A Very LONG Service Call on a 2008 Beaver Marquis

Long story short, the Valid air leveling system on this 2008 Beaver Marquis stopped allowing air into the air bags in a very remote location. Between overbooked mechanics and location, the owner could not get roadside service in order to bring it to a service station. So I decided to help.
I took a lot of video so I think this will be a two part.
Thanks for your patience, this road call really threw off my schedule. So editing has been difficult.
Thanks for watching!!

[@erniedavis8893]

James... you definitely go above and beyond what a lot of people would not do! As a network engineer, I certainly appreciate the detailed explanation of all your videos! Amazing that you film/accomplish most of your work using one hand! Thanks for sharing!

[@wannabetraveler6595]

When Andrew Steele introduced you last year ,to the KZbin people, it has turned out that you’re showing just enough of what we need to learn and probably won’t, about our rv’s. Please keep doing what you do, it has made me look differently at how to maintain my rv.

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

The effort you made to help your customer will go a long way. With a work ethic like that, you will always have work and lots of it!!!

[@catalinstoica6919]

CANS AMI TRIMITI MASINA

[@AZExpert]

Plenty of work is not a problem, it's the too much work.

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

@@AZExpert I'm in Louisiana and every RV repair shop I see is packed with RV's waiting to be repaired. I dont see too many repair shops either. I think i can count 3 in about 200mi from me. Seems like a steady business

[@johnanderson2432]

Talk about super service!!! Those Beaver coaches are really nice

[@AZExpert]

Yes they are!

[@genemohney5566]

Maybe I'm weird but these videos are fascinating to me! Thank you!!

[@AZExpert]

Glad you like them! :)

[@nomadbiker4040]

James, you're really cool to go out that far to help someone in need. Not too many technicians like yourself around anymore.

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

ROAD TRIP!

[@hatenlebron]

Love your channel and knowledge. As I new Motorhome owner I am constantly telling friends that these RV's are extremely complex machines.

[@AZExpert]

Well said!

[@ianm3343]

I'm a heavy duty diesel mechanic and I specialize in suspension and driveline. I never would have figured that out! I would have bypassed the problem by plumbing the air ride like an old school semi truck, completely negating the self leveling. Good work, your totally right about it being a niche repair.

[@AZExpert]

I appreciate the compliment! Thanks for watching! :)

[@johnstanczak5075]

Great job!.... Not everybody would have had that panel available to them..

[@AZExpert]

They are not usually a part on hand. I stole one from another unit and had a test one already.

[@johnstanczak5075]

We used to have a saying, * the board saved the fuse"......

[@georgelewisray]

Interesting technical kind of stuff that us little rv-ers don't ever see. Thanks !

[@AZExpert]

You are welcome!

[@michaelfasciani537]

Love your videos! Informative and light hearted. Thanks James!

[@AZExpert]

Hey, Thanks for watching! :)

[@taebsen]

Welcome to Arkansas!!!! Hope you enjoyed your visit!!!

[@AZExpert]

I did!

[@jud2820]

You simplify understanding RV ownership and help with the understanding of a complex issues. Thank you

[@AZExpert]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@harrystone8847]

Glad you were able to escape the heat in Az for a while, at least. Looking forward to part 2.

[@AZExpert]

me too

[@BB-in1fb]

Thank you so much for showing us the really neat coaches . It makes me cry sometimes cause I want one so much . Maybe in the next life ,

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@joegeorgia8989]

This was a very interesting upload. Great job trouble shooting! I can't wait to see the completion.

[@philw7174]

Interesting. Thanks for the video. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@addidasnwc]

Safety first! It's a MUST! Good working habits, never go out of style.

[@AstrologerJoe]

Love the "Can do spirit" brother !

[@hcrffi]

👍 That Dealer is extremely lucky to be an client of yours and you to fly 1,300 miles. 👍

[@leewelbanks6366]

My 06 Patriot Thunder has the leveling control panel in the same place, under the side window, if the window leaks or you forget to close it you get water all over that side console, Beaver/Monaco should have installed it some where else. The HWH system on my coach has a manual override to place the system in travel mode just in case.

