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Posted By JDL

Jim, I also carry bikes on the back of the...

Jim,
I also carry bikes on the back of the truck, other gear locked under the cover in the bed, so having the truck taillights or high mounted lights was a requirement. Here is a picture of my...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

11-14-2017, 05:54 AM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,626

Posted By JDL

I couldn't do that due to the "security bar" for...

I couldn't do that due to the "security bar" for the tailgate. It is located under the arrow in the attached picture.

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

11-12-2017, 01:41 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,626

Posted By JDL

Jim, I did the splicing at the...

Jim,
I did the splicing at the taillights with the diodes, there is room to do it.

I use the Roadmaster brake system, so my brake pedal moves when I apply the brakes in the...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

11-08-2017, 09:52 AM

Replies: 14

Views: 2,626

Posted By JDL

The 2015 F150 is aluminum body, magnetic lights...

The 2015 F150 is aluminum body, magnetic lights wont work.
The light bar under the tailgate may not work if you have the "antitheft" tailgate device as it occupies a portion of the passenger side...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-06-2017, 12:47 PM

Replies: 2,727

Wandering, sway bars, alignment, ride height, oh my!!

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Posted By JDL

That is exactly what I am having to do with my...

That is exactly what I am having to do with my "Air Level Only" Windsor.

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-11-2016, 07:26 PM

Replies: 9

Monaco Dynasty 2007

Views: 905

Posted By JDL

I have the same "extra" key. I stored it in a...

I have the same "extra" key. I stored it in a drawer. I will be surprised if I find the lock it fits, as I have been through the coach quite a bit.

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-11-2016, 07:16 PM

Replies: 6

2003 HR Endeavor lack of power

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Posted By JDL

What Steve said. The coach cant see the climb...

What Steve said. The coach cant see the climb ahead, it will only downshift once you are "behind the curve". If you are typically traveling at 65, then drop to 5th gear before you start climbing. ...

12-10-2016, 08:09 AM

Replies: 182

Diesel Mileage (Miles Per Gallon)

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Posted By JDL

I seem to be in the correct mpg range for the 8.3...

I seem to be in the correct mpg range for the 8.3 ISC.

My VMS trip meter always calcs > than actual over time.

I have been keeping hand notes with fills vs. miles. I have averaged 8.2 mpg. I...

12-09-2016, 08:23 PM

Replies: 49

Do I need to give up my motorcycle?

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Posted By JDL

The Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Quadratrac...

The Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Quadratrac systems can also be towed this way. I drove my GC for 12K + miles without a front driveshaft. I rebuilt the transfer case on my GC and when it is in...

12-08-2016, 06:36 PM

Replies: 49

What do you buy before you pick up your Class A?

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Posted By JDL

:thumb:

:thumb:

12-08-2016, 06:07 PM

Replies: 80

Michelin blow out

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Posted By JDL

You are correct, as O2 molecules are denser than...

You are correct, as O2 molecules are denser than N2 molecules, so the pressure rise vs temp is more, not enough to warrant worry. Both gasses are close enough that the Ideal Gas Law works for both at...

12-08-2016, 01:27 PM

Replies: 80

Michelin blow out

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Posted By JDL

I have only been in the MH business for 18 or so...

I have only been in the MH business for 18 or so years, but this is something I have noticed. At one time Goodyear was a very popular brand on RVs and we heard a lot of Goodyear issues.

...

Steering Box Play- Sheppard M100 SHIM or Swap for a TRW ?

12-08-2016, 08:13 AM

Replies: 12

Using onboard water pump in cold weather

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Posted By JDL

A little common sense and effort go along way. ...

A little common sense and effort go along way. :thumb:

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-01-2016, 06:45 PM

Replies: 8

Wheel bearing repacking

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Posted By JDL

From the Spicer manual, as you can see seating...

From the Spicer manual, as you can see seating the bearing is a bit of a process. For those of us that are used to working on light duty vehicles, it takes a significant amount of torque to seat the...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-01-2016, 12:02 PM

Replies: 8

Wheel bearing repacking

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Posted By JDL

$450 is a deal for the conversion. I took mine...

