[Bernard]

We might be. It’s dependent on some things that might happen this summer that would get in the way of the trip.

[Bernard]

I can t get entry door adjusted so my wife can open easily have pulled panel and lubes adjust catches on door post opens easy from inside

[Bernard]

Ah. Now I remember at the maintenance seminar Tom showed us how to drain it on his Marathon slide coach. I’ll check it tomorrow. Thanks Bill.

[Bernard]

Olivia, Gabi and I were in ABQ a few weeks ago for this year’s Balloon Fiesta.

We stayed at the American RV Resort and have no complaints. It is not exactly close to the venue but since you have to get up very early, anyways, You will not have any problem driving your own car to the park’s parking area. We left the RV park at about 5 AM, got to the venue around 5:30 and walked the grounds before 6 am.

We stayed at American for 3 weeks and paid the premium rate for the Fiesta week. $100 per night. Before and after were regular rates.

There is lots to do and see in ABQ. Definitely, worth a visit.

And, of course, seeing all the balloons close-up and rising into the skies is priceless.

Cheers,

Ronald

[Bernard]

FWIW to anyone, found #82 wire fuse ajar.

[Bernard]

Another good point Jon. At least I have time to find out what is going on. We will be here in Navada until spring then it’s back to Wisconsin whatever I find out I will post so if anyone has a similar problem maybe it will save them time.

[Bernard]

Congrats and good luck with the new business!

I’m flying into Sky Harbor in a few weeks, maybe I’ll stop in.

[Bernard]

If you have Meritor brakes? here’s a couple of links you might find useful

Meritor Brake Manual link

Here’s a link with pics on another forum that I use to contribute to where I set bearing end play etc

Meritor brake etc link

[Bernard]

Jon

thanks, but we broken down in BFE outside of S Padre Island in May. No way to get them to fix it. I’m in Tucson now so will need another installer. Doing pre trip inspection today and it froze up in two miles going to air up tires. Prevost is telling me part is back order and don’t know when I can get it. Sucks had Abq balloon fiesta reservations for a year now. Have call into Jacob Hernandez my regional guy. Got voice mail. I’ll see if I can get the guy you referenced above

gary

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There are three ways I am aware of for balancing tires and I have used all three. The use of balancing weights. is the most common. The problem with this method is if you make an extremely hard stop it is possible for the tire to slip with respect to the wheel and it will be out of balance. As a tire wears the weights do not compensate for what might be uneven wear and rebalancing might be required.

Balancing media is a material that looks like miniature beads or sand that is put into the tire when it is mounted. As the wheel rotates the media is dispersed in such a way as to balance the rotating mass of the tire, wheel, hub and brake drum or disc. It costs around $12 to $14 a tire and lasts as long as the tire remains mounted. I suppose it could get wet if you pumped wet compressed air in the tire, but I used it for more than 15 years in two coaches and every time I broke down a tire it was dry and moved freely within the tire. You do have to use Schrader valves with a filter. It works exactly like and as well as Centramatics in my opinion.

Centramatics are balancing discs that have a media in the outer edge and they are mounted behind the whees. Like balancing media beads the balancing is for the entire rotating mass and they work well. I have them installed on my current coach which was sold with them installed. I have had one failure but the folks at Cemtramatic stood behind it and replaced it for free.

I believe the media or Centramatics are the only true way to balance a tire and wheel and the only difference is economic. Balancing media is the cheapest and if there is no valve filter leaks can occur (there is a procedure to prevent that) and Centramatics will not require replacement if the tire is replaced or serviced.

I don’t think either affects the ride but they do affect the balance. I do know from replacing quite a few sets of tires over the years that our tires get harder, make more noise and do not ride as well with age, and any time I put on a new set it is a quieter less harsh ride.

[Bernard]

FWIW;

Art, Give Centramatic a call as they need your rim size for the correct part.

BTW ….a long time advertiser on this site.

Centramatics wil balance all rotating parts. This continues for entire tire life and wear changes. Tires run cooler, 25 % longer tire life. On drive axle only one Centramatic is required on each dual set.

You will never experience any valve stem issues caused by moist air inside the tire with Centramatics installed.

AL

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Ron

The only way your generator will not start is if both gen and house batteries are down. You have an isolater between the gen battery and house batteries.

The Gen battery on yours should be in a box in the bay across from the Generator.

Later

bv

[Bernard]

Peter is the man.

He did my 99 CC when I had it and did a wonderful job on the whole coach.

He is on Facebook if you have trouble finding him or call Prevost Nashville and they have his number.

[Bernard]

Jon, I think I remember a post from you about how you were going to buy a blower to do the tops of your slides. Did you ever do it? or did your get ready crew object to being replaced? My crew won’t mind….she won’t climb the ladder…..

[Bernard]

We had Larry run our coach to ETLC for some unscheduled work. He was great, showed up when he said he would, did the run, and all was great. Nice guy too.