Rear Air Pressure Low in Dutch Star
Hello I got a 2000 Newmar Dutch Star 3851 on Spartan chassis that I was going to drive from my house to storage today and noticed during warm up that the rear air tank gauge was just above zero and...
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The Spartan chassis for your motorhome has a mechanical link that controls the rear axle ride height. It is a notorious failure item. (from personal experience) It is referred to as "ride height control rod". It is a simple device to change if you have a 7/16" wrench and a spare ride height control rod. Or you can make a new one from threaded rod and two pivot joints. Don't drive the coach with it broken. You will tear up your driveshaft. It is approximately in the middle of the rear axle housing, near the "pumpkin" and should be connected to the frame up above it. One pivot joint or the other is broken.
If you send me your email address via a message, I will forward you a drawing of the rod, along with a bill of material you can use to make a new one for about $20. I carry a spare with me all the time now.
If you send me your email address via a message, I will forward you a drawing of the rod, along with a bill of material you can use to make a new one for about $20. I carry a spare with me all the time now.
