[Corey]

I remembered Peters kick heater post at the time of our H3-45 purchase. We have 2 electric units when inspected were probably original.

Had Marathon replace both. Of course routine lint inspection also is suggested.

BTW Peter, thanks for the tip.

[Corey]

72 & 42 … I think it takes the average to arrive at your age, I’m 57.

[Corey]

Not a big fan of lots of FC’s in one place. Geo.

[Corey]

I’m not sure what convinced Bill, but our own Bill F and you Karl stayed on this and presented information that showed it is a problem that needed to be looked into.

As I posted above each of the service centers should have been briefed on this topic so to verify they have the info maybe they need a call. If all hoses, regardless of color are going to be rated at 500 degrees now, mission accomplished.

I have learned if we are sure there is a problem the only way to get Prevost to address the problem is to hang onto it like a dog with a bone. We have a sufficiently large membership to poll our members to see how many others have had an issue and that will provide sufficient evidence a problem exists.

[Corey]

Correct, it’s the light at the outside entry door.

This past trip we ran into an issue where the light would not go off. I’m thinking it’s a sensor that thinks the door is open when it is not. Any other Marathon owners have any ideas? I did confirm this is Marathon side not Prevost side.

[Corey]

Tom, My air slide is on Prevost aux side since it worked when I popped the marathon aux breaker & drained the marathon aux tank. The other two marathon items I forgot about are my toilet (marathon aux) & air horn (Prevost aux).

[Corey]

Thanks Joe and Jon –

Joe I’m in your camp about 5-6K mi a year and hoping to do just one major service per year (oil/filter, fuel filters, air dryer, greese, slack adjustment, etc….) However, now that I have a few years under my belt I’ve noticed that my drive adjusters move quite a bit more than my steer and tag. I’d like them to all to be in spec all the time without all the climbing under the coach. Especially if I’m on a long trip 4-5K miles which I usually take once per year. When I’m on vacation I’d just like to do my daily checks (eng / trans oil, coolant, hub oil level, air brake leak down test, air pressures, etc…) and not climb under. However, that might be a pipe dream.

[Corey]

If you replaced “some” air bags it suggests to me you haven’t gone far enough. I wouldn’t hesitate to refresh the underside, including relay valves and then replace all fluids, filters, belts, hoses, etc. I would look at every air hose, and if original give serious thought to replacment. In other words as you may surmise the cosmetic stuff will take a secondary position to insuring the coach has been given extensive mechanical updates. My objective would be to never have to rely on someone for emergancy service while on the road.

I am presuming tires, batteries, etc are all new.

[Corey]

Hope nobody asks me any wrenching questions. They will get a ‘deer-in-the-headlights’ stare.

Mark

[Corey]

Thanks Jon! I was planning on a test like that and now you’ve confirmed I was headed in the right direction. Having a place to start looking for the hot water circulation valve might save me as much as 10 minutes to two days of time.

[Corey]

You’ll find that those lines were added by Marathon using Prevost aux air and go to places like the seat. I only have 2 and don’t know where my second one goes, it’s buried in the bundle. Everything else is isolated by the yellow valve. Use Bernies suggestion and you’ll have the answer.

[Corey]

Tim

That’s what it looks like but where do those 3 lines go? It look’s like an add on.

Turn your Aux comp off at the breaker and let the air out of the Marathon Aux tank and make sure the Prevost side air pressure is up and see what works in the house.

You should be able to chase down where those lines are going to.

Later

bv

[Corey]

I can not wait to see Tom’s new signature line, based on Jon’s.

[Corey]

Bernie, I will be coming down I 5 from Marathon in Coburg.

Thanks

[Corey]

Look carefully in that chassis electrical compartment below the driver. It’s easy to overlook a popped breaker because it’s just a little round pin sticking out of the breaker further than any others. If you find it, push it back in and replace the switch on the dash.

This from my experience, be vintage sensitive.