Where does the oil collect in a Freightliner RV?
Where does the oil collect in a Freightliner RV?
They collect water condensed from the air, and small amounts of oil normally enter the reservoir in the form of vapor, because of the heat generated during the compression. After the water and oil condense, they collect near the tank drain valves and should be drained regularly.
How often should a Freightliner air reservoir be checked?
This is every six months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first. We recommend you have ride heights checked at an authorized Freightliner dealer, or purchase a FCCC Workshop manual from an authorized dealer for proper ride height checking and setting information. Air reservoirs serve as storage tanks for compressed air.
How often should a Freightliner chassis be inspected?
Use our handy checklist to make sure your motorhome is ready to be put into and removed from storage. On chassis equipped with a rear radiator, it is very important that the radiator and charge air cooler be inspected at regular intervals. Cummins® recommends inspecting the charge air cooler every 7,500 miles.
How do you clean a Freightliner chassis RV?
From the engine side of the radiator, use a flashlight to look into the fan shroud at the face of the charge air cooler. If there is any dirt buildup, this should be cleaned using a water hose and a mild solvent. If this is not done, the system can become clogged and can result in engine overheating.
Can a Freightliner use the air brake system?
The manual also states that “Freightliner neither recommends nor approves tapping into the vehicle air brake system nor operating a towed vehicle by means of the vehicle braking system.” Just sayin’.
They collect water condensed from the air, and small amounts of oil normally enter the reservoir in the form of vapor, because of the heat generated during the compression. After the water and oil condense, they collect near the tank drain valves and should be drained regularly.
How does the compressed air system on a Freightliner work?
The dealer suggested that the purpose of this connection was to add air to the system if needed for towing if the coach were disabled, and not as a source of compressed air for, say, inflating tires. However, the Freightliner manual specifically says, “air the suspension through the Schrader valve on the air dryer.”
This is every six months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first. We recommend you have ride heights checked at an authorized Freightliner dealer, or purchase a FCCC Workshop manual from an authorized dealer for proper ride height checking and setting information. Air reservoirs serve as storage tanks for compressed air.
