I've seem various posts re the hold position and is use. For the benefit of
some newcomers that may not have the operations manual or may have missed
reading that page
I quote from the GM Opertions Manual of my Transmode for the Electro-Level
System:
My Electro-Level System consists of 3 switches. Left raise/lower, Right
raise/lower and a Travel switch with an Auto and a Hold position. I could be
wrong, but this is one area where Transmode or not the system are the same.
Driving:
A reminder light... blah, blah, blah
The normal position for the RAISE-LOWER switches should be placed in "OFF".
The TRAVEL switch should be moved to "AUTO" for the first five minutes, if
the vehicle has been in a raised or lowered position. Then move the switch
to "HOLD" after ride height is achieved.
It is not necessary to move the TRAVEL switch to "AUTO" if the vehicle has
not been leveled at a campsite or vehicle load has not been changed
significantly.
NOTE: The "HOLD" position is to be used for normal highway driving, when the
vehicle is in operation. This allows the vehicle to maintain a designed ride
height and eliminates unnecessary operation of the air compressor.
I don't know anything about any of the other Air Systems used, but the above
is an exact quote for those that may have the same system and not the
benefit of the operating manual.
The only additional observation: I have followed this precedure since day 1
some 200k ago in hot as well as cold (and I do mean cold) weather and have
not experienced any problems, even with my Load range D tires. In the 200k I
replaced the Air Compressor once, early on. This goes for the regular 2 bag
suspension as well as still being followed after the 4 bagger enhance.
With the 4 bagger kit I have additional information available, i.e. exact
air pressure at each side. During my walk-around I check the pressure and if
it sits at 110 lbs I don't even turn the compressor to "AUTO" for the
suggested 5 minutes.
CAUTION and CAVEAT: The 110 is normal for my coach... your coach will or may
differ.
** Go Camping **
Heinz
'76 Transmode
> Walt we are back to square one again. eliminating the air system can very
> easily overload individual tires. Don't drive the coach in hold,or
> eliminated the dynamic air system. You are liable to get more "piece of
> mind" than you think! I can't believe Jim Bounds sells valves for the
> purpose of manually adjusting the system. If so I would like to hear him
say it.
>
>
>
>
>
> >Neely,
> >
> >For piece of mind get yourself a tank valve and install it in lieu of
> >the air line. This will allow you to manually adjust the air bags. Jim
> >Bounds has kits or you can make your own. The kit consists of a tank
> >valve and a shut off valve that is in line between the sir line and the
> >air bag. Works great and you can adjust with a portable air pump for
> >about $50. GO CAMPING
> >
> >Walter
> >78 Royale
> >
> >
> >
> Tom & Marg Warner
> Vernon Center NY
> 1976 palmbeach
> "The beautiful Mohawk Vally"
>
>
some newcomers that may not have the operations manual or may have missed
reading that page
I quote from the GM Opertions Manual of my Transmode for the Electro-Level
System:
My Electro-Level System consists of 3 switches. Left raise/lower, Right
raise/lower and a Travel switch with an Auto and a Hold position. I could be
wrong, but this is one area where Transmode or not the system are the same.
Driving:
A reminder light... blah, blah, blah
The normal position for the RAISE-LOWER switches should be placed in "OFF".
The TRAVEL switch should be moved to "AUTO" for the first five minutes, if
the vehicle has been in a raised or lowered position. Then move the switch
to "HOLD" after ride height is achieved.
It is not necessary to move the TRAVEL switch to "AUTO" if the vehicle has
not been leveled at a campsite or vehicle load has not been changed
significantly.
NOTE: The "HOLD" position is to be used for normal highway driving, when the
vehicle is in operation. This allows the vehicle to maintain a designed ride
height and eliminates unnecessary operation of the air compressor.
I don't know anything about any of the other Air Systems used, but the above
is an exact quote for those that may have the same system and not the
benefit of the operating manual.
The only additional observation: I have followed this precedure since day 1
some 200k ago in hot as well as cold (and I do mean cold) weather and have
not experienced any problems, even with my Load range D tires. In the 200k I
replaced the Air Compressor once, early on. This goes for the regular 2 bag
suspension as well as still being followed after the 4 bagger enhance.
With the 4 bagger kit I have additional information available, i.e. exact
air pressure at each side. During my walk-around I check the pressure and if
it sits at 110 lbs I don't even turn the compressor to "AUTO" for the
suggested 5 minutes.
CAUTION and CAVEAT: The 110 is normal for my coach... your coach will or may
differ.
** Go Camping **
Heinz
'76 Transmode
> Walt we are back to square one again. eliminating the air system can very
> easily overload individual tires. Don't drive the coach in hold,or
> eliminated the dynamic air system. You are liable to get more "piece of
> mind" than you think! I can't believe Jim Bounds sells valves for the
> purpose of manually adjusting the system. If so I would like to hear him
say it.
>
>
>
>
>
> >Neely,
> >
> >For piece of mind get yourself a tank valve and install it in lieu of
> >the air line. This will allow you to manually adjust the air bags. Jim
> >Bounds has kits or you can make your own. The kit consists of a tank
> >valve and a shut off valve that is in line between the sir line and the
> >air bag. Works great and you can adjust with a portable air pump for
> >about $50. GO CAMPING
> >
> >Walter
> >78 Royale
> >
> >
> >
> Tom & Marg Warner
> Vernon Center NY
> 1976 palmbeach
> "The beautiful Mohawk Vally"
>
>
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