Bill
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WOW ..really good DIY project and best presentation from start to finish in awhile.
AL
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
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Do you have a check valve between the aux. compressor and the coach air? If not, the air regulator from the aux compressor will leak down when the coach air builds up unless you have the aux compressor regulator set to 120-130 range. If you do, that could also be failing.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
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Yes one battery Exploded Sep. 2016 Exide 31XHD( 5 years old)! Need 4 New! Glad it did it on start-up in shop and not on a trip!
Thanks!
Mike
2005 XL Thompson Coach
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I stood on the road, looked down the driveway, and thought to myself: “We have a Prevost Liberty Coach. I need to pinch myself.”
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
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Jon,
I have monitored this thread from the very first post. Aside from a few comments that I do not really understand, I have found it to be interesting and informative. In fact, when I get back to FL I am going to pull out one of my older PC books that I received at a PC seminar a few years ago produced by you and Tom. I personally believe that I do a pretty good job with pre-trip inspections, however this thread reminds me that it is not to the level that it probably should be.
Forgive me if I’m wrong, but is it not posts like these that are the true reason that Prevost Community exists? As it stands this sandbox will remain open and welcome everyone. However, it will continue to be carefully monitored.
As always I can be reached personally if any member has a concern.
Bill III
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
I have and I did post accurate info. Once Prevost determines what the problem is I will post that as well. I, like the other 99% of folks who own a similar RV, are not technically inclined and have never done, or know how to do, a DOT brake test. Yes, I know it’s been posted here and I appreciate the information. But it is not something that any RVer with air brakes knows about. It’s simply not talked about or explained to any RVer by any service center or sales person. Prevost has never mentioned it to me in all the years I have had them do service.
I appreciate the wealth of information on this site. I hope everyone has a nice day everyday! I’m off to the casino to see if I can win enough to pay for the upcoming repairs! Wish me luck!
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Bill, you are assuming the posts by me, except for my last one were critical of you. You were wrong. I described where I suspected the problem was based on the limited information posted. I did that because loss of air pressure is not a good thing, and while relatively rare, when it does happen the situation needs immediate attention. I shared information to help everyone understand how it is possible to zero in on a leak so if roadside service is needed the technician might have an idea and with luck have needed parts.
My last post is intended to be critical because a pre-trip inspection involves far more than starting the engine, building air and driving away. This is a perfect example of why a DOT pre-trip inspection is valuable. Rarely does a brake system problem show up instantly and catastrophically. When you perform the entire DOT brake check small subtle clues prior to a serious problem show up.
For example, if you lose air when releasing the parking brake, even a few PSI when previously there was no loss, it is a sign of an impending issue relating likely to an emergency brake chamber or hose or fitting.
If you lose primary or secondary air when the service brakes are not applied, and the parking brake is engaged you can almost be certain you have an issue with a relay valve or anything upstream from a relay valve, including air lines or fittings.
If you have a steady loss in the accessory system and the primary and secondary system is in good shape the leak is anywhere in the accessory system. That leak however should leave your primary and secondary systems fully functioning with about 75 PSI assuming your protection valve is working as intended, something proven with the DOT brake checks.
Personally I do not care how you do pre-trip inspections, understand your coach, or maintain it. What I do care is you post accurate and complete information. Have a nice day.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Nice install there!
I figured mine out – everything was already in place so No Brainer for me. Just installed new Wire and Plugs. Installed the Roadmaster wiring kit to the truck and were all good. Sorry this post is late on the return.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
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John, More than likely a road hazard induced carcass separation. Not repairable and thank the good Lord it hasn’t blown out and caused damage to your coach, replace it.
JimH
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
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Several years back, we had a gathering in Arkansas and Dan Hilger, Jeff Pettit and I were talking and we heard something like a gun shot. We looked around and nothing, so kept talking. As Jeff was walking back to his coach (XLII), the trapezoid window was crazed like the rear window of a car in hot weather. Broken in a million small pieces. Just the outer pane. Still intack, just shattered. Inner pane OK. Nothing around that might have broken it. Possible that the dark tint caused a large heat build up and kaboom! Lots of Blue Tape secured it for travel.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
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What I am confused about is how the shore lines one and two are used. I assume with shore power the transfer switch sends power directly to the two ac panels but that does not appear to be what the Hughes reports. I get the inverter setup having main and auxillary confirmed the other day by Marathon.
Can you tell me where lines 1 and 2 go from the transfer switch?
Thanks
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
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Michelin’s are rated for 75 MPH.
To the OP, the acceptable speed for your towed is determined by the vehicle manufacturer. I tow a Jeep and it does not have a towing speed limit. I cruise very comfortably at the speed limit (plus a couple) to a max of 72-73 as that’s my comfort range. The bus runs quite smooth even at 80 when heading down a hill that’s a bit steeper than I had expected. Of course speed depends upon traffic but when I’m out there on the Interstate with limited traffic my goal is the destination so the speed limit works for me other than the 75 and 80 speed limits out West.
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
Actually my first question Joshua was WTF? The question of liability was probably 13th or 14th after all the questions about how and why this happened.
Perhaps “liability” was a poor choice of words since it immediately conjures up thoughts like “lawyer” and “suing” which was not my intent. I was simply wondering if this window had not been replaced (as Robert suggested) and was Prevost OEM that they might show me some love and help me out with the replacement. Sure it’s a long shot, but that’s how I roll.
Dual pane windows don’t just separate like that. A permanent window should remain permanent regardless of age.
Let’s not get our panties in twist here over semantics, I just thank god there wasn’t a car next to us when it let go because someone (or several) could have been killed.2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
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…some persons should be the last to comment on sloppy work history, based on there track record.
AL
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years. -
That isn’t crazy. Having a remote thermometer in the generator box with a warning device in the coach is NOT crazy at all!
2005 XL Thompson Coach
Rarely tow anything behind us.
Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years.