WOW I did not know that so many people were misinformed with the way a diesel pusher air brakes work.
When I get in position on my site I bleed off enough air from the air brake tanks and that allows me to drop down the RV about 4 inches. It also sets the air brakes and they will not release until I pump the air up. Idling has nothing to do with warming up the engine. I hate to make the noise but the RV will not move until the air pressure reaches a certain pressure. It is also useful to have sufficient air pressure to stop. I always turn off the engine, if I am not ready to move , after the air tank pops off, which means it is full and safe to move. My diesel usually takes about 15 minutes to build up the air.
I am sorry for the noise but it is necessary.
Some people may not be respectful of other campers and let the engine run too long but some idling is necessary.
How many of the complainers have talked to the Diesel pusher owners about this?
Thanks
JimJ
