Bus can't be moved on it's own...

[truk4u]

Viv,

Jon is not picking on you and it would be in your best interest to follow his suggestions and instructions.

You obviously are not up to speed on the proper use and care of your Bus and your comment about the brakes only enforces our concerns about your safety. If you don't fully understand and know how to correctly operate the various systems and safety aspects of the bus, you are potentially a 40,000 lb danger on the highway.

I, along with other members, have encouraged you to get to Clearwater and let Rick and the boy's go over your bus for safety and maintenance needs and teach you how to operate and maintain the various systems. I think the biggest mistake you are making is allowing people who don't have a clue about how to work on a Prevost fix your bus, over and over, and then drain your bank account. If you won't do that, at least get to Prevost in NJ or FL and have them service and inspect your bus to assure you don't have any serious problems that could cause an accident or major breakdown.

My intent is not to be harsh, we all care about you and wish you the best in living your dream. We lost one member to a preventable accident and that was one to many.

[Seabyrd]

Viv,

I hope & pray you will take your bus to a Prevost certified service center and have it checked & ask them to explain the things they are doing to you. Tell them in advance that you want to understand what's going on with your coach, if they don't want to take the time explaining it then go somewhere else! After all it is your money they are spending! Prevost people are generally very respectfull of a woman wanting to understand how things work.

My personal experiences so far have been great. Listen to Jon too, he knows his stuff and only wants the best for you & your coach. We just returned from the POG rally and I can't begin to tell you how much these people genuinely care about each other.

Viv, I drive our coach all the time, and although I have a pretty decent knowledge of our coach and what keeps it going safely, I am learning everyday ( and loving it) the more I learn the more I realize how little I know & if you are the driver you had better learn what makes everything tick, because you will quickly find out that it has a mind of its own!

I would be mortified at the idea of seeing what a good job someone did for you on down the road!

I pray you have a safe and happy trip.... And please go to a Prevost specialist for your service.

Diane

[tpr]

Viv,

The Prevost service center in SouthPlainfield N.J. is a great facility. My coach is there now with a slide issue. They have been patient and thorough with me over the years with my different coaches. They can answer most questions or find the answers you need. They will also go over your coach and make suggestions as to what needs to be done if you want. Then you can make an informed decision on the route you want to take. I don't have the talent to do my own repairs so a good service center is good to have. I think they are very close to you. Good Luck.

[Journeyone144]

Hi Gary,
Thank you ...and Everything was checked..I watched it all...
Big Hugs Viv...

[merle&louise]

Started the coach this morning and it wouldn't air up! Walked around around the engine while it was running and couldn't hear any air escaping. I called Newell and they quickly diagnosed it as a faulty pop off valve or a bad air governor. Called DD road service and they came out and changed the air governor in about 10 minutes; we were good to go!

My point here is that if your s60 is around 10 years old you might want to consider adding an air governor to your inventory. It is easy to change; 2 bolts and 2 air lines. $25 for the part.

[JIM KELLER]

Tuga, With this story in mind you can see it's not always an Air Bag. Sometimes it's an inexpensive part like a governor for only $ 25. You better keep that Newell and continue R.V.ing. After all, you have already replaced all the expensive parts. There is nothing like having your own Bed and Bathroom while traveling !

[mike kerley]

Tuga,

Dont forget the most important reason. You cannot "tent" at Keller's RV park (man eating squirrels). You need an RV.

[aggies09]

Tuga,

If you have a part number, that might be helpful to post.

[Orren Zook]

Tuga, If you have a part number, that might be helpful to post.

I'm not trying to hijack this thread but, you can get a Bendix Westinghouse D-2 Governor under the following number: 275491

[merle&louise]

Jim, Mike, Tony, & Orren,

Jim you're right about changing all of the expensive parts - I've done that. The next owner will be getting a great deal. We will miss RVing; having our own bed and bathroom but Hampton Inn's are pretty nice and they don't cost but $100/night.

When we visit Jim & Karen Keller I'll just bring a shot gun and we can have squirrel for supper!

Thanks for the part number Orren.