Air Suspension Question

[rvlooker]

I have a 2006 TS Select 45ft. When parked all bags seem to empty except the rear drivers side. I want to know if there is a way to mannually dump that air bag. Also, where are the main areas that leaks would occur in the air suspension system, So I can tighten what might need to be tightened.

[sailor_lou]

I do not have a manual dump on mine, but if you turn on the leveler control, hit the autolevel and then turn the level control to the off position it will initiate a dump of all the air bags (at least it does with my Equalizer System). The best way to check for leaks is to get the system all charged up and check all the fitting with a soapy water solution in a spray bottle. If you spray on a loose fitting the soapy water will foam up right away

IMPORTANT WARNING: If you are crawling around under the motorhome, be sure to support the frame with properly rated jack stands or solid lumber. There isn't much space under an RV with the suspension fully deflated and it's not worth getting hurt over.

Good luck,

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

[AirLift]

Sailor brought up a couple of the same points I would. Be very careful underneath your rig and soapy water is my recommendation for finding any leaks.

I assume the rear drivers bag should be deflating by design. If that is the case I would suggest tracking down the valves for this bag, which should be easy enough just by following the airlines. If you are ambitious enough you can possibly just fix the system. First thing is make sure the valve is getting power when it should be dumping. If it is getting power then it is most likely locked up or sticking closed.

I'm not sure what style valve your motorhome uses, however most are a simple diaphram with a relay on top. It may be as simple as cleaning the valve or at worst case replacing this valve.

[drwyatt]

I have a 2006 Seledt DS 14 45 and when you stop and use the auto level it first dumps all the ait from the bags, then the hydraulics levelers will auto level the system. When you hit the auto retract all levelers will retract and the air bags will inflate. If you do things manually it will not work properly and the bags will not deflate of inflate properly. This is from my experience. Dave W