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I just installed my Rock Hard bumper last weekend on our new to us ‘19 JL Rubicon, i also used the Mopar wiring harness, not cheap but it has some features that I liked. I’m actually using an old Brake Buddy that my father used, Air Force One is in our future but for the time being we’re going to try this one. I went with a 10’000lbs Demco Ex-Calibar tow bar, yes it’s overkill but it’s heavy duty and only a few bucks more than a 6000 lbs tow bar, I also put a 6” riser receiver to achieve a flat tow bar profile. We did go for a short 10 mile test run last Friday night, didn’t even notice it was back there.

I’d call a heavy duty truck dealer, Peterbilt, Kenworth, ect, you have the axle number, that’s all you should need. Or just google that axle number….. jmo

Have you confirmed the temps with a laser temp gun?

Looks like the air dryer to me……..

It doing great, put on about 40’xxx miles since I’m repaired it! Thanks, if I’d had a lift I would have done it that way also, it took me about a month start to finish.

That’s pretty much my stand point also, a few years back an injector tip broke off I’m my wife’s 6.0 Powerstroke, so after some self education I removed the engine and tore it apart and fixed it! After about 40’xxx miles she’s still run down the road!

I used this grease for my trucks when I owned a small trucking business, always had good results! https://www.shell.iq/en_iq/business-customers/industrial-lubricants/lubricants-product-range/shell-gadus-greases/_jcr_content/par/textimage_6500.stream/1486050896180/afa279d3ac084d2755eb81911f7a568fbdb85d18/Shell_Gadus_S2_V220AD_2_TDS.pdf

I’m 63, I’m greasing my own, change my own oil, I also do my own tires, washer/drier swap out, roof top ac/heat pump replacement next year and all new awnings and slide topper coming this fall. I do as much as I can!

Here’s a place to start, http://server51.hwhcorp.com/?page_id=115611

I always put the hoses on dry on my Peterbilt’s and used a hose removal tool, it’s handy to have in the tool box. https://www.amazon.com/OTC-4521-Hose-Removal-Tool/dp/B0050SFZBG

Do you have a link?

Anyone know where I can find replacement lenses for these? Thank you!

Just an FYI, the wire around the rubber boot is to control expansion of the boot from intake manifold pressure. One other thing to consider, if there’s room on the hard piping and the boot, two clamps are kind of a normal configuration, and it’s never a bad idea to have a spare clamp or two on hand. They are commonly referred to as a consistent torque clamp and generally can be purchased at most heavy duty truck parts place, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Frieghtliner, ect. I’ve spent about 3 million miles in a trk for myself, I’ve never blown a boot, I have blown clamps though!

I would replace the air governor, it’s the cheapest part in the system. They should be about 20-30 bucks! Also, it’s giving you a warning shot that it might need to be replaced, heed the warning………

We purchased a 2005 Dynasty ISL last September, it is equipped with 4 6 volt Full River AGM 250 amp house batteries dated 2014, the coach still has the original Xantrex model 2012 charger/inverter and set at 20 amp charging rate. The coach is equipped with a RC7 GS. The batteries are also equipped with Power Pulse ( https://www.pulsetech.net/pp-12-l-powerpulse-12-volt-battery-maintenance-system.html ) battery maintainer’s and also one solar panel on the roof and the coach is plugged into shore power 24/7. The coach is inside a storage building at a constant 52-54* temp. I’m curious as to the longevity of the batteries, yes I could just replace them but I’m also curious as to how much life I can get out of them. I must say I have not been let dow by them on the few nights we spent boondocking with minimal power usage, one sleep machine on all night and a toe rail light on. So here’s my question, if I unplug the shore power and watch the RC7 GS in the percentage SOC mode with the inverter off, I’ve noticed the percentage of SOC drops rather quickly down to the mid to upper 80’s % in approximately 5 minutes, then it seems to stabilize and then the SOC actually starts to increase back to 97%ish and then it holds pretty steady, this could all be very normal, I’ve never really sat and watched batteries SOC so I can’t say what’s normal. Is this normal or is it telling me something I’m not seeing? Thanks in advance!

Glad you made it home safely! I can understand what you are talking about, my wife and I purchased our coach last September, did an inspection on our own with the owner (had an inspector lined up, that’s another issue, I’m not sure what I think of this NRVIA inspection thing, JMO!) and he showed us that all systems were working, and yes there were a couple of things that didn’t work a 100% but nothing I needed to get back to Minnesota from Oregon. The Owner had also give me the name and number of the RV shop that had done 90% of the maintenance on the coach and I confirmed that upon our inspection, and I had talked to them about the coach prior to our flight to Oregon. So armed with two bank cash bags of tools, a hammer, a laser temp gun, off into the wild blue yonder we go! We made it back just fine! It is kinda un-nerving just setting sail in an unknown piece of equipment not really knowing what you have under you! Congratulations on your new coach Dr!

Bad wheel bearings?

Maybe this will help. Big Boy Relay rebuild instructions.pdf

I believe this is the the bag you’re looking for but double check! W01-358-9376

I would start with the air governor?

I’m assuming that you purchased a new to you coach, if it hasn’t been exposed to the chemicals that the northern states use on the roadways in the winter, I would avoid that at all costs! Just my opinion, I live in Minnesota and know what this crap does to your vehicle’s! March can be a tricky month, it can be 50* and a few days later it can be blizzard conditions and heavy wet snow. If you’re not in a big hurry to get home I would take the southern route. I’m in northern Mn at my mothers right now, it’s -23 this morning

Fwiw, this is what Michelin says about nitrogen filled tires on OTR trucks and RV’s. NITROGEN The earth’s atmosphere is approximately 78% nitrogen, along with 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases. Nitrogen is a dry inert gas that does not retain moisture. While there are advantages for aircraft and large off-the-road earthmover tires to use 100% nitrogen systems, it is generally difficult to quantify the advantages for over-the-road highway operations. The predominant concern for proper tire inflation is moisture in the compressed air system. Moisture, when present in the tire, greatly accelerates the oxidation effects to the tire and the wheel. Using well maintained inflation equipment (compressor, inflation lines, and in-line air dryer) will minimize the moisture content of the compressed air in the tire. Increasing the nitrogen percentage to 100% with a nitrogen inflation system will not adversely affect the inner liner of the tires, nor negatively impact tire performance. Regular tire pressure maintenance remains critical, and tire inflation check intervals should not be extended due to nitrogen use.

Our prayers are with you and Debbie that everything goes well!

Maybe from the windshield seal……