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How Does the Prevost Suspension System Work?
Hello fellow bus owners/operators,
My name is
and I again offer Prevost suspension presentations aimed at sharing knowledge
among Prevost owners/operators concerning the complex nature of Prevost’s “smooth
riding” chassis (Check out the articles for last years session). Approximately one year ago, I offered suspension
presentations using the internet as a communication tool (It worked out great!). Basically, I sit in my comfortable easy
chair, with headphones on, and share my computer screen and audio with others
across the . We will be connected with audio and screen
sharing using the internet and special software using Webex servers.Many bus owners have seen this presentation previously, if
you are interested in participating in the session again, please feel free to
sign up.What you will need:
– A computer, with speakers, connected to an internet
connection (A high speed connection is preferred. You can be located anywhere.).– You will need a microphone for voice input or ear bud/microphone
combination headset (I use my Iphone headset.) in order to ask questions or
offer comments to others in the session (If you are a Skype user, microphone
input will be easy). If you do not have
microphone access, you will still be able to hear all of audio with you
computer speakers.– A genuine curiosity for learning about the Prevost
suspension systems.– Be willing to spend an hour learning the Prevost
suspension system and talking “bus smack” with other bus owners.The bonus:
Asking questions during the session is encouraged. The Webex screen sharing software offers a
process for an orderly response to any member questions during the session. I will be available, as well as other bus
owners, to assist with any questions. At
the end of the session, an open discussion will take place to resolve any un
answered questions concerning the Prevost suspension system.The process:
The will be open to the Prevost Owners Group and Prevost
Community members. Since this is planned
to be a single event (unless interest dictates additional sessions). We will limit this first session to 30 attendees. To become enrolled, the participate must send
me their email address and full name using
one of the private messaging systems used in both forums, Prevost Owners Group
or Prevost Community (My screen name on
is “dreamchasers”, on Prevost Community it is “texasdrifters”). I will record your email address/name and the
participate slot will be reserved for you.
You will receive a conformation email from me indicating status. If I get a email bounce due to an incorrect
email address, you will not be able to receive the necessary Webex credentials,
thus, you will not be able to log on the session.Approximately three days before the session date you will
receive an email invitation, with informational links, from our servers at Webex,
with instructions of how and when to log on the session. If you have never used Webex on your computer,
you will be asked to download a small applet of software that will allow you to
interact during the session. This
software is benign and I have used this system for years in my software
company.I will post the number of slots taken and slots available on
a regular basis. I will keep email
addresses private and will only be viewed my me. Be sure to provide an accurate email address,
since this will be the address you will receive your session invitation. The session will be recorded and posted to
help others.Date of session:
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Wednesday, , CST (Central
Standard Time.)This is planned to be an informal session, with interaction
welcome by all.Remember, this first session will be limited to 30 members,
so do not delay your request. Please
reserve your slot with the plan that you will be available to attend, thus
preserving slots for others that can arrange their time to attend. Their is no charge$$ for this session and all
are welcome to attend. The intent is to
share knowledge among Prevost owners, the session will be informal. If I see more than 30 members are interested
in this event, we will consider adding sessions.I look forward to chatting with you February 8th. Lets have fun!
Hector
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23 Replies
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For those that have not participated in Hector’s presentation, don’t miss this opportunity. It doesn’t matter if you work on your bus or let others perform your maintenance, you will come away from this presentation with an understanding of how the suspension system and pneumatic’s function on your bus.With that knowledge, should you have problems, you will be able to make better decisions on what needs to be done to correct the problem.
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In case you have not had the opportunity to participate I would strongly urge you to consider being a part of Hector’s seminar.
As an owner you do not have to ever plan on working on or repairing your own coach, but the suspension system has sufficient complexity to baffle all who attempt to work on it. As an owner Hector’s seminar will take the mystery out of the system and leave you with basic knowledge that will enable you to understand it and even provide advice to a repair facility if you need service when going to a Prevost service center is not practical.
If you do your own work Hector will enable you to understand exactly what happens when you push a switch so when things do not happen as they are supposed to you know exactly where to look.
Don’t pass up what might be the last opportunity to attend this seminar. Attendance is limited.
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Am I missing the time in the announcement?
I am almost always working from 7-11 during the week.
DKO
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I would like to be able to at least hear the webinar on Feb 8.
Where do I go, and how do I log in?
Please add me to the list, and email me the details.
Thank you
Keith
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It appears something has happened to the post and the date and time was deleted.
