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What is this lever for? - Johnnyboy - 05-13-2019

Any ideas what this lever is for. It’s tied into the air system. This is on a 1996 45ft model. Thanks


RE: What is this lever for? - folivier - 05-13-2019

Could be used to activate your trailer air brakes separately from your coach brakes. 18 wheelers have a similar lever, helps them to prevent or recover from a skid.


RE: What is this lever for? - jimg - 05-13-2019

Very loud train horn


RE: What is this lever for? - Johnnyboy - 05-13-2019

It does have the train horn option. I tried moving it but did not notice any difference. When I turn the gate valve on it blows, maybe that will regulate the horn it didn’t seem to throttle it back, but I will try again.
Thanks for the replies


RE: What is this lever for? - Fulltiming - 05-13-2019

Does it have an air brake connection for the towed vehicle? If so, I think Forest has provided the answer.


RE: What is this lever for? - Joe Galowitch - 05-14-2019

It is for trailer brakes on a trailer but could have been changed into a train horn. It is for a trailer you should have a separate valve on the dash to charge the trailer. Hope it helps.


RE: What is this lever for? - Johnnyboy - 05-15-2019

Thanks for the replies. I do have a little air fitting, does this look like it is for a trailer? And what type of trailer has air brakes. All the trailers I think of have electric brakes.


RE: What is this lever for? - Fulltiming - 05-15-2019

Heavier trailer tend more toward air brakes than lighter trailers. Also, some cars that are being towed are equipped with air brakes.


RE: What is this lever for? - encantotom - 05-16-2019

my coach was set up with an air brake port for a trailer. it had constant air at it. when i first hooked up my air brake for my car it skidded....ha had to replumb it to the brake system at steve bares shop

tom