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.
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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.
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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