rpasetto Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I heard, somewhere, that one test for the system: Start out level, then lower one side in manual mode, then start engine and see if it raises that side and goes into travel mode. I tried it; did both sides a few times and it takes about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for the low side to come up. However either way the low side doesn't come up all the way it remains slightly tilted by an inch or more to the side which was low. Is this normal? ... or is there a problem somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I can't say it's normal but I suspect it's common . Ideally it should rise to level ride height but as soon as you start traveling it probably evens out . What you are doing is probably hardly ever seen in real circumstances . Left and right is controlled by valves in the rear , rubber grommets in the links ( rods ) to the valves could be worn and that might cause the problem or the valves themselves may not be responding properly . If the coach seems level when traveling I don't see it as a problem . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpasetto Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ray Davis said: I can't say it's normal but I suspect it's common . Ideally it should rise to level ride height but as soon as you start traveling it probably evens out . What you are doing is probably hardly ever seen in real circumstances . Left and right is controlled by valves in the rear , rubber grommets in the links ( rods ) to the valves could be worn and that might cause the problem or the valves themselves may not be responding properly . If the coach seems level when traveling I don't see it as a problem . Aha! I didn't think of loose links in the ride height valves; will check that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Nodine Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 19 hours ago, rpasetto said: Aha! I didn't think of loose links in the ride height valves; will check that. Rick, I would not adjust anything until you have had it back out on the road. I have noticed that if I adjust stuff in my garage the ride height valves don't seem to return to the position that they will ultimately assume when the coach is on the highway. I have made adjustments to the ride height in the garage resulting in the coach being level on all four corners only to have it change once hitting the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpasetto Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Bob Nodine said: Rick, I would not adjust anything until you have had it back out on the road. I have noticed that if I adjust stuff in my garage the ride height valves don't seem to return to the position that they will ultimately assume when the coach is on the highway. I have made adjustments to the ride height in the garage resulting in the coach being level on all four corners only to have it change once hitting the road. Interesting. Could it be our ride height valves get "sticky"? Maybe after years of driving some corrosion sets in. Would giving them a shot of WD or PB blaster help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miacasa_2000 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 definitely check those grommets I just had one tear in half and when I checked the others they were all deteriorated and ready to fail. ended up replacing all 3 links. Roy 2003 dynasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitechpete Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Following a long period in storage, my Diplomat aired up with a heavy lean to the left, the cause of which turned out to be a broken levelling link end. As they are rubber and perish over time, I suppose that is only to be expected. I replaces all 3 of mine with Rose joints and stainless steel connector rods, which will last for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwarsh Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Peter, If you have them, would you mind sharing the part numbers and possible URL's for the Rose joints and stainless steel connector rods? Thanks... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpasetto Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 If it's the links on the rear ride height valves, would they deform slightly to affect the ride height setting and then stay that way or would they just break completely once they weaken? Back to air-related issues, is a sticking front travel valve on one side also a possibility? e.g. if one travel valve in front opens more than the other would that send more air to its side? As far as the front ride height valve goes, if one side has bags 1" high and the other side 1" low it seems it would average out to satisfy the ride height valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitechpete Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Gwarsh said: Peter, If you have them, would you mind sharing the part numbers and possible URL's for the Rose joints and stainless steel connector rods? Thanks... I purchased 6 of the item below plus 1 metre of the stainless rod and a pack of the misalignment spacers along with shouldered 8mm bolts. You might find imperial sizes more convenient in the USA. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283414435966 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152796756209 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381655857006 Edited October 11, 2020 by hitechpete Additional info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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