Big mistake letting JDUB sample the wares. Now he will have to have one.
Does anybody remember when a 40 foot XL was a big deal?
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Big mistake letting JDUB sample the wares. Now he will have to have one.
Does anybody remember when a 40 foot XL was a big deal?
John: There are some of us with the anchient SS still thinking they are a big deal. I wish the newer units were still 40 ft. The shorter length makes more sense for some of us.
Mango and JDUB will be here in a couple of hours and were anxious to share the excitement of the new coach with Mango.
Well Mike is driving now (headed from Phoenix to Tucson) and we are function testing the stereo (it has a separate connection for an iPod), so we listened to Mike's old timer snoozer music while I drove, so we have some real driving music going now.
I'll get the camera out and get some shots of bus boy. We barely got stopped in the WalMart parking lot in PHX when some guy jumps out for a photo OP and then another dude stops us for a "I always wanted a Preee Vost" chat. Nice guy.
Now the Mexican food is a faint memory as we forge toward the storm with a fridge full of drinks and little chocolate donuts.
JDUB
Mike at the helm
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H-345 Cental Command
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We saddly learned that the dual fill H345 will burp fuel all over you just like the XL does.
Mike says, "Hey, I just want to put 180 gallons in"
I say, "Don't be a tight ass. Who's gonna fuel this thing when we hit that bad weather in Texas?"
Mike - "The passanger?"
JDUB - "Only if I am driving at the time"
Mike - "Okay, I'll put 190 gallons in"
JDUB - "Good to see that you have grown a pair"
About that time the fuel nozzle clicks off. We look at each other and as Mike grabs the nozzle, whoosh, out comes the #2. Being more fleet of foot, I am spared any involvement with the bio hazard now occuring at the Flying J.
But it clicked off at 174 gallons, so he was going to get douched anyway.
Now there's a happy camper! Enjoy Mike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Winchester
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When you give a buddy a ride in your new bus, you'd think he'd cut you some slack. But baptism by #2 was good for a few laughs, especially when I used JDUB's OSU t-shirt to clean up while he was inside paying for the fuel.
Life is good.
mm
Never one to hijack a thread. Harry is right. It was my original dream to get a 38' diesel powered Newmar with a side aisle.
Never made it.
You'd think there are plenty of people who'd sign up for a 38-40 ft coach to make it worthwhile.
But then, I have holes in my socks, unlike Anaconda Man.
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We paid homage to Jordan's in Phoenix as we stopped in for great lunch. JDUB then had to load up the fridge with viddles for the whole Winchester clan.
The Bean bus is heading down the road.
Dale: 496 Garmin w/ XM weather so we can see all the ice dumping on Nebraska.
Gary: I'm hoping to get out of club as soon as possible. But, thanks for the words of encouragement.
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Swung by Tucson to See Harry and his sweetie, (Shirley was busy washing the coach). Had a nice chat but had to take a raincheck on thier offer for dinner as we have to be in Dallas by 5pm Sunday.
Harry had a lot to say, but unfortunately nothing nice about Dale ;).
Any travelers heading down I-10 feel free to stop by Harry's place and redeem our raincheck. Tell e'm JDUB sent ya.
Mango
Harry: good to see your Pic on the Forum- Where are the shorts and "T" Shirt?
Instead of JDUB, is it Beano and Mango now? I see the pavement is still blacktop instead of brown.
I know you didn't have enough time to straighten those two birds out, but if it were possible, you would be the man for the Job.:cool:
Is that Harry? I think he can handle anything that comes along. But Harry, I think you and I deserve some respect for being the elders. Well, at least me.:D
Well we just finished off another load of Mexican food in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Pretty good grub and now Mike is back at the wheel for the last 160 miles tonight.
It's pretty sweet kicked back on the couch while your buddy drives you around in his new sled. It's down to about 32 outside, so the heat is now on and humming along.
Mrs. Mango you are going to love your new magic carpet. Shirley and I thought it was fantastic. The kid did a great job picking that one. We enjoyed the brief visit with Jose and Pancho the Mexican Gormets. All of the Tortilla factories in the Southwest will be working overtime to replenish their supplies after these two finish their voyage.
Enjoy the new coach.
Harry & Shirley
What's the deal Harry can't you sleep? Posting all hours of the night. I suppose seeing someone's new
H3 has got you thinking to much and now you can't sleep very good, I can hear Shirley yelling from the
back... "Harry just come back to bed, were not trading, this is a nice bus..this is what you get when you
stay at Beaudry's with new Prevost all around and inviting someone to stop that has just bought a new
one."
