Robert
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I changed my 50DN by myself but I avoided the spinal issues with some prep work.
The key was in sliding the alternator as opposed to lifting it. I used a rolling cart and some pieces of wood that I lined up with the alternator and I slid the old one from its location. Then I reversed the procedure to slide the replacement. I can push and pull with out injuring myself. I got the alternator from the cardboard box and up to the level of the rolling cart by rolling it up inclines in stages. I follow the same techniques with batteries that make the alternator seem like a feather at 100 pounds or so compared to the 8D batteries at 173 pounds.
Whether I am breaking down my tires and wheels, remounting them, changing my CAC I avoid the super hero stuff I used to do when I was younger and dumber.
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Here ya go. Installed and in place for the last 2 years and working trouble-free.
The larger the circular omni-directional antenna the better gain it will have. I opted for the small one due to ease of fitment only. As I said before, the circular antennas are tuned more for the UHF frequencies and higher VHF frequencies where digital channels have moved to than the lower VHF channels. For those out in the very rural areas they may still find local broadcast on the lower VHF channels as they aren’t forced to move anytime soon unless others want to use that band of frequencies. FWIW, all marine antennas are the circular tyoe for obvious reasons. I have anchored in the past in some pretty remote locations and still found a hand full of broadcast channels.
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Interesting setup, I see it has 2 Norgren automatic filters as well. Those filters need changing out as a PM measure.
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I checked their site and the only Detroits are 60 series. Is there an issue with the 50N alternators on the 92 series also ? I had my floor up to rebuild the compressor and the alternator looks like new but I did see oil lines going to it.
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Tom, on occasion the switch is siliconed in place, however usually there is a nut on the back side. Access is through switch plate removal and vent that is near step well. Solder new wire leads on new switch then you will have enough slack to use butt connectors to existing wires.
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Robert,
I just broke mine.. Any idea how it is mounted? Looks like no way to get in behind it, so hope there is an easy solution.
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Al, is that you? If so, you replaced Peter’s horse.
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I ordered it today should be at home when we get there, I hope it the same number as the one I removed so hope it right.
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Jon,
I believe the valve should be intermittent, only supplying power when the switch is pressed to operate the valve. The one next to it for the black tank is cool to the touch.
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Just for the record Al, it’s elixir not elixlr…
Thread creep is alive and well…
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In the example provided by Zmax, that bus is overloaded by more than a ton, almost all of it resting on the front axle.
If it were only a few pounds, it likely wouldn’t matter much. But this is a substantial amount of weight that cannot help but be detrimental to the life of all the components subjected to it and, in my opinion, should not be ignored.
One of the advantages of owning a less complex, non-slide, late 90’s XLV is that even those who live full time in it will find it difficult to exceed the weight limits by any substantial amount unless they deliberately try to.
Prevost does an excellent job of building the most robust shell that a motorhome can be built around. But even as strong as they are, there are still limitations that must be respected without risking premature failure of critical components.
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It’s pretty hard to accept the fact that Prevost builds a coach that doesn’t allow the converters to add the “bells & whistles” and remain way within the weight limits… Prevost knows the converters are adding a/cs in the front and other “stuff” why don’t they build them with that in mind? …. they shouldn’t be unsafe !!
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If you are talking about the power supply for the Crestron equipment, it is on the same breaker as everything else in my 2008. Mine is located underneath the rack FWIW. Oblong silver box with a fan on the top.
Look for a breaker in the box in the bedroom labeled av rack or something like that. At least that is how mine is setup. I have no other breaker box in my coach.
If you are looking for a breaker because it quit working, I replaced my power supply for the Crestron stuff because the fan failed and cooked the supply. They are available for about $125 to $130 if memory serves through online sources.
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Steve,
Since the beginning of time some coaches have had excess weight issues. In the early 90’s two converters were exceeding the then axle limit of 14,000 and Prevost came out with a service bulletin to change air bags to a larger size or to add another pair of shocks to minimize jounce or rebound. I can guarantee you that when more of the newer X3 chassis reach the market their 19,000 pound steer axles will be proven inadequate. The marketplace wants well equipped coaches and the converters are not likely to disappoint their customers.
Knowing what you now know gives you an opportunity to explore your options and decide if or how you want to deal with the excess weight. There is a new kid in town just down the road from you, Jeff at East TN Luxury Coach in Vonore that can give you a price on upgrading to the 365s if you consider that as an alternative to having Prevost do it. But even if you do make that change you probably could benefit from reducing as much weight on the steer axle as possible. It would be easy to blame our wives for putting too much stuff in our coaches, but the reality is us guys are guilty when it comes from loading heavy stuff in the front bay.