10-18-2019, 06:37 PM
Hello, Friends.
Before I purchased Coach #416, the Thomas 120VAC Air Compressor was replaced by a previous owner with a Lowe’s Kobalt brand air-compressor. It made all kinds of racket like you would expect it to when it ran. I removed it and have regretted it since as I did not have a replacement on hand. I do not know what model Thomas was in there originally and how it was plumbed or wired next to the 20kW Kohler Generator.
The 120V Air Compressor is used to level the coach using the air bags controlled with the HWH Computerized Leveling Controller. The main engine-driven air compressor does the duties of filling the air bags when rolling down the road.
I would appreciate information provided from anyone who replaced their 120VAC air compressor with the Thomas or an equal or better compressor. Photos of their current or new air compressor arrangement showing plumbing & wiring would be fabulous.
Question: If boondocking, would not a 12VDC air compressor be preferred to a 120VAC air compressor to keep the coach level when parked?
Before I purchased Coach #416, the Thomas 120VAC Air Compressor was replaced by a previous owner with a Lowe’s Kobalt brand air-compressor. It made all kinds of racket like you would expect it to when it ran. I removed it and have regretted it since as I did not have a replacement on hand. I do not know what model Thomas was in there originally and how it was plumbed or wired next to the 20kW Kohler Generator.
The 120V Air Compressor is used to level the coach using the air bags controlled with the HWH Computerized Leveling Controller. The main engine-driven air compressor does the duties of filling the air bags when rolling down the road.
I would appreciate information provided from anyone who replaced their 120VAC air compressor with the Thomas or an equal or better compressor. Photos of their current or new air compressor arrangement showing plumbing & wiring would be fabulous.
Question: If boondocking, would not a 12VDC air compressor be preferred to a 120VAC air compressor to keep the coach level when parked?
Best Regards,
Bill Sallai & Jimmy Tyson (Dog)
1996 Newell Coach FMCA Show #416, 45’ x 102”
DD Series 60 DDEC3
Allison HD4060 6-Speed World Transmission
Ham 2m/70cm KJ6VBQ
Horsham, PA