[@garyag45]

I’ve got the mechanical ability of a horse fly, but I love watching your videos, thank you! 😎🇺🇸

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!!!

[@markevery5634]

Excellent video. Keep up the good work

[@hayyarbrough]

You're a good man james.....

[@Thesaltymedic36]

That big boy would crush some harbor freight jack stands for sure. Stay safe 👍🏼

[@AZExpert]

I use quite a few tools from there

[@badgerpa9]

Awe man content monsters want part deux!! Glad your trip was good, stay safe Sir.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍

[@ddurick5048]

A cliff hanger dang you James. Great video looking forward to part 2

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

I really, really hope there's a part to for this one. Don't want to see someone who helps so many get squished... Oh good it just popped up in my feed, going to watch it now. Thank God...

[@AZExpert]

Keep watching! Don't bite off your nails

[@Vancouver144]

The Red trip was nice. Sold my 1976 dodge Minnie- Winnie, would have cost $20,000 to fix and to get it towed away was $1500. So i sold it for $100. You do some much good work and i love watching your Video's.

[@louisaloi9178]

Yep,after watching this and 2 days B4 watching Eagle AC bus for sure I'd want the Eagle with it's Torsilastic suspension & separate HWH jack leveling system.Simple very good.👌Dad once had a Beaver coach Prevost conversion with airbag leveling too.I drove Van Halen's Eagle and sorely miss Eagle coach no longer being in business.😔

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidHBurkart]

It is always great to get a respite work assignment!!

[@AZExpert]

It certainly is

[@markstench4470]

Genius level.....and thank you for educating the masses.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardstewart2680]

That was one of the best videos I've ever seen on ride control valve and trying to make a motorhome get back on the road we need to see the rest of that and find out how those ride control valves work

[@AZExpert]

I hope to get it edited and out this weekend. Thank you

[@kdub1666]

Nice work once again. I could imagine a system like that needing to be manually calibration at some point.

[@AZExpert]

The system and sensor are generally pretty robust

[@bogeydope3022]

Small tip, try to use some rubber care on those air bags from time to time. This will prevent cracks. They last a surprisingly long time if you keep the rubber in good shape.

[@AZExpert]

I'll make sure to keep an eye on them

[@danmadden1080]

All the best James.

[@georgeelder8415]

Well, you, sir, pulled a rabbit out of a hat!

[@ericgalant6945]

Great video sir. Have a great 4th of July. Now to figure out my my rig lists to one side going down the road. Me thinks it is the road.

[@AZExpert]

It might be. Most roads to have a degree of tilt for drainage

[@beelust4312]

RV Whisperer just like the Dog Whisperer 🐕 ! Enjoy your videos.

[@moegeek]

If I'd have known you were in Arkansas, I could have come and helped out (or watched, or bought you an iced tea)! Always interesting content!

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

What an ominous ending. If there's no follow up video it would be like never learning who shot JR.

[@ronniecardy]

Have a safe Holiday 🙏😘

[@NoelBarlau]

PHX-DFW-LIT including a ride on an AA Embraer 195? This is a great video, thanks for sharing.

[@ckm-mkc]

That's awesome, hope you were well compensated for your time.

[@LayloNewt]

Hope to see you get it back on the road

[@AZExpert]

I will

[@coreymerritt7742]

Nice job James cool road trip

[@stratman50th]

Comment for the algorithm: Thanks for posting James.

[@AZExpert]

thank you!

[@markwitkop7022]

hope we see you again.

[@bryansanges6679]

Had I known you were coming by the house I would have bought you dinner. That's 2 times now you've been here and didn't say howdy. Lol

[@AZExpert]

I'm a busy guy lol

[@danmcbride6258]

You have a lot of experience

[@Brian-os9qj]

Careful James

[@dannhennells2681]

RR10S love the design Adjusting the valves No so much. Be safe under there, I’m never comfortable under there when I adjusted ours.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the tips!