About that dentist thing, I confess...I won't let you work on my teeth, I seen you pounding on the
stainless, and polishing, no way!
Dale: Mango's new coach is super nice, but to a metal guy, well you know once the alloys get in your viens your hooked. The flu bug has been upsetting our normal routines lately. I have been guilty of looking at other coaches but I can't visualize getting the extra 5 ft. in most of the places we go. I wish all parks had the layout they have here @ Beaudry's. I guess I'm not cut out to run with the big dogs. Time will tell. I really envy you younger people getting the time and resources to get into touring bus life so early in your lives. Were looking forward to seeing you and Jan in Tucson next month.
Harry. Your the Man!
Concerned POGGER's
We've been out in the hinderlands of Tx so no Internet access, ergo no postings until now. Lack of postings must have worried some folks as we got a couple of calls to make sure we weren't being held hostage at a taco joint.
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Lunch in Midland, Tx.
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Loading up on more fuel. Haven't had to use the series 60 since Phoenix. Currently 120 miles west of Dallas.
I plan on staying at Prevost in Ft. Worth tonight to have them checkout a couple of items in the morning. Anyone have the code for the keypad? email: mike@mangomikes.com
Note: We're wearing our official nametags.
Mike
Mango & JDUB:
In recognition of the miles covered and fuel consumed by the Taco Tour 07, we had authentic 'Santa Fe edition' Chicken enchiladas with green Chile sauce. with fresh salsa and chips. May the Tums be close.:cool:
JDUB,Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Winchester
Just how did you know about El Indio Shoppe ??
Michael
By viewing the above picture, you can tell who was doing all the driving and who got their beauty rest. Jerry you look beat, better get a weeks rest. We enjoyed your short visit in Tucson, thats the fun part of POG.
Ellen & I have been away from the POG site for 5 days and when we finally logged on we discovered your new purchase. Way.....cool. Enjoy. Ken & Ellen
Hey guys (and Debi).
We got JDUB on a plane this morning and picked up Bill from Mango's for the next leg home.
Harry, you're right about the way JDUB was looking. We worked him like a SLED DOG behind the wheel, while I laid back on the couch and ate bon bons. Although I gotta give him credit he did pay for all those great Mexican meals.
We're down at Marathon now getting a couple of items looked at, including how the HELL you turn on the webasto. Something to be said about the simplier systems in the '97 XL.
Food wise we're getting ready to make the transistion from TEXLAX's Mexican Gourmet spread to BBQ. Bill and I are heading to the Railhead in Ft. Worth for lunch for some supremely delicious pulled pork then on to Memphis tonight to explore Beale street and do some Jeff Bailey/Ben style stealth urban camping.
Man, life is good.
Photos to follow.
MM
Mango,
In my frustration with my own leveling problem, I haven't been paying too much attention to other threads for the last few days, but I do want to congratulate you on your new coach. It's a beautiful bus, and I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
Harry, I am sure you already know about this company, but we stopped by there booth at the Tampa Super RV Show, and thought we would bring it to your attention, just in case you weren't aware of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by win42
SuperBus1 http://www.superbus1.com/ The specialize in 40' Prevost XLIIShells " SUPERBUS 1 specializes in filling a market void with their affordable 40 Ft Prevost XLII Double Slide Luxury Motor Coach. "
They had the white 07 XLII at the show. Nice coach, simple not glitzy, reliable.
Got to go now. Gary S
Michael,
In the constant quest for good Mexican food, no stone goes unturned. The El Indio is a frequent stop when we get to SD.
And I was looking haggared at the Mexican food stop in Midland because I was about to pinch the head off of our waitress. But no one noticed the PP name tags.....
But now Mike is on his own since I caught the red eye back to Houston this morning. However, the tales will just now start coming out.
The first of which is, I couldn't help but notice that when Mike drives, the coach tends to move in the same direction his head turns. And since he was admonishing me to take photos, I was struggling between getting the photo right and making sure his head was facing the right direction. I got him thru several wrecks, but this one almost caused us to hit the ditch.....
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MM,
Remember Interstate BBQ (Jim Neely) in Memphis. Hope you get the Webasto figured out, it's probably something simple.
Was the young lady in the blue jeans a member of the entourage?
No wonder you didn't need the Webasto to keep warm!
Do you think that Donna will believe that that girl was Winchester's aunt?
Have a safe trip home.
Life sure is good Mike! I know you are enjoying your roadtrip. I can't wait for Donna to see the coach, have your camera ready:DQuote:
Originally Posted by MangoMike
Jerry you should be ashamed of yourselves !
