1997 Specs & Manuals

[tom49]

We just bought a 1997 Dynasty 38' and we are flying to get it next week (12/21)
I am looking for the dimensions to make sure I have the bushes and tree limbs trimmed back enough to park alongside the house.
Also does anyone know of a online copy of the Owners Manual that I can read so that maybe I can retain the information before we go to drive it the 2500 miles home.

[tom49]

We just bought a 1997 Dynasty 38' and we are flying to get it next week (12/21)
I am looking for the dimensions to make sure I have the bushes and tree limbs trimmed back enough to park alongside the house.
Also does anyone know of a online copy of the Owners Manual that I can read so that maybe I can retain the information before we go to drive it the 2500 miles home.

[MonacoMama]

.. I just wanted to say "Welcome to iRV2..and hopefully the Monaco forum! Please ask for some "Monaco karma" ..and now I need to get back to that four letter word... "W O R K".. I will cheack back in later!


MM

[Diplomat Don]

tom49....The Monaco archives only go back as far as 1999, but they may give you a good starting point. Archives

[SacsTC]

I meant to answer this this AM and somehow got sidetracked with my HoneyDo list.
Tom, I don't know if anyone will answer till the 12th of Jan, but you might give this a try.

[RonNBama]

The '98 Dynasty measures 11'11" vertical at the highest point with all bags inflated. The rear AC unit seems to be the high point on mine, not counting the antennas.

[Andy M]

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Just keep cutting. Good luck with your new Monaco Dynasty. I have the same one and enjoy it very much.

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Here is a couple of good tips:

Don't let the fuel tank get any lower than 3/8ths before you refuel it. One good turn and you will uncover the pick up which will cause the engine to die.

Since your comming into NJ you might just want to stop at home depot and make yourself up a simple device to blow air through the entire water system. Take the long blue water filter canisters down and dump them out before doing so and after as well. Hook it up to the water hose fitting in the service area. You'll need some brass fittings, compressor fittings, an air regulator, hose clamps and a piece of 3/8ths black line about 3 feet long. All this will run you about 45 bucks but it will ensure that you won't break a line from freezing.

Regulate the air to about 10 psi and blow the system out, thats all you need.

[tom49]

Andy

That is very handy information to have, our 78 GMC has a similar habit at quarter tank. I suspect that repriming the fuel system is as much of a pain as my diesel Jeep is so I will remember that for sure.

The tip on the blow out adapter is good too, Ihave one already for the GMC best thing since sliced bread for the water system.

When I get home and level it will ALL the water drain from the fresh water tank when I open the valve? With the GMC I start by blowing the system dry and drain the hot water heater. Then I set the system to bypass the HW heater and pour 2 to 3 gallons of water system antifreeze into the fresh water tank and pump it thru the system and fill the drain traps.

In the spring I drain the excess antifreeze from the FW tank and rinse it good. Then I blow out the system and run at least 3-4 gallons of fresh water from each tap. Works for me on the GMC but I know very little about the Monaco yet so I need a little guidence here. Does this seem like a reasonable (and safe) way to winterize our "new" MH?

[Andy M]

My 1997 Dynasty takes 11.5 gallons of rv antifreeze. Just took care of it last week. I choose the antifreeze over just blowing the system out. I feel it keeps the gaskets, fittings and tubing from shinking and it keeps the seals lubricated as well. I also feel it prevents rust in the hot water heater.

You can email me and I could give you some heads up on quite a bit of "what to watch out for's" and some fixes as well for that coach of yours.
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You need to open three valves, one in the service compartment area and two in the area that is next to the main water manifold in the lower bay (don't forget to dump those two big water filters also in the lower compartment). Do this when your no less than 5 miles from your house which will be your final destination prior to winterizing. Prior to this proceedure, make sure you open your kitchen and shower knobs. This releases the air and allows it to drain out more efectively. Even with this all done, you still will have water in the lines to the ice maker and washer/dryer, this is why you must either blow it out real soon after or get the rv antifreeze throughout the entire system, or you can just pray for warm days.

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On one of these coaches, you wouldn't want to wish it on your worst enemy,soo don't forget to keep fuel in it.

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Your coach has two air chucks and an on board compressor as well that usually has 110-120psi at all times. Get yourself a 50ft air hose in home depot and some fittings that will hook into the chuck. Use the coaches air to blow the system out if need be.