Becky
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I may regret saying this, but so far I have replaced at least 6 seals over our 28 years of ownership on three coaches, and none leaked. However I think this was due to four things. First, the surface on which the seal rests on the axle or spindle is perfectly clean. It will not seal if there is anything preventing the inner hub seal from making perfect contact.
Second, before I slide the hub back in place I make certain the inner portion of the seal rotates freely within the outer portion of the seal that is seated in the hub. When installing the seal if during the process of pressing it into the hub it is distorted and pinches the inner portion of the seal so it does not rotate the seal will fail.
Third, I make pains to insure as I replace the hub the hub and spindle or axle are perfectly aligned so as the hub is slid into position the seal is not sliding on to its mating surface at an angle or is not centered. I use a floor jack or some means of positioning the hub so alignment is perfect and rely on the bearings to keep the hub centered and aligned.
Finally I make every effort to comply with the spec in the service manual for the tightening of the hub nut. Too loose and there is play, too tight and bearings can heat and possibly fail. Prevost has two specs, one being to measure runout, or the other being to apply a specific torque value. I do not know why there are two different specs.
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Which service do you plug your crap into? I am still lurking!!!
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I was thinking of you as I wrote the post, along with others.
Any coach, regardless of age can have modifications to make it like newer coaches, or to include a lot of the features of newer coaches. And because of what happened when the economy took a hit around 2008 a lot of us may not have a choice in the matter if we want some additiona features.
To those who think of a coach as an investment……….think again. But I have never owned a depreciating asset that has provided so much pleasure that it makes all the money spent unimportant.
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Bob MIne did the same thing last year.I started it up with full of air in air tenisoner the belt jump off and broke the
tension idler arm off, that is a special bolt, had to get it from Prevost, What I did notice was the old belt streached a lot
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Aux air is used for the air suspension, any converter added items such as air operated pocket doors, step slides and the driver’s air seat for example. It is not used for brakes, and the chassis air system won’t fill the aux system until the brake system reaches at least 75 psi. The brake system has priority.
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Thanks
Well after 4 days the right rear dropped 1 inch .the front and left side still rock solid . i guess i will call it good? thanks all for the advise!
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I have experienced the same issue and a new relay did n’t solve it. I found that the collar that my my turn-signal arm mounts to was rotating around the steering column a bit – and that there is a definate spot it hits which kills the turn signals and flashers. Just never had the time yet to investigate.
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What college fund, Josh gets OJT daily and all the doughnuts he can eat… One thing for sure, if he sticks with turning wrenches, he’ll never be unemployed.
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After dealing with both Geico and Progressive I wound up with National Interstate through the Explorer RV Insurance Agency. Got Coach-Net with it. Price was very reasonable compared to others. Also, I had carried AAA Rv Plus for years and found out that I really had no coverage because they don’t cover RVs over 33 feet in length and don’t cover towed vehicles or trailers. I highly recommend the Exploreer RV Insurance Agency and National Interstate.
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I have brought this to Prevost’s attention.
Here’s what the front end of a REAL Lexa looks like without the phony Prevost emblem.
Go to e-bay and send the guy a message, it’s also on RV Trader.
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Your second suggestion is the key. However even when a safe distance behind the vehicle ahead we still have to be spring loaded to do something. We have had truck tire treads peel off, changed lanes to avoid the tread, only to have a car that was ahead of us, not paying attention hit it and throw it into our lane.
They really are out to get us.
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Joe & Beckie,
Bar Harbor is a neat place to visit and there is lots to do in that area. But, beware, this is one of Maine’s top tourist attractions, so the town will be full of them.
Make sure to visit Acadia National Park.
During August, Rockland hosts a boat show. But it is not the ritzy, gleaming kind of boats. Rather, it is wooden boats, fishing boats and small boats and other crafts. It is a weekend full of activities.
I do not recognize either park mentioned in your post. However, I would recommend that you visit http://www.rvparkreviews.com where you will find recent reviews of Bar Harbor area parks. That includes 2 KOA’s. Of course, many other parks in Maine, too.
After you are done in Maine, head on over across the state line to New Hampshire and visit the Lake Winnipesaukee area. There is a State Park right on the shores of the lake in Gilford. The name is Ellacoya State Park. Large, solid and flat grassy spots to park your bus. Have been there a couple of times. It is a small park and every site is just steps away from the water.
Go swimming. During August the water is pee warm. Well, not exactly, but warm enough without having to fear a heart attack. The water is very clean, too. In fact, it is being bottled and sold under thename of Castle Springs.
Cheers,
Ronald