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golf_bears · 06-28-2015, 12:13 PM

Not sure if this is timely information at this point but here goes.

Your transmission temperatures are fine.

The 09 Suite RVs have "Never Lube" bearings which cannot be greased. They have been problematic at best. Many reported burnt bearings have been reported which is why DRV has gone to the oil bath bearings. Had one myself. To help guard against the problem, and possibly a burnt RV get yourself a TPMS system. I have seen temperatures in the 150+ degree range with my TPMS system while traveling on hot (90-100 degrees) days. When I burnt up a bearing a few years ago my TPMS system sounded. After pulling over, checked the wheel the system alarm came from and there was grease all over the rim. Went back into truck and checked the temperature and pressure on the TPMS and the temperature had risen to 275 degrees and the pressure to 167 PSI. Nothing to fool with.

Here’s a link to the TPMS system I have, (http://tsttruck.com/). Great folks to work with and super customer service.

The early model GM, Ford and I believe Dodge OEM brake controllers did not handle the Suite’s electric over hydraulic Kodiak braking system. What is needed, if you’re interested is the Carlisle HBA-Cam module which fools the OEM truck controller in thinking it’s functioning with an RV electric braking system. I have the HBA-Cam module on my 2008 MS and it works great with my 2008 Ford truck controller. It’s an easy install, splice 3 or 4 wires and you’re good to go. Here’s a link to the module, (http://www.carlislebrake.com/pdfs/HBACAMsheet.pdf)

If you have other questions and want to talk, send me a PM (private message) with your phone number and I’ll give you a call.

We’re starting our eight year with our 2008 MS 36TK3 so have a bunch of experience fixing stuff.

06-28-2015, 12:13 PM	#7
golf_bears Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Bend, Wisconsin Posts: 397	Not sure if this is timely information at this point but here goes. Your transmission temperatures are fine. The 09 Suite RVs have "Never Lube" bearings which cannot be greased. They have been problematic at best. Many reported burnt bearings have been reported which is why DRV has gone to the oil bath bearings. Had one myself. To help guard against the problem, and possibly a burnt RV get yourself a TPMS system. I have seen temperatures in the 150+ degree range with my TPMS system while traveling on hot (90-100 degrees) days. When I burnt up a bearing a few years ago my TPMS system sounded. After pulling over, checked the wheel the system alarm came from and there was grease all over the rim. Went back into truck and checked the temperature and pressure on the TPMS and the temperature had risen to 275 degrees and the pressure to 167 PSI. Nothing to fool with. Here’s a link to the TPMS system I have, (http://tsttruck.com/). Great folks to work with and super customer service. The early model GM, Ford and I believe Dodge OEM brake controllers did not handle the Suite’s electric over hydraulic Kodiak braking system. What is needed, if you’re interested is the Carlisle HBA-Cam module which fools the OEM truck controller in thinking it’s functioning with an RV electric braking system. I have the HBA-Cam module on my 2008 MS and it works great with my 2008 Ford truck controller. It’s an easy install, splice 3 or 4 wires and you’re good to go. Here’s a link to the module, (http://www.carlislebrake.com/pdfs/HBACAMsheet.pdf) If you have other questions and want to talk, send me a PM (private message) with your phone number and I’ll give you a call. We’re starting our eight year with our 2008 MS 36TK3 so have a bunch of experience fixing stuff.