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Technical Support / Re: Not Level

« Last post by Bill Lampkin on May 12, 2025, 03:36:56 PM »

Try elite RV in Harrisburg or

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Technical Support / Re: Not Level

« Last post by Bill Heffernan on May 12, 2025, 03:12:39 PM »

Thanks Eric for the suggestions. Unfortunately the slope of the pad that we're on required the rear bags to be totally deflated when leveled out. We'll try and find an area on our way north to attempt to find the leak. Thanks again.

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Technical Support / Re: 1999 Contessa Magnum B-Series Air Bag Ride Height Settings

« Last post by Mike Gineris on May 12, 2025, 03:01:18 PM »

I didn't even know that was a thing.  I do have hydraulic assist using the power steering pump for power assist.  I inspected and found the line running to the brake from the Power Steering.  I'm guessing that's evidence enough?  I still have air powered parking brakes and an alarm that sounds.  I ran up the pressure and turned off the Engine then turned the key on to pump the brake and bring down the pressure but there was no pressure decrease when I pressed the brake pedal.  I feel that's evidence enough.  The air leak(s) have been found and I only have one pesky compression fitting at a Haldex valve that still allows 10 psi drop over 10 hours but I think I'm OK with that.

I almost feel good that I don't have Air Brakes and the system is much less complex.  I don't know if my feelings are misguided.

I very much value your responses Eric.  Thank you!

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Technical Support / Re: Barker electric waste valves

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on May 12, 2025, 01:25:34 PM »

Preston
That sounds right the gray is usually 1 1/2 and the black is 3"
You can a easily find both at any good RV parts shop or online at Amazon remember to get the kits with the flange bolts as the bolts tend to get rusty and can break getting it apart.
 also make sure to get the valves with the handle threaded on as some are just a molded on handle and you will need the threads for your application.
This video should help you familiarize your self with the system.

https://youtu.be/gL7hJKgFyNI?si=sZ8b82F3KWLae_4x

Eric

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Technical Support / Re: Front Brake Pads

« Last post by John Demartini on May 12, 2025, 01:00:56 PM »

Thanks again Steve.

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Technical Support / Re: Barker electric waste valves

« Last post by Preston Nash on May 12, 2025, 04:49:01 AM »

Thank you Eric,

I wasn't sure if the old ones will work with most valves like the new ones, so that's good news. I think the gray water is a 1.5" valve and the black is a 3".  Does that sound right?  Your help is appreciated. 

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Technical Support / Re: Not Level

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on May 11, 2025, 11:35:23 PM »

Bill
Beaver coach sales should be able to identify and repair your problem if they can get you in.

I would guess by your description that your fault is likely a leaking "O " ring in the rear six pack valve or an air line connected between  it and the air bags for that side for your air leveling.
You should be able to hear an air leak nearby the drive axle after the coach is leveled and shut down .

Eric

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Technical Support / Re: Barker electric waste valves

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on May 11, 2025, 10:19:57 PM »

Preston
I believe that the baker control units will fit on and work with the Valtera valves .
If your valve electric operator is working all you can replace the valve itself.
If the valves are leaking you may get away will just replacing the valve mounting flange gaskets as they also are the valve gate seals how ever it requires removing the valve either way and the flange seal gaskets are harder to find so it's probably more effective to replace the valve.
Make sure to buy the valve with the bolt kit as the old bolts are often rusted and hard to work with.

https://www.barkermfg.com/uploads/5/4/9/4/54943161/auto-drain-parts-3.0.jpg

https://www.amazon.ca/Valterra-T1003BUM-Bladex-Waste-Handle/dp/B009QWWVW8/ref=asc_df_B009QWWVW8?mcid=dcc0e4d2603f3e3cbcbbd18f976e3287&tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706828597622&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8381868423863903725&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000653&hvtargid=pla-571866862978&psc=1&gad_source=1


Eric

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Technical Support / Re: Help - Near Yreka, CA

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on May 11, 2025, 10:04:13 PM »

Bill
Glad to hear you've got a solution with out costing a fortune .
Good to see your back on the road.

Eric

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Technical Support / Re: Front Brake Pads

« Last post by Steve Huber Co-Admin on May 11, 2025, 06:43:26 PM »

Here's the part #  https://beaveramb.org/forum/index.php/topic,6024.msg44726.html#msg44726
Web shows JIT Truck Parts has stock but I would guess any heavy duty truck parts house would have them.
Steve