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Technical Support / Re: Air Force 1 Demco

« Last post by Paul Champagne on October 06, 2025, 03:30:09 PM »

Thanks Eric  I will check to see if any airlines are attached to that rear air chuck much appreciated!!

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Technical Support / Re: Air Force 1 Demco

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on October 06, 2025, 01:32:02 AM »

Paul
The Air Force One kit should come with the installation parts for both the car and the coach or if the coach already is equipped you can buy just the car kit.

This link shows the coach kit  with the  pieces to tap into the coach brakes and a reservoir , air pressure regulator and relay valve .
If the coach has the air coupler at the hitch area you should be able to follow the air line back to see the reservoir to see if it's all there.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Demco/SM99627.html?srsltid=AfmBOoowylKX3HvbzSZhV3nuLaTAB1FKM0-QvdIZdv3Vjg_BqQ1-JdeY

Towed vehicle kit

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Demco/SM99209.html


Video showing coach install

https://youtu.be/1ed-cGneH2k?si=GSxq69Pjp7VbT7SY


Hope this helps
Eric

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Technical Support / Air Force 1 Demco

« Last post by Paul Champagne on October 06, 2025, 12:51:06 AM »

Hello We need to install a new braking system on our 06 Thunder question is I have a Demco tow bar already on my 2017 Buick Enclave do i have to do any modifications to my Coach as I belive I saw an air chuck by the rear tow hitch . I know the Air Force 1 needs to be installed in my Buick which I would get one of their dealers to do just wasn't sure about the Coach mods...

Anyone else done this with their Beavers?

Thanks

Paul

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Technical Support / Re: Tire rotation

« Last post by Fred Cook on October 05, 2025, 12:57:55 PM »

My advise…. Get new steer tires upfront. It does wonders for peace of mind.

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Technical Support / Tire rotation

« Last post by Bill Lampkin on October 04, 2025, 11:34:28 PM »

Swap front axle tires with tag? Tag tires are 3 years newer (2021) than fronts (2018) Michelin fronts, continental on tag. One front showing the first hint of sidewall cracking.

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Technical Support / Re: Replacing AC seal

« Last post by Fred Cook on October 04, 2025, 10:22:25 PM »

Fred,

I can tell you how the panel in our 2006 PT comes down, yours may be different.

On the perimeter of the panel, above wood trim, there are five 3/8” headed bolts that screw into ell brackets that hold up the panel.

There are three bolts on the driver side and two bolts on passenger side. In the center of the passenger side there is a hinge that allows the entre panel to tilt down.

Yep... that's it Scott.  Thanks!   

The panel is a bit heavy and awkward, it would be beneficial to have a helper.

I don’t trust the passenger side hinge; I always secure it with some bailing twine.

A picture of your panel might be helpful.

Be aware that on some coaches, they used j-bolts to hold up the entire panel, it did not hinge down.

-Scott

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Technical Support / Re: Replacing AC seal

« Last post by Scott Shearer on October 04, 2025, 09:44:25 PM »

Fred,

I can tell you how the panel in our 2006 PT comes down, yours may be different.

On the perimeter of the panel, above wood trim, there are five 3/8” headed bolts that screw into ell brackets that hold up the panel.

There are three bolts on the driver side and two bolts on passenger side. In the center of the passenger side there is a hinge that allows the entre panel to tilt down.

The panel is a bit heavy and awkward, it would be beneficial to have a helper.

I don’t trust the passenger side hinge; I always secure it with some bailing twine.

A picture of your panel might be helpful.

Be aware that on some coaches, they used j-bolts to hold up the entire panel, it did not hinge down.

-Scott

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Technical Support / Re: C13 KCB WATER TEMP OR OIL SENSOR?

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on October 04, 2025, 01:56:35 PM »

The service bay is usually the passenger side rear cargo bay where you should find the fuel separator and secondary fuel filter as well as the hydraulic tanks for the power steering and hydraulic fan if you have a side radiator.
There should also be the rear run switches and possibly a control pad for hydraulic leveling.

If the dash gauge doesn't work that is likely your problem.
Have you located the wire that should be connected to that sending unit?
If so grounding it with the key in the run position should drive the oil pressure gauge to full sweep or pegged.


Eric

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Technical Support / Replacing AC seal

« Last post by Fred Cook on October 04, 2025, 01:28:16 PM »

I need to access the bolts to my roof AC so I can replace the seal. Does anyone know how to take down the decorative ceiling wood fixture that also contains the mood lights?

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General Discussion / Re: BIG BOY

« Last post by Joel Ashley on October 03, 2025, 10:32:03 PM »

A broken wire should involve a butt connector splice or more preferably a sealed solder repair, as Frank notes.  But perhaps you’re referencing damage that’s less simple, Rocky.  A photo of the situation would be helpful.

Joel