moxy1962

1 hour ago, wayne.cerven@gmail.com said:

No, just carrying it as a spare, some fittings, extra line and plugs. Something happens somewhere at least we have some parts.

Wayne 

1999 Signature Caesar 

An air line pinching tool is handy as well

15 minutes ago, wayne.cerven@gmail.com said:

Bill, Air spring arrived today, Fort Gary industries, $ 218.00 plus tax,I believe there are branches in the GTA,they also do air spring change's on buses.

Wayne 

1999 Signature Caesar 

Good news, are you changing yourself? 

11 minutes ago, 96 EVO said:

Which model do you own?

Didn't know any of the Roadmaster chassis had a tag axle 'auto' mode.

02 dynasty chancellor, tag will not stay up above certain speed and will lift below that speed when the tag switch is on 

55 minutes ago, Ivan K said:

We all have our ways of doing things. Weight of the toad has no play in this equation and 10K tongue weight is unrealistic with our coach. None of this tag talk applies to the original post anyway.

The tongue weight of any towed trailer is part of the GVW was my point, mine happens to be over 1000bs,  the the 53000lb GCVW includes the weight of the towed vehicle or trailer, the poster who was discussing his coaches weight assumed by the look of it that the 50000lb plus GCVW was the weight of the coach, which would be incorrect and would also skew his math, the 50000lb GCVW includes the weight of the trailer or towed vehicle.

As far as having any relevance to the original post, the original poster was asking for advise about what to take with him on his travels, a worth while question and the OP may take the answers as gospel, including comments about what his coach may or may not weigh, sometime the wrong information is as damaging as no information. 

In the end making sure the OP gets accurate information, I'm sure he will draw his own conclusions once he has all the accurate information.

1 minute ago, Ivan K said:

I'm certain the pipe being discussed is sch 80 steel. If I were to be replacing or working on my tag air bags, the weight on drive axle would be over 30k lbs stationary, divided between 4 support blocks. +/- depending on weight distribution. With a 56k lbs tag axle vehicle. Not so with 2

My coach which is about as heavy as they get is 33000 no cargo, just coach, full Fuel, oil and coolant, that leaves 10000lbs for tongue weight of Trailer if towing, people and cargo, my coach is full of tools, TVs x 3, fridge downstairs, full spare and Rim, no where near capacity, with tag down rear axle is less than 20000 which is supported by 4 bags, tag axle has two Additional bags, so I’m blocking much less than 5000 per corner and 2 x 4s stacked between running gear carriage and coach frame rails is no issue, have replaced several bags using this Method 

GCVW of 53000 includes a 10000lb trailer 

43 minutes ago, Dr4Film said:

My 2002 Windsor has two axles, the front is rated for 13,000 lbs and the rear is rated for 23,000 lbs which equals 36,000 lbs as stated in the brochure.

Any three axle coach will be a lot heavier than my Windsor and that's why they have added the TAG axle to carry that extra weight on the rear plus it gives the coach better stability. If you are traveling without the tag axle engaged you are risking a rear drive axle failure. That tag axle can carry an additional 10K-20K lbs.

https://itstillruns.com/advantage-tag-axle-motor-home-8583486.html

The tag axles are designed to be raised only when needed for short-time close maneuvers.

I leave my tag activated and it raises on slow speed corners in parks, cities and 7’mjparking lots, otherwise it is down carrying its share of weight, most rear axles are either 20 k or 23 k, my gross combined weight is 56000

47 minutes ago, Hockeydiesel said:

Schedule 80 pipe. A little heavier than common schedule 40 pipe. My blocks are 11 inches long. They do the job. Where did I get 30K rear axle? My coach is 47,600 gross. Minus 14,600 gross front axle equals 33,000. Minus 3000 for rear axle and H frame equals 30,000. Tag axle does not help with no air in system. Some coaches are well over 50,000 gross. A lot of weight for a little stack of 2x4s or any other kind of wood. I am sure that some 2" square tubing 1/4 wall would work just as well.

Your rear axle is rated for 23000 max, doesn’t carry anywhere near 30000 lbs, if you have weighed your axle and you are in fact at between 30000 and 33000lbs as you claim you are dangerously over weight on your rear axle, the only tire capable of that weight are 315’s at max pressure which is over max rated inflation for rims. I expect you are mistaken and are much closer to the 23000 or less on drive axles and I can assure you from experience that 4 x 4 and 2 x 4s are adequate for blocking the coach up for air bag replacement, I’ve done it my self numerous times with 0 issues 

So after about a year of looking I have managed to find a direct replacement muffler for my Dynasty, 27 inch long 11 inch diameter direct replacement, made in Canada, if anyone’s looking message me $300 US plus shipping 

13 minutes ago, JDCrow said:

Can you elaborate on the 2” sch 80 safety 

51 minutes ago, Hockeydiesel said:

1 minute ago, JDCrow said:

Can you elaborate on the 2” sch 80 safety 

40 minutes ago, Hockeydiesel said:

Ride height linkage kit - Haldax 48100225 - less than 20 bucks. Those rubber end pieces ( lollipops ) do rot and fail. Safety blocks. Two inch schedule 80 pipe works great. No stacks of 2x4s. Over 30K on rear axle on some coaches. Air bag - AS8897 - Find it Parts , $120 free shipping. Has 3/4 NPT for air fitting. Need 3/4 x 1/4 reducer bushing. Some coaches need 3/4 NPT on front air bags ( mine does - 05 sig. ). 

