[Bob]

The Norgren valves in the suspension system should be exercised. This is especially true if there is any moisture or humidity in the system because the aluminum valve body can corrode and eventually the valve will not shift to open or close as intended and it can begin to leak. Bottom line, allow it to work for its intended purpose.

As to using it in a campground not all sites are level so make use of it, but even on level sites use it to lower the coach so getting in and out of the coach is easy due to the lower step. Lowering the coach also is sure to enable you to bang your head on the awning rods, something we all do and have the scars to prove it.

[Bob]

I know I am speaking for Tom when I say this. It was previously suggested some posts were deleted. The only way any posts were deleted is by the writer of the post. There are only two others who can delete posts and they are Tom and I and we did not.

Censorship is a hot button with a lot of folks including Tom and I. Unless a post is personal, mean spirited, political, religious or involves a hot button topic not appropriate here like gun control or abortion the post will stand as long as it is factual and the writer can back it up or the writer is stating an opinion and makes it clear it is an opinion.

This site is open to all who own or have an interest in the Prevost conversion and because that covers so many different coaches and a diversity of owners we expect differences of opinion and we respect them.

[Bob]

Like Fred, I don’t quite get it either Bob. I have a 97 and do
everything I can myself, but there are times when the experts or
original converter are needed, especially when dealing with a
proprietary item such as the Watchdog.

I could have given him advise on what steps to take, I had a 94
Liberty, but when dealing with a severe electrical problem that FRIED
an AC terminal strip, the last thing I would do is suggest he take it
to some place that probably can’t even spell Prevost.

His Liberty is new to him and who knows what modifications or
previous work has been done, we don’t know the coach or it’s history.
We also don’t know the owners capabilities for self work, so it
seems the prudent thing to do is refer him to someone that knows the
systems, Prevost or in this case, Liberty.

As for the money issue you mentioned, no one here is judged on how
much money they spend or can’t spend. This site was developed with
all owners in mind, the guy with an 1985 or 2013, the common bond is
Prevost ownership or interest.

[Bob]

I’ll look Fred, it’s in the rear electrical box and labeled on the door.

[Bob]

I agree with you Sid, one time I was in Kentucky going to Tennessee and didn’t what to pay the prices I was seeing so I drove on looking to more stations next thing I know the generator would not run anymore (fuel below it’s pickup point) and then I was not seeing any stations I could pull the bus into. I white knuckled it into a RV park somewhere around Graceland. Next morning I was afraid to start the engine because I feared running dry so I made two trips in the toad to a station to get 10 gals of diesel. In the long run it was not worth it to pass up on what I thought was expensive diesel. Unless someone can tell me that there is a big difference in MPG between 1/4 tank and 3/4, I fuel up at the most convenient station I see when I am between 1/4 and 1/2 tank.

[Bob]

30 gallons of fuel X 7 miles to the gallon! No need to even think of fueling up til the low fuel light comes on!! Rick

[Bob]

Take it to Liberty. Nobody else will know as much about your coach as they do.

[Bob]

The coach runs and handles awesome ! And I absoultly love the Jake Brake ! Wow , What an invention ! ( 2 Stage ) I was half way back before I discovered the front air bag baffles. Which made it ride and drive like a different Coach ! The Series 60 Engine 475 HP would eat up the Hills ! Cruise control works good , I stopped at a truck stop and weighed it , Come in at 41K. My Son was with Me and He helped drive. He has His Private Pilots license with an Instrumentation only endorsement. And it made Him nervous when We came to a lot of Construction. He turned it over to Me and just a few miles down the road we come into one lane with Concrete Barriers on each side that is only aboyt 10-12″ wider than the coach, ( It felt like anyway , LOL ) Was probably more like 14″ !!! But it was sure Hectic for several miles like that. 40-45MPH .

To My surprise , The Coach has 8 Near new Michelins and Had almost 3/4 of a tank of Fuel in it when I picked it up. Which I got down to 1/2 and topped it off. It took 115 Gals, $4750 , So what size tank does this Liberty have ?

When I picked it up in Ft Worth , It had an Engine caution light, Which turned out to be Low Coolant. They filled it up for Me and only charged a couple Hundred bucks for 2 Gals ! When We got into Nashville , The light came on again, And had to add 2 Gals ??? No Visible leaks , And no milky look to the Oil ? I hope that the Huge system just had to Burp ?

