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Good of you to remember! We need more remembering the past not tearing it down.

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I’m so bummed…. For 10 years all my bus purchases and expenses were paid in full by siphoning of the dues money from Jon, now I’m on my own. Maybe I can get Bernie to adopt me.

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Yep, good ole steam gauges and position by VOR radials. I thought I was a big dog when I got LORAN C and later DME the size of a 56 Chevy radio with needle display. I know, shows age.

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The “log out” box is in the top right of the main page. This way it can be accessed at all times from ANY page.

I guess “everything” will be different to every individual.

Al, just to have a clearer understanding of how the updates have taken place since our ownership (and I believe the prior) I will supply you with the following.

Jessica and I chose to keep both of the previous ownership’s web people. They are both in remote locations like they have always been. The main reason this was done was for consistency. Also, because most of you seemed somewhat content.

Through polite and constructive emails that have been sent, through survey responses and the simple need to modernize, a list of desired changes is created. It then randomly gets forwarded to one of two web guys. Depending on the nature of the request. To explain in simple terms, one guy creates the code, the other guy makes it look good. Again this is all done in real-time from multiple locations. At another business that I am involved in we have the resources to have an on-site team that has a second fully functional website running in the background. That site can be upgraded, tested and launched at any given time with very little disruption. Correct me if I am wrong, but I do not believe that this FREE site ever used that option.

Despite what was falsely stated earlier. Registration is up, unique visitors are up, page views are up, the amount of coaches being offered and that have sold are up. The Newsletter open rate far exceeds the industry standard (thanks loyal members). Our partners are offering all of you unique products and services are enjoying the success in that as well.

This entire thread was started by a completely false premise. Others that have had similar ISOLATED issues simply send an email. We generally respond within minutes and Jessica usually resolves the issue. If not she reaches out to others until the issue is resolved and the member is satisfied.

So is “everything” fixed? Probably not. However, myself and several others have done our best. With constructive input we will continue to push forward.

Now I think I am going to go rewire my entire bus. It somehow seems less stressful:)

Bill III

PS this was sent from my iPhone 10x that doesn’t always do what it is supposed too. So I apologize, for any grammatical errors. You would assume with last weeks new financial milestone Apple would have enough money to figure this shit out:)

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This is not my business, but having shared the hot seat with Tom I know changes take time to get used to. I also know changes can create issues because of errors in implementing them. So far I can do anything I want to do, although where to click the button or if I have to adapt may be needed, but it works.

I also think criticism if constructive is valuable so if something is wrong, doesn’t work, or needs improvement we should all feel free to express ourselves, but do it politely and constructively. Please.

It wouldn’t hurt if Bill or Jessica gave some heads up before changes, but since I don’t pay dues what I think don’t count.

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Sounds to me like the “house” alternator or its voltage regulator is inop.

My ole bus (96 Liberty Classic) has 2 alternators and 1 Vanner. One alternator is 24v and with the help of the Vanner takes care of the “Chassis” systems. The other alternator is a 12v unit (no Vanner) and takes care of the coach/house systems. The house and chassis are not linked in any way.

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No problems for me since the changeover, except some minor thing previously mentioned and since forgotten. I almost exclusively use Safari on my iPad or iPhone. I do have to click on Forums, but I don’t mind. Have you tried making a new bookmark?

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Don:

Great video, thanks for the post.

Leaves me a bit confused about my engine. My enginss production date is May 1998. According to the chart and info shown in the video 500 HP & DDEC IV was not produced unit the 14L in 2001. Info tags on my engine show 12.7 – 500 HP – DDEC IV.

Did Prevost get higher HP engines with DDEC IV earlier than the trucking industry?

Chuck

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Clearwater Coach. Richard and gang are great

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Installed new front turn signal housings and LED bulbs.

Also installed new surge tank caps and belt tensioners.

Soon I’ll be installing 3 new lithium house batteries in place of our 3 ole Lifeline 8Ds.

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The wiring diagram for our ’96 shows a speed switch that feeds 24V ignition power to the tag lift switch, set for 20 mph. It’s on the rear wall of the steer bay on ours.

Regarding overloading tires, the ETRTO gives guidance on reducing speed and increasing pressure to increase load-carrying capacity. To get a 20% increase on a tire with speed rating L, you’d have to limit your speed to 30 mph and increase tire pressure by 25%. Driving 50 mph only offers a 10% increase in capacity and requires a 12% increase in pressure. This may be limited by the maximum pressure rating of the wheel as well. On our coach, we’d be above 20% overloaded with the tag raised, considering the weight on the tag and the load removed from the front axle by effectively shortening the wheelbase.

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Yes that’s right but with the new technology in lights it won’t hurt a thing to run the LED’s on low beam for daytime driving lights. I read some old post about that where led’s won’t work on Daytime lights because of low volts, Bypass resistor they should work, I don’t know why the fog lights have resistors?

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Have not got them yet I just had some questions about resistors, Which LED’s did you get?? I was looking at SuperBright Led’s Part # 9004-HLV5 5000 Lumens total 2500Lumens apiece

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That is good news! Always great to hear a good outcome!

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I don’t understand the comment about not towing and the need for a lowboy. Yes, they tow from the front but they also remove the drive axle leaving your Prevost as any other trailer with no stress or stain on the drive train. I just got towed 40 miles and no one, including Prevost, had any concerns about this.

If it was me, and it’s not, and the service center was going to pay to have the coach towed to their location, that would be my first choice.