Air suspension

[iwander_85pt40]

Dave,

No, I didn't, but will do so.

Thanks,

Phil




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dthollis1961"
wrote:
>
> Phil,
>
> Did you release the parking brake today? I'd bet you have a leak in
> a rear brake diaphragm (or hose) when the parking brake is released.
>
> David Hollis 84FC35 Springfield,IL
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "iwander_85pt40"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Last weekend as we returned home from a short trip, the front air
> bags
> > deflated while on the freeway. It was easy to tell when I went
> over
> > the first bump. Luckily, we were within a couple of miles of
> home,
> > so I eased on in.
> >
> > Here are the symptoms:
> >
> > Front air bags deflated while cruising;
> > Air pressure--80 psi;
> > Brake pressure maintains at 70 psi;
> > Dumped the tag axle to back into parking spot--drive axle bags
> deflated;
> > My wife said she could hear an air leak as I was backing in;
> > By the time I finished backing in, set the brakes, and exited the
> > coach, the air pressure had dropped almost to zero, so I was
> unable to
> > pinpoint the leak.
> >
> > I couldn't do anything about the issue during the week because of
> work.
> >
> > Today, I started the coach up to build air pressure, and look for a
> > leak. Everything worked normally, although it took awhile for the
> > suspension to air up.
> >
> > And, of course, there is no air leak to be heard. What else is
> new?
> >
> > Anyway, the Ridewell manual points me to the suspension air filter
> > (possibly clogged) as causing slow air bag inflation and, of
> course,
> > an air leak in the lines/fittings, causing the suspension to drop.
> >
> > However, I don't find anything that explains the deflation of the
> > front air bags, and subsequent deflation of the drive axle air bags
> > after I dumped the tag.
> >
> > Because my wife heard an air leak, and because things seemed to be
> > somewhat normal today, I suspect a valve within the air suspension
> > system is malfunctioning.
> >
> > Anybody experience the same issue? If so, what was the fix?
> >
> > Anybody know where the suspension air filter is located?
> According to
> > the schematic, it appears to be between the rear air tanks.
> >
> > Other suggestions are welcome.
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Phil
> > 'iWander' 85PT40
> > Left Coast
> >
>