I am in Love with My Liberty ! I am having some electrical issues that I am going to get a good Liberty place to check out ASAP. And a couple of little water leaks, And , And , And , The list goes on !!! LOL , Never Ending I guess with one of these Magical Beasts ?

Wish Me luck , I sure do need it !

Rocky

[Bob]

Inverter or transfer switch problem maybe ? When I unplug from Shore power , The inverters do not kick in. I have to start the generator and turn on charger # 1 & # 2 before I get anything. Last night I was plugged into Shore and had a high reading on left side of 169 and 118 on right. I unhooked Shore , Inverters did not kick in, Nothing. Started generator and had same high reading on left side ? Is this too High ? Unsafe to use ?

I was in the process of changing out the rear TV and had a new protection power strip plugged into the outlet that is in the TV cavity. And it burnt it up. Thats when I disconnected Shore, Etc.

I also noticed that the generator battery is over Charging and was very hot and stinking.

Thanks in Advance !

[Bob]

Thank You for the tips ! Very Useful info for a Newbie !!!

[Bob]

I agree with all you say Mark and I am finding I have a comfortable 900 mile range now based on mileage and capacity. With another 90 gallons all of a sudden I now do most places in FL as a round trip, a visit to our daughter in western NY as a round trip, an oysterfest becomes a round trip. My point is 70% of all my driving with the 97 coach involved quantities of between 200 and 220 gallons. Some were more, some were less.

The advantage of that is we can leave home full and fill up upon our return, usually buying the cheapest fuel along our entire route ($3.85 right now) while avoiding the added stop required currently. Additionally our likely local fuel stop is a small Pilot with only 3 diesel truck pumps and it is usually empty. In the last several years I had to wait for the pump once. I’ll gladly pay to drag the extra weight around for the convenience of not refueling on the road.

[Bob]

Thanks very much for your replies.

Our bus has disc brakes on the steer and tag, and the drive axle has drums. The parking brake acts only on the drive axle.

Called my trucker brother tonight, said there shouldn’t be anything exposed to the elements that would corrode and cause the parking brake to hang up. But he will Harley his way 5 hours to our place to check it out this weekend.

Yesterday, went to fill up with fuel (241 gallons), took 40 minutes. When pulling away sounded like the shoes were screaching against the drums for say 50 feet, but didn’t have to back up first to go forward as I did when I left the house.

Brother asked if it seemed I was losing air pressure after releasing parking brake, i.e. a leaking diaphram, answer, no. I think some pivot action in the shoes need attention.

For reference, been wrenching my own stuff the past 45 years, but the bus is new to me (about 7 years) so I lack experience but have all the air jacks and tools needed. So far have changed all the tires, air bags, front brake pads, and the Bendix AD9 dryer cartridge myself and enjoy the “work”.

[Bob]

Thanks for the thoughts, Roger. We will miss a bit of free loadin’ off JDub and the guys and following you around picking up the loose bills falling from your bill fold. My understanding is Government Motors has issued all you car guys a secret supplement to keep you happy! Once we get over this bump in the road of life we will be back joining in on the fun.

[Bob]

They say that hindsight is perfect sight, surely you see where I admit I was also at fault not just the errant driver being the problem, I should have been anticipating his move.

Being as I am terminally afflicted with a modern illness termed “Road Rage” it is often that I have to self diagnose myself and quickly take measures to protect not only myself, but also the general public at large. Such as in this morning. I know that all the idiots will be out and about on their collective journey’s into the Heartland to do their duties as never ending five day a week wage slaves in Oklahoma. The very LAST THING on their mind will be their driving skills.

So instead of being in a hurry to get to Twin Fountains and the Three Amigo’s, I am going to lay back, sip some coffee and let the dust settle before I go in. Slowly I reach over to the table, grab my magic 8 ball, shaking it vigorously I tip it up and look at the bottom.

“No clear answers. Shake again.”

Story of my life …..

BCO

It has happended before. Attitude Adjustment, you can find it on my site.

[Bob]

I’ve had both Meritor and Bremse Knorr and withiout getting under the coaches to look I seem to recall that both types would allow me to use a drift pin on the steel backing plate to give them a good whack with a hammer. That presumes the spring brake is caged and the caliper is backed off.

I don’t remember what pads cost but $500 seems high.

I’m shooting from the lip here because I am not at home and can’t go in the pit to get a good look at my brakes.