[Mike]

looks great!! You look like your still having fun..Best part if something goes wrong you know the guy that built it!!

[Mike]

Amen to that Robert! My stiffness has gotten worse as well! Good hear from you. We are full timers in the bus now. New tires, etc. have been taking her on short trips and loving it. I figure drive it till it breaks then fix it. Got to sheet metal over my windows. Paint is peeling. LOL. What did you use? Happy New Year!

[Mike]

Chuck – I am 100% certain – even though I cannot recall the name of it – there is a gauge that is used to check a tire for run out / out of round and it is absolutely positively used when the tire is still mounted on the vehicle.

I would definitely try to find a place to check for “run out” in this manner – while the tires are still mounted on the bus. They raise the bus and spin each tire by hand to determine how many thousandths of an inch they are out of round.

It would be ideal if Jo Sams could do this since they also have a tire trueing / shaving machine.

Maybe just make an appointment at Jo Sams for this with time allotted to have ALL the tires trued. Or just go get them all trued at Jo Sams.

***Another thought since you said a vibration has always existed… Could it be a warped disk brake rotor? Centramatics advertise they balance the tire and the hub, yet centramatics can only balance up to (if I recall correctly) 16 ounces off.

[Mike]

Tom, I found the thread. Thanks.

Kirby

[Mike]

Thank you all, few options there…if time permits, definetely will stopby Jeff for couple fuses or just to say hello…

Actually, just looking for a place to relax / rest after 9-10 hours drive, where I do not have to maneuver too much to get into place.

Thanks again!

[Mike]

Code 53 specifically indicates an error in writing or reading non-volatile memory (EEPROM) also sometimes called flash devices. These devices can only be written so many times before they fail. Sophisticated storage location algorithms can delay the failure. (Cross your fingers for all your solid state disc drives).

You should get a different error if the back up battery for the Real-Time Clock (RTC) goes bad.

Gerald

[Mike]

Ausgezeichnet Ron!

just ordered one. I often want to just add a 1/4 tank of water on my way to or from a campground to keep weight down. Now I don’t have to keep running up-front to check the dash display. Danke!

[Mike]

Thank you Doug . No doubt all the stuff we did with our BB over the years . The big difference is knowing where stuff is located 🙂

On a side note Doug did your coach come with drawings for the accesory tank ? I have some air leaks , lol and I want to isolate some areas if possible . Thank you in advance .

[Mike]

This started Thursday night, its now Saturday afternoon. I hope Fulltime Bill is up and running.

If not, this can’t be rocket science. I’ve never jacked up a coach with a blown front bag, I’ve never removed and replaced a truck or bus tire/wheel, and I’ve never replaced an airbag on a Prevost.

But I think getting this done should not be as difficult as what Bill is experiencing. In spite of what Jon wrote, I’m still frustrated that Prevost wasn’t apparently much help, especially in light of he fact Bill had confidence enough in Prevost to put new bags on his coach and one blew out in a short period of time. Prevost Houston to Richmond, TX is only 40 miles. Its not like he’s stuck in Conover or Arpin Wisconsin where cell service is not very reliable and some roads aren’t plowed in the winter.

Bill … this is what I’d do:

1. Find a bag. Prevost of course is a good source. NAPA. A closeby seated coach operator, etc.

2. Then I’d find a truck/bus tire guy with a mobile service truck. I see them on the interstate all the time. They should have the equipment on board to raise the chassis (probably some 20 ton air assisted bottle jacks) up high enough to remove the wheel/tire, and get at the bag.

3. I would expect most techs going out on a truck/bus tire road side problem should be able to change an air bag. If not, find another road side tire service. Last resort, Prevost should be able to talk the guy or gal through the process.

That’s the process I would go through if I was in your situation.

I would be really, really apprehensive trying to “patch” the bag. I just can’t see that holding long enough to get you to Prevost. What I can see if the patch coming apart at the worst possible place and time.

This is another situation that should speak loudly to those of us who don’t have Coach-Net or some other big rig road side emergency service.

Good luck Bill! Keep us posted. If I wasn’t in West Palm Beach I’d come over to help you.

[Mike]

Love it. Great looking ride. Congrats.

[Mike]

WoW… Happy birthday Jeff 55 is certainly a milestone and I congratulate you for it. I for one was never 55, I was sick a year!

Thanks for letting us know Fred.

Harry

[Mike]

I ended up deciding to hold onto my Silverado until after the first of the year , I’m back in the market again now and wondering if there are any new opinions out there regarding towed vehicles ? Especially interested in opinions on the Chevy 2500

[Mike]

Sorry for just now replying. We just now got home still with no Turbo. How do you read the codes above that some of you mentioned?? The check engine light comes on but does not stay on after initial start up.

David

[Mike]

Thanks guy’s

Just put in 2 – 1pound cans and light went out blower’s are working and compressor is kicking in. Air comes out cool but not cold. Like you guys said {lol} will need more than two cans. Back to Menards tomorrow and will start looking for sales. Sam’s Club in by list. Thanks to all very helpful!

R134 A

[Mike]

I have replaced both the double check and the spring brake valve. There are also about 3 pressure switches in the same area and the connections for the dash air gages (1/8″ lines). I had leaks at the switch housing and the gage lines. I recommend you change the switches and be prepared to change the gage line fittings.

There are a lot of lines in that area. I label lines and fittings (A, B, C ect) and once I get the valve out label the fittings and new valve to ensure the fittings go on the new valve correctly.

It is not a hard job but you have to lay on your back in the bumper compartment to reach those items which are on the roof of the bay. My house batts and inverters are in that bay which makes space a premium. I have to move one of the inverters to the side (I have enough wire slack so I don’t have to disconnect anything) to fit in there. Yours is not likely that crowded.