[Ronald]

Rod ( I asume Nancy is not going to be working under the bus ) I suggest you consider starting your maintenance program in two sections. The first I would call consumables and related parts. The items would be engine oil, engine coolant, transmission fluid, differential fluid, generator oil, generator coolant, fan gear box lube, plus all filters, belts, and converter installed coolant hoses. Going in very general terms because the quantities vary depending on the coach, engine, etc. you need 10 gallons of engine oil, 5 gallons of differential gear lube, 24 gallons of 50/50 coolant, and about 7 to 8 gallons of transmission fluid. The generator will probably require another 2 gallons of oil and 2 gallons of coolant. Don’t forget the power steering filter.

You will need grease to lube the chassis. It wouldn’t hurt to lube anything that moves including locks, lock bolts, hinges, etc.

If you do all of the above then you can set up a schedule for routine maintenance that will never again find that amount of work required at once. All times will vary with chassis lubes and oil changes based on what you decide. Transmission fluid changes will be based on what type fluid you use, but likely every 4 years based on Transynd. Coolant could be every 2 years or 6, again depending on the type you use.

Other things are going to be determined on your confidence level in the parts. For example, my batteries and brake chambers are 5 year items. I throw them away on their 5th birthday, working or not. Others may opt to wait intil they fail. My air bags and Norgren suspension valves I replace on their 10th birthday, leaking or not. (Usually not). Tires are 6 year replacement based on their date codes. A few hours with the Prevost Manual available on line and your computer and you can create your own custom maintenance schedule based on the specific coach you buy.

One note about parts……shop them. Prevost has excellent prices on some parts, and for others they are not competitive. Most of the time they are a very good source.

[Mike & Brigitte]

There are buses for sale that have had good care and maintenance. Some are even rivited together for the duration!

Hint, Hint.

JIM

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If you’re still looking there are almost 40 Prevost scheduled to be on display and for sale at the Tampa Convention Center. I think the dates are Jan 14-15.

[Rod]

Send me some pictures! I will be happy to look at them Jim!

stitchesinteriors@gmail.com

Thanks!

[Corey]

Jon…..this is Nancy.

Be careful what you assume 🙂

I have pictures of me pulling the motor out of my 41 Chevy pickup!

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I’d never have guessed. BTW Nancy I personally know several ladies who were responsible for the maintenance of their coaches so you are in with good company.