Big5er Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 ".............................................., Darryl is right." Phil, Aug. 2017 Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Surprise, surprise.... Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 10 hours ago, Darryl&Rita said: The statement I made was an attempt to remind people that insurance agents and other insurance people can read these forums, without signing in, and form policy based on what's posted. It doesn't take long to diagnose a cab air bag, take it out of service, and drive safely. Only takes a bit longer to repair properly. Whisperer would not find it. spent a morning with it till I gave up. When to town and bought a child's bubbles and found it. Basically a day job. I would have been in the hurrican. I am about ready to rite this forum off. I thought you all were friends. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 I wish you wouldn't Glenn, some of us only want to learn and occasionally be helpful, if we have experience with a specific issue. I know it can be frustrating to look for help, and get anything but. Keep in mind that the large majority of forum readers are just like you. Most won't reply out if concern what someone else may say/do, but we cannot all learn without asking the questions. I am glad you were able to get clear of the storm safely a found the significant leak and repair it. I keep a couple different size air line termination push to connect plugs in my box in hopes if I run into an issue on the road, I can cap the line and get safely off the road. I learned on this forum about the kids bubble solution being a great leak finder, and have likely since used at least a gallon.(I have run out again and need to buy more) Without this forum and the brave folks willing to ask questions, I would still be looking for why the truck would air down during an overnight stop. Michael Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Two lines of logic here: 1) Storm is coming. We need to get out now, while we're still alive. 2) Truck is not road worthy. If the air won't hold, the spring brakes set, and it's dead in the water, possibly blocking the escape route. Now nobody behind us can escape either. I'm glad I didn't have to make that choice. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Glenn, it's because I'm trying to be your friend that I'm even here. 50 lbs of air won't even reset the low air alarm from flat, the air suspension and cab air circuits won't be energized. I'm not here to rag on your hearing, or vision, or body flexibility, but a leak in a cab bag on our truck takes under an hour to diagnose and change. During travel, we've had one leak, and an airline fitting took the cab suspension out of service until we got to a town with replacements.It was actually a Freightliner dealer, but bags are common between makes. GoodYear and Firestone make most of the air springs, any way. Two things come to mind if the truck wouldn't build past 50 psi, at idle. Either the bag had a huge hole in it, or your compressor is getting weak. Edited September 9, 2020 by Darryl&Rita Added last line Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 9 hours ago, GlennWest said: Whisperer would not find it. spent a morning with it till I gave up. When to town and bought a child's bubbles and found it. Basically a day job. I would have been in the hurrican. I am about ready to rite this forum off. I thought you all were friends. Glenn, I absolutely get what you're saying. People can really be vicious when they're throwing rocks online and don't have to make the hard choices in a difficult time. Your posts and interesting projects are one of the reasons I still tune in. I truly hope you stay. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 14 minutes ago, Darryl&Rita said: Glenn, it's because I'm trying to be your friend that I'm even here. 50 lbs of air won't even reset the low air alarm from flat, the air suspension and cab air circuits won't be energized. I'm not here to rag on your hearing, or vision, or body flexibility, but a leak in a cab bag on our truck takes under an hour to diagnose and change. During travel, we've had one leak, and an airline fitting took the cab suspension out of service until we got to a town with replacements.It was actually a Freightliner dealer, but bags are common between makes. GoodYear and Firestone make most of the air springs, any way. Two things come to mind if the truck wouldn't build past 50 psi, at idle. Either the bag had a huge hole in it, or your compressor is getting weak. If you read his post, he couldn't find it in an hour. He worked on it all morning and ended up spending the day on it. He did the best he could under the circumstances. It may not have been his first choice, but neither was the hurricane. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, GlennWest said: I thought you all were friends. Most probably don't qualify as your friend. I certainly don't think I do. But I did empathize with your situation. If a hurricane was bearing down on me, I would have weighed mitigation trade-offs too, and chosen a path similar, if not identical to the escapee plan you executed. I've learned a lot from you posts about mini-split air conditioners and I may learn more from what you decide to do with batteries and voltages. Please don't leave. Dan 🙂 Edited September 9, 2020 by DanZemke spelling Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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