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12-07-2012, 12:06 PM
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I own that Craftsman model and it does the job. Very lightweight and brings my tires (eventually) up to 120 PSI. I do have to fiddle with it as it wants to shut off at about 110. By releasing some air from the fill line it starts right up again. The form factor is good too as it is not too high when laid down.
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08-22-2014, 05:45 PM
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So, my front tires need to be 120 PSI.. I tried using the chuck and coach air.. Well, lets just say the coach air system sucked air from my tires. I would rather not carry a compressor around.. Is there any way to get the coach to say 125 PSI? Is there a setting? Kinda pointless to have the ability but not quite if you ask me...
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08-22-2014, 06:30 PM
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same with me
I found the same problem as igcognito. I would have the DW activate the brakes to drop the pressure and then hold the RPM at 1800 to get the compressor to go to 125. Unfortunately my air dryer seems to relieve right at 125 and drop the system pressure so it is a matter of timing to get the last few PSI to 125 in the tire. Way too much time and trouble for me and unrepeatable.
I now have one of the Porter Cable pancake compressors going to the coach tomorrow. On sale at Lowes for $129 and I had a 10% coupon. Anxious to try it.
My 2013 Anthem tire placard calls for 125 so that is what I have been running until I can get corner weights.
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08-22-2014, 10:03 PM
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There's a UTube video out there by RVGeeks detailing a setup involving a hose, chuck, a gauge, ball valve and a tee. Because the air system cuts out around 120, you need to turn off the valve, bleed the air from the coach system using the ball valve and when it gets to 90 the compressor kicks in. You ride it back up to almost 120 and do this all over again. But....why do you want 125 in those front tires? It'll ride like a cement mixer....bet the tables call for no more than, maybe 120 max! You will really pay a premium for those extra 5 pounds.
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08-23-2014, 05:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slabman
There's a UTube video out there by RVGeeks detailing a setup involving a hose, chuck, a gauge, ball valve and a tee. Because the air system cuts out around 120, you need to turn off the valve, bleed the air from the coach system using the ball valve and when it gets to 90 the compressor kicks in. You ride it back up to almost 120 and do this all over again. But....why do you want 125 in those front tires? It'll ride like a cement mixer....bet the tables call for no more than, maybe 120 max! You will really pay a premium for those extra 5 pounds.
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I made one that Corey WP posted here from an air fittings kit and parts from Harbor Freight. I also use it on my shop compressor to keep the compressor at peak 125 PSI and filling the tires much faster.
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08-24-2014, 10:26 AM
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Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis RV Trip Wizard
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Raise shutoff
I had the same problems and had the shutoff pressure on the engine compressor raised to 135 psi. It was a simple adjustment done at the Spartan factory during an inspection. I assume anyone knowledgable in diesel engines could do it
Ron
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08-24-2014, 12:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron @ HHI
I had the same problems and had the shutoff pressure on the engine compressor raised to 135 psi. It was a simple adjustment done at the Spartan factory during an inspection. I assume anyone knowledgable in diesel engines could do it
Ron
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That's what I was lookin for, so it can be done! THank you!
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08-25-2014, 07:58 AM
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One more thing to tinker with! Can't wait!
Regardless of tire pressure tables the Entegra Tire inflation plaque says 125 in the fronts for my coach so I am going with that unless proven otherwise. With the weight on the front end of that coach, especially the right front, I still get a noticeable bulge in the tire sidewall at 125 so my gut instinct is that there is not a lot of cushion there in the pressure recommendations. The right front seems especially heavy with the Entegra battery pack just behind the right front wheel (and the refridgerator.) My coach takes quiet awhile to get the right front to ride height after the system air pressure is low. In fact, pumping the brakes in traffic in a truck stop will cause the right front to droop sufficiently the tire will contact the wheel well opening of I turn hard left so I know that corner is very heavy and probably needs the 125 PSI in the tire........but......a little data in the form of corner weights will answer the question when I can get them.
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08-26-2014, 06:31 AM
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Entegra Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ann n Gene
All airbrake equipped vehicles have an air co
Pressor on board an Entegra does provide an air chuck connection in the front right bay that you can attach an air hose for your use. However, it is difficult to get enough volume at high pressure to top off steer tires, it is very slow above 100 psi
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This is not unique to Entegra. All diesel pushers have a similar airbrake compressor.
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