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Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-25-2017, 12:18 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

as long as it is a 3 stage intelligent charger /...

as long as it is a 3 stage intelligent charger / maintainer you'll be fine -

I just looked at the Parallax website (https://www.parallaxpower.com) and all they talk about is temperature...

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11-18-2017, 08:17 AM

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Posted By bushpilot

from what i read the wf-9855 has a 3 stage...

from what i read the wf-9855 has a 3 stage intelligent battery maintainer built in

WF-9855 | wfcoelectronics.com (https://wfcoelectronics.com/product/wf-9855-55-amp/)

Specs from the link above:...

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11-17-2017, 10:25 AM

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Posted By bushpilot

I see that the 9270 has 250 watts more than the...

I see that the 9270 has 250 watts more than the 9260 in the same weight & dimensional package...smart move!

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-16-2017, 07:00 AM

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Posted By bushpilot

Good deal! Everyone likes a happy ending. ...

Good deal! Everyone likes a happy ending.

Look at it this way - you already know (and can resolve/repair) more than most coach owners.

Thanks for sharing your experiences w/ the sophisticated...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-15-2017, 06:44 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

I have separate dc to ac inverter. When the...

I have separate dc to ac inverter.

When the paralax POS bit the dust I installed a Progressive Dynamics Converter/Charger...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-15-2017, 05:15 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

I can see that the convert/charge you have is the...

I can see that the convert/charge you have is the SAME parallax POS that I had.
its NOT an intelligent battery charger - its a DAMN POS trickle charger that will boil your batteries dry.

the...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-15-2017, 09:50 AM

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Posted By bushpilot

heres an idea - w/ the batteries...

heres an idea -

w/ the batteries disconnected (either by switch or pulling the cables) and the converter/charger turned on -

whats the voltage at the 12vdc outlets in the coach...Is it still...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-15-2017, 09:43 AM

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Posted By bushpilot

which Freightliner model/chassis again? ...

which Freightliner model/chassis again?

every truck I've ever seen has the engine batteries on the drivers size - unusual that someone would have moved them to the other side.

it sounds like...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-15-2017, 06:39 AM

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Posted By bushpilot

9 volts is dead, check the voltage at the...

9 volts is dead, check the voltage at the batteries (with them disconnected).
if you are on shore power the (ac 2 dc) converter/charger should be giving you 12vdc

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

12-19-2016, 05:15 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

My point was - there are MORE freightliners on...

My point was - there are MORE freightliners on the road than anything else, which means more dealers, more service centers & probably more independents who can service it (aka any truck stop).
...

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12-19-2016, 04:25 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

1st know that the Mercedes Engine is a rebranded...

1st know that the Mercedes Engine is a rebranded Detroit motor - god knows theres some modifications (beyond the valve covers w/ the 3 pointed Benz star).

No one is surprised that a dealer or...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-11-2016, 08:25 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

well i have wondered the same thing about glazing...

well i have wondered the same thing about glazing - but we don't have an issue w/ the engine being TOO cool - but the tranny rarely comes off the cool / 125* mark.

and after 130k or so were not...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-09-2016, 03:49 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

Phil - 1st: this is not an endorsement. ...

Phil -

1st: this is not an endorsement.

Keep an eye on Dixie Auto Brokers (https://www.dixieautobrokers.com) (in Hohenwald (https://goo.gl/maps/Vhi8UN1vEZM2), Tennessee) He usually has some...

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11-04-2016, 03:57 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

Bob - Are you saying your manumatic won't...

Bob -

Are you saying your manumatic won't skip shift? Or are you saying the manumatic is slow?

DeepVee -

While i haven't recorded it or paid close attn to know the precise upshift point,...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 06:27 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

....NOLA?, MSRHouston?, MSRCresson?, Hallet? TWS?...

....NOLA?, MSRHouston?, MSRCresson?, Hallet? TWS?
The trailer i tow is for a buddy that runs an RX8 in NASA TTC/D.

now wait a minute - i know NASA (sponsors) provide contingency money and...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 05:28 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

Ive heard of cases like DeepVee has mention - but...

Ive heard of cases like DeepVee has mention - but i don't have any real knowledge of anyone i know having been stopped.

I've HEARD of situations where TxDOT or DOT waited outside a track and...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 04:47 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

heres a 2 screw garage coach, 73k miles, with a...

heres a 2 screw garage coach, 73k miles, with a (rare) rear bedroom.

2004 Renegade Coach 24/10MG | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/182341690183)

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 04:07 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

https://www.truckconversion.net/attachments/photobu...

https://www.truckconversion.net/attachments/photobucket/img_46314_0_cce6a0680d69ea1d0d2edc2575bc9ac2.png...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 04:06 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

Good point & i knew someone would say that as...

Good point & i knew someone would say that as soon as i was done typing it :D
...In full disclosure (while i also look for my 12th gear ratio :rolleyes:) -

Freightliner SmartShift ShiftControl...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 12:20 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

What rear gearing are you running? I...

What rear gearing are you running?

I don't want to hijack this thread w/ RPM (mpg) discussion -
there is an older thread (showing my RPM's at various speed) -
...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 12:01 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

I THINK, if i had my choice - id go for (another)...

I THINK, if i had my choice - id go for (another) pre-emissions motor (no EGR or DEF), the mpg MIGHT suffer (slightly) but theres a lot less likelihood that something would go wrong.

I'd look for...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 11:20 AM

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Posted By bushpilot

thanks to me ;) ha!

thanks to me ;) ha!

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-03-2016, 10:46 AM

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Posted By bushpilot

Ive been think about an upgrade.... I'll make...

Ive been think about an upgrade....
I'll make you a deal on our coach ;)

New Rear/Drive tires a few months.
New Steers less than 2 yrs ago.
New House batteries 2 months ago.
Generator Stator...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-02-2016, 05:40 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

I think there were some (limited) issues one (?)...

I think there were some (limited) issues one (?) particular manumatic
but i don't know if it was the smart-shift (ZF), i-Shift (volvo?) or the auto-shift (??)

I seem to remember the problems...

Forum: Manufacturer Discussion

11-02-2016, 04:54 PM

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Posted By bushpilot

Door Tag will list the axle ratings. The wheels...

Door Tag will list the axle ratings.
The wheels will be stamped w/ a Weight Capacity (at least mine are).
The tires will have coding (LR or load range) and a letter - as well most have weight...

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