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Old 07-22-2018, 07:07 AM   #1
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Prep for tow/air system

I'm having the coach towed and need to know the process for adding air into the system. The air connector is in the front bay and I have the proper fitting. I assume the air line is plugged into the fitting and air compressor turned on. Must the ignition be "on" to monitor pressure, makes sense yes? What pressure is adaquate, normal operating pressure? It's a 2003 MM chassis with IFS. Any words of caution/advice?
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Your tow company should take care of that. They will connect tow truck to your coach.
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I'm having the coach towed and need to know the process for adding air into the system. The air connector is in the front bay and I have the proper fitting. I assume the air line is plugged into the fitting and air compressor turned on. Must the ignition be "on" to monitor pressure, makes sense yes? What pressure is adaquate, normal operating pressure? It's a 2003 MM chassis with IFS. Any words of caution/advice?
The key doesn't have to be on.

The coach brake / suspension system will get it's pressure from the big tow truck.

The tow operator will run a air line from his truck to the fitting you noted. He'll hook into and air up your system, then he can release the parking brake on your coach, and away you'll go!...(he'll remove driveshaft as well)
It'll have the same pressure as his tow truck.

You'll need a wheel lift tow truck, it'll reach under the front and pick it up at the tires.
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