Jacob Brake Info

How a compression brake works: 

When the driver releases the accelerator on a moving vehicle powered by a diesel engine,

the vehicle's forward momentum continues to turn the engine's crankshaft, drawing air

into the cylinders as the pistons move down and compressing that air as the pistons move

back up. The pressure of the compressed air pushes back on the up-going piston, tending
 
to slow the vehicle.

 But, without a compression release mechanism, as the piston passes through top dead

center and heads back down again, the compressed air in the cylinder acts as a spring

and pushes the piston down, returning most of the work done in compression back to

the crankshaft, creating very little braking effect. The engine turns freely and the vehicle

coasts. 

When a compression release engine brake is active, a valve releases the pressure from

the cylinder before the piston starts back down, so the slowing effect is present on the up

stroke, but no accelerating effect is present on the down stroke and the net effect is the

vehicle slows down. 

With a gasoline engine, the mechanics are different and a special valve is not necessary

for engine braking to happen when the driver releases the accelerator. In the gasoline

engine, with the accelerator released, a throttle prevents the free flow of air into the

cylinders, so there is little pressure to release at the top of the compression stroke. The

throttle itself provides engine braking through friction in the air flowing through it. But a

diesel engine does not have a butterfly valve to limit air on the intake side. 

 

A compression release engine brake uses an extra lobe on the camshaft to open a second

exhaust valve at the top of the compression stroke. The stem of this valve telescopes

during normal operation so the valve remains closed, but is locked at full length by a

solenoid when the engine brake is engaged so that the valve opens as directed by the cam.

This releases the compressed air in the cylinder as described above. 

 

The driver controls consist of an on/off switch and, sometimes, a multi-position switch

that controls the number of cylinders on which the brake is active. When the driver

has turned on the compression release engine brake, it will activate when the driver

releases the accelerator. There are also switches on the clutch and accelerator pedals that

deactivate the compression brake when the driver disengages the clutch or presses the

accelerator.

 

Darren Williams

Approximate Electrical Load Ratings-Entegra Coach

APPROXIMATE ELECTRICAL LOAD RATINGS

12 Volt System

Aisle Lights 1.0 AMP

Baggage Compartment Lights 1.4 AMPS

Decorative Wall Lights 1.5 AMPS

Dinette Light 4.5 AMPS

Exterior Entertainment Center 5-7 AMPS

Fantastic Fan 1.5 AMPS

Fluorescent Double Lights -12” 2.0 AMPS

Fluorescent Double Lights -18” 2.5 AMPS

Furnace 12.0 AMPS

Generator Start 95.0 AMPS*

Halogen Light 1.7 AMPS

Illuminated Switch .125 AMP

Inverter variable

Leveling System 95.0 AMPS*

LP Detector .125 AMP

Map Light 1.5 AMPS

Porch Light 1.5 AMPS

Power Awning 10.0 AMPS

Power Vent 5.0 AMPS

Refrigerator 3.0 AMPS

Shower Light 1.4 AMPS

Step Cover 10.0 AMPS

TV Plate/Antenna Booster 1.0 AMP

Vanity Light 4.2 AMPS

Water Heater 6.0 AMPS

Water Pump 7.0 AMPS

*Momentary Load

12 Volts: Labeled watts divided by 12 = Power consumed in AMPS

 

120 Volt System

Air Conditioner 18 AMPS

Coffee Maker 6-12 AMPS

Converter (each) 8 AMPS

DVD System 3 AMPS

Hair Dryer or Curling Iron 10-14 AMPS

Microwave 12 AMPS

Refrigerator 6 AMPS

Satellite Receiver 2 AMPS

TV 2-4 AMPS

Vacuum Cleaner 8 AMPS

Washer/Dryer 12 AMPS

Water Heater 12 AMPS

120 Volts: Labeled watts divided by 120 = Power consumed in AMPS

 

 

Guidelines

When connecting appliances to the electrical system, remember that 120-volt

power usage is limited to 50 amps per electrical system leg for a total of 100

amps. Be mindful of the fact that each operating appliance collectively places an

added load on your 120-volt electrical system.

 

An unintentional “trip” of a circuit breaker may occur if you overload the motor

home’s and/or campground’s electrical system. The amperage rating of individual

appliances can be calculated by dividing appliance wattage consumed (normally

listed on the appliance) by nominal design voltage (120 for a 120-volt appliance).

For example: 1200 watts divided by 120-volts equals 10 amps.

 

 Only connect the shore power cord to RV 50 amp 120/240 volt electrical

power receptacles.

 Do not connect the 120-volt 50 amp shore power cord to any power

receptacle until you have contacted the campground owner and/or

premise attendant to verify proper shore receptacle polarity and

grounding. Polarity indicators can be purchased in most electrical and

hardware stores.

 Do not use a cheater plug, adapter or extension cord to reduce incoming

AC power or to break the continuity of the power cord grounding circuit.

 Do not connect the power cord to an outlet that is not grounded or adapt

the 50 amp power cord plug to connect to a receptacle for which it is not

designed.

 Do not remove the power cord grounding terminal to allow connection with

a non-grounded receptacle. Disabling the grounding circuit of the shore

power cord may create a shock or electrocution hazard.

