[glen]

One thing that helps is if you list the converter in your signature line then information can be more specific

[glen]

Getting ready to outfit My First Toad. Think I will go with the M & G .

Thanks Tom

[glen]

Mike,

This is a suggestion. Set up the electrical systems (chassis and house) so they are independent of one another. I suspect you have a single 50DN alternator that is 24 volts. You will have to add a dedicated 12V alternator if you intend to use a 12V house system for house battery charging.

The inverter(s) are only going to function as house battery charger(s) when powered by shore or generator power, otherwise the 12V alternator is going to be the charging system.

You would do yourself a huge favor if you design the electrical system to be similar to the systems installed by the professional converters. They are robust, safe, easy to use, reliable and simple.

[glen]

This has been said previously, but it needs repeating.

Owners of a Liberty Classic are going to have 12 volt coils for the top and bottom 2 solenoid valves and 24 volt coils for the center valve.

The center coil has the shortest life because it is energized anytime the coach is being driven. Typically if it fails owner’s just pull a coil from any other solenoid valve and they can keep on driving. But in the case of a Liberty Classic you cannot use the other coils as spares so it is important you keep both 12 and 24 volt coils as spares.

I believe all other conversions use 24 volt coils on all positions.

The center solenoid valve supplies air to operate the ride height valves and is necessary to keep that part of the system working while driving. The other solenoid valves are part of the level low system and if any fail the worst that will happen is you might not be able to level the coach when parked.

[glen]

Number one verify that the 12v wire is showing around 12v on it that is being connected to the equalizer, and so on with the 24v and ohm out the ground. Then as connecting the ground is the last wire. When making that ground connection keep the terminal aligned with the bolt and do not hesitate in the install. Yes it can spark, especially with the batteries not evenly charged. Once connections made, start coach verify from ground to 24 volt is around 27 volts, then ground to 12 volts is half the reading or around 13.5 volts….

[glen]

I’ve been doing compressed air leak detection for 15 years and have found that not all leak detectors are effective at finding the small leaks, especially if it’s coming from an obstructed leak such as, a leak in an air bag where the bag folds over the lobe. They can be found if you use what is called a (LLA) liquid leak amplifier, this is a specialized fluid made for UE Systems, but can partially replicated with other liquid leak detectors that will produce small bubbles. The reason for that is the popping can be detected by the ultrasound tool. I realize you’re not going to spend thousands of $$ on a dector, just don’t by something because it supposedly finds leaks. Some tools covert the ultrasound to an audible tone, I prefer the ones that amplify the sound so you actually hear the air escaping.

I use the Ultraprobe 9000 with a close focus module, not that I recommend you buying one, but there are some out there that are similar and will do a fantastic job. Just my 3 cents.

[glen]

Geo. and Corey, Neal and Deana and Jim and Nancy McNulty. Geo.

[glen]

To answer George’s question above I can say for sure I never imagined PC would be where it is today.

All we wanted to do was to see the re-creation of Prevost Stuff in the original model that was started by Grizz. We wanted a common meeting place for all Prevost enthusiasts regardless of which Prevost group or club they belonged to. The intent was to pull all of us together on a common site so we had more of a “voice”.

We felt strongly that having a site to supplement the enthusiast’s club or group would allow us as owners to get benefits we could not get without large numbers. There was and are so many groups we were fragmented and missing opportunities to get benefits we can now collectively enjoy.

I can’t speak for Tom, but I was amazed when we passed 500 members. As we continue to grow I can say for sure our growth has been far beyond anything ever imagined.

Thanks again guys.

I would be remiss if I did not point out one thing that makes me very proud. As a group members of this site have been universally polite and with only a couple of exceptions have observed our policy of avoiding hot topic discussions or inappropriate forum posts, have been respectful of one another and have kept the site free of rancor.

[glen]

Joel/Jon, thank you for the additional info/pictures/lines of investigation. As far as I know, my fans are running properly (I still kick up a massive dust storm when I pull into a dusty area and forget to turn it off :-)) and I have checked the contacts (for good measure) and they are fine.

I was thinking electrical but perhaps as Joel points out, the issue is as simple as low on Freon (which, now that I think of it, was the case a year ago when I stopped at Liberty in Stuart – 7lbs low). Cue in the lighting of a light bulb ! I’ll look into this aspect as it now seems a more probable cause. A small leak in a 16 year old system may not be that improbable !

I think I’ll watch the OTR Webinar on the Prevost maintenance site, it may help me orient my gyros.

Thanks again to both of you.

[glen]

That’s not true HD…it’s comming, but as of now there is no in-motion HD. Geo.

[glen]

Brett,

I don’t know the bus, but I’m sorry to say I may have seen you with Brandon on Friday morning and didn’t stop to chat. Do you recall a white pickup driving thru the barn and Brandon waiving as you were entering the bus? If so that was me. If I can do anything for you with the bus I’m only 30 minutes away.

[glen]

Karen and I spent 4 months traveling across the country in our non slide 40 footer and never felt cramped. Even when our daughter and son-in-law joined us for a week.

Tom

[glen]

So glad you can put thatexperience behind you now… enjoy your new coach !!

Cheers, Larry & Diane

[glen]

Chris, is that you in the burgundy Marathon at Santa Fe Skies? We are here until Saturday.

[glen]

It sounds like there are some glitches. I do know that Deb Nau cannot verify your two four digit access numbers because she does not have a way to compare what the system shows to what they should be.

If you have any doubts, or have had a problem phone or email Deb and let her know what the 2 four digit numbers should be.

Please contact Deb Nau with any questions at 603-659-3822 x 4528, or dnau@ProfitTools.net