Below is the a copy of the section of the document dealing with the time of the session, sorry.
Date of session:
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Wednesday, , CST (Central
Standard Time.)This is planned to be an informal session, with interaction
welcome by all.If you want to attend you will need to send my your name and email address using the forum messaging process. I will place you on the list. If your email address is not accurate, you can not receive logon credentials for the session. Read the invitation for details.
We have ample opening available, please request if interested. This session is free and is offered as a service to Prevost owners. The session will be recorded and posted for others to use as a reference.
Hector
Hector
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Seems that the forum does not like the manner I have the date formatted. I will try it again. Also, for the moderators, I am unable to edit my posts. Also, it would help if their was a process to preview your post before posting. It certainly would help with avoiding this type of error. Any help is appreciated.
Date of session:
February 08, 2012, Wednesday, , CST (Central Standard Time.)
This is planned to be an informal session, with interaction
welcome by all.Try it again,
Hector
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The time was again cut off. The date is Feb. 8th and the time is 7:00 PM CST
This seminar will be very helpful to all owners and not just those who work on their coaches.
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Well, this is my third and final attempt to post time and date of a training session. Not being one that likes to admit defeat, it appears that the data entry process for the forum is getting the best of me.
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Date of session:
February 8, 2012, Wednesday, 7:00 pm, CST (Central Standard Time)
This is planned to be an informal session.
If the time and date does not appear properly in this post, please feel free to send me a message asking for the same.
Sorry for all the duplicate posts
The end.
Hector
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The members below have been sent an invitation email for the February 8th Prevost suspension webinar. Members have been sent the invitation because they have requested participation and have supplied a valid email address.
Mike Kerley
Ronald M. Walker
Jerry Call
Mike Kneedham
Joe Chambers
Tom Chilcote
Keith
Rick McLain
Nolan & Nita BedfordThe individual below have requested participation, however, have not sent your email address. I need an accurate email address to send the logon credentials. If you wish to participate, please do not delay, send my your email address.
Sammy and Brenda
David & Karyl SavageauTheir plenty of opening available for this session.
Hector
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Hector, would this cover the 1991 prevost coach?
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Please include me for a spot on the webinar! Didn’t know who to send email to so here is mine!
Thanks
Ace Rossi
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prevost Hector, would this cover the 1991 prevost coach?
1991 Prevost
Cole ConversionI can not comment on the 1991 model. The webinar is based on the XLV, specifically my 1995 Country Coach. I can only guess they are the same. Perhaps someone that owns a coach of this year model can comment.
Hector
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Please include me for a spot on the webinar! Didn’t know who to send email to so here is mine!
Thanks
Ace Rossi
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An invitation email has been sent.
Hector
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“Hector, would this cover the 1991 prevost coach? “
There are two factors to consider in trying to answer the question and both would need some research. The first is if Prevost made significant changes between a 1991 and Hector’s 1995. I’m guessing here but I suspect the system logic is the same in that aux air pressure needs to be maintained in order to prevent shifting the two three port valves between the drive axle and tag (Hector will explain what I mean.) Short answer I think the systems are close enough so the seminar will apply.
The second question however is if the converter made any changes. Probably not, but each owner does need to be aware of the potential. For example, Liberty owners are going to be looking at a system that has two less 3 port valves compared to their coaches because Liberty conversions have an automatic leveling feature that employs two additional valves. But even with differences like that the basic system operation and the concept remains the same and as a result the seminar is very beneficial.
Don’t hesitate to sign up. The only folks who might not benefit might be seated coach converters whose coach does not have the level low system.
“Hector, would this cover the 1991 prevost coach? ”
There are two factors to consider in trying to answer the question and both would need some research. The first is if Prevost made significant changes between a 1991 and Hector’s 1995. I’m guessing here but I suspect the system logic is the same in that aux air pressure needs to be maintained in order to prevent shifting the two three port valves between the drive axle and tag (Hector will explain what I mean.) Short answer I think the systems are close enough so the seminar will apply.
The second question however is if the converter made any changes. Probably not, but each owner does need to be aware of the potential. For example, Liberty owners are going to be looking at a system that has two less 3 port valves compared to their coaches because Liberty conversions have an automatic leveling feature that employs two additional valves. But even with differences like that the basic system operation and the concept remains the same and as a result the seminar is very beneficial.
Don’t hesitate to sign up. The only folks who might not benefit might be seated coach converters whose coach does not have the level low system.
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