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2002 Patriot Thunder - Manuals/schematics for Suspension and Leveling needed

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Robert Green:
Hello All:
New guy here.  I'm located near Ft. Myers, Florida.

In need of information to help mechanic sort out our suspension and leveling problems.  The rig drove fine when we first bought it a few weeks ago.   Shortly after buying it used, the front air bags now don't inflate.  Additonally, the mechanic tells me that when the coach is started, the hydraulic leveling system (I believe it is called an SMC IDS system - no jacks to the ground) pushed the chassis up high on one side.  So might have a compounded issue where the leveling rams are engaged AND the front air bags are not inflating.  The term jarring doesn't adequately describe the experience of moving the coach down the road. 

The mechanic is struggling with the system as he has no material to guide diagnostics.  Informs me the two systems are interconnected, and that he needs schematics and technical manuals to get this worked out.  Many calls to various manufactures have yielded little data.

I was hopeful he could isolate that leveling system and shut it down, then get the front bags working.  At least the coach could be moved without horrendous jarring.  Without more information I'm afraid we're out of business.  I've found threads that have manuals and schematics for earlier Beaver coaches, but have not found detailed technical material for the 2002 Patriot Thunder. 

Appreciate any help and guidance.  I have tried to seek out a subject matter expert who can consult with our mechanic (for fee) or could provide technical documentation.  Left messages at Beaver Coach, Drew RV, Rob Pierce at SumBum RV, and others. 

Thank you!

Roy C Tyler:
Found this in the Owners only section.   http://beaveramb.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/smc_leveling_system.pdf   

Jerry Emert:
Robert, I answered in the other thread also.  I contacted the guy that rebuilt my controls for the SMC into a manual system.  He did a great job for us.  He works for Camping World in Kissimmee Fl.  I would never recommend a Camping World to anyone but you can call him on his cell phone.  Don't know what, if anything he can do or if he may come that far south.  He is also a Mobile Tech when he has time.  Maybe a longshot but maybe will help.
His name is Nandy LaFontaigne.  He is a really nice guy.  Below is a pic (if it worked) of the manual panel he built.

Jerry Emert:
Attached is a pic of the schematic of the rebuilt controls if it helps.  I don't believe that control panel is available any more unless one of the members here has a spare they are willing to part with.  Maybe ebay also.

Jerry Emert:

--- Quote from: Jerry Emert on August 03, 2015, 11:11:11 PM ---Robert, I answered in the other thread also.  I contacted the guy that rebuilt my controls for the SMC into a manual system.  He did a great job for us.  He works for Camping World in Kissimmee Fl.  I would never recommend a Camping World to anyone but you can call him on his cell phone.  Don't know what, if anything he can do or if he may come that far south.  He is also a Mobile Tech when he has time.  Maybe a longshot but maybe will help.
His name is Nandy LaFontaigne.  He looks like a gang banger but is a really nice guy.  Below is a pic (if it worked) of the manual panel he built.

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Duh!! Here is his number:
813-409-8717

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