[gordon]

Thanks for the info….I feel much better about the trip now

[gordon]

The razor models work very well from my experience.

[gordon]

People buy whatever they think they want for their own reasons. Everyone justifies their decisions. But there is one fact relating to the purchase of a Prevost that to me is the ultimate reason to own one.

Prevost builds to the commercial bus market and applicable DOT standards. That quality of construction is so far from the standards used by RV manufacturers it is not even in the same league. Not only is a Prevost more robust in every respect, its engineering and construction has evolved and been perfected by hundreds of millions of miles if not billions of experience. There is not a weld, a component or assembly that isn’t tested and proven by that extensive history. Compare that with typical RVs whose typical annual mileage is less than 1/10th of the mileage of the typical Prevost.

Then compare the conversion quality to any RV of the same vintage. The Prevost converters do it right. Not only is the decor and cabinetry and materials of high quality, the conversion systems all tend to be overbuilt for longevity.

It is presumed a conventional RV costs less to maintain. I challenge that. A comparable RV of the same size is going to have a similar engine, suspension, braking system, and electrical system. The RV and the Prevost are going to require oil changes, lubrication, brake service, etc, but it is highly likely those systems on a Prevost are going to be larger and more suited for considerably longer miles. By its nature the conversion is going to be more complex and have more of everything so with more inverters, more batteries, more AC units, and more wiring it is going to be more expensive to replace things because there is more of everything.

Finally, almost all conventional RVs are a structure screwed or bolted to a platform. They have a frame similar to a truck with a flat bed body. When they are involved in an accident it is not unlikely the top structure and the chassis structure below go in different directions. A Prevost is literally a cage which is a complete structure wrapped around its occupants and in a serious accident windows may depart, the structure may bend, but the occupants inside are going to remain inside protected by that cage.

Yes I am biased, but it because there is no comparison between a Prevost and an RV.

[gordon]

The breaker (switch) for my 110 volt aux air compressor is the bottom one on the main electrical panel inside the bus. The original compressor was mounted near the aux air tank.

[gordon]

Downstream of my aux compressor in the steer compartment, Liberty put 1 air/water separator, I added the second.

Then downstream from them I added a AquaChek ACK 10 to remove more moisture.

I never get any moisture from the tanks under the bus because the air dryer(s) and filter(s) are maintained so they function properly.

[gordon]

Thanks! I will see what I can find. Sounds pretty easy.

[gordon]

What Mike said. Here is a little more detail.

First, extensions are OK and usually do not contribute to leaks. They are fairly important if you use TPMS sensors and do not want to go to the trouble of using a tool to remove inner tire sensors when adjusting pressures. Tom designed a simple cheap one that works well to remove the sensor but it is easier to remove sensors and air up a tire if it has an extension on the valve stem.

However I will guarantee that valve stem extensions due to centrifugal force will flex outward and a groove will be worn in the extension which if left long enough will cause it to fail. It does not matter if you use grommets in the outer wheel hole. I have numerous grooved valve stems collected over the years and some were worn by the grommet, some worn by the wheel. The grit from the highway gets between the tire valve stem extension and the grommet or wheel and that is what will wear a hole in the extension.

If you do not use TPMS sensors, stick with the original valve stems. Use a fill through the cap tire valve stem cap and long tire chucks to reach in to check and fill inner tires. I did that for decades and it is easy once you get used to fining the valve stem in the blind.

[gordon]

The local battery recycler is paying .15/Lb here. I’m taking them my ole house batts and some ole race car batts this week. 🙂

[gordon]

Fan engage settings can be modified so take my temps as what I have experienced and what is called for as normal settings.

My later model XL and now my XLII have a low speed fan cut in at 204, and a high speed fan cut in at 208. Different engine or DDEC vintages may have different settings.

My gauges show what appears to be the correct temps, but with their limited markings and small size all I can say is they look right. However I have run with my DDEC reader connected and it provides a digital confirmation of the temps I stated above.

I do not have to engage my fan clutch when approaching hills. The system does an excellent job and when my high speed fan cuts in, even on the steepest hill on the hottest day I can see the temp gauge peak around 210 and drop quickly before recycling.

[gordon]

As I stated previously, I have no issue with Andrew Steele. He is hustling to make a living after selling his detailing business.

You are correct that it does not matter that he has not owned a Prevost, or a Newell, But it does matter that he not only backs up the claims he makes in his video, e.g. $50,000 experience on XL II’s – an issue Prevost does not tell you about ( or something like that title from his video). This forum, and other Prevost forum’s have helped greatly to get that story right.

I really liked the Hoffman renovation that Kyle had done. I would not have gone that modern with mine, but what he did, especially that bathroom, was nice.

R

[gordon]

I don’t understand it either. Not necessarily Prevost, I’ve heard so many stories about sold out/backordered/no inventory RV’s – yet every Camping World I’ve seen (including local) and even Lazy Days in FL had/have as many on their lots as physically possible.

[gordon]

These are what Olympia Luxury Motorcoach used on ours.

Filled water tank twice and ran washer, dishwasher, shower and all three sinks to flush out system.

Other box was for holding tank.

Hope this helps.

[gordon]

A lot of times when you change the ride height vales they might not get the coach

at the correct height this will cause the driveline to be on the wrong angle this

will cause vibration i would check to see if the coach is at the right height.

[gordon]

Thanks Art, I got the diagram! The lines are nearly impossible to interpret but doing so in French doesn’t help much!

[gordon]

Jon is the only person I have ever known to drive a Z06 all the way to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from Knoxville TN and never exceeded 60 MPH.

It is to get the dues money to the bank as quick as possible so Tom can’t get any.