Mark
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Merry Christmas, All !!!
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Sounds painful
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Way back when I was vary active in POG I found out Prevost was reducing the number of different air bags offered. They had a wide variety of different part numbers for various applications such as kneeling seated coaches, motor homes, entertainer, 40 footers and 45 footers. So they did away with a lot of the various part numbers and came up with a few that would work across their product lines.
That was when this mess started and I realized they had switched numbers on their bills of material calling out 630260 air bags when 630259 should have been used. I brought it to Prevost’s attention. Nothing happened. So I started making more noise. Nothing happened. Then I made a lot of noise and the only thing that happened was I really pissed off some Prevost folks.
It all came to a head when we had a rally in OKC, and two Prevost highly placed individuals were there. I had an opportunity to press my case and after some heated discussion the light came on. At that rally they admitted the error and said anyone having issues as a result of a recent air bag replacement, Prevost would correct the problem. I assumed that meant the correct part numbers would be listed where they needed to be listed. Apparently not.
FWIW, this is a direct parallel to the problem Prevost had when they were using blue 350 degree turbo system hoses on the hot side, and the red 500 degree hoses on the cold side of the CAC system. That was also a serious battle, but I gained credibility with one of the guys that were at the OKC rally and he got that glitch resolved also, but it took a long time.
Sometimes big companies just cannot get their act together.
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Each increase in height on any of our coaches is brought about by an increase in air pressure in the respective air bags.
But do not expect a 1″ reduction in height in the front is going to magically provide a smooth ride. First recognize that there is a significant change in how 315 tires handle things like expansion joints and bumps in the road compared to 365 tires. I hate the extra noise made by 365 tires hitting bumps as well as the increased harshness. The only thing you can do apart from adjusting the height to slightly reduce the air bag pressure is to make sure the 365 tires are not over inflated. The pressure I would expect to see required is around 100 for the tires but that is totally dependent on front axle weight.
The tag 365 tires ARE over inflated. The lowest pressure on the charts calls for 80 PSI, but if the required pressure is calculated using the formulas used by the tire industry the tags will likely have a 70 PSI inflation pressure. The reason such an oversize tire is used on the light weight tag axle is because that becomes your spare tire source.
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PREVOST = CHASSIS
ROYALE = CONVERSION
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Yep, these guys think they are fancy with a ‘Mercedes’ chassis and all.
We are just driving that ‘French’ Canadian stuff……
Safe travels!
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I found quick connect fittings at a truck repair shop with a sleeve that went into the tube as I pushed it into the quick lock. I am curious that the fittings on accessory side have no internal tubing to go into the tubing are inferior to the ones on the brake side. have not removed any brake fittings yet to determine their makeup. Does your accessory fitting have a insert going into the tubing as you push it into the quicklock?
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Tom,
Is this your newest last coach?
Or maybe just something to help transport the dues money?
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Try using the the tenth digit (from the left) and the last last 4 digits of your VIN. Leave out the “year”. The “year” year for the Prevost shell may be different from the model year as delivered from the converter, in your case, Royal Monaco.
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That percentage of DEF to gallons of fuel comes out to about 2.5% which is very consistent with the 2% number used by the instructor when I had a class on emissions systems.
I am sure over a greater number of gallons of both fuel and DEF for quite a few more miles a more accurate number will emerge but the ratio the instructor kept repeating was 2 gallons of DEF for every 100 gallons of diesel.
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Les, I bought mine this year at the DD shop in Knoxville. It is close to the Rutledge Pike exit 392 so if you are coming through here on I-40 it is easy to get to.
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I am total newbie I have owned a newmar London aire in past so this is new territory
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@ joelselman – The Prevost DRL lighting consists of a reduced DC voltage output sent down the low beam circuit to illuminate the stock halogen light at a slightly reduced output whenever the vehicle is in motion. I haven’t put a meter on it to determine what the voltage reduction actually is, but I can tell you that the JW Speaker supports a wide voltage range of 9-32 VDC and when engaging drive the LED light illuminates with the DRL voltage. Of course the LED does not dim like the halogen will so it stays at the same consistent brightness as when the low beam is activated. My instructions packaged with the light indicate that in Europe there is a red wire used for the position light (a small LED in the middle of the light fixture that is required by laws overseas). One of the reasons I delayed so long before starting the fabrication was the fact that I was trying to find a commercial grade “eyebrow” type LED with a bi-color feature that could serve as a DRL and when the turn signal was activated switch to flashing amber. You may have seen this on the road on cars like the Dodge Charger and several others.
@ Dick in Wisconsin – Thanks to your question I now know more about the system installed by the previous owner (probably at Marathon in OR) located next to the bumper on the driver’s side. It is known as the RoadWatch Sensor Kit. According to their website:
The RoadWatch sensor measures both air and road surface temperatures (in Fahrenheit) and sends to winter road maintenance equipment as commonly used on salt trucks and gritters.
http://www.roadwatch.com/product/sensors/roadwatch®-sensor-kit
The dash gauge is shown on another page on their website which states:
When connected to a RoadWatch sensor, this display provides easy to read air and road surface temperature information to the operator. Features include a caution light which will illuminate as the road temperature approaches freezing and high-contrast LEDs with auto-dimming to provide better visibility based on ambient lighting.
http://www.roadwatch.com/product/displays/road-watch-temperature-display
I can attest to its functionality. I have driven in freezing conditions (crossing the Rockies on I-70 and up in Flagstaff) and have watched this gauge with great attention to the dropping air temperatures compared to the road temperatures to know if the road is holding heat and remains above freezing even though the air is below 32F or alternatively if the road is at or below 32F even if the air has warmed up. A small warning LED illuminates when it gets close to 32F.
Even during the heat of summer I use the road temperature as a comparison to the changing temperatures relayed by my TPMS system.
I see the one in the link above looks “shiny” compared to my being painted or dull. Perhaps it is aluminum and in need of some buffing.
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TG Transport
Where did you buy your hose at?
What was wrong with your hose? I was having the generator serviced and they said the hose was deteriorating and took it off and this is what it looked like on the flared end, the rest of the hose inside looks normal.
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We smart phone people just take a picture at the pump. It’s never too late to upgrade your flip phone.