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| John Lawson (146.114.111.90)
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Does anyone have drawings of their system? Is it cheaper to buy a kit or make my own? | ||
| Stephen Fessenden (Sffess) (65.154.176.89)
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A local 4X4 builder and machinist told me he ordered valves that are made for freightliner that have a built in electronic circuit to allow him to manually adjust the height on an automatic valve. He is installing air suspension on a large 4X4. He has not installed it yet so I have no information, just a heads up for a possible new product for leveling systems. | ||
| Gary McFarland (Gearheadgary) (68.79.122.176)
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Bluebird ofered this on some wanderlodges, there was a schematic and parts list on the site, but I can't find it at the moment. If i recall parts were about 300 bucks. This was for a ridewell system. Gary | ||
| Jim (209.142.165.145)
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Talk to Ed Gallant in Rhode Island edannbus@aol.com 401-781-4395. The kits that are available are around $400 but they neglect to tell you that you need $500 worth of skinner valves to be able to use the automatic leveling system going down the road and manual while you're parked. Ed is a Pnuematic engineer for Honeywell. He designed a better system complete with valves that works better and is cheaper. I have a complete system of his for my 4107. Ed has already installed his on his 4905. He's leaving on vacation Friday morning for two weeks. Jim | ||
| joe (67.242.199.249) Rating: N/A |
some have replaced the leveling-valve connecting rods with electric actuators that work real nice. I want something for less $ and simpler so I designed a manual system to adjust the langth of the connecting rod using a push-pull cable. as soon as the 06 is out of the shop I will install one and see how it works. joe 4106-2119 | ||
| mel 4104 (66.119.34.39) Rating: N/A |
two fellows here on the island just put asir level systems on their 4104's at a cost of lessthan $200 Can.which is less than$150 US, it took less than a day to put it in and it works great. the big thing about a level system is making sure that you have no air leaks. i will get ahold of Bart and ask for the print. | ||
| Ron Walker (Prevost82) (209.52.245.237)
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hi Mel....I'm up in Merritt BC...I too would be interested in looking at the leveling system..you can email me offline Ron | ||
| James Maxwell (Jmaxwell) (66.81.214.116)
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Mine costs about $200. Auto uses the NuWay road valves. Electric solenoid (12v, 5 port 2 way) at each of 3 leveling points w/ manual valves for park leveling. Manual valves are the seat valve type. On the Neoplan I will install same system but using Imperial 3 way manual valves for greater air capacity. I am using them now but need to install the 5 port 2 way electrics for switching air sources to the air springs. The only problem I have encountered is with the solenoid valves and air leakage from them so I am looking for some that are guaranteed without paying 2 fortunes for them. The ones I have on the Grumman are supposedly good valves, they were abt. $60 ea 6 yrs. ago, but they leak around the slide spindles. | ||
| George Myers (12.74.64.164)
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My manual leveling system uses the original automatic leveling valves in the coach when we are traveling, but is manually controlled when we are in camp. It cost less than $50 and works great. See the May-June 2001 issue of The Coach-Builder's Bulletin for details. | ||
| Wannaseeit (199.64.0.252) Rating: N/A |
Maybe, since you brought it up, you'd be so kind as to post the article online. Some of us don't have subscriptions or access to the past issues. | ||
| Bob Baldwin (Bob4106) (69.132.84.145)
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I 2nd that | ||
| Airless in Mississippi (69.92.6.103) Rating: N/A |
3rd | ||
| Geoff (Geoff) (66.238.120.19)
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For $50 the only thing George could have done was install manual ball valves. I installed three solenoids (aka Skinner valves) per leveling valve and spent about $500. My setup works from the driver's seat using toggle switches and it takes me 2 minutes to level out the bus. --Geoff '82 RTS CA | ||
| R.C.Bishop (128.123.221.185)
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My guess is George would like everyone to purchase a copy. I note back issues are available......Don't have one myself, else would share it....   RCB '64 Crown Supercoach |