He is coming back to

California this weekend to resolve and get her on the road. Your info will be a great help.

Jerry LeGris

On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 9:50 AM, waynekotila <"waynekotila@yahoo.com"> wrote:

 

Did you get your problem figured out yet? The rear of the bus airing up and not the front may be a seperate problem. This sounds like a problem with the level control valves, there are two in the rear that control the amount of air distribution pressure to the air bags on left and right side of the bus and there is one in the front that controls the air distribution pressure between the front and rear air bags. If one of these valves fails the air bags on one side or one end of the bus may not inflate.


Wayne Kotila
Buffalo, MN
1996 PT42

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "legrisjerry" wrote:

>
> Hello Gracious BlueBird Owners,
> I appreciate any help you can give me. Have a 1982 Wanderlodge PT40. It has been sitting for 4 years. Have a
buyer who came form Texas. He installed new batteries and she fired right up. The problem: the air compression didn't kick in. It was working perfectly when parked. A portable air compressor was connected to the rear line and the rears and tag lifted but not the front end.

> The new buyers were baffled and not familiar enought to solve this and time frames forced them back to Texas and the Bird still sits in Fresno.
> By the way while sitting the batteries had been disconnected but the coach was used by direct electrical hook up for lights and electric only in the coach. Maybe a relay or switch or valve has failed. I can't advise these buyer/mechanics. Please I need your feedback.

> I understand Randy Dupree and Ralph Fullenwider are the main experts and I would more than welcome any of your feedback for my buyer.
> Anyone else that has good or creative thought please contact me so I can connect you to Herman the buyer so he can
bring his new bird home to Texas.
> I greatly appreciate any help you Wanderlodge wizards have.
> Thank You.
> Jerry LeGris
> 888-441-8751
> jerrylegris@...
>

--

Jerry LeGris, Broker Associate

Commercial & Residential

DRE # 00885785

Prudential Calif Realty

3728 Atlantic Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90807

Cell: 949 510-2370

Office: 562 989-4608

Fax: 562 989-4803

email: "jerrylegris@gmail.com"

 

--

Jerry LeGris, Broker Associate

Commercial & Residential

DRE # 00885785

Prudential Calif Realty

3728 Atlantic Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90807

Cell: 949 510-2370

Office: 562 989-4608

Fax: 562 989-4803

email: "jerrylegris@gmail.com"

 

 

Thank you, Jerry. Do you have Herman's email address? I'll set him up in my database and also forward his information to the Lone Star Birds group. Herman is very close to several 'Bird owners in his area.  

Curt Sprenger

On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 2:39 PM, Jerry LeGris <"jerrylegris@gmail.com"> wrote:

 

Hi Curt,

New owner: Herman Eaker, Cisco, Texas.. buss- 254-4421047

His helper/mechanic was Bob. Very nice guys...good mechanics and learning every day.

Jerry

On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Curt Sprenger <"curtsprenger@gmail.com"> wrote:

 

Jerry,

 

That's great. I'm always interested in WHY 'Birds won't air-up. Any resolution information that you can provide?  Also, I'm currently tracking more than 1,700 'Birds. I'd like the two fellows contact information if you have it. Thanks.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
"curtsprenger@gmail.com"
One of the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) Organizers

On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM, Jerry LeGris <"jerrylegris@gmail.com"> wrote:

 

Hi Curt,

Yes. We rolled her yesterday, Mon 10-29 about 1 PM and they are headed to Cisco Texas. Diesel mechanic driving and Herman following in the Ford 150, loaded with tools etc. they are prepared to keep her running and a safe trip. as of this moment Tues 12:30 PM I have not gotten a call or update. I asked them to confirm a safe arrival. Praying fro traveling mercy for them. Thanks for your inquiry, both Herman and Bob and great down to earth guys.

Jerry

On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 6:05 AM, Curt Sprenger <"curtsprenger@gmail.com"> wrote:

 

Jerry,

Did Herman make any progress over the weekend? Thanks.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA
"curtsprenger@gmail.com"

One of the "Birds of a Feather" (BoF) Organizers

On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 4:01 PM, Wayne Kotila <"waynekotila@yahoo.com"> wrote:

 

If you do have to replace one of your level control valves  (in your case it sounds like the one above the front axle may be bad), they are a common heavy truck part and can be purchased from a trucking parts store. I had one of the back valves go bad about 5 years ago and only one side of my coach would air up. I think I paid about $30.00 for the new valve and it doesn't take very long to change.

 

Good Luck

Wayne kotila

Buffalo, MN.

1996 PT42

From: Jerry LeGris <"jerrylegris@gmail.com">

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 12:14 PM

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 1982 PT40 Air Compression

 

Hi Wayne,

Thank you so much for your feedback. I will forward this to Herman. He is coming back to

California this weekend to resolve and get her on the road. Your info will be a great help.

Jerry LeGris

On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 9:50 AM, waynekotila <"waynekotila@yahoo.com"> wrote:

 

Did you get your problem figured out yet? The rear of the bus airing up and not the front may be a seperate problem. This sounds like a problem with the level control valves, there are two in the rear that control the amount of air distribution pressure to the air bags on left and right side of the bus and there is one in the front that controls the air distribution pressure between the front and rear air bags. If one of these valves fails the air bags on one side or one end of the bus may not inflate.


Wayne Kotila
Buffalo, MN
1996 PT42

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "legrisjerry" wrote:

>
> Hello Gracious BlueBird Owners,
> I appreciate any help you can give me. Have a 1982 Wanderlodge PT40. It has been sitting for 4 years. Have a
buyer who came form Texas. He installed new batteries and she fired right up. The problem: the air compression didn't kick in. It was working perfectly when parked. A portable air compressor was connected to the rear line and the rears and tag lifted but not the front end.

> The new buyers were baffled and not familiar enought to solve this and time frames forced them back to Texas and the Bird still sits in Fresno.
> By the way while sitting the batteries had been disconnected but the coach was used by direct electrical hook up for lights and electric only in the coach. Maybe a relay or switch or valve has failed. I can't advise these buyer/mechanics. Please I need your feedback.

> I understand Randy Dupree and Ralph Fullenwider are the main experts and I would more than welcome any of your feedback for my buyer.
> Anyone else that has good or creative thought please contact me so I can connect you to Herman the buyer so he can
bring his new bird home to Texas.
> I greatly appreciate any help you Wanderlodge wizards have.
> Thank You.
> Jerry LeGris
> 888-441-8751
> jerrylegris@...
>

--

Jerry LeGris, Broker Associate

Commercial & Residential

DRE # 00885785

Prudential Calif Realty

3728 Atlantic Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90807

Cell: 949 510-2370

Office: 562 989-4608

Fax: 562 989-4803

email: "jerrylegris@gmail.com"

 

--

Jerry LeGris, Broker Associate

Commercial & Residential

DRE # 00885785

Prudential Calif Realty

3728 Atlantic Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90807

Cell: 949 510-2370

Office: 562 989-4608

Fax: 562 989-4803

email: "jerrylegris@gmail.com"

 

--

Jerry LeGris, Broker Associate

Commercial & Residential

DRE # 00885785

Prudential Calif Realty

3728 Atlantic Ave.

Long Beach, CA 90807

Cell: 949 510-2370

Office: 562 989-4608

Fax: 562 989-4803

email: "jerrylegris@gmail.com"