Georges
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If you look on the base of the primary fuel filter (actually it is the top that the filter screws into) you will see a fitting sticking out. I have seen some with a cap and I have seen some with what looks like a quick connect fitting. Regardless of its configuration that is where you want to introduce fuel. What I did was remove the fitting, get a fitting with the pipe threads that screws into the base and hose barbs on the other end. I pushed a hose from a pump up sprayer over the barbed end, pumped up the sprayer and pushed about 2 gallons or so through the fitting.
The key to success is to stop the flow from the sprayer just before it empties and admits air. I just released the pressure to stop the flow prior to exhausting the fuel in the sprayer. The bus will start right up. (after you restore the fitting to the way it was).
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Familiar with the area as our Daughter went to college in adjoining Bryn Mawr. Very highly dense and expensive area. Do have one out-of-box idea. Very near there is an equestrian facility where the Devon Horse Show is held (Devon, PA). When we competed, we trailered in for the day, but high-end facilities like this usually have space for the big Featherlite horse RVs. They might rent you a space. A little bit north is the giant “King of Prussia Mall” with an expansive parking lot. There is also a Walmart listed as “ask to park” in the area.
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I had one in 1962, if I remember correctly the hub caps indicate heavy duty suspension and brakes.
Sure looks nice! Mine was maroon. Wish I had it now.
JIM
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From experience I think it is safe to say if batteries are five years old (lithium being the exception) they are at or near the end of their life.
The key to long life is to insure the inverter is set with a charging protocol to match the requirements of the type of battery, and to avoid deep discharges. While aging batteries will still perform, the amount of time to discharge drops over time. Specifically if you “dry camp” overnight with a fresh set of batteries you will be able to run the TV and some lights before going to bed, and the refrigerator will run all night long.When you wake up and are ready toget going your batteries may have enough power left to make coffee and still show decent voltage.
As the batteires get some age on them you may find your batteries cannot last as described above. The change is gradual but is typical as batteries get older and to last the night you may find you have to run the generator up until you go to bed just to keep the refrigerator going through the night.
As far as the best replacement batteries there is likely three types to consider. Lead acid, gel cell and AGM. Lead acid may be the most economical but unless you have a vented area to mount them as well as access for the needed service they are probably not the way to go. AGM and gel are viewed by many as equal in terms of performance, price, and suitability. They have slightly different charging protocols, and each can be ruined if the inverter(s) are not set properly to charge as the battery manufacturer requires. I know a gel cell is less tolerant of heat, and I prefer an AGM. Others may prefer a gel cell.
The seller of the coach you are looking at may insist his 5 or 6 year old batteries are good, but the only way to determine their condition is to separate them and do a test on each one individually. Batteries need to be replaced in sets with the same battery dates. I recommend you consider them to need replacement.
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Nice barn Gary, where’s the refrigerator?
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Hi David, I’d be interested to know how much down time was involved with your re-roof job and the cost too. I’m looking at several opitions and one was having it painted. Did Stahr give you a indiaction as to how long they thought the roof paint would last?
Thank you,
Fred
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I feel your pain John! I have a B class CDL with passenger/School bus endorsement that I worked hard to acheive. Does that count for something? Insurance company says …. NO! Already got the the depends in stock in case they are needed. The locker has a glass front that says “Break in case of Emergency!”
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Any motor/starter/alternator shop should be able to rebuild it. There isn’t much to a typical electric motor. The failure is likely the brushes–an easy and cheap fix. It’s worth investigating.
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Yes, that was my intention…just in case!
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Deb,
If you can remember them all can you just let us know what number coach this next one will be?
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Bob and I just made our reservations, sounds like fun! Hopefully Bob will have found another bus by then, we are currently busless 🙂
Debi and Bob-00
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I believe I used to carry 110 in my ft 315’s. I kept the pressure there to try to have a decent ride (soft) and avoid as much edge wear as possible. Higher psi will give you less edge wear and harder ride. Since I switched to 365’s, I’m carrying 90 and loving it!
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For my Royale vintage there is no charging for the gen battery except running the gen. To top that off, they put it in the engine bay next to the chassis batteries, so it’s a looongg run to gen in the 2nd bay port side.
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I drove in my truck this morning to check out the 3 local truck stops (I live near the I-70 and I-81 interchange so there are plenty) and found one with grass level with the side strip – the other CAT scales are the type built as a ramp. I will head-out soon to try it. I assume with the drive on one plate and the tag on the other, you still get a good weight even with the wheels that close to the edge of the plates?
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I guess I am used to the rule that you inflate your car tires to whatever it says on the door jamb sticker, so I just followed the CC sticker when I bought the coach a year ago. It is a cruddy picture because it is a foil sticker and reflects, but you can see the CC tire data. I would appreciate an education on the plusses and minuses of running at max rated pressure vs. weight rated – fuel savings, comfort, safety, etc..
Oh, on the Nitrogen – did you have your tires completely filled with Nitrogen? If so, have you seen a benefit? (like less leakage since the molecules are larger).
