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Jdw12345

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  1. The picture you posted indicates that the air line is leaking, I can only assume that is why you are asking about the air ride valve, you might be able to remove that leaking air line and reinsert it if it still leaks make a clean cut, no burs, and re-insert the air line, hopefully that there is enough extra air line to try this, I’ve noticed on some of my air lines that they cut them off just a hair short. If you’re wanting a new air ride valve you should be able to get one at any heavy duty truck parts store.
  2. Looks to me like the drag link has been replaced so it’s probably a different design, notice the drag like isn’t panted like everything around it, doesn’t answer your question but it’s hard to know if it’s been replaced with a sub standard part. Jmo.
  3. I installed a new muffler on my 05 a couple of years ago, I would think that your 03 is similar, the Walker 22552 was a replacement for my stock muffler using the oem tail pipe that existed on the right hand side, I purchased it from Amazon, it shows it currently unavailable but any Walker dealer should be able to order one, I used all the existing muffler hanger brackets and straps. If I remember correctly it measured 10” across and around 26 or 28” long, it was oblong in shape, And it didn’t appear to have much for restriction, just some baffling, the oem muffler I removed had much more internal baffling. update, here’s a link to the muffler I used, https://www.walkerexhaust.com/find-my-part/part-details.html?part_number=22552&brand_code=BDCN
  4. At that rate it shouldn’t be too hard to figure out where it coming from, imo.
  5. For those that may have not seen this, purely for information https://www.michelinb2b.com/wps/b2bcontent/PDF/RV_Tires_Brochure.pdf
  6. It will be interesting to hear your report about the new tires!
  7. So you must carry a generous supply of spare parts to cover the air leveling system also then?
  8. Sorry to hear about your troubles deanrd! Thanks for the response deandrd & 96EVO, curious to know what mileage you are at? Assuming you have an ISL…
  9. If I’m hooked to shore power and I’m leaving in the morning and it’s chilly out, I just use the block heater. I have used the block heater and the AH engine heater at the same time if I’m ahead of schedule and want to warm it up a bit quicker. Jmo. In regards to lifting your coach up for maintenance, I built a set of ramps out of 2x10’s to drive the coach up on, best thing I ever did for working underneath the ole girl! I built 6 ramps and lift the tag axle then when it’s up there I just use square blocks under the tag and drop it down to equalize the load on the chassis when it’s up on the ramps, obviously if you have to get in somewhere where the body could come down on you and trap you it should be blocked/ supported in some fashion. I don’t remember who suggested that idea but excellent idea! It’s a bit unnerving the first time you drive up on the ramps, it takes a bit of power but if you control the movement with the brakes instead of the throttle it’s pretty easy, just don’t drive off the end!!! I’ve spent most of my life rolling around under trucks with a bit more room so this was an excellent idea to make more room under the coach, and if the air suspension should fail while you’re under it, you should have enough room to get out!
  10. deanrd just curious how things are going? Me friend is considering getting a coach with the DPF on it and we are just educating ourselves on these types of issues.. Thanks
  11. One thing to look at is wheel seals too, if you’re not familiar with them you have to look at them from the brake side of the hubs, if you happen to have a wheel seal leaking also it’s possible that it’s indicating an issue with the differential, thrust washers, bearings, ect. Just something to stick in your head, it unlikely to have two seals leaking at the same time, metal fragments floating around in the lube will cause multiple or reoccurring seal issues. Just something to know.
  12. Plug n play on my 05 Monaco Dynasty, other than the new pigtail. I even had the relays on my bench for the fix. I called IMMI and ordered direct, like $380.00 plus shipping. I asked myself, really, $400.00, it was a no brainer for me. JMO. I think I waited for a couple of weeks for delivery. NW RV has them in stock right now I believe.
  13. Personally I think it’s the only way to go, I’m not convinced that fixing a known problem and not fixing the cause has any value. It’s like putting air in a tire that has a hole in it and not plugging the whole. Jmo.
  14. FWIW I replaced my problematic SM 209 with a brand new one from VIP, the replacement is the SM210, maybe you already know this, at any rate the SM210 is more robust, I also purchased and replaced a new end to wiring harness that plugs into the controller. All working well now and no heated wiring harness any longer.
  15. We purchased our coach a few years ago, the previous owner had to replace the front unit a few months before we purchased the coach, the new unit seems to make more cool air than the old unit, I have no idea what the hours are on the rear unit but it certainly doesn’t perform as well as the new one up front. I wouldn’t spend my money or time on replacing old units with old units if you plan on keeping the coach, just my opinion.
  16. Since you mentioned you are looking for the air dryer location, on our 05 Dynasty it’s on the driver’s side of the transmission mounted up high, but it is not actually mounted to the transmission. If you haven’t already serviced it, I recommend using a OEM spin on filter ( should be around 90 bucks) and it’s not a bad idea to replace the purge valve on the bottom of the dryer housing, most people don’t ever replace the purge valve, with 20 years of service it is most likely due, not very expensive either! The only comment I have to add in regards to filters is, be cautious of online counterfeit filters, there’s plenty of them out there! JMO. Here’s a link to info regarding the air dryer, confirm your model number. https://www.wabco-customercentre.com/catalog/docs/mm34_web.pdf
  17. I did the awning over the entry door by myself, if your talking about the big one , have a couple of people to help! The hardest part for me was getting the awning square between the roller and the coach, fwiw.
  18. Please let us all know what the issues are once it’s resolved. This is a good document to have with you, even if you are not comfortable working on the unit, assuming you don’t have it. https://library.aquahot.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AHE-100-02S-Service-Manual-Rev.-B-9-27-2011.pdf
  19. Hey Scott, What mounting bracket did you use to mount this unit in your dash? I’m presuming your dash is a flat panel. Thank you!
  20. No I don’t believe so, I don’t think it will give you the proper torque you want. If you’re going to buy an electric impact, Milwaukee (and other brands) make a 1” electric impact, I think I would lean that way if you want to buy tools. It’s expensive to tool up to do tires and wheels but if you’re going to do the work yourself buy once cry once, jmo!
  21. It might be hard to find a torque stick with 450 foot pounds of torque in a 1/2” drive, you might end up getting a 3/4” impact to do the job. I use a 3/4” air impact and a 4’ long torque wrench on my wheels.
  22. Nice work Mike, glad to see you use Wabco/Meritor genuine parts. I was also in the trucking business for all my life, when it comes to the air dryer I use only genuine parts. After purchasing our coach 2 1/2 years ago servicing the air dryer was one of the first things I serviced. For those looking to service there air dryer here’s a link that you might want, https://www.wabco-customercentre.com/catalog/docs/mm34_web.pdf
  23. If you decide to service the system at some point, it’s a good time to change the system fluid, if you do this consider going to TranSynd 668, same fluid as you might/should have in the transmission and reduces the number of fluids that you need to carry in your vehicle. Jmo.
  24. I would find the pressure switches that Jim mentioned above and start there, maybe this has been done, idk….
  25. To my understanding these are considered a “floating windshield” and are designed to do this, if they didn’t they would break. Just think what the rest of the coach is doing? I try hard not to put our coach into a twisting situation as much as possible. Jmo.
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