[Corey]

Congratulations. You are going to really enjoy your coach. And yes, sometimes it is time consuming and difficult to find and buy a coach, but in the end it always seems to work out.

One thing for sure, with the H you will not lack bay storage space.

[Corey]

Wish I could say we are in too but the 18th is Anna’s birthday… don’t think I can get out of this one !! Makes me want to cry !!

Diane

[Corey]

Jerry & Gayle,

Way to go…you won’t ever regret that purchase !!

Diane

[Corey]

I have owned three coaches without records. All have been trouble free. But……..(you knew there was a but in there)……all three were closely inspected.

First impressions are generally reliable if you have the ability to get a sense of the coach because on any coach there are all kinds of clues. You in essence become the first step in the process. How do the fluids look, are there dates or mileages listed on the filters, is there anything dripping or is there any evidence of leaks? Are all the tire date codes within 5 or 6 years? Keep in mind this applies to both the bus mechanicals as well as the generator.

If the dealer allows (it may cost you) have the codes for the engine and transmission read, and see if the Detroit / Allison dealer can tell you if there are any concerns.

If you want to spend more money, because of the proximity to Jeff’s shop take it there and have him do a comprehensive pre-buy inspection. The drive over there as well as the time spent getting the inspection will likely reveal all you need to know. If you don’t feel qualified to get a sense of it during the drive, ask a local PC member who is familiar to drive it for you. If you can get a Liberty owner, even better because along the way you can get a quick and dirty check of the house and some of it’s systems.

I am sure the dealer would like you to check it out so if you really like the coach, cut your best deal contingent upon good reports.

Then, when you get the coach start the record keeping process. The coaches have so many things that require routine scheduled maintenance nobody can remember it all without good documentation. And since you don’t have the information you have no choice but to consider NOTHING has been done and you need to zero as much stuff out as possible possibly including some big stuff such as air bags. A 1999 coach, if it is running on the original air bags, valves, brake chambers, etc could present you with issues, but if you deal with them before they become issues your pleasure with the coach will be much greater.

It goes without saying you should include all fluids, belts, Webasto hoses, filters, coolant, transmission fluid, etc in your creation of a benchmark unless you know these items have been taken care of. There is some serious money involved so lacking proof this stuff was done you need to compensate for that in your purchase price.

[Corey]

I’m looking forward to towing 3000 pounds instead of 6700. I’m looking forward to having a toad with a roof low enough to clean it. I’m looking forward to another manual transmission.

Ain’t nobody driving my toad. Me and Di are going to be stylin.

[Corey]

Well said Michael, that pretty much puts in all in perspective.

[Corey]

Dick,

The tech showed me the engine battery compartment before he took it in for service (one window was not operable on delivery), we have four 31’s with a Guest Pro 10/10 20 amp charger.

He showed me the pos and neg terminals if we ever need to be jumped but it must be a 24 volt system to jump the coach (a car won’t do) as he said it would back feed into the car.

Sorry about misunderstanding your question, I found your thread with you asking about engine battery chargers.

Mark

[Corey]

Mark:

Sounds like you have a beautiful coach from the premier builder.

Have a favor to ask. I presume that Liberty installed a battery charger for the chassis batteries. I’m interested to know what the make and model of the charger. Its probably installed in the engine bay near the batteries.

Thanks!

[Corey]

Prevost was MH # 7. Previous was class C, class A gas,and Beaver diesel. We REALLY enjoy the Prevost. Next coach (there is Always another one in the future) will be a Prevost. And probably a Vantare.

[Corey]

Is there any interest in adding the Pilot Travel Center locations to the map? I realize the connection of Love’s to PC, and I do use the great discount program. However, Love’s is not always the most convenient, there are about twice as many Pilot/FJ locations as Love’s, and Pilot offers a pretty good discount program also. Not to mention Pilot is a hometown company for Jon and I.

I think it would be a nice addition.

[Corey]

Now I figured it out… Since I’m over 50, use my smart phone all day long for business and have no use for apps, I’m in the old fart category.:)

I must be doing it wrong because I find the apps harder to deal with than the full site. I’m used to the full site format and can easily maneuver around with no difficulty. I may need a lesson from Bonz. I’m all for updates and usually get smacked around pretty good when I suggest things like a app around Jon and our web dude, but I just don’t see the benefit.

[Corey]

Manufacturer says Red Hose good for 500 degrees, Blue Hose good for only 350. Also Manufacturer says to use only T-Bolt clamps.

Clamping Instructions

Worm Gear and Constant Torque (CT)

Constant torque T-bolt style clamps may help to retain clamp load.

Torque to 70-75 in – lbs.

Note: for Charge Air Cooler Hose(CAC) use only T-bolt style clamps.

Recommended bead specifications are MS-33660 or SAE J 1231.

[Corey]

Peter,

What size ball valves did you use on small items like step slides? Inlet size, and where did you get them?

[Corey]

Karl I just want to chip in that Bryan’s advice is spot on. He took time for me earlier this year or our trip out west and was very helpful. If he recommends it -do it -if he says the opposite- you best listen.

[Corey]

Mark and Craig, hope to cross paths sometime this winter in Fla. It’d be great to finally meet you guys. Congrats on the new Liberty, you must be in 7th heaven.