leveling system

norules · February 13, 2011, 04:00:58 PM

Very good catch

MAC-35A - AAA - DBAA - 1BA is the much harder to find 12 volt DC solenoid
MAC-35A - AAA - DDAA - 1BA is the VERY COMMON 24 volt DC solenoid

what's inportant is to use a (BI-DIRECTIONAL SOLENOID)
Because
most solenoids and standard SKINNER valves - WILL HOLD PRESSURE ONLY IN ONE DIRECTION

and not to worry - I had the former Members permission to use and modify the (before & After) picture

mikke60 · February 13, 2011, 05:19:55 PM

Hate to reply to my own post.I do recall someone on this sight replacing the leveling valve arm with a actuator,(3 position I assume).when the actuator was returned to the neutral position,the bus would revert back to auto. Does this seem workable? thanks ,, mike

thomasinnv · February 13, 2011, 06:22:30 PM

Quote from: mikke60 on February 13, 2011, 05:19:55 PM
Hate to reply to my own post.I do recall someone on this sight replacing the leveling valve arm with a actuator,(3 position I assume).when the actuator was returned to the neutral position,the bus would revert back to auto. Does this seem workable? thanks ,, mike

Sean did that on his bus.

robertglines1 · February 13, 2011, 06:32:57 PM

linear actuator. Basicly does same as my barn door system only it is electric. It lies to the leveling valve so it reacts to do it's normal function. I used what I was comfortable with. Sean is comfortable with electric control. Same result we both use stock leveling valve to do job. The coach I am doing now has a 5 valve leveling system from factory. Part of it is missing. I will prob go back to kiss system. Or even maybe try the linear actuator system. The factory system looks like it could have allot go wrong with it. Bob

thomasinnv · February 13, 2011, 06:44:32 PM

I used something like this http://www.airbagit.com/product-p/air-con-35c.htm

works great. 4 zones... LR, RR, FRT, & TAG

scanzel · February 15, 2011, 03:49:55 AM

Ok, I see the photo using the 24v valves, but how does one go about releasing air from the air bags before you start to do the leveling. I have seen some S&S motor homes release all their air and settle down and then start to level refilling the bags as needed to level.

Highway Yacht · February 15, 2011, 04:15:32 AM

Quote from: scanzel on February 15, 2011, 03:49:55 AM
Ok, I see the photo using the 24v valves, but how does one go about releasing air from the air bags before you start to do the leveling. I have seen some S&S motor homes release all their air and settle down and then start to level refilling the bags as needed to level.

I've never seen a working leveling system in a bus but from some of the pictures I have seen, it looks like there are brass mufflers on the air valve switches at the guages. That leads me to believe the air releases at the air valve switch but I also would like to know for sure.

papatony · February 15, 2011, 09:52:04 PM

norules where would find the valves and solenoids? having trouble finding them tony

norules · February 16, 2011, 12:06:45 PM

http://www.macvalves.com/distributors/usa.htm

or

search EBAY with --> 35A-AAA-DDAA-1 (note the last 2 digits is only the electrical connector type - BA= flying leads)