Here in Colorado, RTD began replacing old OBI V's with these Gilligs all the way back in 2007. All of their fleet now consists of Gillig 29' and 40' buses and our 60' NFI Xcelsiors. I've always wanted to get behind the wheel of these things and drive, so having these POV videos is amazing and they're so much fun to watch. Thank you.
@@Mrcharles. Yeah, most of the original 5000 series models from their first 2007 order have been retired. the 5200 series is still going strong, for now. I believe those may go away now that RTD is taking delivery of 6580 and up.
Very nice! I’m sure many enjoy riding along! Three years ago, we converted a 29’ 2009 into a camper, with the same ISL engine, but with an Allison B400R transmission. 30k miles later, we visited all states from Maine to Florida to California. I absolutely love driving it. As the Europeans never cease to point out, Gillig’s design is stuck in the 1980s but I’d pick this model over any other any day of the week.
Man, that's an old bus. I was driving one similar to that one, but it had steps at the front, and this bus was the "if you can drive this one, you cab drive any of them." Bus as a support and maintenance crew member that bus was a load of fun to drive... but when the power steering would kick out mid right turn, things got very interesting
Another great drive, my friend. Just curious: Is there a way the drivers can turn those annoying exhaust fans off? This particular bus's engine sounded GREAT, save those exhaust fans. I know what I have noticed on OUR buses is that when these fans are running, the buses tend to run real sluggish. But, sounds like you didn't have that problem here. :-D
In my experience, some vehicles have the fan running all the time, which may be an indication of a fault. This seems to be the case for this vehicle and it did not affect performance, so I indicated on the driver's log and continued driving. Quite loud, eh?
@Gregory Steven Oh, okay. Thanks for the clarification. :-D We have some buses here that even in the winter time, these fans are kept on, and it gets VERY cold here.
@Gregory Steven The hydraulic fans are about 25-horsepower when operating full speed. It definitely slows the acceleration down, especially if the A/C is on as well. When the fan is running full speed all the time, it really puts a dent in the fuel economy.
High idle is for building air pressure quickly after the air reserves have been drained. It is also good to have on when accessories such as the climate control are on full blast, as well as if you need to idle for more than 5 minutes at a time. It was not necessary for me to do that in the video but it is a force of habit.
Great video. I noticed, at some road junktions there is stop sign for every direction. Then who's got the priority? Here in Hungary the is no crossing like these.
People traveling straight have priority. If there is a vehicle to my left or to my right, whoever arrives and stops first has priority. If the arrival and stop is simultaneous for all vehicles involved, then the vehicle to the right gets priority. A bit confusing, eh?
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looks good.. I drive transit busses for a living
You should start making videos@@williamhaynes7089
Here in Colorado, RTD began replacing old OBI V's with these Gilligs all the way back in 2007. All of their fleet now consists of Gillig 29' and 40' buses and our 60' NFI Xcelsiors. I've always wanted to get behind the wheel of these things and drive, so having these POV videos is amazing and they're so much fun to watch. Thank you.
I'm glad you could "drive" them through me!
I’ve noticed RTD is starting to replace the 2006-07 models with newer ones. That’s too bad, I like the older models.
@@Mrcharles. Yeah, most of the original 5000 series models from their first 2007 order have been retired. the 5200 series is still going strong, for now. I believe those may go away now that RTD is taking delivery of 6580 and up.
Well hopefully I’ll get to ride the old Gilligs before they retire.
I really love your videos man as a bus driver looking at your POV making me feel like I'm really driving these buses!
Glad to hear it!
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Very nice! I’m sure many enjoy riding along! Three years ago, we converted a 29’ 2009 into a camper, with the same ISL engine, but with an Allison B400R transmission. 30k miles later, we visited all states from Maine to Florida to California. I absolutely love driving it. As the Europeans never cease to point out, Gillig’s design is stuck in the 1980s but I’d pick this model over any other any day of the week.
Man, that's an old bus. I was driving one similar to that one, but it had steps at the front, and this bus was the "if you can drive this one, you cab drive any of them." Bus as a support and maintenance crew member that bus was a load of fun to drive... but when the power steering would kick out mid right turn, things got very interesting
The Gillig Advantages are my favorite buses as well
Same anything that’s pre 2010 I like but models past 2011 I’ll go with the BRT
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Also me: clicks at speed of god to watch driving pov lol
These ones are my favorite, Cummins ISL 8.9
My absolute favorite powertrain. Nice video.
Voith was the standard at the university of Michigan until 2011.
More! please! I want more pov on this bus
Love your videos a like the POV
Another great drive, my friend. Just curious: Is there a way the drivers can turn those annoying exhaust fans off? This particular bus's engine sounded GREAT, save those exhaust fans. I know what I have noticed on OUR buses is that when these fans are running, the buses tend to run real sluggish. But, sounds like you didn't have that problem here. :-D
I noticed that once the temp gets to 220 It gets
sluggish
In my experience, some vehicles have the fan running all the time, which may be an indication of a fault. This seems to be the case for this vehicle and it did not affect performance, so I indicated on the driver's log and continued driving. Quite loud, eh?
@@eugew23 Oh yah! LOL
@Gregory Steven Oh, okay. Thanks for the clarification. :-D We have some buses here that even in the winter time, these fans are kept on, and it gets VERY cold here.
@Gregory Steven The hydraulic fans are about 25-horsepower when operating full speed. It definitely slows the acceleration down, especially if the A/C is on as well. When the fan is running full speed all the time, it really puts a dent in the fuel economy.
Sounds good but the cab looks fresh British Leyland 1980!
Love these videos though 5*. The Setra is my favourite!
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That red drivers seat is a nice touch
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Muito legal o vídeo.
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Ohh is this bus from 2010? I like it much but I though it did look like a 90s bus?
What´s the purpose of this high idle mode you switch on before doing the walkaround?
High idle is for building air pressure quickly after the air reserves have been drained. It is also good to have on when accessories such as the climate control are on full blast, as well as if you need to idle for more than 5 minutes at a time. It was not necessary for me to do that in the video but it is a force of habit.
Nice to See some American colleges 😎🤘
Great video. I noticed, at some road junktions there is stop sign for every direction. Then who's got the priority? Here in Hungary the is no crossing like these.
People traveling straight have priority.
If there is a vehicle to my left or to my right, whoever arrives and stops first has priority.
If the arrival and stop is simultaneous for all vehicles involved, then the vehicle to the right gets priority. A bit confusing, eh?
@@eugew23 Thank you :)
Nice drive
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Is it still in service? Looks like an ancient equipment.
Yes they are.
Can you do a 29 foot video?
I shall try.
There is no turn signal ? Or you don’t use it ?
They do not make noise by default.
Is the bus hard to drive
Miss the standard radio that used to be in buses
did you buy this or is it a transit
are you driving a via bus
My favorite bus is the advantage
Whats all the big rattles, noise ? From.
Not so sure, but the larger things like driver locker compartments make quite the racket over bumps
Are you out of the blinker fluid?
Yeah bone dry
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Is a game?
Those blinkers are very quiet…
Some might even say they're... silent.
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