Ha! OMG you rolled right through my area!! Lake County into CLE!! can't believe you were deadheading West 🤔 😊 We do have a law that's similar to your Scott's Law, buuuttt you weren't passing an emergency vehicle - moving over for standing vehicles whether they are broken down or otherwise is not a law, just courtesy, here 😊 lol I immediately recognized the rest area on the PA Ohio border on 90 and then I saw the 236 mile marker that confirmed it, totally made my day! I daily drive an MCI DT4000 and wish we could have a Tourider, you're so lucky lol good job keeping up 75mph through those hills 😊
No way! This was a fun deadhead trip, a lot of quiet meditation time 😅 I always move over regardless of the state, but I know some states still don't have that law and I probably confuse some of the local drivers. I'll switch with you for a day! I've never drive any MCI D series coaches, it's on my bucket list The Tourrider maxes out at 72 from the factory, but you bet I was pinning it on the hills! Can't afford to lose the momentum 😅
@@alblua long trip I imagine, what time did you manage to get back to base? At least another 8- 10hrs from CLE I bet🤗 I absolutely love dead heading lol furthest we go is Pittsburgh ::yawn:: that's gvt transit for you tho lol our older D's (2004) were optioned without fuel gauges, so 1 tank trips only 😐
I don't remember exactly since this was several months ago, but it was very late! I actually started all the way from New York. I had a relief driver takeover before I reached Indiana, otherwise I would've run out of hours. I had a deadhead both ways with relief drivers (or me being the relief driver), it was actually quite a pleasant solo trip! No fuel gauges is a little scary! That's gotta give some range anxiety 😅
Nice run! By the way, today is the day I'm attending that Milwaukee Brewers game I was talking about a few weeks ago. Guess what? Finally getting my first ride one of the newer J4500s!
@@alblua Rode with Lamers. There's a bunch of Lamers motorcoaches and school buses here at the stadium today. Coach #1225 is the one my tour group came on.
@alblua By the way, just had a DOT physical this afternoon. Unfortunately, tough luck. I can't get a CDL because of my kidney condition. 😞 Chances are not very likely not possible until after I'm fully recovered from transplant surgery.
Ah Ohio Turnpike. The most boring and featureless stretch of Interstate east of the Mississippi. The only reason to be on Ohio Turnpike is to get to somewhere better, like Chicago. 😂
Sorry 🥲 this was a last minute bus rescue run so he didn't make it into the driving bag. Now I know he's expected to make an appearance, so I'll try to do better! 🐧
Bonjour de la France j’ai le même modèle en france mais qui porte un nom différent c’est le Mercedes tourismo et le pare-brise est en une seule partie pour nous
Yes, this is similar and we indeed have a 2-piece windshield in the US instead (which caused some initial issues with windshields cracking often and has since been resolved)
Wow! What a beautiful ride! Great video!
Thanks for watching! 😁
Beautiful Tour Bus
Ha! OMG you rolled right through my area!! Lake County into CLE!! can't believe you were deadheading West 🤔 😊
We do have a law that's similar to your Scott's Law, buuuttt you weren't passing an emergency vehicle - moving over for standing vehicles whether they are broken down or otherwise is not a law, just courtesy, here 😊
lol I immediately recognized the rest area on the PA Ohio border on 90 and then I saw the 236 mile marker that confirmed it, totally made my day! I daily drive an MCI DT4000 and wish we could have a Tourider, you're so lucky lol
good job keeping up 75mph through those hills 😊
No way! This was a fun deadhead trip, a lot of quiet meditation time 😅
I always move over regardless of the state, but I know some states still don't have that law and I probably confuse some of the local drivers.
I'll switch with you for a day! I've never drive any MCI D series coaches, it's on my bucket list
The Tourrider maxes out at 72 from the factory, but you bet I was pinning it on the hills! Can't afford to lose the momentum 😅
@@alblua long trip I imagine, what time did you manage to get back to base? At least another 8- 10hrs from CLE I bet🤗 I absolutely love dead heading lol furthest we go is Pittsburgh ::yawn:: that's gvt transit for you tho lol our older D's (2004) were optioned without fuel gauges, so 1 tank trips only 😐
I don't remember exactly since this was several months ago, but it was very late! I actually started all the way from New York. I had a relief driver takeover before I reached Indiana, otherwise I would've run out of hours. I had a deadhead both ways with relief drivers (or me being the relief driver), it was actually quite a pleasant solo trip!
No fuel gauges is a little scary! That's gotta give some range anxiety 😅
cool video and have more to come
There was no grass growing under the bus!!!
Nice run!
By the way, today is the day I'm attending that Milwaukee Brewers game I was talking about a few weeks ago. Guess what? Finally getting my first ride one of the newer J4500s!
Nice! Hope you enjoy!
@@alblua Rode with Lamers. There's a bunch of Lamers motorcoaches and school buses here at the stadium today. Coach #1225 is the one my tour group came on.
Hopefully it was a good bus ride!
@@alblua It was and had an Allison transmission
@alblua By the way, just had a DOT physical this afternoon. Unfortunately, tough luck. I can't get a CDL because of my kidney condition. 😞 Chances are not very likely not possible until after I'm fully recovered from transplant surgery.
And to answer your question, OH does have a law requiring vehicles to slow down or move over for stopped vehicles with hazards on.
Good to know! It's quite scary standing in the side of the highway and having vehicles pass by
Ah Ohio Turnpike. The most boring and featureless stretch of Interstate east of the Mississippi. The only reason to be on Ohio Turnpike is to get to somewhere better, like Chicago. 😂
Hahaha 🤣 that's true LOL
Seems like a lot of wind noise. Is that normal?
Not really, it was a particularly windy day that day! Usually the Tourrider is quieter
So bro what was the speed you were traveling at?
The maximum speed from the factory for the Tourrider is 72 MPH
Is the parking brake actually silent on that bus? Mindblown
Yes, it is! This bus has an electronic braking system
@alblua Tourrider not equipped with air brakes?
Nope, it still uses a pneumatic air brake system (Knorr if you're curious), but it is electronically controlled.
Where is the penguin?
Sorry 🥲 this was a last minute bus rescue run so he didn't make it into the driving bag. Now I know he's expected to make an appearance, so I'll try to do better! 🐧
@@alblua I am just joking. Hit submit before entering proper emoji
Haha the penguin is one of my trademarks after all 🐧
Bonjour de la France j’ai le même modèle en france mais qui porte un nom différent c’est le Mercedes tourismo et le pare-brise est en une seule partie pour nous
Yes, this is similar and we indeed have a 2-piece windshield in the US instead (which caused some initial issues with windshields cracking often and has since been resolved)
@@albluac’est dommage de ne pouvoir mettre une photo ici
I am actually in Europe currently and have ridden several Turismos so far! It's been interesting seeing the difference and similarities in person :)
So strange to see american version of bus i drive lol
Hahaha 🤣