Bus Stands 2010

[James]

I believe for XL and XLII coaches the stands can be the same

Jon,

Actually 14 inches for all of the stands would work for me. I just measured the XLVII and the rear stands would be fine at 14 inches.

The front body jacking points vary from 14 5/8 inches behind the front wheels to 16 ¼ inches in front of the front wheels and that’s allowing ¼ inch below the plates to allow slipping the stands in. I can always add a square of plywood shim(s) to make them work.

[billbunch47]

Tom, Rita had the wild idea to winter in Breckenridge so she could see snow. Two days after we left Columbia had 9 inches go figure. Spent a month with Ralph & Sandy Young at Tiger Run was right nice, a litle cold a couple mornings -22 was the worst but the old bus keep us nice and toasty. Swung down to the FMCA on the way home. Now leaving tomorrow for Apple Vally in Lake Lure for a week with the Royal club and a bunch of Poggers. Hope to run into yall real soon! Talk to ya

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Jon,

Actually 14 inches for all of the stands would work for me. I just measured the XLVII and the rear stands would be fine at 14 inches.

The front body jacking points vary from 14 5/8 inches behind the front wheels to 16 ¼ inches in front of the front wheels and that’s allowing ¼ inch below the plates to allow slipping the stands in. I can always add a square of plywood shim(s) to make them work.

We can make the stands any height, but the sizes I showed seem to be generally acceptable. I am presuming the 14" for the rear is to support the bus at the vertical member and not under the square tubing. If that is the case I don't believe the stands will carry the weight in the center because the tubing cross member pushes the stand to the side.

[James]

If that is the case I don't believe the stands will carry the weight in the center because the tubing cross member pushes the stand to the side.

I was planning using the stands in the area next to the square tubing not under it. I've attached a picture of the area behind the tag wheel.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

That is what I am talking about. The flat bottom of the vertical member cannot be centered squarely on the top of the stand. I have played with protype versions of the stands and if possible would prefer to see the stands carry the weight centered on the top of them. I now use stands which support the coach beneath the square tubing.

Having said that, I supported my coach on the area adjacent to the biased cut tubing flange with no problems, and on XL coaches with an angle instead of tubing that is how they will need to be supported.

[James]

I now use stands which support the coach beneath the square tubing.

Is the square tubing of sufficient strength to support the weight of an XLV-II without being crushed or deformed?

[Jon Wehrenberg]

I have supported my coach that way with no problems and to the best of my knowledge that is how all XLII coaches have been supported.

On earlier coaches instead of the robust tubing there is an angle as a cross member. I would not try to carry the coach on that single leg of the angle and would have to support it directly under the vertical support. That is why there was a difference in height of the rear stands.

[Charles Spera]

Please include us on the list for our H3. We have made our reservations at Buckhorn and plan to be there.
Thanks for all the effort.

[HarborBus]

Jon, am I correct in assuming the stands are proper height to support the bus when "fully" raised? Not just to ride height but Fully Raised.

[James]

Please include us on the list for our H3. We have made our reservations at Buckhorn and plan to be there.
Thanks for all the effort.

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