Did you get any other pictures like this one ? Please send
Gary S
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Originally Posted by rmboies
All this is assuming that Donna actually knows where Mango is and what he is doing.
There's a chance here that she thinks he is in Kansas City for the Annual Restaurant Accounting and Fiduciary Seminar.
Oh boy.
Mike,
Congratulations on the new H3. I had been looking at it on Phil's website with lust, but my bride said not now in such a convincing way. I interpreted that as "later with my full blessing dear". Anyway, I am curious as to your thoughts on driving the H3 versus the XL. How do you like sitting a little lower? Do you feel more wind on the road (not a question regarding your trip with JDUB)? Any other differences that you like or dislike?
Thanks,
Loc
Jerry,
I would be curious as to your thoughts on the difference between driving the H3 compared to the older XL.
Thanks,
Loc
Well! We sure know who the crack photographers are. This shows its all in the image and not in the technology!! :D JIM
Loc, what are you going to do if Jerry says the H3 is so much nicer of a ride? I hope he says the older coachs are still his favorite.
ps...what do you drive?
The drivers position relative to the road in an H3 is fairly close to the the XL position. The mistaken impression about the driver sitting much lower is fostered by the extra height of the H. When the H came out that was the very first reason stated by owners of an XL against the H.
Dynamic Duo: I noticed your badges and figured you two pp's finally came out of the closet after stepping up to the new flagship. Are you going to lower yourselves to attend POG3 or are you headed back into the closet.
Dale,
I drive (as Jon would say) a vintage Prevost. I have a 92 XL Angola conversion which just turned 260K on the odometer. I compare it to my old Fleetwood DP and have no complaints. I keep putting fertilizer on it hoping it will grow to 45 feet, but no success to date. If Jerry says the H3 is a better ride I will feel inferior, but I have learned to live with that disappointment over the years. If he says that his XL is preferred, I am sending a little something for his Christmas stocking.
Jon,
Someone (as in the ubiquitous someone) told me that the H3 seat is about 6 inches lower than the XL. I agree the taller stance makes it seem much lower. Maybe because I cant have one, my subsconcious is looking for justification for my XL. I was curious if anyone who has driven both has any compare and contrast points of view. I like the thought of not having to polish the sides after a rain or water sprinkler attack. Additionally with two young (and boisterous) boys I think the driver's position below the main deck might be a benefit.
Loc,
I think (exterior finish aside) that the differences between the H and XL are distinct. In the XL the driver tends to be a part of the action. He is on the same plain. I have found that to be a good thing at times, and there are other times when it is distracting such as when going into nasty driving conditions.
My wife is not in favor of the H because she does a lot of the loading and it is a killer lugging heavy laundry baskets with food and clothes into an XL, and with the 90 degree turn and the added steps she wouldn't consider an H.
I think guys like the extra bay space. Since the belly of the bus is my domain, I know extra carrying capacity would allow me to pack Lew's True Value hardware store in the bus.
I have never heard anybody say they drive different, but I have often heard the noise is much less in the H. The new style XL may have eliminated that difference however.
Jon, wait until Peggy talks to your wife about this comment :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Wehrenberg
Either you are lying to us all, or I am hen pecked, cause I load all most all of the heavy laundry, food, and am in charge of the loading of anything in the bays too ! Did I mention I also cook, and do the laundry?:(
Forget it you guys, you can't afford my service fees :D and the fringe benefits I get, well that is another story. :p
But seriously, Peg and I both like the XLII over the H for lots of reasons.
Gary S. still looking
My 2 cents worth, I prefer the XL so I can sit next to my wife and have a conversation as we drive. In the H she would be sitting behind and above me and I would feel like the hired chauffeur, and she would be bored silly back there all alone. We would need an intercom so I could relay my drink orders on the interstate.
Without measuring, I believe the driving position is a lot lower in the H3, I would say a foot or two, and I like sitting higher for a better view. The main floor is about 8 inches higher than an XL, but the driver sits several steps lower.
Would be interesting to put an H3 and XL nose to nose and compare the drivers eye level at POG III.
I will stick to the XL.
Keep the change!
PetervS
94 Marathon XLV
Gary,
When I am around I will help lug baskets and load, but there is a different dynamic at work here. I tend to be a minimalist with respect to food, clothes and the like (not tools or spare parts). My wife hates for me to see what she is loading because of the inevitable discussion that usually starts with "Do we need this?" You and you wife can have this discussion, and I will sit back and watch my wife put her spin on this.
Peter,
Two feet? I don't think so. But I agree about sitting in a hole like the hired help.