[Fred F.]

I spent three years in Evansville, IN. During one of those hot muggy Ohio River area summers the City held the first “Thunder on the Ohio” power boat races. Bob mentioned Miss Budwieser, piloted by Bernie Little. Well his chief competitor was the Miss Atlas Van Lines, piloted by Bill Muncey. I attended a dinner function before race day and Bill Muncey was the featured presenter. Bill Muncey was hands down the most inspirational and positive man I had ever heard at one of these functions. Unfortunately, six or seven months later he was killed while piloting the Miss Atlas Van Lines hydroplane in a race event held in Mexico. Such a loss is difficult to bear.

[Fred F.]

My bus has four roof airs and while I’m doing my best to dodge high heat and humidity areas this Summer, since it’s based in South Florida, there’s been days when I’ve been on the road in 90-degree, high humidity conditions. Typically I run the dash air and two roof units while driving and the bus has remained cool without the need to run the generator while driving.

[Fred F.]

Thanks for the replies ladies and gentlemen. We plan on moving with the seasons. But that may not always be possible. I am like Jon in the fact that I like the condensation on the outside of the windows. Jane likes it warmer.

Ron

[Fred F.]

A reader is necessary to maximize the information, but if there is a Pro-Driver or message center you should get good basic information.

[Fred F.]

What are tow covers? and why, when you say remove drive axles or drive shaft?

[Fred F.]

Dan thanks for the input, I have no doubt that I can get as you did and have taught Gail how to handle things, though all she will say is follow me. I’m with Jon on trying to break the windshield since the lamination process is to make them shatter proof. I think that I will look for a rope type ladder to help passengers out, as for our dogs, if bus is burning they will be pushed out the window kicking and screaming. I hope everyone reading this comes up with some sort of plan now and not when its needed. Like Jon said he and his nephew we out before they realized 2 people were missing. As any of us pilots know, we are the authority and the others in the bus will be looking to us for guidance and direction.

[Fred F.]

Chris,

If you want to try what Ben has suggested, Jon may still have Diesel Shok (we call it mink piss). I use it, so I’m a fan.

[Fred F.]

Do you have a Racor main engine fuel filter? Have you taken it out and inspected it in the recent past? Just curious. If there is a lot of crap in the filter media and housing of the Racor, then the gen is getting the same stuff. Most converters don’t put a Racor on the gen fuel system or Aqua Hot/Webasto so that they can be inspected individually for fuel quality or water content, so you should be especially careful to monitor the engine one.

If you were here at the moment, I’d take the gen fuel filter off, empty it of fuel, fill it up with Diesel Shok, and run the gen to see what the results are. If may not be debris, but water in the tank messing with the gen. Upon driving, stirring up the water in the fuel tank could very easily explain your simptoms.

[Fred F.]

Thanks Jerry,

Verified with Tom …

[Fred F.]

Thanks for posting pics of the Prius. It makes me appreciate the rock-solid build of a Prevost after seeing the damage.

The poor new Prius looks to be totaled-out. The lady was lucky the brunt of the impact was at the A-pillar.

Dan, it’s a little hard to tell but did the Prius swing around and hit your bus behind the front wheel?

Safe travels,

Mark

[Fred F.]

Hi Diane, maybe http://www.realwheels.com ?

[Fred F.]

Tom

I know that Buddy’s bus is premo. I have considered his bus alot. It is very tempting.If I could get it for $100000 I would fly to any where he is to pick it up. Today. Is there any issues you see in this bus that need attention. If you would rather not post here send me an email. I would greatly appreciate it. I know nothing. I dont even know what I dont know.

Thanks

Ron

[Fred F.]

No, but that would be a rare one, Marathon 40′ with bus air. I only knew of one other with that vintage Marathon with OTR and that was owned by Tim, a great bus.

[Fred F.]

Thanks we head out in the morning , if you have time you should go over to the redwoods from Grants Pass to cresent city … nice drive the last 10-15 miles of the road is pretty cool…. On the redwood highway of coarse

Thanks Dave

[Fred F.]

Ditto what Tom says. (did I just type that?) Had mine on for a couple of months and works flawlessly (hope I don’t jinx myself). Easy install from the clothes line, sometimes called a bat wing. Came with a cover plate to cover the bat wing hole(s). Much better reception with semi-true HD. No problems with the auto scan and you can even over ride with a manual scan.