Rudy
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Would love to go but got the bus broke down doing various projects
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doesn’ say, the old shocks were on for 22 years so that’s why there was some rubber on the shafts, so I cleaned shafts and i’m just going to put them on dry.
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Ed: we’ll stop next time by.
Call:
LeMeilleur’s RV Truck & Equipment Repair
500 Yorktown Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028
They did my radiator replacement. Ask for Denise (owner) or David (shop manager). If I wasn’t close to ETLC, I would talk to them about a refrigerator swap. The coach needs to be exercised once a month. This would be good exercise.
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You read right. I want Jake brakes. I’ll start another thread on that topic.
Jon … is the grandson who liked the Jake brakes on your coach the same one I talk to when I buy stuff from Jamestown Advanced Products?
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We are a large collection of Prevost owners.
Because of the fact we all share a forum and through networking have a good possibility or solving almost any problem Tom and I want PC to be available for that purpose. We cannot solve every problem collectively, but we can solve a lot.
For example, Jeff can replace failing aluminum holding tanks with stainless steel tanks. We have shared information and sources about parts. The point is if the problem with corrosion on AH units has affected sufficient numbers and the AH price is out of line, I think because of my metal fabricating background I can see if a suitable replacement can be made for a more reasonable price.
If a unit can be made from a beer keg it can definitely be done. Share pictures, dimensions details etc. or find me a unit I can study. I doubt if I am the only one on here capable so if anyone else has resources for quotes or fabrications have at it.
If Tradewinds, or ETLC want to pursue this they should go for it and we will help.
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Dick does this include Flying J ? Just wondering since Pilot owns them.
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Version 1
Becky wanted a new diamond so I broke out the window to get a piece of “cut glass”.
Version 2
Locked the deadbolt and went out for several hours. Returned to find the deadbolt not functional. Key rotated the cylinder but no movement of the deadbolt.
I was able to cut the outside pane and pry it out due to the failed seal between the panes. Could not get the inner glass out.
Hammer 1, inner pane 0.
I bet you guess right the first time.
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We’re in.. If there is enough interest we’ll put it on the Rally page.
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Gordon: YOU SUCK!!!!!! (that’s a term of envy and endearment on the Garage Journal Forum).
You’re smart doing the in-floor heat. Put that in the race shop five years ago.
Poured concrete should have expansion joints, either troweled or saw cut. Have the concrete guy (or gal) run an expansion joint down the sides of the coach a few inches outside the tires. Use those to judge if you’re backing in straight or not. Really makes a huge difference.
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I tow at times (and among other things) a GMC Jimmie and the ignition switch could not be turned off completely without locking the steering wheel. I used a battery disconnect switch for a while, but finally removed the lock pin from the steering wheel locking mechanism. Usually when a car with this system is stolen the switch key barrel is yanked out with a slide hammer and the lock becomes a moot point. The ignition key at that point becomes a common straight blade screwdriver. Locks just keep honest people honest.
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Ralf when and where is the rally you’re putting together? What activities do you have planned?
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Art…
The transmission gear selected/attained information is not available via the diagnostic port for either VMSpc or BlueFire. I have used both setups. One of several things that our older units do not display.
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Thank you Jeff.
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Tom has been splitting dues money with me from the beginning, or at least that is what he has been telling me.
But since PC began I still have the same coach, the same house, the same cars. The only exception is in 2017 he said the check was in the mail and I went wild and crazy and based on that comment I went and bought a little 2 door Chevy. I wish the delivery service from the USPS was better because I am still waiting for that check.
In the meantime Tom has had somewhere around 23 new cars, a new house, many buses, and at least half a dozen golf carts.
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As part of the inspections make sure you know the maintenance status and ages of major components. Tires, batteries, air bags, brake chambers all age out and it is up to the owner and his tolerance level to determine what is an acceptable amount of time to run these components that all depend on rubber which over time presents problems due to age.
Similarly, there are important routine maintenance events required, such as coolant and transmission fluid changes, differential oil changes, belts, hoses, air dryer service, etc. They need to be current, and if there is no documentation relating to when these things were serviced you have to determine their condition and if they have been serviced as required.
In the past we have had some horror stories about the cost to repair damage done to pneumatic systems as a result of lack of servicing the coach air dryer and and periodically draining the air tanks which accumulate a lot of water due to lack of service. On a Marathon and its unique air system that can be isolated from the Prevost system problems can result from lack of service on that system. It is good Marathon and Prevost will be involved and they both should help you in verifying the condition of these areas of concern.