[Bob]

I know this won’t go to Tim’s head because he is a nice guy, but he is the gold standard for how to become a Prevost owner. He asked questions. Lots of them during his search and he obviously paid attention because he did real well with his purchase. He has been relentless in learning and understanding his coach and if it hasn’t already paid dividends it will not only to maintain it properly, but to keep on top of things so it serves him well.

Words can not describe the comfort level we get when we develop an understanding of our coach and its systems, not only in our pleasure using the coach, but in knowing it well enougfh to keep it in the best possible condition with no surprises.

[Bob]

We’ve been in Cincinnatti waiting for weather to clear up and get reports from our neighbors, and we’ve decided to head home to south Florida instead of going to Evansville. Whoever is in charge of the list or roll call, please note we won’t be there… hope everyone there has a great time! Kirby

[Bob]

We left ours at Marathon FL. about two weeks ago for some upgrades. Wish it were tucked safely in the bus barn here in north GA.

Prayers for all those in the path of this one.

[Bob]

Thanks Les! I’m going to wait until tomorrow to figure out the next step of the itinerary. Much of it will depend on how far West the storm travels. While I would like to get back to Florida, I’ll wait until the “return of the evacuee” traffc clears. It appears that the remnants of the storm will be bringing some wind and rain to TN in a few days.

While I’m due at Marathon on Monday, there’s no doubt in my mind that area will take a week or two to recover from the hurricane. So, I’ll probably take a route that will take me down the Eastern part the state.

[Bob]

Im sitting in Dallas waiting for the aftermath to head into Florida and check on my place outside of Ocala. figure it will be a good stop over for hitting the east coast for work if this thing is as bad as its predicted to be.

Maybe spending another fall in the carolina coasts like I did last fall after matthew.

[Bob]

Hmmm.. 8 house batteries and Trace 4000 inverters and no 50DN, I don’t get it. Yes there’s 2 alternators, one for chassis and one for the house, but I didn’t realize there was a 270 or 300 amp alternator the size pictured. There’s 3 roof airs and oddly, the AC panel labels the two legs Converter not Inverter. Website

Ben?

[Bob]

I’m thinking a single strand of thick rope with a hook would be enough to execute a graceful landing out a window. The rope ladder would be easier to tangle, more effort to deploy, and slow the decent.

[Bob]

Sent.

Let me know if you have trouble reading any of them. Some of the specific connector numbers get mighty small when converted sometimes. Some say XL2, but I weeded out any drawings that weren’t applicable to your coach, at least I think. One thing we never had digitized in electronic file were the individual production orders. They were always hardcopy. Hope these help finish out your record book.

[Bob]

So just looked everything up. Summer 2016 we had a thread that said that relay r78 controls low speed radiator

fan, r79 controls high speed. Breaking tab 85 off either electrically locks the fan in the respective speed. The relays in my electrical box go from number r76 to r81. Nothing between and there are no blanks between to suggest there could be some. Also the schematic on the engine door is consistent with what is physically present. That’s why I’m nowhere on locking the fan. Don’t want to do the mechanical lock with the bolts as we won’t overheat in the next 1200 miles we will cover.

Our temp gauge routinely cycles between about 200 and 210, even on 6% grades, so I thought fan speeds were both working. But if I should not have seen 220 on the 10% grade, then I’m wrong.

[Bob]

Again, for clarity, My home entertainment system uses touch pad controls so it is not an ipad or Crestron or any other type of control I take issue with. it is how such a system applies to the coach and my options.

Right now the use of the system is not as convenient as it could be which defeats the purpose of using the technology. I have a Crestron control right next to the kitchen countertop but to use it to turn on the light beneath the microwave for example I have to open a smoked glass door, wake it up, go to the page for lighting, and find the button for the microwave light. That’s 4 steps when a switch right on the wall would have been so convenient.

My opposition to technology for the sake of technology extends beyond how it impacts convenience or may impact use of the coach if it fails. I have done a lot of reading relating to Li batteries for example and they are very appealing for two reasons. The most important to me is the weight savings. To replace my existing batteries with equivalent Li battery power could save me 400 pounds. If I had the space I could use that savings to add a supplemental fuel tank so my visits to truck stops is even less than I do now.

The second benefit is how Li batteries deliver power. They don’t taper off like our conventional batteries, they maintain full voltage right up until the point where they need to be recharged (or will shut down). That means the Li batteries actually may have a little greater usable capacity.

But when I look at the application in any coach, new or upgraded I try to look at the big picture from my perspective based on how I use my coach. I’m a power pole or generator bus owner. The only time we “dry camp” is overnight in a rest area or parking lot and than all I want is enough battery power to carry us through the night with the refrigerator, some lights water pump, aux compressor and coffee in the morning being our needs for about 12 hours. My 4 8D Lifeline AGM batteries do that without any problem. The rest of the time the engine is running, the generator is running or I am on shore power. When I look at the cost to change to Li I not only have a cost that is not justified except for the weight savings, I have added complexity. For folks that want to dry camp and want a bus that is off the grid most of the time they may be the way to go especially if you add a lot of battery power and a roof full of solar panels and low current draw mini-split A/C units.

[Bob]

Hi Rocky, here is what I have.
Possibly 10 total, 5 in the front and 5 in the rear.

5 in the front if you have the AUTOMATIC leveling option, 3 if not.

Just inside the steer compartment door on the bulkhead to the right is a K910026 = K41EA00KS1KA2, and a K910058 = K81EA00KACKAC. Then just fwd and above the steer axle is a K910026 = K41EA00KS1KA2. Then on the floor of the steer compartment, if your bus has the automatic leveling feature, there are two K41EA00KS1KS2.

In the rear, there are two # K910058 = K81EA00KACKAC on the bulkhead just fwd of the drive axle, then there are 3 more on the inside of the frame rails above the tag axle. Their part #s depend on your buses tag logic/mod status. https://secure5.volvo.com/technicalpublications/pdf/Sb96-14B.pdf

[Bob]

Arrogance? What was that story about the pot and the kettle?

Mr. Mark,

Ours worked a bit different on the last coach. With the Jake on and the cruise on, the Jake would not activate until you stepped on the brake. With the cruise off and the Jake on, the Jake would activate immediately. The ECMs on the transmission and engine could be set up any number of ways. The story I got, was that the transmission was initially set up to downshift to second, like our Affinity. Tenderbutt folks complained shifts were too rough, so it was changed to 4th, then 5th, and finally to 6th, with no real braking in 6th. The big advantage over the Prevost system in our Affinity, was the on/off switch for the Jake was right next to the cruise, so the switch was at fingertip control.

[Bob]

Andre,

Here’s a link for the bulbs: 386 LED

You can also use a standard 386 bulb although they are quite a bit brighter.

[Bob]

Hey Lars,

Pretty close to the interstate there is a awesome place to eat. Called the Oasis. It is always a priority to go there when We are in the area.

Bsafe,

Rocky

[Bob]

We stayed at Railside Rv in williams on 2 occasions. Simple, clean, and accomodating folks. TAmra, delivered us to the rail station and picked us up on the return. Would stay again, but I have probably seen all the canyon i want.

The Train ride was ok but will require the patience of Job by the end of the day! If you have an occasion to need Prevost or DD parts their is a Williams truck equipment in Flagstaff Az- not too far from Williams AZ.

enjoy!