Rick & Denise
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Paul, This is not a problem exclusive to your Vantare. Over the years I have seen the various types of sound deadening surrounding generators disintegrate to the touch, fall from the box probably due to adhesive failure, and otherwise suffer some type of failure.
Our generators do contribute to the failure because when they are running the sound box is being heated as a result of the generator and the exhaust system pouring heat into the box. Most if not all have some type of ventilating fan for the box, but I suspect the internal temperatures in the box are quite high.
So as a result a number of owners have done what you anticipate doing. They have relined the sound box. What you are encountering is something all of us will face at some point.
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To add to the above, the recent mass emailing did not provide information not available on this site. The email is below if you did not receive it:
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Sign up folks, October will be here soon..
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Since you brought it up, rather than dancing around the edges why don’t you tell our 600 visitors today the whole story from your perspective. I assume Tom (Krakman) will suggest some modifications if you don’t get it right.
The way I heard it he aimed copious amounts of cold Albuqueque rain water down a plumbers crack from the umbrella he was holding.
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The oil temp will go up if you are working it hard if it’s raining you will see oil temp go down because water on the engine or oil pan
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Glad to hear that Oshvegas was worthwhile. I had a reservation with Marty for the week but didn’t get to use it.
Started with a spot next to the warbirds that was lost due to the untimely action of our chief logistics officer. Then talked to the nice lady with the slots next to the museum, thought seriously about street parking in front of a house rental some of our guys had reserved. Finally decided that Oshvegas might be the ticket.
Then the C-45 had engine problems, then the T-6 engine didn’t get back from Covington in time. While enroute, I stopped at Marathon Dallas to get their computer kid figure out some of my Creston problems, only to figure out that my house batteries needed replacement (3.5 years old) and they didn’t have in stock.
Sometimes you have to be a firm believer in the 3 omens theory of life. So, next year. I can however, officially draw a comparison between the level of mechanical complexity and costs between owning a 12 year old Prevost and a couple of 70 year old airplanes. As the wise man once said: Best way I know to convert money into noise “and distance”.
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Trying to interpret what you are asking. Going by my memory of my old dash.
When you set the selector switch to “heat” on the OTR you should see the annunciator light for heat come on. When you select AC on the OTR the only time you will see that heat light come on is when the coach is getting too cool and then it will light when it is modulating the AC output to maintain your coach temp.
On the driver’s AC or heat that annunciator light will not function. You will only get driver’s AC if the OTR AC is on.
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You have that correct Jon….now to convince others! Rick
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Jim…Yes…found it online in Alvarado Texas…
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I just did all of mine to get a starting point. I inspect them often looking for cracks between the teeth, wear on the side and general condition. Not sure if there is a time table to replace, so keeping an eye on them seems to work best. Like you, I also carry a complete set.
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Using nitrogen in any tire other than a racing application is a waste of money and effort. The small amount of water makes no difference as the tire in any other application never gets hot enough.
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Yep me too, but you have to cycle the compressor sometimes to get that last amount in.
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I would love to attend Branson but can’ get the time off from work.
I will however be passing through on my way back home and would love to spend sunday night and monday night so I can at least meet some folks on Monday before heading on my way on tuesday. Is it possible to arrange just those two nights?
i.e. sun 13th and mon 14th.
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Hi, Gary and I want to be one of the silent participants with the wine tasting. I would like to know how many people will be there. I will bring 4 bottles and I have some cute little bitty wine glasses for everyone : )
Megan Carmichael
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Now I am confused. There are 3 Norgrens on our coaches associated with the tag axle. One on each side maintains an open path between the drive axle and tag axle air bags. When the tag axle air has to be dumped, such as when a slide is moved or when the tag axle needs to be lifted, those two valves close that path so the drive axle air bags retain their air pressure.
The third Norgren which I assume this is controls the position of the two previous mentioned valves (open or closed) and directs air flow to the tag axle lifting chambers. These three valves are Prevost installed and are mounted on the chassis frame above the tag and drive axles.
My first question is why would the pictured valve have been relocated? Assuming it is a tag axle control valve that suggests Marathon has a purpose for the relocation.
Early on when I was testing some gel cell batteries for my local Interstate distributor I did some temperature measurements in the engine area shown. My engine on that coach was an 8V92 which ran about 20 degrees cooler than the current engines, yet the temps in that area approached 180 degrees probably due to the engine block temp, but partially as a result of exhaust manifold temps that often approached 1000 degrees. My guess is the Norgren valves are not designed for installation in areas that hot.
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I have changed my profile. Did not realize I did not allow e mail.
Gil, It is interesting how different converters uses the same basic components but do different things with them. I like the looks of the CC dash. Mine is old school.
I am trying to use my coach as much as possible to work out kinks before a trip to N.H. and Maine. Especially frustrating when still working to spend what you thought was a trip in a repair shop.
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