[@curttundra]

Great job. You could build air much faster by either setting the high idle control or simply mashing the accelerator down to say 2000 rpms, this is also better for the engine to run high rpms if you must idle for more than a few minutes. All large diesel engines are very happy with high rpms. The engine governor control will protect the engine from too high of rpms, in case anyone is concerned. Thanks for sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the tip

[@19Clutch69]

Nice catch

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much!

[@GinosGarageUSA]

That’s a big Beaver! I was wondering why you were headed to fix what seemed like a chassis issue.. now that makes sense with the air leveling system. I bet that was fun to drive, big Cummins engine no doubt.

[@nomadbiker4040]

Most of the big tandem beavers around that time had C13 caterpillar engines

[@bigjeep2195]

James to the rescue, no one better from the job.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

We had a Wanderlodge owner loose his hydraulic fan motor. Fan went into the radiator. He left it near Naples FL at a mom and pop store. I and another local owner helped him get the rad out. He rented a van and left for a week. We, I and the other local owners) agreed to take turns watching his bus. He (coach owner) gave some money to the store owner. It worked out. This makes me wonder if that pad was set for a different coach in firmware. Don’t do as I say lol

[@h5mind373]

Ooh- cliff hanger! Be careful.

[@hillbillyrv]

I wouldn't have a clue on any of this system. I have never worked on an air leveling system, but I also quit working on any motorhome chassis like 10 years ago, too.

[@AZExpert]

I have to relearn each time

[@ЖизньДальнобойщика]

Hi, this is Alex . I am a proud owner of a Beaver marquis. Could you please tell me what is the riding height ? It is very important for me. Thank you

[@darrylwalker2728]

Where is your “Superman” cape on! Awesome job…Looking forward to Part Two!

[@AZExpert]

Its on my other shirt

[@Stubones999]

oh no, a cliffhanger!

[@vannerdherd]

well, do want to stay in LR some more...my class C water damage project is calling your name!

[@AZExpert]

The line is busy! :)

[@Sandra-Armstrong]

Wait... where's part two? 👀Did you do a part two to this?

[@paulshannon4576]

I had a semi that was running a load to Canada and in Montana the ride height arm came loose. I had heard the sound of tires on the bottom of a trailer before. I dropped the trailer in a large pullout and was able to reach in over the frame and reconnect the arm. No way was I going to crawl underneath and mess with the air suspension. It did it several times before I could get into a shop. Got it down to a 15 to 20 minute repair.

[@AZExpert]

Oh wow!

[@22howards]

Awesome content

[@VideoByPatrick]

Did HWH go from Jacks to Air Leveling ?

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Like your style on to next. Air problems such. Lol

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@ralphballtrip2214]

I watched a video last night mechanic put a piece of steel next to the airbags so if it got deflated, it wouldn’t go down something inside the airbags so it wouldn’t go down I forgot what he said it was

[@tommarkosian2703]

Can't leave us hanging like that.

[@winginitwithjohn8451]

So did you continue to troubleshoot and fix the issue? Hoping for the complete happy ending.

[@AZExpert]

I got it back to their shop.

[@2AZSUN]

Precision Motor Coach is lucky to have you and your willingness to travel. Which do you like better, the dry heat of AZ, or the wet heat of AK? Glad you brought the camera along for this ride. This looks like it will be interesting.

[@AZExpert]

Arkansas was very pleasant. The hottest place I've been is Kentucky in the summer

[@michellebarlondsmith6243]

Dang I wish I had know u were a mobile tech earlier .... I have a list ... I used 2 in AR ...

[@AZExpert]

Well normally I'm not THIS mobile

[@rafewheadon1963]

Hey look, Its RV Bob Thornton

[@gruponemesis]

would you be interested in inspecting a 93 prevost country coach in palmsdale california? How can I get a hold of you if so? thanks!

[@AZExpert]

I'm not really accepting any new jobs right now, I'm swamped! Thanks for watching!

[@RLBS61]

Speaking of the Allegro Red.What happened to it?Did it sell?

