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Essential item to check on your coach periodically
Over the last few months it has become very apparent to me that there are quite a few “first time Prevost owners” on this site. That’s great to see. The more the merrier. I’m sure their experience is just like mine. Learning about Prevost coaches was like drinking from a fire hose … which I don’t think ever stops.
While there has been lots of discussion about pre-trip inspections, proper maintenance of the air systems, proper tire inflation, checking the batteries and charging systems, proper fluid levels in the engine, generator, transmission, rear end, and wheel bearings, and more recently used old analysis … one thing that I haven’t seen is a discussion of the proper care and maintance of the blinker systems on our coaches.
The blinker systems are obviously very important to the safety and well being of not only our coaches … but of ourselves, our loved ones, our passensagers, our pets, and of those in proximity of our coaches.
Too often the blinker systems are never given a thought and they go for years and tens of thousands of miles neglected by coach owners without inspection, necessary periodic maintenance, or Blinker Fluid replenishment.
All new coach owners should make sure they always carry a jug of Blinker Fluid. You won’t find it at NAPA, Home Depot, or Wal-Mart type stores. The best place to get Blink Fluid is at a real truck stop. If you don’t find it on the shelf, ask the cashier as its often kept behind the counter.
You should find the Blinker Fluid reservoir in the steer bay, unless your converter moved it to another location.
Blinker Fluid is like access to the Prevost Community Forum … don’t leave home without it!
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Good post Dick, I just recently added that to my pretrip checklist. Last trip ours was low and I was blinking about half speed. Luckily it wasn’t completely dry as I caught it in time. Thanks again.
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NIce one Dick 🙂
1984 96" with 8V92TA
(remodeled Liberty Coach)
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uh oh… is this compatible with LED blinkers?? I fear I used to much since they don’t produce as much heat as standard bulbs
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Gil Johnson would be the go to guy for how much Blinker Fluid LED taillights need.
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I did a little checking and Auto Zone has a super coupon for a free bottle.
Personally I have had better luck with the NAPA brand, but you can’t beat the price.
As long as free advice is being offered, don’t forget to change the air in your tires periodically. It will make a large difference in the ride and handling.
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To be frugal, I just rotate the air in the tires.
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dang Dan – I thought I was the only one…. I even rotate the air in my airhorns. keeps them sounding sweet !!
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Jon … posting that coupon is a cruel joke. It expired almost three years ago. I hope nobody double parked their coach to run into AutoZone and get a jug with your coupon only to find out they are SOL.
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Very observant Dick. Glad you said something, I was on my way to Autozone.
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The guy at my local Auto Zone honored it. He said they don’t get much call for blinker fluid anymore since most cars are multiplex and he was just glad to get rid of inventory.
I did not know it but I spilled a little on the paint in my steer compartment while adding some and it lifted that paint right off the steel.
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Hey guys is the blinker fluid directional or can it be used in either the left or the right?
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It is ambidextrous.
Jeff and Lindsay
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What do you call it when your blinker fluid is empty.
Help me. I’m turning into HJ!
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My right blinker fluid container was damaged in the accident…………I could only turn left all the way home….
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Dan if you carried some duct tape, you might have been able to stop the leak.
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