Chip & Pam
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Mark, I’m sure Jeff knows better than I….
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Although mine is a bit different, the cover walls (I have two) comes off with the removal of a few screws, and I have full access to the water heaters.
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I’m a big believer that whether your state requires a different license or not to operate your RV. They should all require an air brake endorsement, or at the very least, a course in the operation of air brakes. Too many people have absolutely no experience with them, and buy a big RV and take off with No idea what they’re doing.
IMHO! I Believe that every state should require a weight rated drivers license. These 50,000lb vehicles don’t handle like John’s corvette. I can’t count the number of people I’ve met that before they bought there coach never drove anything bigger than an SUV. BIG DIFFERENCE!
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Thanks Tom but the Marble Falls place told me I need to go into Austin or where I live in Kingsland Tx, Brady Tx. for the Non CDL test. Will call again tomorrow and check.
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ColoradoBus
Hmmmm…the barracks lawyer has a bus. Does anyone know if North Carolina a requires any special endorsement of class license? Looking at his eBay, I thought he was a online clothing salesman.
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Ok, thanks Jeff
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Folks, I am sorry for venting on this forum. I was totally frustrated & a bit angry at the fool in NC. I appreciate your inputs and for the information.
When we bought our coach we were stationed @ Tyndall AFB Florida. Pam & I were Texas residents serving in the USAF. I did my homework on the license requirements and read up on what I could and could not drive. I found out about the Class B Non CDL CDL requirement Texas has. Not only does Texas require a written exam they also require a practical exam with a trooper on board.
Since we were in Florida, the bus was for sale in Hickory and Texas is where Texas is, I had no choice. I changed my residence to Florida and got a Florida license. I could have chanced it but I read about the Texan that had an accident with a Prevost. He was on a class C,not non CDL class B. The cops ticketed him. The insurance would not pay and the other accident vehicle owners lawyers sued him. I researched this and found it to be true. Knowing my luck and Mr. Murphy’s Law, I got my Florida license.
Now that we are selling our rig. In order to test drive My Bus, I wanted the potential buyer to be properly licensed by their respective state. If they are Floridians, no special class needed, if they are Texans, they better have the Class B, non CDL. If they don’t, they enjoy the ride from the passenger seat. It’s that or no test drive. Being attacked by the North Carolina Barracks Lawyer about Texas requirements pissed me off.
I am running with the wisdom Tom shared. Block the fool & move on. Sound advice that I am Heeding. Thank You Tom. I was stationed in DC for 12 of the last 15 years. Life is to short. I am so done with fools.
Our new course of action: We have pulled all of our 4-sale Ads. We are placing our bus into consignment. I will let the coach dealer deal with it.
Thanks y’all
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Prevost uses sika
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DANSS, Is yours adjustable?
Do you have an aux system pressure gauge?
Have you tried to adjust it like was described in the link I provided previously?
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Tim, as a former member of the TBC (twice) keep in mind that is an option.
TBC= Two Bus Club
It is not an enviable place to be, but it is an option if you are confident your asking price is realistic and are not willing to take a beating on a sale price to get your next coach.
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I would wire it after the transfer box to get protection from both the shore power and the generator. This would put your transfer box in a somewhat vulnerable position but if the surge is really high it will hopefully flash over at the plug. This will give you the low/high voltage protection as well as A/C frequency issues and all the other potential issues that could arise from both the generator and shore power.
Andy
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Gas struts are now generic and if the dimensions and force are specified there are many sources of the struts. On some components however Prevost cannot be beat on pricing.
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I don’t know how I will recognize you when you get rid of that layed back stylized T on the side of your present bus.
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I have some info on the upcoming Western Canadian Rally May 19-21 2018
The full service 30 amp sites are $380 per night ( $28.50 US$ )
The full service 50 amp sites are $420 per night ( 310 US $ )
The weekly rate is $ 2520 for 30 amp ( $1890 US $ )
The Weekly rate is $2760 for 50 amp ( $2070 US $ )
Good Sam Members can deduct 10% from the above rates.
Reservations can be made directly to Campland RV resort.
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I know this story was posted almost a year ago. Being in Palm Springs, the story was updated on the news.
The driver of the 18 wheeler that was rear-ended is being charged as the authority’s say he was also responsible for the accident.
Excerpt from the USA Today article:
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Felony manslaughter charges have been filed against a semi-truck driver who authorities say caused a deadly bus crash near Palm Springs killing 13 people and injuring 31 othersafter falling asleep at the wheel.
Bruce Guilford, 51, of Covington, Ga., stopped for traffic in the far-right lane of Interstate 10 on Oct. 23, 2016, and dozed off, authorities say. While Guilford was sleeping, traffic began moving again, but his vehicle continued to block the westbound lane, according to a declaration in support of an arrest warrant filed Wednesday in Riverside County Superior Court.
The tour bus, which was returning to Los Angeles from the Red Earth Casino near Salton City, hit the rear of Guilford’s trailer at a speed of 76 mph, according to court documents.
Guilford faces 13 counts of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, authorities stated. It was unclear Thursday if he was in custody.
In addition, according to court documents, he is being charged with 11 counts of felony reckless driving with injury and 18 counts of misdemeanor reckless driving with injury.
Charging documents indicated he has continued to work as a bus driver since the crash.
In the days before the fatal accident, Guilford violated federal regulations for truck drivers and falsified his drivers log, investigators said.
“In the 24 hours preceding the collision, Mr Guilford had only 7 hours of sleep opportunity, but it is unlikely that he actually slept during those opportunities,” the arrest declaration states.
Investigators also say Guilford violated federal regulations while working as a cross-country truck driver in the weeks leading up to the crash, including falsifying his work logs. He also failed to take the mandated 34-hour rest period before making another cross-country trip on Oct. 19, according to the arrest declaration.
It adds, however, Guilford is not the person most at fault for the crash, an indication that investigators believe the driver of the tour bus was also at fault.
Be safe out there!
Mark