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Chris Hoenshel

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where is electric air compressor on a beaver patri
« on: July 28, 2013, 10:41:01 PM »
My air bags lose air when setting and do not refill unless engine is ran. I was wonder if and where a electric air compressor would be on my beaver patriot 1995 Trenton model?

Thanks for any advice on where to look.

Joel Ashley

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Re: where is electric air compressor on a beaver patri
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 11:02:12 PM »
Not sure about your model, Chris, but ours is underneath the coach in front of the entry steps.  The automatic fill feature from the compressor only works if we initially use automatic leveling;  it won't work if manually leveled.

As per several threads in this Forum, those little compressors commonly fail, either due to corroded or damaged connectors and wires, or motor failure from exposure to road contamination.  Check its air tubing also, but if you never hear it run while camped, it is likely electrical or motor failure.  

Many owners replace the factory unit with a Viair model 380, which is much more resilient in such a hazardous location.  It may require some circuit modification though - heavier wires, etc.

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Gerald Farris

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Re: where is electric air compressor on a beaver patri
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 11:03:19 PM »
Chris,
Your coach does not have an electric air compressor to replenish the air in the suspension unless it has an air leveling system.

Gerald  

Chris Hoenshel

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Re: where is electric air compressor on a beaver patri
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2013, 11:17:32 PM »
it has a hwh leveling system

Andy Clark

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Re: where is electric air compressor on a beaver patri
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2013, 12:35:40 AM »
Quote from: Chris Hoenshel
it has a hwh leveling system

As Gerald said "no electric air compressor" on our '95 Pats. Our HWH levelling systems are hydraulic and manual.

Andy
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