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You are basically correct. When I release the air dump valve, the system starts pumping air again. The coach does not get all the way up to ride height before I get through leveling, putting the slides out and turning the PG off. As I said earlier, according to my manuals, that's the way it is designed to work. Other AC models operate differently...when they push the "Auto Level" button (there is no air dump switch), the system dumps the air, levels and does not start pumping air again until the jacks come up.
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I did more research last night, and it is operating as it should...as soon as I release the air dump valve, it starts pumping air again. To answer your questions:
- The system appears to empty when I push the air dump valve (coach settles) and it stops hissing.
- The auto level is definitely engaging and it levels fine, to including getting a solid green light...except sometimes the two front jacks are in the air.
- The PG model is Touch Pad# 140-1226.
- Haven't reset anything.
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I have an American Coach Allegiance with a Power Gear hydraulic only levelingsystem. On my system, I dump the air, level and put the slides out, in that order...per the manual.The problem appears to be once I remove my finger from the air dump switch, the air system starts filling up again. By the time I get level and the slides out, the air has raised the coach so than the front jacks are off the ground.I tried holding the air dump switch down while leveling and putting the slides out, but that doesn't work much better.
Two other AC owners (with different model coaches) have told me their coaches dump the air once they push the "Auto Level" mode of the Power Gear controller to extend the jacks and does not start refilling the system until the jacks are brought back up.
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My sofa bed has three sets of belts.
Mine, too.
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Such is life with a gasser.
One of the advantages of the turbo diesel is that the drive is much more relaxing. No engine at the red line, very little down shifting...just a nice quiet drive.On edit...I forgot to answer your question. Yes, you have enough power, if you can stand what goes with it.
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On our Itasca it's the engine heater to warm the engine prior to starting on a cold morning.
Same for me, I also have to turn on a rocker switch against the wall of the inside cabinet above the recepticle.
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You can always call Allison, they are very helpful...have the transmission serial number handy.
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...All the manufacturers agree that running on propane while on the road is a very bad idea....
...It also voids your warranty...
We've been RVing since the early 70s...never heard of this before. These units are designed to run on propane when driving, and that's what we do.
Do you have a reference for these comments?
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Your requirement to "comfortably tow 10,000" will narrow the field. Many MHs will only tow 5k, others will tow 10k, but I don't know how comfortably that would happen. If this is a serious need, look for coaches that will tow 15k.
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We have a 400 HP ISL, MH GW is 34,600 and we tow a CRV. Overall MPG is around 8. A headwind hurts our mileage worse than anything else.
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My coach came with a TPMS system, but sorry, I can't recall the brand. BTW, I was in VN, in III Corps, and wore both the patches you have displayed.
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Re coolant for newer Cummins...another recommended brand is Peak "Final Charge Global Extended Life."
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If your monitors are part of your radio, you maybe able to change the settings on the monitor such that it will not display the side mirrors.
Mike
That's the way mine work, the instructions are in the manual. If the mirrors don't work at all, be sure they are plugged in to the back of the radio.
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If your lights, plastic trim, and glass are in good shape and you want to keep them that way, try Protect All.
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If Honda makes a vehicle towable, it will say so in the owner's manual.
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We all have our favorites, mine is the Honda CRV. The owner's manual tells you it is towable and what you need to tow it. Plus you get Honda's reliability, economy, and quality engineering.
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Curt,
Buying used tires is always a risk-- usually an unreasonable risk.
You really don't know if the tires have ever been run low on air, overloaded, etc.
Too big of a risk and unknown for me. I don't put used tires on anything.
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... The 2500 series Allison puts a limit on your towing capacity. If you will never tow a heavier toad, you will be ok...
We just attended a rally and an Allison seminar. The limiting factor for the 3000/4000 Allisons is not weight, but engine torque, don't know about the 2500 Allison.
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Downstream Casino on the OK/MO line has RV parking. Not sure of the services, but I think it has power/water and a common sewer dump. Free for three days with a club card...also free. : www.downstreamcasino.com
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If the Revolution is like all other AC models, the batteries are charged from the inverter/charger when on shore power.
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Rule number 5, if all else fails, get a bigger hammer.
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After I had my coach for a few months, one day at a CG with nothing to do, I got a notebook and found every fuse panel in the coach...they are in four separate basement sections. I made a diagram of every panel, listing basement section and every fuse/spare that was located there. Now when I have a 12v problem, I research my MH book and not every basement section.
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Call AC with your VIN: 800-435-7345.
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Most RVers driving MHs don't rotate the tires.
Leveling And The Air System
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There is no dump button on the PG controller. The air dump is a separate switch on the instrument panel. The auto switch on the PG controller levels only and has nothing to do with the air system. That is how my system is different from the other AC models as noted above.