Linda
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Can’t speak for others. But, spent an extensive and exhaustive four days going over every aspect of our Coach with Gil. Admittedly, mostly with regards to Liberty conversion aspects…and, how they interfaced with the Prevost, Detroit Diesel 60 and Allison transmission systems. And Yes, I pushed and operated all buttons…identified individual switches, fuses/buss bars and breakers.
We identified a side window (in addition to windshields) that was replaced; water bay – which was completely rebuilt…as well as, both waste centers and all tank sensors replaced.
Additionally, Austin also had an expansive list of “To Do” items (from rebuilding the Independent Front Suspension, A-arms and shocks; to brake chambers; replaced one Cruisair with a new unit and rebuilt the remaining three, etc.)…to which he kept adding throughout all the months Olympia Zeroed out this beautiful Coach.
Coach was taken to Prevost Nashville where a complete delamination inspection (passed w/flying colors!) and DMI/chassis check-up were conducted. Also, alignment of all three axils and balancing of all new tires; TPMS and Centramatic Wheel Balancers were also added.
We had new 12 V Magnum Pure Sine Inverters & the Magnum Watchdog generator Autostart installed and learned their operation to support the air conditioning, new GE Profile French Door refrigerator, GE Profile convection/microwave oven, and (3) Samsung 4K Smart TV’s, (3) Apple TV’s, etc.
This was the third time that Olympia has Zeroed Out and Level III serviced this particular Coach since 2013! (Previous owners opted for newer double slide coaches. Whereas, we Love it being a non-slide and will be using two brand new Lafer Gaga Euro recliners as our breakfast bar stools/media chairs.)
Jon has definitely provided very sound advice and wonderful/thorough Article write-ups (available in this forum) for those considering purchasing a “new to them” Prevost. Which we have taken to heart and have helped us made leaps and bounds on the learning curve going into our purchase decision on this Coach.
We have benefited from the shared knowledge and experiences of many…including: Olympia – our logo for them is: “building us a 2021 Prevost, one piece at a time.” Numerous YouTube videos; and counseling from Gil, Jon and many other Prevost owners along the way!
As a result, we have a fantastic and reliable vehicle – where everything does what it was Engineered, designed and intended to do. Not to say that things won’t break or, continue to age-out and need replaced. But, the steadfast and solid infrastructure of both the Prevost chassis and the converter’s (Liberty, in our case…and, further enhanced/improved upon by Olympia Luxury Motorcoach) craftsmanship are exactly why we all decided on purchasing not just some RV…but, a Prevost!
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Start calling about buses and see how many are either sold or no longer available, but no removed from the Ad.
We have the same problem, if the seller doesn’t mark their coaches sold or delete them, we have no way of knowing the coach is no longer available. Hopefully you’ve viewed Coaches for Sale here on PC.
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Wait until the new Grand Wagoneer comes out!! I can’t wait to see one in person. As long g as it has the same driveline as my Ram, I want one!!
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Based on what I’ve seen/experienced in the class 8 truck world, I wouldn’t own an emissions diesel for personal use outside of warranty, unless it was justified for towing purposes. Many do and don’t have issues.
If you’re unlucky and do have problems, they (can) sure get expensive and sometimes difficult to solve.
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Dale, you are going to feel like you are drinking from a fire hose. If you plan on doing your own maintenance it will seem like drinking from 2 hoses.
But you have a Prevost chassis that if properly maintained will outlast just about anything else on the road. The house is well done with robust systems and will make the use of your coach very enjoyable. The key to getting the most out of your new ride is to ask questions. This forum has untold hours of experience to share and a willingness to help. Take advantage of that resource.
If I were to suggest your new ownership starting point it would be two things. Before you load the coach open up every panel and make note of what you see. You will find valves, some electrical components and learn how to access things that might need future service or repairs. Then as you use the coach start making note of all of your gauge readings so you begin to understand “normal”.
Then as you continue to use the coach if you see readings change you will be alert to signs you might have a problem.
Remember, ask questions here, and sometimes you are even going to get a correct answer.
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I used a P. O. Box at a pack and ship store like a UPS store.
They rented mail boxes and I had one of those as my mail address.
Every so often I would call to see what I had and then get them to forward to me in a day or two.
Worked really well.
They will also except packages for stuff you order.
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my bus is a 1998 and when I was at Jacksonville in February they read my defective anti lock brake module! Guess now they use Volvo power Detroit won’t give them access without a big price.
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The windshield washer in not working on the 1998 I just bought. Jeff says he will get to it before we have to leave. It will be interesting to see if it’s the same problem.
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Brandon has had good reviews and he certainly knows the wants and needs of his customers.
If you have any concerns, before you travel to see a coach he has talk to him and explain your expectations regarding inspections, etc. He is not new to the business of representing and selling coaches so nothing you can say or ask is likely to be unexpected.
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my pocket door mac valve would leak. I replaced it still leaked. Figured out it needs minimum pressure around 20 psi to fully close off the exhaust port. I had been trying to lower the pressure so the door would close gently.
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Thanks! I am hopeful that moving up to a DDEC III will make engine issues a WHOLE lot easier to deal with.
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The Prevost Parts Manual shows that yours is correct for your coach..I think. Click on the link below to go to the Prevost Parts manual for your coach (I think it’s correct) and the go to page XL-2245-12. I had to guess at the serial number range for your coach.
Go Here!, Then go to page XL-2245-12
Hope it helps.
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Hi Tom!
I jacked up the bus and jack standed it real good, I started the bus and let it come up to ride height and shut if off. I climbed under and waited a few minutes and the tag norgren valves both opened and dumped all the air out of the tag bags. The drive bags stay up only the tag dumps so the tag valves must shift open at a certain psi but i would think they should stay closed?
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Just a thought, does your coach have a converted added auto level? If so, and if it is on, you might just be in a tug-a-war between the Prevost level low and the converter auto level. On our 97 CC the auto level activates the same solenoids used by the level low system so if one is on and one is off it can do unexpected things. If auto level is on it over rides the auto ride height settings.
Jerry
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Isn’t that analogous to having a vehicle that requires no driver, to have a driver to monitor the driverless capability?
We (society) are the morons behind this kind of insanity.