$450 is a deal for the conversion. I took mine at 15 years old 110K to have done at a Truck shop. The hubs and bearing grease were full and looked new. The mechanic removed everything, changed the...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

08-22-2016, 12:29 PM

Replies: 1,870

Views: 421,199

Posted By JDL

Sauer, the pump manufacturer, recommends Optimum...

Sauer, the pump manufacturer, recommends Optimum CST to be 12-60. That is a fairly wide window.

It appears the next question is the fan motor requirements for those of us with a side radiator.
...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

08-22-2016, 08:23 AM

Replies: 1,870

Steering Box Play- Sheppard M100 SHIM or Swap for a TRW ?

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Posted By JDL

FWIW, My 2000 Windsor came with a TRW box from...

FWIW, My 2000 Windsor came with a TRW box from the factory and filled with AW46. I have changed the filter and fluid, however I filled with AW46 both times, as that is what the factory (Monaco)...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

04-01-2016, 11:30 AM

Replies: 1,733

Mods/Upgrades to our 2003 Dynasty

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Posted By JDL

Mike, Very nice work. I purposely look...

Mike,
Very nice work. I purposely look over every clamp an fitting I install to ensure ease of removal. I believe that at the factory, the assembler do the inverse.

JDL

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-24-2016, 08:37 AM

Replies: 13

When to change transmission fluid

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Posted By JDL

Craig, I did mine last year, new filters,...

Craig,
I did mine last year, new filters, and fluid, your prices for the materials are in line with my costs. It took me about 2 hours to do the job. Paying $400 doesn't seem outrageous as I...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-17-2016, 11:22 AM

Replies: 2,727

Wandering, sway bars, alignment, ride height, oh my!!

Views: 575,028

Posted By JDL

Bob, Thanks for the update. I have just...

Bob,
Thanks for the update. I have just finished with building the "rod end mounts" for my Watts link. I will post pictures of the completed set before and after installation in the next week...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-11-2016, 08:48 AM

Replies: 1,733

Mods/Upgrades to our 2003 Dynasty

Views: 390,795

Posted By JDL

Traveler

Mike,
I installed my Dish Network traveler 3 or so years ago and have never regretted it. I have HD/DVR receivers in the coach along with a wireless HD setup for outside. The performance is...

03-09-2016, 07:12 PM

Replies: 14

Using a relay to disconnect brake lights

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Posted By JDL

Steve, You were overthinking it. 12...

Steve,
You were overthinking it. 12 volt relays are exactly that, designed to be connected across 12 volt supply.

JDL

03-08-2016, 09:41 AM

Replies: 14

Using a relay to disconnect brake lights

Views: 3,832

Posted By JDL

I used the same relay and the +12 from the RV to...

I used the same relay and the +12 from the RV to do the same thing on my F150. This does 2 things, the trucks brake pedal doesn't override the signals from the RV for the TOAD lights. I get a light...

Steering Box Play- Sheppard M100 SHIM or Swap for a TRW ?

12-21-2015, 12:36 PM

Replies: 6

Lights for 2015 F150

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Posted By JDL

Update

My LED bar showed up broken due to shipping. I was stuck having to do something or cancel a trip.

I ended up wiring the factory taillights with diodes. I do have the radar units in my...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

12-14-2015, 08:17 AM

Replies: 1,870

Views: 421,199

Posted By JDL

My boot is also above the floor/under the carpet....

My boot is also above the floor/under the carpet. Here is a picture attached of it. I was doing the dash replacement and had the steering wheel removed.

11-23-2015, 06:18 PM

Replies: 6

Lights for 2015 F150

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Posted By JDL

Jim, I have radar units in my LED taillights,...

Jim,
I have radar units in my LED taillights, it is used to avoid collisions when backing. Due to the brake lights working when my brake system activates, I decided to do something like Walt. I have...

11-22-2015, 08:25 PM

Replies: 49

Flat towing 2015 F-150 problem

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Posted By JDL

I have the pushbutton and tested it today. In the...

I have the pushbutton and tested it today. In the off position, it does not accrue miles. I only went 2 miles, however no mileage.

I am currently still setting up the truck. I am going to install...

