Can you run the engine in air leveling mode?
We have a Monaco with air leveling only and the two systems are independent when the coach is parked and in auto level mode. Yes, you can run the engine to raise air pressure on the leveling system but the leveling system shouldn’t lose pressure to the braking system when it is operating properly.
Where is the air leveling tank in an RV?
Air pressure on the braking side will drop while the pressure on the leveling system is maintained by the auxiliary pump . When the system is put in travel mode, and only then, the main coach pressure maintains the air bag system. Our auxiliary pump is located near the front axle where the auxiliary pressure tank is located.
How does an air leveling system keep the coach level?
The system is designed to keep the coach level and it will adjust the coach when the level is changed by shifting load by using water from fresh water tank and running it into the grey water tank for example.
When to dump air from air leveling system?
Our operation manual recommends dumping all air from the leveling system before initiating the automatic system. This lowers the coach and also minimizes the amount of air in the air bags which minimizes the changes in level due to temperature change.
We have a Monaco with air leveling only and the two systems are independent when the coach is parked and in auto level mode. Yes, you can run the engine to raise air pressure on the leveling system but the leveling system shouldn’t lose pressure to the braking system when it is operating properly.
Air pressure on the braking side will drop while the pressure on the leveling system is maintained by the auxiliary pump . When the system is put in travel mode, and only then, the main coach pressure maintains the air bag system. Our auxiliary pump is located near the front axle where the auxiliary pressure tank is located.
Where is the air leveling controller in my coach?
Our auxiliary pump is located near the front axle where the auxiliary pressure tank is located. Our pump makes a noticeable noise but isn’t what I would describe as loud. The sensor/controller for the leveling system in our coach is located in the basement compartment, on the ceiling under the refrigerator.
How to shut off hydraulic and air leveling system?
Power Gear/Valid Hydraulic + Air Leveling System Normal operation when the ignition key is off, is for all lights on the Power Gear panel to be off. If the power light is still on, press the power button to shut it off. When the key is turned on the power light will come on. You cannot shut it off with the key on.
