Dick
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To the comment about CC “co-mingling” chassis and house systems – I don’t understand that one. CC added on top of the Prevost level low system an automatic leveling function implemented by simply triggering the same valves used by the level low system, controlled via a chassis mounted set of level switches made by HWH. No co-mingling. The 12vdc house and 24vdc chassis systems are completely independent one from one another via two separate alternators and no battery isolators or combiners. No co-mingling. There are two AC compressors, one for the dash mounted Prevost AC and the other to cool the house via two independent heat exchangers. No co-mingling. The electronic cabinet in the first bay only serves to allow push button switches located throughout the coach to control lights, fans, pumps, etc. via relays. No co-mingling. None of the Prevost systems were altered or eliminated that I am aware of. Seems nicely integrated without co-mingling from what I know.
Jerry
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How many gallons did it take for three coats?
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When the engine is up to full operating temp for a while, feel around on the plumbing in the engine bay. I’m guessing that you’ll find a hot pipe and a cold pipe on either side of something. Do you know the Webasto pump is running?
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In my humble opinion, an early 90’s (maybe even a late 80’s) Prevost (8V92) is the best value in RV’ing today … hands down. In buying an 8V92 coach you need to clearly understand what you’re though.
Our coach is the first RV we owned. Because of tight quarters of where we used to live (and where we live now) and the fact that we pull a 26′ enclosed trailer that needed (and needs) to be backed in, I opted for an IFS coach. Had I not had that requirement, I would have been indifferent IFS vs SFA. I did have to have tie rods replaced at 65,000 miles, don’t know if that was because of the IFS or not.
There were two major things that led us to our 1999 Liberty: private toilet room and layout/decorating. Other contributing factors were the separate washer/dryer (but now my wife tells me that she likes going to the laundramat because everything is done at once), two lavatory sinks, side bed (easy access to the big closet in the back, and finally the general layout and color palette.
Big difference between the XL40/XL45’s and the H3’s. Make sure you understand those differences.
Look at coaches. Lots of them in Florida. Keep asking questions.
Edit: I should add that we also wanted a coach with bus air, even though we don’t use the bus air as often as I thought we would. We often travel with the bus air off and the bus air thermostats turned down all the way and its very comfortable … unless its hot outside. Then I turn the bus air on.
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Bill has a finely tuned seat of the pants opinion of a straight axle versus independent fron suspension.
I had an 87 and 97 with solid front axles and put about 350,000 miles on them. I now have a 2006 and have added about 140,000 to it. If there is a difference in ride, my seat of the pants feel has failed me.
Having said that, the IFS has a tighter steering radius, but if used frequently that ability to make very sharp turns tends to eat the outside of the steer tires. Also the complexity of the IFS makes repair costs fairly impressive. I have zero opinion on which I would choose but I know for certain either one is fine.
If given a choice a Series 60 is the engine to pick and while I really liked my 8V92 I do not want another.
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Just be sure you buy a coach with IFS. The solid axle of the pre-96/97 era is “OK” but the difference in ride and handling of IFS is priceless!
Having had both I can tell you that you will be much happier with the better front suspension.
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Never heard of it, but what the heck, give it a try.
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Trawick Luxury Coaches in Hurst, Texas has some nice ones. Good people to work with as well.
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Applied with a roller.
3 coats
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How much diesel fuel do you have in the tank? Typically generator fuel pickup is attached about a 1/4 way up from the bottom so that the generator doesn’t completely drain the tank. It might not be getting any fuel.
Once the generator engine runs out of fuel, it sucks air, and usually won’t prime itself after the big tank has been filled. The air in the fuel line must be purged. IIRC on the Yannmar of our Kohler generator there is a bolt or fitting I must loosen to let the air escape which the generator starter motor spins the Yannmar. IIRC it will cough, sneeze, and flatulate a few times then finally catch and keep running. IIRC I used a box wrench and found out that I needed to quickly close the fitting or bolt as diesel fuel wanted to escape.
Check the generator owners manual for the location of the fitting or bolt to loosen for purging. Keep us posted.
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Bill:
Have not had this issue with my bus but have experienced it with a couple of different boat generators.
The start/prime/preheat (what ever they call it) switch momentarily over rides the various shut down sensors (I.E. oil psi, Eng temp,). I have had the oil pressure switch (not the oil pressure gauge sender) go bad so….With the start switch being held the oil psi switch is overridden, once the Eng starts you release the start switch, now the Eng oil psi switch comes back in play and shuts the Eng down.
Try locating and momentarily overriding the oil pressure switch.
Chuck
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Mine would quit randomly like that for years and always reset when I shut down the engine and restarted. My ECM and wiring to the Jakes were changed for different causes but the Jake problem remained.
The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) that is mounted to the back of the “gas” pedal. It sends the position of the throttle to the computer. It determines how much fuel you pour into the engine and makes it go faster. It also affects the cruise control and the Jake.
When the Jake quit again. We stopped at a rest area, but did not turn off the bus. Instead, we unplugged the TPS and then plugged it back in. The Jake worked perfectly! BINGO!
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The TPS is normally easy to replace. Two screws and an electrical plug removes the old one and two screws and an electrical plug installs the new one. The piug end may be different but the TPS came with a new harness and it was an easy change. It plugs in under the floor.Davy -
Thanks Going to Rehab again this morning walking 3 to 5 miles a day, a ways to go but much better
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My early model (probably 1998 or 1999 vintage) Vanner Monitor “burned down”. It melted itself, melted the wiring and air lines above it. I replaced it with a D model like that pictured. I looked in the last month and couldn’t find a model newer than D.
I’m critical of the Vanner company for NOT integrating fuses in the monitor and NOT putting lights on the monitor so we know what it’s telling the dash 40′ away. My polite letter to Vanner management outlining a wonderful upgrade (which would send just about every Prevost owner running for the upgrade) went unanswered.
I gave my burned down monitor to Jeff Rowe at East Tennessee Luxury Coach. He might still have it there so you can see what it looked like.
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Jon said: Whatever the problem, using a charger as a band aid is WRONG.
I agree with Jon 300%. Don’t use the charger as a band aid. Try to find out what’s wrong with your coach. Failing batteries or phantom load are the two most likely causes. Using the charger to band aid failing batteries can be very dangerous because eventually the batteries will COMPLETELY FAIL, won’t take a charge, and you will be stuck replacing them … usually in an awkward place, with batteries hard to find, and in unbelievably terrible weather. BTDT
Jerry and Pam: you mention weekend startups. Do you start the coach and let it idle? Or do you take it out and run it for 50 or 60 miles?