Problems with air dumping

[Rob Robinson]

I believe Stephen has all the parts for the dump valves both air and manual.
That would include everything from replacement valve paddles to handles,
valve bodies as well as air cylinders.

On 20/10/2007, Howard O. Truitt wrote:
>
> Glenn,
> I think you could be right. When I read dump valves I automaticly thought
> of holding tanks. Don't suppose Stephen has air dump valves also?
> Howard T.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: ragster_ga
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 1:05 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Problems with air dumping
>
> Howard,
>
> I must be out of sync. I thought Bob was talking about the
> suspension dump valves.
>
> I recently replaced by Holding Tanks Dump valves with new ones from
> Steve and they work great.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Howard O. Truitt"
> wrote:
> >
> > Glenn,
> > Check with Stephen Birtles he now produces the Dupree line of dump
> valves. Stephen said he would have a booth at the RIV and RATS
> rallies and would have parts for repairs. I found that using mine
> regularly has helped with it sticking.
> > Howard Truitt
> > Camilla, Ga.
> > 86 PT40
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: ragster_ga
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 12:12 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Problems with air dumping
> >
> >
> > Bob,
> >
> > Can you provide the part number of the valve(s) you used to
> replace
> > the orginal equipment? I also have a randomly sticking dump valve.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Glenn Allen
> > 1986 PT-40
> > Marietta, GA
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Bob Lawrence"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > First want to thank Steve and Ralph who send me files of the
> > various
> > > air systems....thanks again, guys..will print them off for
> others
> > we
> > > meet on our travels that might have similar problems.
> > >
> > > I found the solution to my problem.
> > > Turns out the air switches are/were the problem. Pulled them
> out
> > and
> > > found that these valves have many mini o rings. Seems they fall
> > apart
> > > with age and the small pieces jam the air holes.
> > > Replaced them with new and bigger air switches...problem solved.
> > > Bus now dumps quicker and fills quicker as went to 1/4 in size
> > > openings.
> > >
> > > Thanks again to Steve and Ralph.
> > >
> > > I know several have mentioned they have this occasional problem
> and
> > I
> > > think this is the reason.
> > >
> > > Bob Lawrence
> > > 84 PT36
> > > Tacoma, Wa.
> > >
>
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
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