[Dan]

I agree with the lack of enforcement, but you hit on a big gripe of mine Will.

During rains the bus kicks up a lot of spray and in addition the mirrors are usually covered with either rain drops or a mist making a lane change difficult to do safely. When cars are approaching and their headlights are not on they are difficult to see and I am afraid of running someone off the road (or worse) because they don’t realize they are often almost invisible when passing the bus.

[Dan]

My 02 chassis does not have the problem. Fan clutch was replaced earlier this year and these is at least a 1″ gap where yours was rubbing. Thanks for pointing it out to me in WPB.

[Dan]

I am not familiar with your conversion. Some one will be. However, the generator in my Vantare uses the house batteries. I turned the bus upside down looking for a generator battery. That was before PC.

Davy

[Dan]

Now that it is daylight I can see the difference running the same speeds the big boys run. Because my normal 62.5 MPH has been described as slow that might explain why when I have to clear bug splatters they are on the rear of the bus. This morning I noticed the bug splatters are on the windshield.

I understand Tom got a letter from the FL DOT this morning advising him he has to go back and pick up those radio waves that fell to the ground between mile markers 97 and 200.

[Dan]

If my memory serves me correctly, the power for those lights comes from the bay light switch or sometimes from a micro switch tied to the door opening. Does the bay light work in that bay?

[Dan]

Just a comment on engine temps,

I “average” 196-198 when not running the A/C and, 187-188 when running the A/C.

I run with the green coolant, although my father-in-law, in all his tractors on the farm, runs the yellow stuff. But then, he doesn’t have any DD engine in his tractors or combine.

My trans temps average 205 though …

[Dan]

Measure voltage at battery bank, should read around 13.4 (26.8) if on float charge. If measured while charging in bulk/absorption should be 14.3 (28.6) depending on inverter settings.

[Dan]

Les,

I have one favor to ask. When you select the coach, please don’t do the test drive in the show building.

[Dan]

Thanks Kirby and Jon that helps me a lot.

[Dan]

Al, you should also check the idler/tensioner pulley bearing on that side. I had the same cutting of belt thing happening on the alternator belt and it turns out my tensioner bearing was locking up occasionally when hot causing the belt to be cut.

I have the bearing on my desk as a paper weight. It still turns fine when cold so it took me a while to find the culprit. I was down to belt changes every two hours until I replaced the bearings. These bearings are supposed to be greased for “life” but they tend to dry out after 10 years or so.

Gerald

[Dan]

Thanks Jeff. I am going to be away from the coach most of today. I will check generator late this afternoon.

Roy

[Dan]

Could someone please tell me the source of the Diesel decals?

From the responses, it appears we need to order them in bulk?

They probably ought to come with the annual dues renewal notifications.

Thank you,

Pres

[Dan]

Please let us know what you end up using and how well it works. Mine look exactly like your’s and need to come off too.

[Dan]

Lol, see ya soon.

[Dan]

Very nice Per!