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Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / 1983 MCI-9 Bus Conversion, loc...

Last post by Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM - August 13, 2026, 10:38:45 PM

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#42

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Good Sam's

Last post by Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM - August 13, 2026, 03:55:39 PM

Another comment. From what I have heard, Bad Sams is not keen on using lowboys, whereas Coach-Net has no problem sending one out if you need it.  One time I asked for a lowboy from Bad Sams for my 37' Discovery motorhome, and after I complained, they sent out a wrecker.  In the end, when they lifted the front end, they damaged my front cap, and all I got out of it was a free year's membership from Bad Sams. In fact, the only reason I stayed with Bad Sams so long is that they gave me free memberships for two years because I complained when they sent out the wrong equipment. 

Another time, they sent out a small wrecker that was obviously not big enough, then went back and got a large tilt trailer.  They did not pull the axle as I suggested when my Allison froze up, and they just dragged it up onto the trailer. Thankfully, they did not damage it (that I know of), but they could have. They had no tools to do that.

#43

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Good Sam's

Last post by napamikey - August 13, 2026, 12:37:12 PM

Good Sam's limits the towing milage to 20 now and no longer covers family members

I just checked and have RV platnium+  which does include 100 mile tows to location of my choice but no bus towing. Just as long as I make the call they have never checked ownership of the vehicle. https://roadside.goodsam.com/plan-benefits/rv/platinum-plus
It's pricey but being in California Bay Area tows are ridiculously expensive and would pay for itself if I have 1 tow every 5 years and like peace of mind.

#44

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Hydrogen retro fit and sem...

Last post by luvrbus - August 13, 2026, 08:51:26 AM

I see where JCB the heavy equipment manufacture of England broke the land speed record at Bonneville with Hydrogen powered engines over 400 MPH

#45

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Good Sam's

Last post by luvrbus - August 13, 2026, 08:31:06 AM

Have coachnet, used once, and good sam's because I like good sam's 100 mile tow no questions asked for my other vehicles which I used twice. Once with my truck with a camper on and for 50 mile tow and other time for my truck and a trailer for a 60 mile tow of my chosen drop off location which was better than coachnet that just drop off at nearest service center.  Both took about 24 hours to arrange and was free. For the bus I have coachnet but only to nearest station.  Would be happy to pay $5+ a mile plus fee to either service to arrange to put in a location of my choosing.  I wanted to tow my running bus 250 miles and could not find a provider for less than $3k. These guys have system to find providers I don't have and would happily pay a fee for them to arrange towing at their arranged price to save $$$. It's sounding like health care now!
 
1967 MCI 5A for 16 years

Have coachnet, used once, and good sam's because I like good sam's 100 mile tow no questions asked for my other vehicles which I used twice. Once with my truck with a camper on and for 50 mile tow and other time for my truck and a trailer for a 60 mile tow of my chosen drop off location which was better than coachnet that just drop off at nearest service center.  Both took about 24 hours to arrange and was free. For the bus I have coachnet but only to nearest station.  Would be happy to pay $5+ a mile plus fee to either service to arrange to put in a location of my choosing.  I wanted to tow my running bus 250 miles and could not find a provider for less than $3k. These guys have system to find providers I don't have and would happily pay a fee for them to arrange towing at their arranged price to save $$$. It's sounding like health care now!

1967 MCI 5A for 16 years

Good Sam's limits the towing milage to 20 now and no longer covers family members

#46

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Good Sam's

Last post by napamikey - August 12, 2026, 11:27:24 PM

Have coachnet, used once, and good sam's because I like good sam's 100 mile tow no questions asked for my other vehicles which I used twice. Once with my truck with a camper on and for 50 mile tow and other time for my truck and a trailer for a 60 mile tow of my chosen drop off location which was better than coachnet that just drop off at nearest service center.  Both took about 24 hours to arrange and was free. For the bus I have coachnet but only to nearest station.  Would be happy to pay $5+ a mile plus fee to either service to arrange to put in a location of my choosing.  I wanted to tow my running bus 250 miles and could not find a provider for less than $3k. These guys have system to find providers I don't have and would happily pay a fee for them to arrange towing at their arranged price to save $$$. It's sounding like health care now!

1967 MCI 5A for 16 years

#47

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Booster Cylinder Extension...

Last post by jbnewman - August 12, 2026, 06:39:58 PM

Unfortunately, Luke had the wrong part. We'll use it - but - still looking. For this or any of the ball joints in the 4106 original steering.

Any leads appreciated.

#48

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Coolant Leak - Aqua Hot or...

Last post by plyonsMC9 - August 11, 2026, 06:54:04 PM

Yes, our coach does have the diesel fired heat for the engine.  It's jammed up in the engine bay, pretty much impossible to service.  I think it's a Webasto. So am I looking to find valves on the engine which are connected to a rubber hose / copper tubing such that I can shut that off, and hence stop the leak?  Right now it looks like the Aqua Hot itself is leaking, but it's hard for me to determine.

Thank you Clifford!

#49

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Coolant Leak - Aqua Hot or...

Last post by luvrbus - August 11, 2026, 06:30:31 PM

The DL came with a diesel fired heat for the engine the converter could have removed Espar and tied into the Aqua Hot ,you should have valves on the engine to shut that zone off, converters cut corners and will use a rubber hose tied to a piece of cooper and it causes leaks, I chased a leak like before on a Custom Coach MCI conversion

#50

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Coolant Leak - Aqua Hot or eng...

Last post by plyonsMC9 - August 11, 2026, 02:16:55 PM

I recently noticed coolant leaking out from mid-section of our DL3-45.  The coolant is of the color and consistency of our DD60 engine coolant.  The Aqua Hot coolant is the bright green color.  Initially I had nightmare visions of a coolant leak from the wiring chase in the floor - on the way to the driver dash defroster/heater. No bueno.  But the more I checked that became less likely. Immediately above the coolant leak is the Aqua Hot, and the leak is dropping off the exterior of the exhaust elbow.  In the bay housing the Aqua Hot, I see absolutely no moisture above the Aqua Hot.  And the tray beneath the AH unit is a bit gummy, but that could just be due to the fact it needs a cleaning?  I'm not sure there.  It doesn't get gummy again if I wipe it down. 

The leak is about 1 drop every 15-30 seconds or so, coming off the Aqua Hot exhaust pipe. 

The Aqua Hot has 3 zones.  Two work perfectly.  Front floor heaters, Rear floor heaters.  And our hot water component of the Aqua Hot also works - usually.  It is serviced regularly. 

I have zone questions.  Could the 3rd zone be the engine pre-heat?  I do have an engine pre-heat button for the Aqua Hot, but I've never been able to get that fixed - it's never worked for me.  Or find anyone who would do that service work - yet.    That could explain the leaking engine coolant vs the aqua hot coolant, which is the wrong color for the leak.  Maybe?

Phil - confused in Arizona
Thank your for any insights!