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Anyone interested in asking Jon to do another run of stands for your bus.
We joined POG after the last order was complete but would be interested in obtaining 1 or more complete sets if there was another order.
Here's the link with pictures of the last ones Jon did.
http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/...ght=bus+stands
They look great. Perhaps the 2010 version could include leather wrapped handles and wireless GPS sensors for precise positioning:)
I can see we are going to have problems with this James guy.
I will get the tally from James and like the last time seek to get them made at cost, and distribute them at the Kerrville Rally. From experience I know if you need them shipped to you the freight cost will be almost the same as the production cost. If you want stands and cannot be at Kerrville try to get someone who lives near you and is attending to pick them up for you. The last cost of a set for each specific type bus was around $125.
I want current owners to tell of their experience with the stands, to advise if the dimensions have been correct or if they need revision, and if there are any changes besides the leather handles and GPS that can be suggested.
This is not intended to sell stands because we don't make a penny on them. This is intended to make anyone that wishes to or needs to get under the bus safe. Do not ever get under any bus, ever, unless the bus is supported or is all the way down. I don't care if the so-called professionals think nothing of getting under a bus without properly supporting it. they are at great risk.
Thank you, Jon. We have the H3, of course, and would like (am ordering) a set as well. But on ours please autograph them. Thanks again.
Jon we will take a set just like Eric and Debbie got. They worked great on our bus while we were with them last year. Let me know when and where to send the money.
We will not be at Kerrville, but are spending 3 months next winter in LA and maybe someone from the LA are could bring them back, if not we will gladly pay the shipping to get a set.
Thank you for all your effort.
I'm definitely in for a set!
Still can't believe that I was foolish enough to let the first batch get away from me without placing an order. :mad:
I won't make that mistake twice! :eek:
I am in for a set ..... THANKS!
I'm glad I got mine the first time around. Like everything else the price has gone up. I'm glad I got mine for $55 !
Jon, I would really like a set of stands as well. If the GPS thing doesn't work out maybe just paint the right hand stands Green and the left Red. All kidding aside plz put me down for a set.
Thanks
Rick,
Mine were 29.95... Botta Bing Botta Boom:rolleyes:
As those needing stands make their wishes known I am hoping James or someone will keep a running total. Like before I prefer to make arrangements for the entire lot to be shipped to one location for distribution at the Kerrville rally. If anyone has questions as to what they look like or how they are used I can post pictures.
We need to know the specific coach they will be used on, such as XL, XLII, H3.
I will ask before production for someone to verify the dimensions. I have my own set made for the XL and Erics for example is the same dimensions of my newer XL. I was not happy with how his fit, and I even may ask for more specific coach data before we put the order in. As we get an idea of how many stands and what the bus mix will be I will post some questions.
BTW, I do not want to convey the stands Eric got are bad or will not work. I just want to see the stands have a better way of distributing the contact area for better weight distribution.
Jon, count us in also. We are hoping to make the Texas rally. let us know where to send cash. thanks
For the moment hang onto your money. The price is unknown, but will be volume dependent. If there is any other items we can think of that POG members may benefit from we may include an opportunity to get those produced also.
I bought a set for our XL the first time around and kept them when we sold the coach. If anyone with a 40 ft. bus wants them let me know and we'll figure some way to get them to you. How about 75 bucks for the stands (4) and shims.
Jon, please put me down for an XLV set, and thanks for putting this deal together again.
Jon I missed out on the braces for the box over the engine, if you are taking orders for other fabrications. I will take a set of those for an XL also. Thanks.
I know with the air bag problems of raising the coach I have had a problem getting the XL set I have under the front. I have to use a jack for the each 1/2 inch my coach with not raise up to. Outside of that they are a must to have. Very nicely made.
Greg
I am in for a set for a XLII. Already wired Di the funds.
Ted,
Your stands should work on the current bus. Hang on to them.
So the count currently stands at:
1 Set - Ken & Gwen Brewer – H3
1 Set – Lloyd & Pamela Segger – XL
1 Set – Paul & Janice Horner – XLV
1 Set – Gordon & Jennifer Deen - XL
1 Set – Larry & Teddy Beer – XLV
1 Set – Darrell & Linda – XL
1 Set – Ted & Jan Delorme – XLV
1 Set – Mark & MK Hann – XLVII
2 Sets – James & Kris - XLVII
So far that's a total of 10 sets.
Thanks, Jon. I'll hold on to them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Wehrenberg
Ted,Quote:
Originally Posted by tdelorme
Does that mean you're off the list?
Jon,
I think I was the only guy to get H3 stands the last time around. And I think my rear ones are a little short, so I would have Ken remeasure his H3 and give you new dimensions before manufacturing.
Mike
Lloyd, when Jon sent my set there was confusion on my mailing address so I ended up with two sets. Let me know your address and I'll send a set to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by lloyd&pamela
Jon, I missed the first round but would like to get in on this production run. Please put me down for a set for an XL. If not at the Texas rally, we'll make other arrangements. Our summer travels are limited.
Thanks for doing this, again.
