poor headlights!

[robertglines1]

I'm lucky with cable from rear is a large size battery cable to front junction box dedicated to 12 volt.   I made my connection there to the fuse block with kit/20 amp individual fuses for high and low. 12 ga to each light and function from the relays/just after fuses.  The original Prevost wiring was 18ga.  Most control wiring in coach is 12 volt plus exterior lights.  Everything else is 24 volt.   Bob

[LuckyChow]

uncle ned, I don't doubt it a bit on how long they have been working.  The fact (not my opinion) remains that they have never been fully charged.

That they have been charged 'enough', to satisfy your needs, is just fine.  However, being not fully charged is one of the reasons for 'early' plate sulfation and premature failure of the battery.
Now, guessing how long they will last being undercharged is a black art that is anyone's guess.

For me, I always charge lead-acid cells at their factory recommended voltage and nothing less.

I wish you well

Ros

I've been told that sulfation doesn't start until below 12.3 V, FWIW. 

[uncle ned]

Ros

this post was on how I run a higher voltage to make my headlights bright and not cook my battery's. not a post on how I keep my battery's charged

I have big inverters and smart chargers to do that for me when hooked up the the world.

I worked in the tele-comunications world for over 50 years and  have charged more big battery's that never got replaced just good maintenance.

uncle ned

[robertglines1]

As per a recommendation from board member I contacted danielsternlighting  and told him my wishes.  They are in. Super good fit to stock body configuration. I put in with self drilling screws until I got them exactly centered. The removed one at a time and replaced with SS 5/16th carriage bolts.  The buckets are fully adjustable.  The kit came with aiming instructions.  One of the easiest and quick rewarding things I have done on this build.      supply to light out lens+ $384.  Bob

[B_K]

Cool Bob glad to hear that you can finally see! Now if you could just point them at the clutch to find the problem there! LOL!
  BK 

[robertglines1]

Ribbing?; Really?  Yes I need if! sort of gives me motivation.  The clutch air assist cyl is at Hardy  being rebuilt along with the E-15. We do allot of business there so will just cost me parts if they need any. The air assist cyl will need parts. Have talked to several guys that have or now doing project and looks like it just needs tweaking . Merry X-Mas everyone.   Bob

[Oonrahnjay]

Ribbing?; Really?  Yes I need if! sort of gives me motivation.  The clutch air assist cyl is at Hardy  being rebuilt along with the E-15. We do allot of business there so will just cost me parts if they need any. The air assist cyl will need parts. Have talked to several guys that have or now doing project and looks like it just needs tweaking . Merry X-Mas everyone.   Bob

     People ask me "isn't that bus a lot of work" but I like to think of it more as a list of problems to solve.  Sounds like you're getting through your list - which is a good thing.  Merry Christmas to you and yours, Bob; and to everyone.

[Skykingrob]

Bob
Been following the light issue. Can you post some pics and details on the lights ordered. I have not had good luck getting with Daniel but maybe if I have all the details and just tell him what I want, I will have better luck.

Rob
91 Prevost XL40
Missouri

[robertglines1]

Rob; they don't fill up light frame as they are smaller. Just made a black filler my self. Will get #'s and maybe pic on PC as I can't seem to post here.  Bob