Gary
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Sid,
We also have the SMI Air Force One supplemental braking system. I had it on the previous ‘toad’ and now on the current one.
On our very first tow vehicle, we had the M & G system but when we bought the second tow vehicle, it was easier to install the SMI. (now the third tow vehicle has SMI).
My understanding of the difference between the two systems, is that the M & G has a pump on the master brake cylinder whereas the SMI has a hook that is put through the firewall that attaches to the brake pedal arm.
Safe travels,
Mark
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I am not sure about Harry’s vintage but on my 97 CBs 19,20, and 21 in the rear electric box were hot all the time, including with the master switch off. I could still go several months before the chassis batteries were at a 50% rate of charge.
By Harry’s post above it appears his coach sat for 4 or 5 months and needed a boost to start. It might be he just needs to exercise it more often or after every couple of months of non-use recharge the chassis batteries. I think he does need to verify if there are no phantom loads by monitoring voltage often until he knows one way or the other.
My batteries would be at about 25.2 to 25.4 after a trip and would take a long time to get down to 24.4 or 24.5 at which point I would recharge them. I think it would be at least 2 to 3 months before reaching that point.
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With our car-count at 32, Napa has been an exceptional value
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My name and password is not being saved either even though I clicked the down arrow and saved it every time…I have to type it all in each time… not complaining just letting you know… I actually like the changes so far so I will keep paying my dues to you.
Jon should I just keep sending my dues to your home address???
Cheers, Diane
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Andy, I agree with Tim, great article and fuel for thought. I don’t like the label that some of my friends call me (pepper) as I’m like you say, a Boy Scout is always ready. I always end a trip with a full tank of fuel and water, which some say is more weight, but it’s better to have it and not need it than the other way around. Gail and I have been through 2 tornadoes and 1 flood living in Texas, so I whole heartily agree with you, a properly stocked motorhome is great to have on hand. I hope everything tuns out ok with your home and you make it home ASAP.
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The problem manifests itself in two ways. First, if I press the knob IN for the windshield washer, the wipers will travel outward to the end, but then will stall and won’t return. To get the wipers to return to home, I have to turn the wiper switch to the I position.
The switch positions are marked 0, J, I, II
0 is off, J is intermittent, I is low speed and II is high speed.
When I’m driving, if I engage the J mode, the wipers will move to the outside edges and stop. I have to kick it up to mode I to get the wipers to return.
The #1 problem is that when I use the windshield washer button, the wipers move once (out) and then stop. They should keep going at least as long as I have the button pushed, and then they should return to the home position. I have to kick the switch into the I or II position to get them to return home. I flip the switch quickly because once they have started the return wipe, they generaly (but not always) make it all the way back. It’s as if the low speed winding in the motor is failing. Hence my curiosity about the motor.
Good questions about the switch, however, thanks for jogging my mind.
-fred
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If what Prevost finds is basic items, any shop that deals with big rigs should be able to deal with it. Axle seals, brake valves, air bags, etc.. Once you get into Prevost specific items, let Prevost or a Prevost knowledgeable shop deal with it. Any dealer/broker/owner in the greater DFW area that isn’t willing to drive the coach to Prevost for an inspection is a dealer/broker/owner you don’t want to deal with. I bought from a place north of Dallas, they drove the coach to Prevost, and had it there when i got off my flight. Had a driver spend all day there will it was inspected… there was no contract, deposit, deal, etc… It was all in good faith.
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Tom –
Thanks for your post and pic (I love when people put pics in with posts!). Even if i figure out that your info isn’t applicable this time, I am sure that some time soon it will come in handy for myself or someone else who may stumble across this thread.
It has been tough not being able to get back to the coach, and trying to figure this out with just a few pics, a scary video, old service records, some Marathon materials, fabulous Prevost materials and any info I could find on the web. After getting the input from everyone today, I feel ready to tackle this and get our beloved coach back on the road!! Thanks everyone for your time and expertise…….just makes you feel better when other eyes are looking at it with you!!!
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Try to understand that with the fuel discount cards the greatest advantage is you can start your pump, fill up with fuel and drive away without ever leaving the side of your coach or going into the truck stop.
There is no discount card in the world better than that feature.
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You can take a look at this side of 10 year go to hell rule.
RV park gets a call for rally…we estimate 20 – 30 buses to attend. Besides the site rental fees RV park owners get to show their stuff and just maybe someone buy’s a site. Second, how about all of the extra money we bring into their economy, diesel fuel, gas, grocery stores, restaurants, beer, entrance fees to local surroundings.
Maybe when we’re turned down on this lame 10 year rule our next call should be to their local Chamber of Commerce to explain how xdthio RV Park just sent $5K to $20K to there local economy someplace else.
The above is exactly what happened when PC expressed rally interest in northern MI.
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When do you intend to do the required 6200 mile lube jobs?
Just curious because folks think an annual visit to the oil change doctor is good maintenance.
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Bill,
Sorry did not proof my reply. My email is jonp@treder.us Just one r at the end.
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I do but it doesn’t affect this bay
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Who insures a 1991 XL40 LaMarage? I have insurance through Good Sam, but could not find anyone else that would insure a coach that old.
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Harry,
All of us start on a long educational process when we get our first coach, and it never stops. At one time a set of wrenches and screwdrivers was all that was needed, but today, even with coaches of your vintage your tool box needs some form of internet access.
When I read your post I typed “DDEC II code 63” and I got the following link. As you can see some familiarity with the coach and its devices and systems will be important but the link that brings you to the Detroit Diesel manual section a technician would use could have been helpful.
The process for you has begun and from time to time you are going to need help, or at the very least, answers so begin by getting to develop resouces. Jim is a good one, but to your list add Prevost Car, Detroit Diesel, and the manufacturers of the major house components.
http://dmbruss.com/images/Schematics/DDEC/63_Flash_Code_63_PWM_Fault.pdf