Put me in for a set for the XLII. Unfortunatelly we won't be in Kerrville rally so I'll have to figure out how to get them.
Jon, I hate to miss out on this sale, so Put me down for a set of jack stands for my XLII. Thanks
James, be sure and put me on the list for XLII Jack Stands. Thanks for keeping the tally going.
Gary S.
The stands are the best tool I have for my bus. Cannot recommend them highly enough. Even with the four stands under my bus on a six inch reinforced concrete pad, I place several additional bottle jacks underneath for the belt and suspenders safety.
Version 2 of the list: (Ted dropped out. Jon says Ted’s will work with his current bus.)
1 Set - Ken & Gwen Brewer – H3
1 Set – Lloyd & Pamela Segger – XL
1 Set – Paul & Janice Horner – XLV
1 Set – Gordon & Jennifer Deen - XL
1 Set – Larry & Teddy Beer – XLV
1 Set – Darrell & Linda – XL
1 Set – Mark & MK Hann – XLVII
2 Sets – James & Kris - XLVII
1 Set – Mike Kerley - XL
1 Set – Elliott & Evy McLeod – XLII
1 Set – Gary & Peggy Stevens – XLII
12 Sets Total so far
Elliot,
Please let me know the cost of the Brackets and the Shipping and I will send you a check immediately.
We are in Key West for the rest of the month. If you are shipping them soon:
Lloyd Williams
c/o Boyd's Key West Campground
6401 Maloney Ave
Key West, FL 33040
310-990-2198
If you wile be shipping them later use the CA address below and we will forward them to us from there
Thank you again,
Lloyd and Pamela
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Please add Eric/Debbie Faires to the list for stands. We have XL II. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by James
Eric Faires
Huntsville, TN
James please take our name off the list. Eric and Debbie have been kind enough to offer us theirs since they are upgrading to XLII stands. Thank you, James for organizing all of this. Lloyd & Pamela
Lloyd, Your brackets are on the way priority mail. Now I see you have gotten some stands as well, looks like your making out pretty good today.:D
James, Put Chris and I on the list for a set for the Beaver 1992 40XL, "ZORRO", and thanks to Jon and his efforts.
Jon, Please add my name to the list for an H3 set. I sure don't want to miss out a second time. I'll work on arrangements for a rally pickup and try to post an input on dimensions. Thanks for helping us all work safely.
Thank you Elliot and Evy. It's been a good day for the bus. Eric and Deb are great and gracious friends. Please let me know where to send a check for the postage and brackets, i am happy to have them and can't thank you enough.
Ok, so the list now stands at 14 Sets:
Sets Requester Type
1 Ken & Gwen Brewer H3
1 Ron Walker H3
1 Darrell & Linda XL
1 Gordon & Jennifer Deen XL
1 Jim & Kris XL
1 Mike Kerley XL
1 Elliott & Evy McLeod XLII
1 Eric & Debbie Faires XLII
1 Gary & Peggy Stevens XLII
1 Larry & Teddy Beer XLV
1 Paul & Janice Horner XLV
2 James & Kris XLVII
1 Mark & MK Hann XLVII
I just measured the XLVII and the rear stands would be fine at 14 inches.
The front body jacking points, however, vary from 14 5/8 inches behind the front wheels to 16 Ό inches in front of the front wheels and thats allowing Ό inch below the plates to allow slipping the stands in.
To the base of the front tow rings measures 12 ½; however, I dont think that is the proper jacking point.
James/Jon, please add me to the jack stand list, 95 XL. Do I need to send a check now or wait for Kerrville....just let me know.
Pete Petree
You're on the list which is up to 15 sets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete
1 Ken & Gwen Brewer H3
1 Ron Walker H3
1 Darrell & Linda XL
1 Gordon & Jennifer Deen XL
1 Jim & Kris XL
1 Mike Kerley XL
1 Elliott & Evy McLeod XLII
1 Eric & Debbie Faires XLII
1 Gary & Peggy Stevens XLII
1 Larry & Teddy Beer XLV
1 Paul & Janice Horner XLV
1 Pete & EJ Petree XLV
2 James & Kris XLVII
1 Mark & MK Hann XLVII
I need an H3 owner to research the dimensions from the underside of the chassis support points, front and rear to the floor. You should not have to get under the bus to do this, but you will have to reach under it.
Raise the bus to its maximium height and take the dimension at all four points.
Mango,
If you could do it also I would appreciate it. We can modify your stands to meet the dimensions.
Truk,
Please give me the dimensions for your bus. The early XL coaches had a minimal flat spot at the rear support points, but they also had an angle bolted to that area that eliminated getting the entire stand beneath the rear support point. If you could analyze that, let's see if I can come up with a better way to address the rear stands on the XL early models. Later models on the XL had a heavy square tube go across between the rear supports and that tube is substantial enough and directly beneath the support points to work well.
I will get some pictures of that in the next day or so.
Jon, I haven't got the best level floor to measure to, but I get 8 1/2" rear and 12 1/2" front, so 8 and 12 inches would be close enough for my H3. The jacking points ahead of the front wheels are an inch higher. It will be interesting to see if Mike agrees. 'Hope this helps.