30000 lbs in rear axle? Axles are typicall rated around 20000 give or take, that’s about 10 to 11 k a side, blocking 6k on front bag and 6k on rear bag is just fine, done it numerous times, a stack of 2 x 4s or 4 x 4s is amble support , plent of guys driving there coaches up on a stack of 2 x 6, just be sensible and more is better and dont use rotten wood you found on the side of the road 

5 minutes ago, wayne.cerven@gmail.com said:

All good Bill, firestone 9376, have one on order,hard to come by

Thanks for the offer.

Wayne 

1999 Signature Caesar 

I paid just over 600 Canadian for 2 

4 hours ago, wayne.cerven@gmail.com said:

Not sure, was going to call Peterbuilt this morning but I know they are going to want a part number of some sort, did you change any of you're? And if so what brand/ number ?

Thanks

Wayne 

1999 Signature Caesar 

I can pull my spare out and send pic of manufactures info if you need it 

Coach net membership, relatively complete socket set, electric tester and test light, if possible spare tire and rim, 20 ton bottle jack, hi powered impact gun and wheel nut socket, bulbs, spare Fuses, spare fuel filter and nozzles for aqua hot, generator and engine, spare serpentine bet, one jug of rotella, 2 gallons concentrated antifreeze, at least one litre of  oil for wet hubs if you have them, filter or strap wrench, roll of gorilla tape, hand full of 6 inch 2 x 4’s in case you have airbag issues, I carry a spare air bag, to that end I carry two airline clamps just incase, few in line fuses, collection of heat shrink connectors and heat gun, few lengths of wire different gauges, a funnel, handful of stainless hose clamps, few spare switches for lights, spare water pump switching box, spare sensors and batteries for tire monitoring system, 

that’s a start for sure, I am fortunate my coach has lots of room but when I and 1000’s of miles from home stopped on the the side of the road it pays to be prepared

Moxy

Glad to help

You will need a diode and use your ignition wire to activate alternator if you are staying with Duvac style system 

If it’s working and your coach has isolator I would say you are good 

AC signal also shuts off alt light 

I had my 200 amp leave Neville fail due to corrosion at 85000 miles, after much research I decided to replace it with modern Leece Neville 210 amp Duvac alt with ac tach lead, as my coach is Duvac and the new alternator is self exciting but requires signal voltage that it doesn’t receive due to battery isolator I used the Ignition signal lead with inline diode, has function 100 percent for 3 months, only issue is that the alt self excites above my Cummins ISL idle rpm so once starts I literally touch the pedal and alternator engages 

Alternator was still 700 Canadian, but uses modern tech and is considerable smaller unit

Moxy

Rvupgrades.com, best prices 

Replaced mine because lost one roller and shaft, if anyone needs roller let me know your address 

Bil

Rebuilt 5 years later, used stainless tubing 

19 minutes ago, pacecar said:

I have replaced my ladder and I kept some end caps, how many do you need.  Shoot me an address I'll get them on there way.  Steve

Geez Steve, thats very nice of you, ill PM you my address

51 minutes ago, Rich Cutler said:

Glad everything was OK.  I take exception to the only Goodyear with most problems.  It has been many years, 10 to be sure, Michelin had problems at least with my coach.  I had both steer tires fail and an inside dual.  I had installed Howard Power Centering so was able to safely come to a stop in all cases.  I always checked pressures before trips in the am.  

Michelin replaced the remaining three at my demand.  I was sure there was a fault with the batch which were under 3 years of age and were pressure maintained..  They were on a 38' HR before we upgraded to the Windsor.  I now have a monitor system for pressure and temperature, and continue to check before each trip.  Still use Michelin.  Wish I could get the Howard Power Centering, but alas, the family did not want to continue the business.  I do have the Safe-t-Plus.

I have newer good years, steers are 5 years old and like new, drive and tags are wait for it......13 years old, no cracking or rot, I keep them Clean, proper pressure, not covered, have had them removed and inspected every 3 years, after I get the speech about age the tire guy says they are still like new inside and out, my steer tire failure was due to inadequate rubber inside exposing steel cords that then rusted over time and

finally failed, I replaced both steers at that time as they came from same batch 

51 minutes ago, Rich Cutler said:

Glad everything was OK.  I take exception to the only Goodyear with most problems.  It has been many years, 10 to be sure, Michelin had problems at least with my coach.  I had both steer tires fail and an inside dual.  I had installed Howard Power Centering so was able to safely come to a stop in all cases.  I always checked pressures before trips in the am.  

Michelin replaced the remaining three at my demand.  I was sure there was a fault with the batch which were under 3 years of age and were pressure maintained..  They were on a 38' HR before we upgraded to the Windsor.  I now have a monitor system for pressure and temperature, and continue to check before each trip.  Still use Michelin.  Wish I could get the Howard Power Centering, but alas, the family did not want to continue the business.  I do have the Safe-t-Plus.

I have newer good years, steers are 5 years old and like new, drive and tags are wait for it......13 years old, no cracking or rot, I keep them Clean, proper pressure, not covered, have had them removed and inspected every 3 years, after I get the speech about age the tire guy says they are still like new inside and out, my steer tire failure was due to inadequate rubber inside exposing steel cords that then rusted over time and

finally failed, I replaced both steers at that time as they came from same batch 

57 minutes ago, dl_racing427 said:

Glad  that you're ok.

Did you have Tyron or any other support system installed? 

nothing but tire and rim, damaged rim, took out brake line and bent brake pot mount, slightly bent steps, three hours later back on the road, brake line crimped, now I carry spare line, spare tire and rim, 20 ton bottle jack and electric impact