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Hey Ron, I just saw this 92 on RV Trader in Washington $99,000. These folks really like their prices!

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1992-Prevost-MIRAGE-123189286?zmc=search-alert-listing

Harry

[Darrell]

Harry

That coach looks really nice.

Thanks

Ron

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For 99K, you would be way ahead to consider Buddy’s 99 CC.

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Yea one more thing that bus in Houston has freon 12, unless it has been changed, very costly to change with OTR air.

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Darrell

Thanks for the help. What does it take to change to freon to the new stuff. Is it as simple as changing the freon or are there parts involved as well?

Ron

[Fred F.]

Tom

I know that Buddy’s bus is premo. I have considered his bus alot. It is very tempting.If I could get it for $100000 I would fly to any where he is to pick it up. Today. Is there any issues you see in this bus that need attention. If you would rather not post here send me an email. I would greatly appreciate it. I know nothing. I dont even know what I dont know.

Thanks

Ron

[Dorel]

Ron, while I am no expert on this, I seem to remember a post about changing R-12 for 134A a while back. If my memory serves me correctly the oil used in the 134 refrigerant will attack the older hoses, which run from the front to the back with many stops in between, so they will ALL have to be replaced, plus R-12 is rather expensive. I beieve I read where it is about $30 a pound now and you will need some 20-22 pounds plus labor. Remember this is from my memory and my memory is so bad that I have to wear my name tag upside down so I can read it when being introduced.

Fred

[Per]

Well that makes sense. A NASCAR platform.

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Hey Ron, 12 is expensive and sometimes not easy to come by at your local 7-11 but it’s not deal breaking expensive like taking me to dinner!

Harry

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Fred

Thanks for the info. You must be getting, like the rest of us. What was I saying…I forgot

Ron

[Ron]

Since R-12 was replaced with 134a in production vehicles and production of it stopped the price went up, but now the demand for is is so slight the R-12 available in the market is not very expensive. I know some PC members have been able to buy 30 pound containers for almost as inexpensive as 134a.

But even if it is expensive, like $30 a pound to pick a number the cost to recharge the system with it would be about $720 compared to $144 for 134a. My point is if the system is tight and the typical leak at the seal behind the clutch is not present it just does not make sense to eat a $5000 cost to replace all hoses, expansion valve, dryer, and lose about 15% efficiency..

[Per]

Harry, you sound like you like to eat. If you get over this way I’ll take you out.

Ron