Well, there is a loud hissing when we turn the motorhome off.We've had it in two times for this before. This shop works on tractors, semi's and motorhomes. The air bag was replaced.Yesterday, we drove it home from the shop after the heater was fixed (different shop) and when he turned it off, loud hissing front driver's side.Taking it in again tomorrow. These guys sure don't seem to know what they're doing....we're in a fairly small town, so not a lot of options. we are supposed to head south next Monday. Hope we make it!

I would be concerned driving your coach with a suspected air leak. What do your gauges show? Air leaks that you can hear are usually easy to locate.....Dennis

Is it a freightliner chassis, question 1.If yes are yoou sure you do not have your dump switch a little off? Which is dumping the air.On certain FL chassis the ride-control valve is located on the driver's side front

Executive wrote:I would be concerned driving your coach with a suspected air leak. What do your gauges show? Air leaks that you can hear are usually easy to locate.....DennisHe said something about the leveler leaking. I am asking him for information, as I know didly squat lol but I finally know what the air bag looks like from looking it up on the internet.He's very concerned about driving it as well. Not sure what we could do if it isn't drivable...looks like he'll be forced to fix it.

gatorcq wrote:Is it a freightliner chassis, question 1.If yes are yoou sure you do not have your dump switch a little off? Which is dumping the air.On certain FL chassis the ride-control valve is located on the driver's side frontYes, it is Freightliner. I did see the switch :) will mention this to him ...

If it's continuously leaking that bad then you don't want to take it on any trip or your probably going to damage the compressor.

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SuzzeeeQ2012
Explorer
Oct 24, 2014
P Kennedy wrote:
Sounds like you are describing one of the ride height leveling valves, it should have an arm that connects with a bolt usually. Usually 2 mounting bolts and 2 air lines one in and one out to the bag(s).

yep. That's it.
SuzzeeeQ2012
Explorer
Oct 24, 2014
He drove it to the shop (25 miles away) me thinks they should reimburse us some $$$ for gas. 4 times (50 miles round trip) lots of diesel wasted.

The gauges are up while he's driving. I wonder why this leaks when he stops.

hmmmmm
SuzzeeeQ2012
Explorer
Oct 24, 2014
Well, we took it in for the THIRD time yesterday and he said he adjusted it.

My husband drove it down to get propane, and do some stuff.

Drives back in the driveway, and it's HISSING again.

I'm about ready to explode.

It's Friday. They'll get to it Monday maybe?

that's the day we were leaving.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH
fcooper
Explorer
Oct 22, 2014
SuzzeeeQ2012 wrote:
DSDP Don wrote:
What year is your coach.....you didn't say. Unless it's new, you DON'T have a Freightliner chassis....you have a Roadmaster chassis. It might help to diagnose the issue with more coach info.

it says right on the panel "Freightliner" :)

it's a 1997.

Monaco used the Freightliner chassis until sometime in 2000 for the Holiday Rambler. My 2000 has the Freightliner chassis. I've never seen a 2001 on a Freightliner chassis however.

Fred
P_Kennedy
Explorer
Oct 22, 2014
Sounds like you are describing one of the ride height leveling valves, it should have an arm that connects with a bolt usually. Usually 2 mounting bolts and 2 air lines one in and one out to the bag(s).
SuzzeeeQ2012
Explorer
Oct 22, 2014
thank you :)
msturtz
Explorer
Oct 22, 2014
SuzzeeeQ2012 wrote:
so, it's what my husband calls the leveler. That's what is leaking. The valve that regulates the air bag. I looked and it's a metal piece. Sorry to be so stupid lol

You are not "stupid " just because you don't understand the intracies of an air system on a motor coach. The point of these forums is to share ideas and educate people. That said if any part of the air system is leaking then it needs to be repaired prior to operation. This includes the air ride system. Again please don't feel bad or dumb for asking questions it's how we learn.
SuzzeeeQ2012
Explorer
Oct 22, 2014
so, it's what my husband calls the leveler. That's what is leaking. The valve that regulates the air bag. I looked and it's a metal piece. Sorry to be so stupid lol
SuzzeeeQ2012
Explorer
Oct 22, 2014
Executive wrote:
SuzzeeeQ2012 wrote:
I'm at home. Forgot to answer.

LMAO...that wasn't a "What are you wearing?" type of question..:W

You said you had little confidence in the repair shop. I thought someone on here might be able to guide you to a better shop in the area....Dennis

there is only one shop.

I actually thought that there was a concern that I was on the road. THAT's why I answered that way :)
SuzzeeeQ2012
Explorer
Oct 22, 2014
DSDP Don wrote:
What year is your coach.....you didn't say. Unless it's new, you DON'T have a Freightliner chassis....you have a Roadmaster chassis. It might help to diagnose the issue with more coach info.

it says right on the panel "Freightliner" :)

it's a 1997.

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