Bill
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Our iPads (2018) never get hot when they are left on the Launchport. The only time they get warm is when they are significantly discharged and then go on the Launchport for an extended time to get recharged.
Two things come to mind. One is that maybe the newer iPads have an improved charging controller. It could be hardware or software controlled.
The second is that if Apple has improved their charging algorithm, the changes could have been included in system update downloads. We check for software and system updates every 3-4 months or just before planned trips. There have been several updates since we had the iPad upgrade last year.
It might be worth checking.
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Update on the Throttle Position Sensor and the Jake. I ordered the TPS from Prevost and it was in the neighborhood of $130. It was the part number given to me a few posts up and came with a new harness.
It would have been a very simple change if not for the harness and it was not too bad even with the new harness. Thankfully the guy the drilled the hole in the floor for the original harness behind the accelerator pedal was an overachiever. If the hole had been just big enough for the original plug, I would have had to enlarge it.
My wife fished it through the floor, I plugged it in below and secured it with wire ties. I went above and installed the TPS, plugged in the new harness and strapped the wire.
I have driven 13 days and a few thousand miles and the Jake has worked every single time it has been called on. Yay!
As a refresher, the harness had been changed and the Jakes inspected as part of the major repair in January. The ECM (Engine Computer) had been changed as part of the second repair discovered and detailed in this long thread.
The Jake would still kick out and replacing the TPS solved it!
Davy
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The website has been disabled or suspended. You might try reaching him by phone. I have two phone numbers which are 217.384.2222 and 217.384.5532. Last I knew he lived in Urbana, IL.
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I use the Pro Flex, great stuff.
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Biobor MD appears to be a diesel fuel stabilizer and anti-gel agent. Biobor JF is an microbiocide.
My problem, years ago on a SOB, was algae. The first RV we bought sat in Hilton Head Island for over a year and developed what I called “black elephant snot”. Shortly thereafter the switch to ultra-low sulfur diesel happened and I got a lot of practice changing fuel filters on a Cummins ISL.
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Our Walmart had two different sizes of pour spouts. One fits the Biobor size containers and the other fits many/most gallon containers (think PowerCool).
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Thanks for the information. Yes I have two alternators. The 50DN is 24 v and runs chassis and otr ac stuff and some diesel engine control system items via equalizer. The 12v Leece Neville which sits up on the fan drive right angle drive platform charges the house batteries.
During this trip out I left with fully charged batteries and it seemed like the alternator was keeping up with down the road loads essentially only the refrigerator and the misc parasitic loads. Toward the end of the second day of travel, the voltage started to fall and when it hit 12.6 I fired up the generator and ran it till I got to campground in PHX. Stayed on shore power while in PHX.
Left PHX today and as soon as I unhooked shore power, the house alternator was not charging per ammeter/voltmeter. Voltage stayed at 12.8 for a few hours, then 12.7 for a couple more, all the while showing about 25 amps discharge rate on the house batteries. When it got down to 12.6 around petrified forest NP I fired up generator. Ammeter showed immediate jump to charging rate 100+ amps and voltage about 14. Ran for a few hours till showed “full charge” on the inverter lights. Shut off generator. Voltage immediately dropped to 12.8. Shortly later while driving down road I glanced at volt/ammeter occasionally and for about a minute or two once, the system showed charging at 50 amps and 13.8 or so volts, then the needle fell down to high 12s and discharge on amp needle and has stayed there until we shut down at KOA in Tucumcari.
When I get home and find some free time will recheck wiring in area of the alternator and see if something is loose, check voltage at alternator terminals when running, etc.
One question I have is does the charging current from alternator pass through or is in any way affected by the inverter system? I recall reading past posts about how the AC feeds to the coach are sometimes affected by the inverter system in some older coaches. Could this be happening with the alternator output, or is there a “hardwired” connection from alternator output stud to the battery bank?
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Count us in please!
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Best thing I did is the Zip Dee reversing kit no more ladders much easier. Straps just keeps arms tight. Does not hurt.
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We understand that but never the less this problem is that everyone’s premium has skyrocketed or will and we need to see what we can do to minimize or negate the increases.
We cannot change all the factors that determine each owner’s rates, but we hope to mitigate the rape and pillage we are seeing due to lack of competition in the market.
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Country Coach hid these behind nice walnut vent doors – so I really want to use the remote cabinet switches.
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Jim,
Nothing wrong with digging for information, I do the same thing and I’m on number 7. It’s always important to me to learn everything I can about the bus and it’s past history. I have found that since this Prevost world is so small, many times a previous owner see’s his old bus pop up and is happy to fill in the blanks.
As to solid vs IFS, I’ll take solid any day… I had to do a IFS rebuild on my 01 to the tune of about 5K with 118K miles.
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Jim ,
Let me provide my 2c , remember what this cost 🙂
She is a Liberty
The Pics look great
the mileage is fine
the dealer is reputable
So what does it matter who owned her ? Request service records . Tell them you want the past owner to provide you with the Prevost records ( must come from owner ) . Go look at it for yourself and make a offer . In my opionon these coaches are heads and shoulders above anything out there and you have a chance to own one , so whats holding you back may i ask ?
It really is that simple my friend 🙂
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Dick,
Let us know what you think about the New Braunfels area. I’ll be near there later in the summer.
Doug
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Doug,
Sorry, the posts since last login failed to show me your reply and I just now checked the post. My bad.
we are at Ft. wilderness, my 32 year old daughter is a teacher outside of Augusta. Their spring break is Masters week and she turns into a 5 year old for a trip to Disney. We will also miss oyster fest this year.
hope to see you on the road again.