Chuck
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It’s also here on PC.
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Thanks for the reply. Turned out Royales have a sensor that tells the dash switch that the flywheel is turnning so don’t try to re-start the generator. Kind of an off the wall problem I think. The sensor was around $80 The starter I burned out was a bit more!
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100% Load – 1.49 gallons/hour 166 amps total current draw
78% Load – 1.24 gallons/hour 125 amps total current draw
50% Load – 0.83 gallons/hour 83 amps total current draw
25% Load – 0.57 gallons/hour 42 amps total current draw
Those fuel flow values are pretty realistic. They may b e a little on the conservative side but that is OK for fuel planning purposes.
In the FWIW Department we often discuss one of the best things we can do for our generators is to run them loaded and I can honestly say I cannot remember ever seeing my total amps of current draw approach 100 amps and most of the time the total for both legs is under 50 amps. Except for air conditioner start up loads it appears our generators are just coasting along.
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The turbo boost sensor is one that can cripple the coach. In some cases if it is not reading right you cannot hardly get more than idle speed our of the engine.
It could be a bad sensor or just the little rubber hose between the sensor and engine that is leaking or cracked.
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Next morning coach cooled down a bit…pushed the buttons, power cord in/ out no issues…pulled all cord out / in couple times, all good…drove for 4 hrs to NY, set up the coach, no power cord issues…
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Yes, I think the heat was a factor this weekend and probably previously as well. The prior owner of the bus kept it near Palm Springs where it was protected from the sun but not the heat. Both the road service guys and the highway patrolman who stopped told me they were extra busy with blowouts all weekend.
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thanks to Peter , Jeff,Jon and Truck ….in my case the actuating plate that the control arms ( both outside and inside handles ) attach to failed, the pin that attached it to the outside door assy let go meaning the plate had nothing to pivot on and both inside and outside handles were useless. Ultimately I managed to get the inside panel off using a leatherman, small Philips and a modified shish Ka bob skewer ( the only tools I had in the bus) so here’s the takeaway: I would suggest that you become familiar with how to detach your inside door panel…types of fasteners etc and most importantly how the door handle is removed, in my case a C clip held it on and was a bastard to remove…..all the while knowing I had the correct tool in my tool bag 5 miles away, and have the appropriate tools inside the bus. Obviously in an emergency you can egress out a window but in my case I had a 90 lb Larador who needed to go out and he had declared an emergency. In any event all turned out well….got the parts overnighted from Prevost and had it back together in an hour.
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Great write up! Could it be converted to an Article to make it easy to find in the future?
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Bob,
Do you know the brand or model of the new camera. I know I am not alone on this one…but mine looks as if it’s always snowing and I live in Florida. Sorriest thing one the whole coach, especially at night.
Bill S.
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Thanks, Al
so this is a new (recent) job?
Was hoping to get a idea how it held up of time.
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The hour meters on the generator do have a tendency to go out due to vibration. Mine was dead too when I purchased the bus and I did not catch it.
My concern would be less the unknown total hours as generators last a long time but more the lack of maintenance this might cause.
The hour meters are easily replaced. I found the identical unit online. Just make a note in your maintenance log for the next owner.
Gerald
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Thanks Gerald, I ordered the model on Amazon for about a gazillion $$ less then what Marathon TX Im sure was going to charge me. Then I called them… They said my year doesnt have RCA connections to the computer, still has old style computer screw in connections unless I upgrade..UGGGGGH
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Our water bay (the curbside one with the pump) is quite a bit different. The Venturin Vacum device is up on top of the black tank. But I don’t see any wort of drain ball valve. The air tank is way in there behind the accumulator tank. Really, without takeing a lot of stuff apart, there is no access to it.
I have one of those camera gooseneck things… I will have to stick it in there and hunt around to see if there is something back there I could reach in to drain. You can’t see it.
I’ve noticed that about our busses – seems like even when you see one from the same year and same convertor they can be wildly different. I also remeber working on something with Leon one day and he said sometimes the guys on the floor will build the bus a bit different than the plans. That some of the guys built one way and others another. This might explain it.
Thanks all for the info!
WAlt
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There are times and places where we lock everything, including the tow bar to the coach. But after the fire I was really glad the engine doors were unlocked. Everyone has to do what they are comfortable doing.
I do know my fire extinguishers are bigger now and I know where everyone is. I also know that when your bus is on fire people will not react in what I consider a rational way. I had to yell loud and long to Di and her sister to get out of the bus. I assumed when my nephew and I bailed out they were right behind us.
Nope. They were still standing in the living room. We now have a plan of action.
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Is there any requirement or need to stop at any of the State Weight Stations for weight check or for inspection?
Michael Beronja