holstein13 wrote:
Mr.Mark wrote:
The way if works for us, is that I start the engine, let it run for a minute or two then hit 'high' idle from the rabbit switch on the dash. Now at high idle, I go to the bedroom and start to close the slides.
Our slides have air seals, so I hold the button to close, the seal deflates and then the slide moves. I have four slides to close. Once all closed, then I go out and disconnect the sewer, water and electric.
Then, we are ready to roll. I would say that it takes 12-15 minutes for all of that to take place. Our engine is loud, especially, if I have the dash air on. The MONSTER radiator fan will pull you into the coach if you are too close (almost, LOL!).
All I can say is, 'it is what it is'.... I can only do things so fast so if I'm running the idle too long, well , it's too long.
That makes a lot more sense now that you've described the process. In our coach, the slides won't move unless the key is off. I move in two slides at a time so it's quick anyway, but I put them in before I turn on the engine.
Out of curiosity, why don't you unhook the water / sewer / electric before starting the coach?
In my case, everything is ready to travel before I turn on the engine. After starting the engine, I immediately put it in high idle and walk outside to do a 360 degree walk-around and listen for the air system spitter and check my tire clearances to confirm everything is aired up. Then I walk in and take off. It's about one minute from engine start to putting it in drive.
Holstein13, well, sometimes I do disconnect the water and sewer before I start the engine. The above explanation is the worst case scenario.
Actually, I don't really need to connect water and sewer at nightly stops. Our holding tank is 189 gallons (black AND gray).. and fresh is also 189 gallons. The Liberty uses only the fresh water tank, never shore water. I only fill with shore water when needed.
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