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The most common cause of brake magnet uneven surface wear is from?

Worn Magnet Lever arm bushings


PG 13-14

What is needed to adjust the brakes on a drop axle

There is a special tool is required to adjust the brakes

When referring to trailer brakes, modulation means?

Increase in voltage as the brakes are applied

The boiling point of water compared to brake fluid is

Lower than brake Fluid

Brake shoes should be replaced

when worn within 1/32" of the rivets

hydraulic trailer brakes work by

pressurizing the brake fluid at the slave cylinder

Surge brakes involve which type of energy transformation

mechanical to hydraulic

Where is the reservoir located for surge brakes

the hydraulic reservoir is located on the trailer

A customer complains that his trailer is within weight, but pulling to one side upon braking




The technician should..

Adjust the brake shoes

The total current draw from the brakes on a tri-axle is approximately

20 Amps (Approx 3 Amps per brake magnet)

What is the ball size required for a class V hitch

Ball Size Varies with Application

The recommended clearance between a pickup bed and fifth wheel pin box

5 1/2" between pickup bed and fifth-wheel pin box

Which of these is not part of air suspension system?


a. Solenoid Valve


b. Pressure Switch


c. Height Conrol Valve


d. Air accumulator tank

Solenoid Valve

The primary weakness of air suspension system is:

They Require periodic inflation from an external source

The height control valve has direct control over?

The Air Compressor

What is the main advantage of rubber motorhome suspension system

Improves Ride characteristics

Why is it important not to use petroleum lubricants on spring-eye bushings

Causes the Bushings to expand

Main cause of tire cupping is

Tire that are not balanced (Out of Balance)

Rubber trailer springs operate on the principle of

Shear-type strength pg 13-44

Rubber motor home suspension systems replace which component on a standard spring suspension

Replaces the Spring Shackle Pg 13-44

If a single leaf in a leaf spring breaks..

the spring assembly must be taken to a shop for a proper leaf sizing and repair PG 13-46

Suspension systems should be visually inspected every...

6000 MILES PG 13-45

Rubber Torsion Axles require periodic inspection of

Fasteners Pg 13-44

What is a fundamental problem with a rubber torsion axel

They can sag over time, requiring replacement


PG 13-45

The Torsion Arm

Is attached to the Spindle (it is placed in the axle tube)

Rubber torsion axles

Are Completely self contained

Tongue Jacks

Can be used to level a trailer

Stabilizer jacks

Can be found on any RV Type PG 13-97

Following wheel replacement, wheel nuts should be be tightened

initially, then after 50 miles

Optimal tire inflation pressure

Can be determined by weighing the vehicle

Tire side-wear is generally caused by

Over Loading

Tires out of balance generally causes

Generally Causes Cupping

Many motorhomes suffer from poor handling because

because of the size of unit combined with steering geometry.

Motorhomes have not benefited from the same stability advancements as automobiles because

Unfavorable Load-to-tire width ratio.

What are the two types of materials holding tanks are made of?

ABS & Polyethylene

A main requirement for a hydraulic line heat shield must be ____ thick

nominally 0.035" Sheet

During Storage hydraulic components should be activated and cycled?

Monthly

Which step is generally not performed when verifying an internal leak of a dual acting cylinder

Loosen retract hose

What controls fluid flow inside a solenoid valve?

Spool

A directional control valve is also known as?

Selector Valve

What is a possible outcome of an internal leak in a hydraulic jack

Jack extends while driving

Most common method for assembling high pressure hydraulic hoses and fittings?

Swaging

Besides filling the reservoir, the first thing that should be done before bleeding the hydraulic system is?

Retract all cylinders

Which PPE is not required when working on hydraulic equipment?

Hearing Protection

Improper DC Voltage can cause

Slow Cylinder Movement

What is not a function of a spool valve

Auto-Bleed of hydraulic system

What makes a power pack different from most hydraulic systems?

The cylinders are plumbed in series

During periods of RV Storage, it is recommended to?

Remove the hydraulic reservoir cap? Pardon..?

What is a tell-tale sign that the hydraulic fluid is low

Pump increases in pitch

Cleaning Brake Pads is bad for you because it is made with?

Asbestos

Armature surfaces can be milled but no more than

0.03"

Wheel bearing grease should be replaced every?

12,000 Miles or 12 Months

A Pulse Preventer is a?

Diode

A electromagnet of a 7-12" brake assembly has a resistance of?

3-4 Ohms

Checking electromagnet for proper wear will involve the use of a?

Straight Edge

Breakaway Switch must be mounted with a?

Swivel Configuration

Height control valve of a rear axle air suspension system?

Monitors frame to axle distance

Rubber torsion are to be periodically _______ for safety?

Inspected

First Step when working on a broken suspension?

Relieve the load on the suspension system.

Trunnion Bars are component of a?

Weight-Distribution Hitch

What class of weight carrying hitch is rated up to 15,000 LBS

Class V

Trailer running lights are mandated by?

Federal Regulations (FMVSS 108)

The weight rating of a tow vehicle is located?

Driver side door jam

On a tire that says LT235/85R16, the numbers 85 indicate the?

Height to width ratio

The Average life expectancy for a tire is?

5-7 Years

A force of 90 Pounds to the end of a foot long wrench is?

90 foot pounds of torque

Tire air pressure should be checked when the tire is?

COLD

Brake fluid should be changed

Every 2-3 Years

Brake Fluid should be checked at least once every__ Months

6 Months

Hydraulic electric brakes have not been manufactured since?

1998

Manual brakes should be adjusted?

After the first 200 Miles of operation, @ 3,000 mile intervals, and as performance requires.

Stabilizer jacks are placed in contact with the ground and tightened to?

Keep the RV from rocking.

Troubleshooting manual landing gear landing gear jacks does not involve

Load Testing

Cavitation in a hydraulic pump is likely an indication of

Low hydraulic fluid level

Device that converts hydraulic power to mechanical power is called?

The Actuator

Hydraulic Power is regulated by?

The Valves

_______ are used to contain excess fluid from system volume changes

Reservoirs

_________ Are used to replace hydraulic fluid through system leakage.

Reservoirs

_______ Are used to help separate dirt and air from hydraulic fluid

Reservoirs

Hydraulic hoses are generally designed and built to ____ Standards.

SAE

Typical type of pump in RV Applications is a ____ Pump

Gear Pump

In a dual-acting hydraulic system, the hydraulic line going from the control valve back to the reservoir is called a _____________

Return Line

In a dual-acting hydraulic system, the hydraulic line going from the pump to the control valve is called a _________

Pressure Line

Hydraulic hoses must be _________ away from heat sources, unless protected by adequate heat shield.

18 Inches

Hydraulic Systems should be activated _______ during storage.

Monthly

The check hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir you must first ensure the actuators are in the ________ position

Retracted.

One actuator/cylinder will not extend or retract. which of the following would not normally be a cause of this condition.

Thermal Expansion.

One Actuator will not remain extended. which of the following could cause this condition?

Internal Leakage.

An actuator/cylinder creeps out. which of the following could cause this condition??

Thermal Expansion.

A diode should have continuity in?

One Direction

If a customer complains of receiving shocks from his/her vehicle when plugged in, the first test should be?

a polarity check on the shore cord.

You find a wire not connected, to find the proper wire location you?

Check printed circuit schematic.

The type of power produced by the oldest type of RV Converter is?

12 Volts unfiltered DC

When splicing a 120 VAC wire, you must?

Use a junction box.

Upon completion of a regulator adjustment you should always follow-up with a?

Lock up test