Cathy & John
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I replaced my tank with stainless for two reasons.
First, I had planned a big project that involved making some changes in my plumbing bay that really needed me to pull the water tank. I added thermostatic control for limiting the HW temperature when it is being heated with engine coolant. I had an aluminum tank for holding and I had no problems with it (I thought) but my two previous holding tanks were stainless steel and I knew they would never corrode like aluminum would. So this summer was when I did the project.
The second reason is my daughter now owns my former factory and she made the holding tank for me for free. How could I refuse?
I am glad I made the change. The aluminum tank was fractions of an inch away from having the main discharge fail since the flange that the rubber connector to the dump valve connects to was almost totally corroded away. When I got the tank removed and could look at it closer I realized it had already been repaired with a plastic section of tubing bonded in place to replace a similar aluminum flange.
For reference my coach is registered as a 2006.
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I think Vantari had their 132 inch slide in late 2003 and Prevost might have devoleped their 130 inch super slide around 2007,also Prevost offered this slide in the XLII according to there older literature.
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After watching this video, I’ve thought about it drawing upon my rather old automotive experience, so I question it’s validity when applied to modern-day automotive equipment. (Like our Prevost coaches.)
I’ve thought about how it might apply to our coaches, and noticed that some responders feel their throttle foot must never be in a relaxed position away from the throttle. I disagree!
It appears to me that Michelin didn’t take into consideration ABS braking? Did they consider cruise control response?
My thinking is this: when a front tire blows it slows the vehicle and puts an additional load on the engine to maintain the speed set on the cruise control, so as soon as you lose a front tire the throttle will open (most likely wide open). If cruise control is on, you won’t have to worry about jamming on the peddle.
If you have ABS brakes: the side with the blown tire will tend to appear to the system as a wheel locking up if you apply the brakes. It seems to me the counter stopping force of the opposite wheel would greatly assist a controlled stop.
Of course this is all speculation based on theory (mine), as I’m not ready to try it on purpose. I’d like to see the Michelin test done on a vehicle equipped with ABS and cruise control with the cruise control engaged.
Please feel free to counter my theory (no offense will be taken). 🙂
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having also lived in Beaumont for 5 years, it is not on my list of placing to visit. Not much to do unless you like the smell of naphtha rings in the morning.
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I thought they should pay for the repairs, too. They maintained that it would have happened sooner or later and that the surge in power from powering the bus back up just hastened the demise of the pc. My theory is that they pay it, and then they can bill SurePower if they want to. They didn’t buy my theory, however. I asked them if the bus would be okay with having all the power cut and they assured me it would be. Everything worked that morning . . . except the washer, of course!
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Really, Bernie told me it was a Buffalo…
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Good for you Charles. Now you have saved enough to come back to Jeff’s place.
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Are those batteries AGM or Li?
I think the type of battery and the application will be important elements to understand when trying to determine if equalization will be recommended.
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Does your Alllison shift pad have the capability to report fluid level? On ours you push up and down keys together and it will count down and then either tell you “ol OK” or “x hi/low”. You’ll need to be at operating temps for the shift pad to work.
I always measure how much I drain by filling the old oil back into the containers for recycling. Putting in as much oil as you drain will get you close even with a little spill here and there.
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A friend in the west who’s got nothing but time, needs a ton of work.
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Very nice Grizz, congratulations….
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Is this the product your talking about?
If so, they posted this on their website in April:
The Pittsburgh Power Engineering Center is now open. This new facility adds four service bays, two chassis dyno bays, an engine dyno test cell, engine blueprinting room, expanded machine shop and three full time engineers. Located directly behind our existing shop in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania this facility centralizes our product development, expands our capabilities and shop capacity. We are adding an emissions test lab to our Engineering Center to ensure that our products and services maintain the EPA emissions compliance standards for the engine families we work with.
That may answer one of your questions, Jon. It seems at least they intend to remain EPA compliant.
I am perfectly content with the power and performance of my engine but it is an interesting discussion to watch.
Davy
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I have to slide the chair every night to fold-out the sofa so used the felt pads. I like your idea about the velcro. Even better, I need to retire so I am not in such a hurry 🙂
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Gil,
Running tires at pressures in excess of the pressures shown in the Michelin chart is satisfactory. The chart defines the ideal pressures and wasn’t intended I don’t think to be minimum, but the pressures that assure long life, even tread wear, comfort, and best performance with respect to skidding and or braking.
The minimum is 19% below the recommended pressures. One percent less causes tire damage if you can believe what all the tire companies say. They all agree 20% less than recommended pressure causes non-repairable tire damage so any pressure above that magic number by one PSI is the minimum. (I’m being absurd to make the point)
A lot of folks who own Prevost coaches have spent a lot of money to change from 315 to 365 tires just so they could run their tires at lower pressures to improve the ride so I suspect while extra pressure provides a better margin for safety in the case of a slow leak for example, most will want to use the chart for inflation pressures.
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The “advice” was offered by a certified detroit diesel mechanic, an RV dealership and a Bluebird owner. The numbers were anywhere from 95 on the rears/100 front to 110 lbs all around! They made me dizzy. Thank you all for the (as always) excellent advice.