[@AZExpert]

It is still available at Cassonesrv.com

[@fmerkl]

Now you have my interest just in case I have a problem with my Motor Home ! Because my NewMar MH seem to level like Magic!!! LOL ! and I'd like to know what to do if it doesn't !!!

[@ralphballtrip2214]

It was a square piece of steel 2 x 2 x 8” long maybe

[@chrisjensen2772]

Could you tell me how the compressor works to fill up tires

[@normogaard1]

How can I Adjust the ride height of my 2008 Monaco Camelot 42 KFQ

[@ronniecardy]

Aww a road trip yeaa

[@jdcrow807]

2008, Monaco Roadmaster Suspension?

[@AZExpert]

yes

[@SpykersB]

😳 what! You know that saying eh, dangling the 🥕 in front of the 🐴. 🍻

[@DC-xx4kv]

So I just stumbled onto this video a year after the fact. After watching I have to ask why the first trouble shooting step wasn’t tried before you flew to Arkansas? I have fixed home AC units, clothes dryers, cars, refrigerators, sound systems, etc. By trying the most basic primary trouble shooting step. So a call and a part sent to remove 4 screws and swap a plug and play board seems like a no brainer to me. Obviously it would get the RV drivable to get it to a more robust examination and repair facility. I’m just saying. ☮️

[@AZExpert]

There was no one to fix it. It was stuck at a truck stop.

[@DC-xx4kv]

@@AZExpert 🤔 Not my place to argue. It just seemed odd to me. Not a RV person. Just always curious and learning. Your videos are interesting.

[@randanderson4710]

Yeah i found that out with my fortravel gandvilla

[@Coleen_West]

Nice! -- QUESTION -- Is this a "real" beaver? I was told that real beavers were only made unutil 2005. Is this true? Would this 2008 be better or worse than a "real" beaver?

[@AZExpert]

you heard correctly, this is a monaco beaver and a clone of a monaco signature.

[@Coleen_West]

@@AZExpert ..can you help us get a great example of the Beaver RV. 36, 38 or bigger. Just want a clean excellent example of it.

[@AZExpert]

I have a whole playlist on my 2001 40 foot beaver patriot thunder if that helps. I call it the best RV made

[@Coleen_West]

@@AZExpert ...watching.. Binge watching all your Beaver videos. Starting to love that RV.

[@Coleen_West]

@@AZExpert ..can I ask, what year and size Beaver would be your "dream" RV if you and your lady were taking five years to tour all National Parks in US and Canada and liezerly full-time travel across all the sites. Not rushing. Nice pace for a few years. I have seen online Beavers that are 36 or 38 and I think 45 and 42?? I hear smaller is better from some people but others want more space and carrying capacity..

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

You got lucky

[@AZExpert]

sort of, I am still editing the conclusion

[@stevest.martin3940]

I’ve heard good things about Beaver Motorhomes are they on the same level as say Country Coach?

[@AZExpert]

I think they are better

[@stevest.martin3940]

@@AZExpert so your opinion is that Beaver was a better coach then CC ?

[@AZExpert]

I don't really like the electronic/wiring bays on country coach, the dash A/C blower access, and the lighting is usually not as good in a Country Coach compared to a Monaco. Both have great features and construction, mine is a service POV mostly.

[@catalinstoica6919]

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[@mountfulcher3757]

u need a stick and brick shop old dealership

[@AZExpert]

I had a shop. I was never in it

[@dewaynemiguel3349]

You serviced a Beaver at a truckstop wow that sounds dirty,be careful not to step on a lot lizzard lol

[@AZExpert]

that's pure mechanic humor right there!!

[@earlribaudo4807]

Customers dime, should have rented a new corvette and flew first class!!!!!!!lol

[@dodger845]

I really need to ask you a question! Are slide seals with inner and outer seal attached replaceable without taking the slide out? I can’t find any information on how to change this type of seal 😢

[@Dan-sd5bm]

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[@AZExpert]

?

[@catalinstoica6919]

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