Roger
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Chris,
Prevost has always had the position that nothing is to go between the lug nuts and the wheels. I have seen the type you show and the problem according to Prevost is you have no way to properly torque the lug nuts.
There are alternative methods that capture the outside of the lug nut after the lug nuts have been torqued as you mention, or some types use covers and mounting methods that use the nuts or bolts in the hub cap itself (not the decorative cap, but the six or ten bolt cap).
If you install the bracket and torque the lug nuts you will see the bracket deforms around the hole. It never fully conforms to the chamfer in the wheel so you have no way of knowing exactly how much actual force is imposed on the wheel to hold it secure. When these type of brackets first started showing up on coaches, Prevost, during a Prevost Prouds rally seminar in the early nineties was absolutely clear in stating don’t do it. I doubt if anything has changed their position on the topic.
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Most major truck tire repair shops have a mobile tire truck, and they will repair or replace on site. I would call first as you might need to make sure if they have a proper sized tire available, in case they cannot fix.
Ray
ps: Note, pumping up these large high-pressure tires on-site can be a bit rough. I am a dealer for PowerTank (www.powertank.com). They make a great RV package, which includes a high-pressure C02 tank, adjustable regularor and air tools, which can fill up a tire very quickly. I’ve tried pumping using my on-board compressor, but even with a air doubler it can be a hard go. If you’re interested let me know, and I can get you better than internet pricing on a unit.
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Fred,
We were testers for the “8V” crowd and we really like it. We were considering the Silver Leaf equiipment, but that meant we could only use it in the coach. Wiith Ap and the Ipad and anxillary equipment, we are not restricting the Ipad for coach use, only. The system is great: money well spent, thanks Ray,.
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If this is the Liberty Coach at Mr. Olivers RV I know who used to own the coach and can get you in touch with him… he’s in Oklahoma and bought it a couple of years ago just to take people to ball games etc. Before that he had a 2002 H3-45 he purchased from a friend of ours in Shreveport… it was too big for him so he bought the 40′ Liberty and didn’t use it much either.
Mr. Olivers sold the H3-45 for him also… that was an awesome coach that needed nothing but a new home.
If you would like his info PM me.
Diane
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I wanted to
add that it’s an excellent area for anyone in the group who rides street bikes.
Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Blue
Ridge Parkway and the Foothills Parkway are all close by.
Ken
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Good question for Liberty Rick.
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NOTE: CAUTION: Do not remove the attaching bolts for the filter cover with power driven tools.
Allison recommends hand tools only to minimise the likleyhood of stripping the threads in the aluminum case, thus causing an expensive thread repair.
JIM
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Just trying to help by pointing out an issue on your site, it doesn’t bother me perse, but it should bother the advertiser.
JIM
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OTR Air is the Prevost system air conditioning unit located mid ship. Not all converters leave it installed opting for roof air instead. But I was in 110 degree heat in NM last year and it was 72 degrees inside, ya gotta love OTR air!
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Look what showed up with soapy water…
At the bus barn today in generator bay. Just doing pre-trip inspection finding the pressure gauge read out on zero. Looking at the generator mini air bags no problem there.
Did a tap with my finger and pointer pops up 24 psi. I track down the mist sprayer and here is what showed up.
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Gerald, I always use a sealing compound on a pipe thread unless instructions for a specific appication state otherwise.
I would take the time to change all of the mini bags and not have to worry that the difficult bag will let you down on the road where it will be even more difficult to change out.
By your posts you are getting involved in your bus, continue to work on it and get familiar with it. Spend as much time and energy on it as you are able. In this way you will be at ease when you are on a trip and something goes ary. You will know what you have done and be more aware of the “workings” of the coach as a whole. This takes time and you have a good start.
JIM
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Keep in mind that your going from 6 bags to 4 to keep the bus level, it takes more pressure. Your tanks could be on the low end right before the compressor kicks on. As long as it’s for turning tight corners, it’s fine.
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If you change out the Speedo, keep the old one to pass on to the next owner to be able to verify the mileage.
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Looks great Rodger.
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Rod & Nancy,
You are absolutely welcome at OKC and that would be a perfect time
to kick tires, as there will be every conversion there. Thanks for
joining up, we look forward to meeting you and helping you spend your
money.