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kristine starr (Kbunnystarr)
Posted From: 4.242.57.177
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 9:16 pm: | |
from one extreme to another, what has to be done to protect the bus , while parked, in Lake Havasu City, AZ to protect it from heat/sun damage? I appreciate any and ALLLLL advice :o) |
james dean boggs (Jd_boggs)
Posted From: 68.70.70.253
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, July 07, 2006 - 12:23 am: | |
Cover the wheels with a tarp, plywood etc.
Ultraviolet light from the sun breakes down rubber and other materials. |
John MC9
Posted From: 66.217.105.40
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, July 07, 2006 - 12:33 am: | |
Tires are made in such a manner, that chemical compounds
will be released when the tire rolls, that will keep the tire
supple and resilient.
Or more simply: If you take the bus out for a "long" ride
once a week, or even twice a month, the tires should be
OK if sitting in the sun the rest of the time.
The bus companies don't spend cash on tire covers....
But... with today's fuel prices... You'll have to decide
what's more expensive....
Keep in mind, tho.... The bus should be run often,
and for a good amount of miles, if you plan to keep
your maintenance down. Let it sit too long, and you'll
be paying out more, than just for tires. |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit)
Posted From: 67.136.125.40
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 12:03 am: | |
I am just up the road from you in Kingman AZ. I use my conversion fairly regularly and inbetween times I try to keep the rig out of direct sunlight. Avoid parking on concrete or similar as the heat transfer from the hot source constantly on one spot can cause seperation in the long run.
A sheet of plywood cut to cover the tires is good as it leaves ventilation around the wheel well.
Peter. |
kristine starr (Kbunnystarr)
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Username: Kbunnystarr
Post Number: 47
Registered: 6-2006
Posted From: 4.243.61.206
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 3:01 pm: | |
John, on the letting it sit too long more maintenance, can you explain more? Thanx for your post |
kristine starr (Kbunnystarr)
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Username: Kbunnystarr
Post Number: 48
Registered: 6-2006
Posted From: 4.243.61.206
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 3:05 pm: | |
hi peter, thanx for your words, i lived in Kingman yrs ago, I am in Seattle WA now and will be moving to Lake Havasu to help my sister ( sick ) in a month....can you tell me more what I need to do? As far as bus protection, and on the long drive, and will be parked for awhile in her lot, what do I need to park on etc....and do for maintanence when parked for awhile? |
John MC9
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Posted From: 66.217.105.104
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 12:36 am: | |
kristine -
You'll have to keep in mind, that these buses are heavy
equipment, and were designed to run 100,000 miles per year.
The sheer weight of the bus, can cause problems if left sitting
too long without movement. Seals go "flat", and bearings
lose their lubricant, and it all adds up to earlier than usual
replacement.
The bus was designed to run, as were the tires... Take the
thing out once a month for an hour's hard ride, and you'll
spend less in the long run! |
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