'96 Pace Arrow - Anyone able to tell me what this is?

[DewLess]

Have had this MH for 2 years ,, on start up I will hear this sound of a pump of sorts running. Have traced it to the pictured assembly. On loosening the drain vent, air is released. Puzzled. I have no air equipment ,it is a 460 gasser, located on left frame rail in front of axle, no tag

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[DewLess]

Executive, yes, that was easy ,, THX

[DewLess]

Picture test

[Executive45]

DewLess wrote:
Results of investigation. It is a M&G toad braking system air pump/compressor. Thanks to all who helped.

Thanks for posting the update!

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[DewLess]

Results of investigation. It is a M&G toad braking system air pump/compressor. Thanks to all who helped.

[Golden_HVAC]

It could be lots of things. Is there a air line going out of it? Can it be for horns?

Fred.

[mike_brez]

352 wrote:

mike brez wrote:
It's a PITA to copy and past into your browser.

Got to figure out what PITA is first.

OMG

[dougrainer]

1. Fleetwood would NEVER install that compressor unless it was needed. The OEM's never waste that type of money on an unused option.
2. That compressor does indeed look like the type for rear end granning type air bag kit that was Fleetwood installed.
3. Another use may be for a Tow system aux brake system, but not from 1996.
4. They would NOT install that pump back there for an air horn system.
5. Hope once the OP traces the lines he reposts what he finds. Doug

[turbojimmy]

ugh wrote:

352 wrote:


Got to figure out what PITA is first.

PITA = Pain in the ass.

I thought it was a delicious flat bread 😛

[John_Wayne]

Is there a air quick connect by the trailer hitch?? If so it is for a M&G brake unit for a toad.

[ugh]

352 wrote:


Got to figure out what PITA is first.

PITA = Pain in the ass.

[352]

mike brez wrote:
It's a PITA to copy and past into your browser.

Got to figure out what PITA is first.

[BTPO1]

Definitely an air compressor, the wiring does not look like factory installation though. It looks like it might have went to horns at one time. I installed an onboard compressor with a 10 gallon tank on my MH. I use it for horns, tires, and blowing up air rafts and boat toys. JMO

[ugh]

My 97 Pace Arrow that I had before did not have that. I suspect it is after market thing. Pace Arrow was considered top of a line MH for gasser. Nothing on my old MH was operated by air.

[turbojimmy]

DewLess wrote:
No, nothing air operated either.
Suggestions offered previous makes the Question comes to mind that maybe it was an installation for an option such as tag or suspension upgrade that was not used on this MH

That is odd. I'd think they wouldn't go through the trouble of installing it, wiring it up and plumbing it if it didn't have a use. I'd lean toward it providing a function that someone has previously removed.

My Allegro has a Jet Ride suspension with a similar-sized pump but a bigger tank. The air bags are easy to spot - you wouldn't miss them.