Grand Villa Reunion

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Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #25 – April 25, 2021, 01:18:46 am

Quote from: Phranko – March 12, 2021, 08:41:23 am

Easy to understand some folks hesitations and limitations on attending.
One thought to add into the equation is the fact that this could be a "one and only" event (hope not).

As said before, you don't have to have a GV to attend, it's open to all.

See ya'll there!

One & only .... Nah. Come fall, we probably will find a way to lure some of you down by the lake

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #26 – May 05, 2021, 11:34:06 pm

Anymore info on the event? We are still up in the air about going as we are both facing some surgery ( one of the so called golden years situations to "look forward" to).

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #27 – May 11, 2021, 12:12:33 pm

Request for those coming to the GV Reunion.

If you have a DDEC II (Detroit Diesel) cartridge for the MPSI and time to school me on it, please bring it.
Have the reader in hand, just not the cartridge, yet.

Really hoping to increase my limited knowledge during this trip.

Thanks
Frank

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #28 – May 11, 2021, 01:20:55 pm

Frank,

Here is a link to the Pro-Link 9000 manual with more information than the user manual that comes with it: Section 1 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

This is page 285 and can be seen in white on the top right hand corner of the page. 286 will be the next page traveling right with the pages you have already read in red.

It might take a little time but you could do a partial screen capture of the page and assemble a manual this way. This link shows how to do it on a Mac. Advantage is that if you print out the pages, they will be larger and easier to read than the regular user manual. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201361 Print shops can assemble with a nice cover, etc.

Once you have the cartridge, you will have fast idle capability. The cruise control will not do it on a 6V-92TA Detroit as the low end torque will overpower the brakes. It warns you twice to make sure the transmission is in neutral before engaging the fast idle sequence.

What is not in the manual is the boost and fuel pump pressure. At sea level the Pro-Link should show about 28.5 psi for boost at about 60 psi of fuel pressure at 2100 rpm.

For all Detroit 6V-92TA operators, here is a DOT publication from a test done by the U.S. Coast Guard back in 1994. It's long but has lots of interesting details and graphs. It should be noted that the prop shaft HP is different than brake HP. It would appear that both engines are DDEC with approx 535 hp each. https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a295538.pdf Some of the graphs horizontal but printed in portrait mode so would have to be copied and then rotated to easily read them.

Pierce

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #29 – May 11, 2021, 10:05:00 pm

Thanks Pierce!
Read, practical exercise in NAC (I hope), then reread.

That's the way my grey matter absorbs info best.

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #30 – May 16, 2021, 09:09:23 pm

I win....
First coach to arrive at Foretravel for the reunion. Ok, I'm a week early but we're scheduled to get some stuff done and I wanted plenty of time if needed.
Not sure if the other GV is here for that, he just got here.

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #31 – May 17, 2021, 07:47:23 am

Looks LONELY back at Mecca.

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #32 – May 17, 2021, 08:51:11 am

A few other coaches looking east but not a single Foretravel sitting on the lot for sale. ( one Monaco for sale)

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Reply #33 – May 17, 2021, 09:53:12 am

Quote from: Bob & Sue – May 17, 2021, 08:51:11 am

A few other coaches looking east but not a single Foretravel sitting on the lot for sale. ( one Monaco for sale)

I don't believe they sell new or used at the factory anymore. Any new ones there are just off the line and haven't been shipped to the sales lot yet.

Keith

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #34 – May 17, 2021, 11:08:53 am

Yep, no new coaches sitting out any more. If you want to see a new one need to take the tour of the factory and will get to walk in some of the ones under construction. Or go to MHSRV or one of the other companies that now sell them.

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #35 – May 17, 2021, 04:40:20 pm

Talked to Beverly K today. She mentioned that the first factory tour since COVID will be during the GV reunion next week. Tours will become regular after that.

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Reply #36 – May 21, 2021, 01:19:08 pm

We'll be there on Wednesday

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Reply #37 – May 21, 2021, 07:35:43 pm

Don't own a GV but interested in learning all about them. We arrived last week for some service, registered to attend the reunion and are parked next to Bob and Sue. Looking forward to meeting the GV "reunion" gang. As of late April, twenty-two coaches were registered.

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Reply #38 – May 22, 2021, 07:26:13 am

Where are the pictures?

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Reply #39 – May 22, 2021, 02:27:19 pm

The GV Reunion starts Thursday morning next week. Bob & Sue is the only Grand Villa represented here at FOT, however, there are three U-series (2-320s, 1-270) that I understand will also be attending. Since some are curious, photos below. Few coaches in number but not in fun! The view from my window.

Update- Tim & Shirley McCoy just arrived Grand Villa (last two photos).

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #40 – May 22, 2021, 03:23:08 pm

If anyone wants to put up a Foreforums window sign, we have a Word document in the Media section available for editing to put in your name or forum handle and printing

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Reply #41 – May 22, 2021, 10:28:45 pm

Wish I had access to a color printer. Maybe someone who plans to attend but still at home with a printer could print some ForeForum blank copies for those already at FOT to hang in the window.

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Reply #42 – May 22, 2021, 10:39:53 pm

Quote from: WBates – May 22, 2021, 10:28:45 pm

Wish I had access to a color printer. Maybe someone who plans to attend but still at home with a printer could print some ForeForum blank copies for those already at FOT to hang in the window.

I'll bring 10 or so copies.

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #43 – May 22, 2021, 11:41:13 pm

I printed off 10 copies. Available for anyone that wants one.

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #44 – May 23, 2021, 09:19:59 am

Quote from: WBates – May 22, 2021, 10:28:45 pm

Wish I had access to a color printer. Maybe someone who plans to attend but still at home with a printer could print some ForeForum blank copies for those already at FOT to hang in the window.

Great to see that a couple of members will be doing just that!

A number of us hung the signs in our front windows at the 2012 Grandvention in Mineola (ah, the nostalgia of the early days of Foreforums!)

It was great to put all the faces with names; kind of felt like a reunion of old friends you hadn't seen in a while (or in this case, hadn't yet met in person).

Re: Grand Villa Reunion

Reply #45 – May 23, 2021, 12:40:01 pm

As someone once said " Those were the days my friend"

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Reply #46 – May 25, 2021, 09:30:25 am

We're on our way, god willing, we'll be there Wednesday. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

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Reply #47 – May 25, 2021, 09:36:52 am

For those visiting Nac for the first time, Mike created a mini "tourist" guide that's in the Media section

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Reply #48 – May 25, 2021, 09:48:40 am

This is great, thank you for sharing this!!

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Reply #49 – May 25, 2021, 10:13:32 am

Harvey Nelson made photo albums at Grandventions and shared them with folks who were there. This is from 2015. Great to look back at familiar faces, some no longer with us, some no longer traveling, many great friends. Thanks for this Harvey.

Maybe someone could do this for this Grand Villa Reunion.

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