terboggs Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Every week my rv slowly lowers itself, i notice it esp at the door step as it get lower to the growd ,Is that normal? Monoco Exec 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Do you have air leveling or jacks or both, do you leave it in Auto, are you on level ground or severely unlevel? You would get better answers if you describe it closer. The generic answer would be that you have minor leaks if it takes a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Davis Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 (edited) I wouldn't say it's normal but it's common. They were not designed to leak, however, most coaches do leak to some extent. And if it's going down evenly, not one corner going down creating a twist, many owners learn to live with it. Leaks can certainly be repaired but unless you do it yourself it can get quite costly, because you may have many small leaks Edited September 3 by Ray Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terboggs Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 7 minutes ago, Ray Davis said: I wouldn't say it's normal but it's common. They were not designed to leak, however, most coaches do leak to some extent. And if it's going down evenly, not one corner going down creating a twist, many owners learn to live with it. Leaks can certainly be repaired but unless you do it yourself it can get quite costly, because you may have many small leaks i do have air leveling jacks, not sure how to turn it on auto 2001 Monoco Exec 25 minutes ago, Ivan K said: Do you have air leveling or jacks or both, do you leave it in Auto, are you on level ground or severely unlevel? You would get better answers if you describe it closer. The generic answer would be that you have minor leaks if it takes a week. Air leveling, and not sure how to make to on auto, 2001 Monoco exec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaz996 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Turn your air leveling off then press the on or air button twice. That is auto leveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito.a Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Air Suspension Leaks A large percentage of the time (maybe 90%+) the leaks are in the air solenoid valves, or "6 packs". They need new o-rings installed both inside the solenoid and also where the airlines insert into the solenoid. You need to get the coach up in the air because after you locate the leaks you need to bleed the air down to work on the solenoids. If you do not have a lift, build some ramps from 2" X 12" boards stair stepped together. Someone also posted a link to a leak detector spray product on Amazon that is superior at finding leaks.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B00LOS...v_ov_lig_dp_it This process takes lots of time and patience and very few shops have either. HWH will work on your system if you are near Iowa or Paul Maddox. A good way to start would be to search this forum and the Roadmaster section on IRV2 and pre-purchase the o-rings needed. Mike Canter suggests you use Dupont Viton orings. The internal oring is a -019 size, the large one on the bottom is a -028 and the small one on the bottom is a -015. Then remove the 6-pack valves in both front and rear and rebuild them. Label all wires and air lines. Or if you can each, rebuild them in place one at a time. It will help to have a special "pin wrench" tool and cannon plug pliers to get the valves apart. Here are some links to get you started:Air leak in chassis leveling system You Tube video: Air leak in chassis leveling system Hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAMVET77 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 I have the same problem with my 04 Camelot. While on vacation in San Diego I found a truck repair shop that did work on motor homes and was familiar with the six packs. He found a leak on one of the solenoids and ordered a new one. Went back and he installed it and it’s working fine. The solenoid was $200 dollars and labor was $400 i need to rebuild all of them and have the O ring specks but I don’t have any info on the pin wrench. I’m imagine there are many sizes out there. Does anyone have a part number or a place where I can buy the correct wrench? Thanks in advance. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 There's a number of ways to take it apart if you don't want to wait. I have an adjustable wrench but ring pliers worked just as well. A double nut on the stem would work just fine too and you have the nuts already. It did not need any huge force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAMVET77 Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 Thanks Ivan. I knew I could probably take it apart with the nuts but I like having the right tools for the job. I’m still in San Diego and won’t be home for a while, but it’s on my list to do before the next trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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