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OK-OK….I went back with my glasses on now, recounted to the 10th digit. “0” that makes this bus a 2000.
Tough group…. I’am not getting all bundled up again. It’s chilly outside here in Dallas. Just a 7 year mistake, sorry.
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Good job Al!
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I used 1/4 inch ball valves and 1/8 ball vales with small handles the 1/4 is thread size to screw fitting in too and 1/8 is thread size to put comp fitting , I got them at ace Hadware or Fort Garry industries
I used comp fittings in both ends of ball valve
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Intrusion
into our bus will cause lead poisoning..Most
states are shotgun friendly, so lacking law enforcement credentials
or a carry permit, a shotgun is a good way to go. Besides, hearing
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Go to there web site…very good video. I have Centramatics on all axles purchased at Jeff’s.
I was looking for a missing weight on the tag wheel. Found it …stuck in rear splash panel, so much for stick on weights.
http://www.centramatic.com video on left side of there home page
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Jon, thanks for clarifying. I’m certainly not complaining about a great service that I get for free.
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I hope anyone contemplating heavily loading a coach (on any axle) that the deciding factor is not the size or weight rating of the tire.
The limitation is the axle weight rating. There are a lot of coaches that now have 365 tires on the steer axle for example, but the axle weight limits are those specified by Prevost, and which are engraved on the data plate that lists the VIN.
Our axle weight limits are determined by the engineers based on a lot of factors, not only the obvious ones such as tire or wheel limits, but the brakes, bearings, air bags, and most importantly the structure. Over the years Prevost has increased the steer axle weight limits. With the introduction of the X3 the limit now is 19,000 pounds and still buyers have been asking for more. To put all that is involved in establishing limits in perspective the Prevost engineers determined the steer axle limits can be increased to 20,000 pounds, but to do so they will need to add 1,000 pounds to the structure. That of course will wipe out the gain in the rating, but it demonstrates there is a lot more than just changing a tire or beefing up a wheel bearing.
Can you get away with exceeding the limits? Probably because for decades Prevost owners have been doing just that. But as soon as you exceed the limits you become the “test pilot”. On the other end of the coach we have proof that exceeding the hitch limits, usually by hanging a motorcycle on the rear, or towing a trailer with a heavy tongue weight has consequences. The result has been some coaches now have structural cracks on the engine cradle or frame structure. The same may end up happening with the front structure or components. It is not likely there will be any consequences when the coach is sitting still. It may take more time to raise the front to drive height. It may even require the lifting of the tag axle to help raise the front. The real problem is when certain bumps in the road are hit. The type of bumps we all have experienced that compress the front suspension and may even bottom out the driver’s seat. The forces applied to the front structure in that case are very high, and excess weight just increases the potential for damage.
If you can put a Harley or a crate of anvils in the front bay without exceeding the coach axle limitations, by all means go ahead and do it. It will make your use of the coach more enjoyable and allows you to bring your Harley or anvils in a protected area where they are not exposed to the elements. But don’t do it if the axle is going to be overloaded.
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In September, I saw an H3 coming into Jeff’s as I was pulling out. He had what looked like a Road King (or could have been a soft tail classic) in the first bay. Had removed the wind screen and rotated the handle bars down and rolled it in. Looked a little tight, but was straight up and down in there. Was impressed…
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You continue to amaze. I enjoy your posts and the incredible job you are doing.
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AL….
Sorry to hear that about the lights… but I remember having a lot of problems having mine installed in Austin… but it was the wiring harness… we also had one come apart and had to epoxy it back together.
Bloody annoying when something simple turns out to be an ordeal !! Hope the Prevost ones are better… how will you rectify the mounting problem with them? Good thing you are retired !!
Cheers, Diane
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On one of the other tickets chasing the air leaks had them replace all stocks and Ride height control vavles.When I bought my 1991 in had been sitting in climate controlled barn for 7 or 8 years with no maintenance . A little over 50,000 on coach. It looked new, like it had been in a time warp. I wanted all air systems to be checked and put back in new condition. I’m not complaining about price it’s what it is and just want anybody in it to be safe on the road.. Or as safe as they could be with me driving. As always, you folks have been a godsend on understanding this puppy.
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It’s the same the world over, whatever the product, vehicles or otherwise, the respective vendors charge double or even more for the same work. Why? Because they can.
I was in the videoconferencing business for many years and we charged anything from $800 to $5000 (converted from UK Sterling) for an engineer per day depending upon the complexity of the work. Polycom, the vendor, would charge a min of $1200 and anything up to $8000 for the same work. In fact less, they would never do any more than the bare minimum the customer paid for and on the lower end stuff, they weren’t even true Polycom engineers, that work was subcontracted out to Fujitsu PC engineers.
There were plenty of customers though who ‘had’ to have a Polycom install because they believed it would be superior. As those of us who a have used independents (or have been one) know, the opposite is quite often true.
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Well, I got my coach back today. $6,000 later most of the hoses have been changed and the coach air seems to work. Origainally they said the fuel tank needed to be removed to get to the leak in the hoses. They since revised that and only needed to remove the cooling side of the the unit. The fuel tank does not come out. As long as it hold R- I will be happy.
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Thanks for all the inputs. I’ll follow Jons advice and query the folks in Hopewell about their knowledge of the Norgren valves and Pneumatic systems of the XL. I appriciate the advice on the fittings as well.
If they (Hopewell) pass then I’ll bring the bus in. As for going to Jeff’s, if Hopewell does not pass the test I’ll see about heading west. Right now, snow is forcasted for the mountains and I-81 will be a mess. Hopewell has the advantage of location. I am time limited & it will be a factor. Work and full timing make it a bit more challenging hitting the road. Real retirement is 2.5 years off.
Quick question: Do any of youhave an average cost for replacement of the bags? If you had this done or are having it done, what is the amount you are paying or paid?
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Jeff,
Google TM-31 or QP-31 compressors.