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Jon
When you get a second, can you use my coach number, M-1839, to find the wiring diagram. Bob sent me a link to one that I used to wire the batteries and I have looked myself a couple of times but I want a 3rd opinion as to which one to use. Not trying to say Bob is wrong since I see where he got it. If you could do that and send me a link, it would be much appreciated.
Rob
91 XL 40
Missouri
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Guys
I am still checking into the voltage issues but I did take some pics so you could see what I am talking about.
This is the substation (junction) in the 4th bay I was talking about. There were several connections in this junction and various wires going to relays and some to the voltage regulator. What I did was take the wires off one at a time and then write the number below the lug where it was to go. The one to the far right is number 20 and is the ground wire from the regulator. You can see new looking black electrical tape in front of this junction. Those are the newly extended wires that came from the new battery postion in the back of the coach to the junction.
This is the schematic for the junction. Below is the legend for this junction.
I did remove the wires 3B, 2C, 31A, 45B, 2D, 57, 57A, 47, 122 and 123 becasue they were for OTR air which is not in my coach. I did remove Relay 31 since it went to the water valve for the heating system. I plan to place a smaller pump in later to handle this. Otherwise all I did was match wire for wire. That is why I am crazy for why this is not working.
More pics to follow
Rob
91 XL 40
Missouri
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We learned a long time ago that our coaches are a compromise. We are given a specific amount of space and that is what we have to work with. We have limited power. We have very specific weight limits.
We also have a degree of complexity in our systems. As our systems get more capable, as in more automatic, they also become more prone to problems. As a personal preference I want less weight, more reliable sytems, and much less complexity. As an example, my big ZipDee awning requires me to manually pull it out. But in 21 years of Zip Dee manual awning ownership I replaced one brake and had one reinstalled when sudden wind gusts took it off. I prefer the simplicity to the service requirements of automation.
That holds true for almost everything in our coach. My ideal coach would have bullet proof devices and systems. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want some things, even though right now they are not probable. I would love to be able to lift the fenders at the rear axles to access the air bags, shocks, ride height valves, etc. just like what XLII owners can do. I would love the new multiplex electrical system. We would love having about 3 or 4 ceiling vent fans that can operate in the rain or when driving, but our fancy mirrored ceiling is likely to kill that idea because of the issues it presents. And we would like a dinette booth instead of our table and chairs. But I have to be able to open up the kitchen/dining area to service the refrigerator so that is not going to happen.
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Any of you who have a plane, Pilots N Paws is a great excuse for going flying.
Go to the web site and register. Keep checking on what flights are requested and if there are any your can participate in don’t hesitate.
PnP is a 501C3 organization and every penny of expense related to a flight for PnP is tax deductable. You can do a leg, you can do an entire route, you can carry one rescue animal, or you can carry a plane load. No matter how you do it when you put your plane back in the hangar you will know you saved an animal’s life and you will have made some people very happy.
If anyone has any questions either post them here or send me an email.
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The definitive answer to proper ride height is in the shop manual for your specific coach. From here: http://prevostparts.volvo.com/technicalpublications/en/pub.asp you can access ther service manual specific to your coach and it will have the specifications.
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When you moved your batteries did you use a new frame ground.? Also when you extended your feed cables 24 &12 volt did you use kern connections or other brass/bronze/copper? On the headlights they feed thru one side to the other and a low voltage or weak/corroded connection can cause the second in line to be starved by low voltage supply. I know you are a elect guy so in this case just like putting a resistance in line. Back to the battery install. Sure sounds like Grounding somewhere and that might fix everything in guestion. If you used jumper post in rear engine compartment for ground verify its integrity/put a pair of pliers on it and try to pull it loose. Just food for thought. Best wishes and let us know what you find. Bob
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Karl,
Noted. We have what we think is the forum pretty close to how we want it, but your ideas are valid. We need to follow up with the guru.
Brian,
Good idea for a group. This web site is not for any specific group, either in existence or yet to be formed so if you or anyone wants to use this as a place to set up a group, post information about your group, use our calendar, set up a mini rally, or just spontaneously get a bunch together for oysters or lobstah, or BBQ, or even Cajun go for it.
Merry Christmas to all.
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My
97 Royle has the old style manual Zip Dee awnings used on most of the older
coaches. I have been considering changing to automatic awnings and reading the comments on POG for some time covering the old style Zip Dee, new
automatic Zip Dee and theGirard. The posts seem to indicate the old Zip Dee works well
but is somewhat difficult to use and is not automatic. The new Zip Dee has
motor problems and frequent failures. This is the first time I have seen
someone wanting to remove the Girard awnings.I’m
curious what the recommended awnings are from this group and why? Or should I
just update the tried and true Zip Dees with a new material?
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Just checked mine last week 12″ front and back, guess this to be ok?
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Tom, excellent idea especially for front end to make “quick” check.
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R22 is being phased out and manufacturers cannot ship new condensors with R22 and the replacement is R410,the cruise air replacement unit that I purchased this year came with a nitrogen charge and AAP told me to just release it and vaccum pump it and charge it with R22.
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Bob,
My bus is old school… it has metal fenders. I would like to trade them out to rubber or fiberglass one day.
Brian
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Try
Colaw RV Parts and Salvage 10389 Cimmaron Rd Carthage MO. phone 417-548-2125…..or ……1-877-5482125
I believe this company only deals in RV salvage and claims to be the largest in the USA. Having past it on I-44 east of Hwy 71 many times it is very large operation.
Let us know
AL
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A safe full of money works for me!! But for real I would remove one of the sofas for a recliner. RICK
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Jon,
You definitely know your Prevosts! My curbside 3rd bay is full of stuff I have yet to really dig into and try to determine what is what (although I will likely replace all of it with newer equipment – currently looking for a Xantrex SW4024 to replace all of it).
Brian