Chuck & Katrina
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Not sure this is a 100% true but,
I believe Prevost commissioned Michelin tire company to make the 365 for Prevost and had a 7 year exclusive on the tire when it first came out. The 7 years have long passed but Prevost still gets first dibs off the production line of 365s, meaning 365s will always be available through Prevost although most likely at a premium.
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
I never use my HWH Leveling system on my H3-45. The H3s are notoriously heavy in the front and the HWH Leveling System dumps all the air out of the bags then fills the ones necessary to level the bus. The problem comes when the system is trying to lift the heavy front. It is a slow process lifting the front because of the weight.
I learned from other H3 owners to just use the level low system and only LOWER the positions needed to level instead of allowing the HWH system to dump all the air and refill to level.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Try ETLC (East Tennessee Luxury Coach)
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
365 carry more weight hence more safety margin on the steers. 365 have been had to get over the past years so 356s on the tag give you emergency spares for the steers.
Emergency spare to get you off the road, not down the road
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Never known Featherlite to use vacuum toilets. They have always used Headhunter toilets that use a jet of water at the bottom to break up and push the debris through. These toilets require a MINIMUM of 60 PSI to break up and push debris through (especially solids).
Your description sounds like a Headhunter toilet that is working without the full 60 or higher PSI needed. Take a second look and confirm the manufacturer of your toilet.
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
This is the best service tool I have used so far.😀
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Hi Matt:
Keep me updated and let me know how things go. I still have two of the three used CruisAir units.
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Had to find an apartment size refrigerator when I replaced mine. Went through the windshield, but fridges doors had to be removed first for both fitting through the windshield then standing upright and positioning in previous hole.
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Don:
Don’t have a source for the Allison transmission filters and gaskets other than Prevost?
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Over the years I have Whittle down the tools in the box to a minimum. Always thought I needed every tool I owned with me, but have learned you can do quite a bit with just a few select tools.
As for a spare tire, now that you have one you will never need it.LOL
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Any chance you could post some pictures?
To clarify, the magnets (I am assuming rare earth magnets) hold securely to the roof.
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Mike:
I have Starlink and use it exclusive and enjoy its flawless Operation. I have maintained the unmounted use due to the ability to move the antenna from obstructions, but wish I had permanent mounting for over the road use.
Having said that; I was under the impression that our roofs were aluminum and magnets would not hold the antenna. Please explain your installation, I would like to go down the same road (pun intended).
Where on the roof did you mount it, where did you permanently mount the router and power pack, and exactly how did you deal with the two wire connections needed for roof use and ground use?
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
My front is heavy as well. I dump the tag to raise the front up if needed. The canelever effect is a wonderful thing.<div>
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2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Unit has been flawless. It was a direct drop-in replacement, System had to be flushed then unit was installed, vacuumed down, checked for leaks, then charged with the new Freon R-410A (I Think). All the old controller boards and control panels still are in place and work fine.
Aqua-Air has been building marine units for yachts for years; I approached them about developing a replacement unit for the CruisAir’s when AAP went out of business. I donated a spare CruisAir unit I had for their R&D. Over the next year they attended the Prevost Expo, spoke with owners and vendors while testing their new unit. The new units have been out now for a couple of years. They are also offering new control boards and thermostats if that’s something you want to do (although not necessary).
The unit has a soft-start/Easy-start built in, so the max Amp draw I have seen is around 12 Amp’s. The unit also runs a lot quieter then the CruisAir’s. Aqua-Air has Marine service centers across the USA and incorporated a lot of them into the motor coach service. They advertise on Prevost-Stuff, scroll through (Prevost- Stuff) their vendor list.
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL -
Some Featherlite’s were built with booster fans, some without. Mine doesn’t have a booster fan (wish it did).
Had my basement unit rebuilt at Featherlite in Fl (new compressors, new blower fan motors, new capacitors, new control board), Colman no longer makes the replacement unit. I installed the Micro-Air soft starts (requires 2, one for each compressor) and it makes a big difference, never exceeds 12 Amps during startup or run. Used to have almost 40Amp startup draw for the first in rush.
Considering installing a booster fan but not sure I am that ambitious LOL.
Chuck
2000 Featherlite H3-45
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Leesburg, FL