Reply With QuoteGrr
ChatterBox
SubscriberI have simplified my airbag system, hopefully getting rid of the remote-control valve will enable it to hold height. I put an air outlet alongside the two schraeder valve fittings in a position where I can easily manage both springs.
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Found the receipt for this thing amongst my stock of air fittings. Sooo many better ways I could have spent $500. I might see if I can rig up a way to bench test it and confirm it is the source of the leak, but when both bags settle overnight at the same rate, it's almost a written confession.
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Wizard
SupporterGrr
Wizard
Can you put an isolating valve between the bags and controller?
Set it to were you want it and isolate it.
Tony
ChatterBox
SubscriberMight be a workable idea. I've got a short camping trip planned soon with the Trayon, I'll see how much of a pain it is now to level the camper with the schraeder valves, might look at this possibility if I decide it's worth trying to go back to the remote control valve. So far the vehicle has remained level for 2 days since removing the valve block, best it's done for a good while.Originally Posted by TonyC
ForumSage
You might get some more ideas from here:
4 corner airbags ( spring replacement) - anyone running them?
DL
Wizard
SupporterWhat control valve are you using that is leaking?
We never had to add air in tie bags day to day, even after parking up for 2 months might have added 5-10psi
we had two Schrader valve for manual inflation (never used) and two paddle valve used nearly every other day for 2.5 years traveling Aus to level the car
we did have the two Schrader valves start leaking within a week of each other which was very strange…..it was the last place i thought to look after crawling all over the car testing all the other fittings.
Im guessing you have sprayed soapy water around every fitting? Just don’t assume new fitting are sealing. My Schrader had the slightest leak which lowered that bag to the bumpstop overnight.
ChatterBox
SubscriberThis is the control valve that I have just removed- there's another component (RF receiver) not shown in the images. I'm going to need a couple of fittings to bench test it and confirm that this is in fact the source of the leak, won't be able to do that until at least next week.
AC2260 - Dual Wireless Air Control Kit (No Compressor or Air Tank)
– Airbag Man Suspension
Yes naturally I have used soap and water to painstakingly examine every fitting for air leaks and have corrected every leak so identified; no I have not assumed that a new fitting is air tight.
To repeat the question I asked in the first line of this thread, would you be prepared to identify the valve that you have found reliable? The convenience of having a remote controllled valve is great, if only the system would hold air.
Wizard
SupporterCools, I have no experience with that unit.[emoji[emoji6
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– Airbag Man Suspension
Yes naturally I have used soap and water to painstakingly examine every fitting for air leaks and have corrected every leak so identified; no I have not assumed that a new fitting is air tight.
To repeat the question I asked in the first line of this thread, would you be prepared to identify the valve that you have found reliable? The convenience of having a remote controllled valve is great, if only the system would hold air.
I used these, the old school pneumatic type, was temped to fit the electric version but didn’t bother.
Ranga on here fitted an eBay remote unit like yours and I believe hasn’t had any issues.
ChatterBox
SubscriberHad a short camping trip in between the Easter and Anzac weekend crowds, the suspension now holds air but I really felt the absence of the electronic remote system when levelling the camper and again when re-adjusting upon packing up. I'm thinking I might try setting it up with a bank of four of the single-port valves that are used on diff locks, they have been reliable in operation on my diff-locks although I'm not sure if they are 100% leakproof. I could power them off the electronics that I already have installed from the other system.
1/4inch DC 12V 2 Way Normally Closed Electric Solenoid Air Valve : Amazon.com.au: Automotive
ChatterBox
SupporterIs it possible that the first valve you had that was leaking was simply faulty from new?
If not too pricey maybe worth another look?
Just my thoughts...
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