Andrew
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I don’t get it. You’re on a Prevost site asking for opinions of going from a Tiffin to a Foretravel. If you have 375K to spend you can find a nice Prevost, although you won’t find any 3 – 4 slides.
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Electric Cars sound appealing – quiet, able to charge at home vs having to stop at a gas station.
I’ve also been considering an electric zero turn mower for my 4 acre lawn. The potential to simply plug in vs having to go out and fill up a couple fuel cans is quite compelling.
However talk to a EMS crew about Electric Car fires – the few I have chatted with say they are a disaster. Takes a lot more water and all they can really do is keep try to keep it from spreading.
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Maybe http://ctmotorcars.com/services.html at 90 Town Line Road Plainville, CT 06062
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I think you will be good to go with that. Get out the shaker can and live life to the fullest!
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Yes….I had my stems adjusted.
It’s a personal decision…..I’ll answer for me. Many opinions here i’m sure. You have to be somewhat aware of what inflator you plan to use. Mine is a flexible screw on hose (not the standard truck stop inflator) so this set-up works well for me.
Starting at the steers and tags…..Pressure Pro TPMS sensors will typically fit. At least mine did. Depending on your configuration, they will nest down in the holes of the wheels, but will fit. I didn’t like how recessed they were, so while having some tire work done, I had my stems changed to add about an inch to the length of the stem. I didn’t want them too long as they are a snag hazard and possible more force on them as they rotate at speed. Anyway, my set-up works great so far. You must use Alcoa stems if you change them out. I used Alcoa TR543 straight. The bottom of the TPMS sensor is just at the starting of the hole in the wheel.
For the inner drives…..I use the standard OEM stems for the inners pointed out through one of the holes in the outer wheel. I chose to not run extensions. Tried that and had problems. I use a PVC tool (basically PVC pipe with an open coupler on the end that holds the TPMS sensor) to install the TPMS sensor. Easy Peasy. I do use an extension when I air up, but could use a straight on inflator if you want.
For the outer drives…..I use Alcoa TR544 stems that are factory bent 60 degrees. I wanted to use straight stems, but the design of the Alcoa wheel doesn’t allow for that. They are pointed away from the hub/inner wheel so I can get to them with an inflator. Not sure why you would ever want them pointed into the wheel.
This is the set-up that has served me well. Again, this is what I choose. May not be the best for you.
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That’s a great write up Ron, I love your passion for your Bus. We constantly have posts that are “something’s not working” It’s nice to hear someone talk about how much they like their bus. I think Hercules Coach has a great Ring to it.
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Real pilots do not need runways, 🙂
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4 to 5 with the current Fleetguard FS20203.
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Please, show us a picture.
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Greg, make sure to pre-load the filters with fluids before installing…especially the transmission filter. John
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This should be a great source of RivNuts. After discovering them, I’ve used them quite often. Many “starter kits” include a setting tool that looks like one you’d use for pope rivets, but don’t give you enough leverage. I bought one similar to the picture.
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PUT A BRAKING SYSTEM ON YOUR TOAD! It really does not matter if you think it’s necessary or not, but if you get in an accident and one was required by the State you will automatically lose and be sued!
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Although some states require tow vehicle supplemental braking, I have never used them or seen the need for them. IMO These Busses should be able to handle an additional 10%-15% weight for the Toad. I take it easy when I drive, i don’t really see any change pulling or braking.