 Do not connect the power cord to an extension cord. Use of an extension

cord can cause overheating of the extension cord and can create a low

voltage condition. Premature failure of connected 120-volt AC powered

equipment may result.

 

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the electrical receptacle being

used is properly wired and grounded.

 

Reverse polarity and/or improper grounding of the motor home can cause property

damage, personal injury or death. Failures due to improperly wired and grounded

electric receptacles are not covered by the limited warranty.

 

 

 

Darren Williams

 

 

 

Aspire TK

Awesome paint in this Aspire TK.

Interior shoot if the 39E Aspire TK.  This unit incredible on the inside, lots of room and great layout.

This is a shot of the passenger side sofa and galley area.

This is a shot of the drivers side sofa.  Great viewing of the front TV.

This booth on the drivers side gives you plenty of room for dinner and entertaining.  All the furniture is ultra leather and very durable and easy to clean.

This photo is looking into the bedroom and rear bath.  

Rear bath featuring washer and dryer, tile flooring, lots of storage. 

Last photo shooting forward from rear bath to the fron of the coach featuring a full wall slide.

This aspire TK is a lot of bang for the buck.  With the Cummins 400 hp engine and Allison transmission we've got plenty of power to get you where you need to go.  It's the only coach in the segment that features to 295 front tire, all round disc brakes, and a 125 gallon fuel tank.  

I'll continue the story of the aspire TK on my next blog.

Darren Williams 

More on Entegra Coach Anthem

More photos on the luxurious Anthem by Entegra Coach.  This is the quietest riding best handling coach on the market today.  

This photo is from the living area of a 42 RBQ.  So many amenities thru out this coach.

Here's a shot of the kitchen area showing all the features of this high end galley. 

And back in this bath and a half floor plan is this beautiful tiled shower with glass inlays.  Lots of room so that you can both get ready at the same time, 

Lastly, a king size number bed for the best sleeping quarters on the market.  

The quietest riding best handling coach on the market today, Entegra Coach.

Darren Williams 

More on Anthems

Pictures are worth 1000 words, so here are some pics that I'm uploading from being in an Anthem the last couple days at two different shows. This will also include pictures of the rear bathroom and bedrooms which we haven't covered to this point in the Anthem Coach series.

These photos are of multiple views of an Anthem DEQ, what an awesome floor plan. So many great features with an awesome seating area up front, dual sinks in the bath area, and a king bed in the rear.  

Can you believe how you can pack so many features and amenities into these Entegra Coach units.  All this, along with being the Quietest riding best handling coach on the market adds up to the best value of products offered in the high end market.

Darren Williams 

Anthem Continued - Entegra Coach

Next, we move into the kitchen area.  Yes, it's a stunning kitchen as you will instantly notice the solid surface countertops with stainless steel sinks.  So, you make think there isn't enough counter top space but when you pull out the counter extension you not lonely pick up counter-top space, but you also gain an abundance of storage inside those drawers.  Add in the beautiful inlay tile back splash and this kitchen is a luxury platform to prepare even the finest of meals.  Also nestled in the lower cabinets are the Fisher & Paykel dishwashing drawer, slide out waste basket drawer, and induction cooktop.  The overhead cabinets also feature elegant wire bins to keep all your items in place.  Again, it's just those extra touches that we put into every single Entegra Coach, you're Quietest Riding Best Handling Coach on the market today. This kitchen wouldn't be complete without a Samsung residential 23 cu ft. refrigerator with ice maker and water dispenser and Samsung oversized 1.7 cu ft. convection microwave oven.  And we have stopped yet, a couple of other way cool features that they ladies like are the cutting board for preparing all those excellent meals but also the under-sink, sink cover storage compartment for putting away those tops when not needed.  We've thought of everything for this deluxe kitchen and want you to experience first-hand the amenities that come standard on all your Anthem models by Entegra Coach. 

Remember folks, we are the Quietest Riding Best Handling coach on the market today.   We will also deliver the most elegant features that you will see in the finest homes today as part of our product lineup.  Come see us at www.EntegraCoach.com.

Darren Williams

Anthem Continued - Entegra Coach

As you enter the living area of the coach you will instantly see the beautiful Ultra-leather furniture package.  With a number of seating configurations, you will surely be comfortable in this luxury living area.  Enjoy your entertainment with either a 46" or 50" Samsung LED HDTV and the sound of a Bose Cinemate1 SR digital home theater speaker system.  All units come standard with a Electric Fireplace that will serve to purposes, one of style and luxury, but the other is that it also is an additional heating source for this luxury motorhome.  From the LED recessed lighting with ceiling treatment, multiplex lighting, and high-gloss 12" x 12" porcelain tile floor with decorative tile inlays throughout, we have spared truly crafted the another master-piece in the Entegra Coach lineup.  A few photo's to show you this interior below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These pictures speak for themselves about the incredible luxury interior of this Anthem by Entegra Coach.  So many more features on the interior include central vacuum system, Aire-Secure travel lock for passage doors so they aren't rattling and flying open when your going to the road.  Many more items to talk about with individually operated, power day/night solar roller shades and slide-out controls central located for easy access to get your rooms in and out.  Here's one last picture of the ceiling treatment just to show you this awesome interior.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next up, will move into the kitchen area for the next post.  Remember, Entegra Coach, The Quietest Riding Best Handling coach on the market today.

 

Darren Williams