Shelby & Barbara
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I’m not sure if my post will help or confuse you but I have replaced 2 of my actuators and ordered them through Prevost. Either I did not look hard enough at the parts diagram or they only make one actuator but they are side specific for a direct fit. This does not mean one couldnt be swapped for the other.
All I did was take the 3 bolts out and turn the mounting bracket around and re installed the bolts; that is no problem. The other issue from what I remember is having to turn the connector on the harness 180 degrees to keep the door from unlocking while all the others locked. In doing so, you have to break the keeper tab off b/c it will not fit down on the actuator correctly to lock it in place. I used some silicone and a zip tie to make sure it didnt pop off later on and it has held for the last 30K miles. Breaking the tab off was not my idea nor is it ideal but I have seen them done that way in the past.
Also make sure you dont bump the micro switch in the process and have it move out of position b/c it will drive you crazy when all the bay doors are locked and the light still says you have unlocked baggage doors.
I also have an XL not an H.
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I searched and found my post for my 01 Liberty.
Place toggle switch in down (off) position
Release parking brake
Press brake foot pedal
Move toggle switch to on-off-on
Release brake foot pedal
Re-Apply parking brake
Note – Ignition key on during procedure
Note – To be performed with unit in on posistion
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Kevin,
There is no reason why a 20 year old Prevost should cost any more than a comparably sized RV to maintain.
The key to that is the starting point. You have to compare the same age coaches to get a valid cost comparison and the coaches have to have similar type engines and systems. Regardless of which coach they are both going to have tires and batteries that age the same. Both should have air bags, brake chambers, valves, grease fittings, filters, belts and oil change intervals. The transmissions should have fluid and filter changes.
Once both are at the same starting point except for the amount of fluids or the size of things like tires or air bags there should be little if any differences in the annual cost to maintain them.
Up to a point. Where the differences are going to show up is when both are the same age and getting older the RV which was built to look pretty, but not necessarily for longevity is going to start having failures. The chassis on an RV is not built to handle the stresses of the miles of use a commercial bus is going to have. The construction is based on cost and the structure will start to show the miles. The commercial chassis however is going to perform the same way with no structural issues like wall delamination or broken welds because long before motorhome owners get to experience problems the commercial operators have experienced issues which the Prevost engineers have fixed via a service bulletin.
None of our systems are stressed. Everything is overbuilt so tires are of an ample size, bearings are robust, all the wiring and pneumatic systems can easily handle all the loads and then some.
Then to make even more sense of the chassis the service work is simple because the commercial operators don’t have the luxury of tying up a coach for a day or two to make a repair. Almost everything that might need replacement ends up being easily done in minimal time.
So if you get to the point where your 20 year old chassis is up to date with all major replaceable components, plus fluids and belts and hoses are well within their life span your routine cost of maintenance is going to be mostly oil changes and lubes with some detailed inspections, and the occasional large service like coolant changes.
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Jon
You make me believe the direction I am heading with Prevost is the right direction. I was trying to respond to my location earlier, but for some reason I was blocked out. Dont know if the system was down or my computer was acting up. Thanks for the help
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WOW! Buddy has been at ETLC so long he is becoming like Jeff and giving out useful and helpful information.
Keep up the good work Erectile Dis … uh, I mean ED
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In 1992 we started on one of the NY parkways with our first bus. I’m glad we were not towing at the time because we had to back up a very long distance to get to an exit.
The only sign said “no commercial vehicles” and there was no mention of heights.
That was two trips on a NY parkway, our first and our last.
We lived in the state at the time.
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I lift (unload) the tag in tight turns, so there.
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Fred,
I used that same mop one time and it actually increased my bill.
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I still prefer to drive down the interstate with the slides out to let the wind clear the roof of the slide.
No tools, no effort, no problems.
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Joel,
If you need precise ordering info I can pull my log books and give you them, but there were so many parts that filled the need here are the generic descriptions.
The thermostat is a snap disc (Thermo-disc is one brand name) with a 125 degree open set point.
The solenoid valve is a 24 volt, (12 volt for a Classic) and it is rated for a variety of liquids including water or oil, and is rated for continuous duty, Normally closed, and high temp applications.
The power source was from the rear electric box and I tied in with the 24V alternator circuit so it is only on when the key is on. If you have a “key on” source of power close to the bay it might be easier than running the wire from the rear box but I couldn’t find one.
I’ve made the change to two coaches and in both instances I did the work when the bay was stripped for other purposes. The first time was when I redid the water heater in the last coach, and this time I did it when I swapped the aluminum tank for the stainless one.
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No way, I don’t have a beard you butt head….
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To me another advantage of the one tank system is dry camping. You can use the gray water bypass and now you have a huge black tank. I have found this a very great feature at times.
I like the advantages of a one tank system.
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Update, Phil is going home tomorrow from the rehab and will continue with 8 more weeks of non-load bearing recovery. He has had staples and stitches removed and was cleared for range of motion exercises for his arm yesterday. Very good news, as they go down this road to recovery….
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Scratch my idea if the sound only occurs when moving. I agree with the post above.
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Thank you all for the very kind words. I appreciate all the good things that being a member of this forum has done for Carolyn and I.