10-22-2015, 08:45 AM

Replies: 6

Towing Issues with our Jeep Wrangler

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Posted By JDL

Reading 12 volts on a meter disconnected and...

Reading 12 volts on a meter disconnected and providing power are two separate things. You need to ensure that current is being delivered. Corrosion, wire size, distance, and load on the toad are...

Steering Box Play- Sheppard M100 SHIM or Swap for a TRW ?

10-21-2015, 12:08 PM

Replies: 361

Colorado/Canyon

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Posted By JDL

What is interesting is that GM has had an...

What is interesting is that GM has had an electronically controlled transfer case since 1999, this is the first one that I know of with issues. Someone must have "upgraded" the process.

What...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

10-01-2015, 10:59 AM

Replies: 2,727

Wandering, sway bars, alignment, ride height, oh my!!

Views: 575,028

Posted By JDL

fastphil55, The chassis that you have is not the...

fastphil55, The chassis that you have is not the same chassis as being discussed.

If you search Velvet ride Safari chassis, there is significant discussion on forums on how to fix/patch the...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

07-16-2015, 10:11 AM

Replies: 114

Excessive brake pedal effort required

Views: 22,682

Posted By JDL

Jim, I also suspect you may have glazed...

Jim,
I also suspect you may have glazed brakes. Do you use the engine brake full time? I notice my brakes tend to squeal when I over use the engine brake and under use the air brakes. I...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

07-15-2015, 02:23 PM

Replies: 10

Upgrading the holding tank monitor

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Posted By JDL

And my wheels need polishing. Just Sayin' :D

And my wheels need polishing. Just Sayin' :D

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

05-14-2015, 09:04 AM

Replies: 1,870

Views: 421,199

Posted By JDL

To add one more curve. On my 2000 Windsor, I am...

To add one more curve. On my 2000 Windsor, I am running 9" vs 9.5" on the front between the frame and H frames. The ride is 2x improved in quality. I did not like the ride at 9.5", the coach sat...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

05-14-2015, 08:16 AM

Replies: 2,727

Wandering, sway bars, alignment, ride height, oh my!!

Views: 575,028

Posted By JDL

Our snowflakes are close

Van,
My "snowflake" and yours are very similar. I laid under the coach this past weekend with the link in hand working on the mounting solution.

I like the way you added the 3" tubing better...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

05-01-2015, 03:21 PM

Replies: 22

Trip from H@ll

Views: 3,436

Posted By JDL

Andi, That isn't a typical day, it just...

Andi,
That isn't a typical day, it just happened to be a large intense front. It has been sunshine and beautiful weather since with almost no wind to speak of. I would look at the weather...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

04-02-2015, 10:05 AM

Replies: 2,727

Wandering, sway bars, alignment, ride height, oh my!!

Views: 575,028

Posted By JDL

Jim, The humor was the test process. With...

Jim,

The humor was the test process. With all the hardware and development that Henderson's has done for RV chassis, their lateral test = the same as the one used here. You would have thought,...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-31-2015, 07:27 AM

Replies: 2,727

Wandering, sway bars, alignment, ride height, oh my!!

Views: 575,028

Posted By JDL

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: That der is funny,...

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

That der is funny, I don't care who you are.

Trailers you tow behind your MH / Pictures of the whole rig

02-23-2015, 12:00 PM

Replies: 1,688

Views: 569,709

Posted By JDL

Bob, That helmet doesn't go with that bike,...

Bob, That helmet doesn't go with that bike, unless you are racing vintage. :cool:

02-22-2015, 02:04 PM

Replies: 15

Running or not

Views: 1,624

Posted By JDL

If you have a transfer case that can be placed in...

If you have a transfer case that can be placed in neutral, there is no reason to run the toad in any transmission position. The transmission is as the seats, along for the ride when the TC is neutral.

02-20-2015, 06:13 PM

Replies: 44

How many of you tow an enclosed trailer?

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Posted By JDL

X2. All of my trailer brakes have done this. I...

X2. All of my trailer brakes have done this. I set the controller to just drag a little when new. They work better after burnishing is done.

02-10-2015, 01:51 PM

Replies: 9

Large Cargo Trailer

Views: 976

Posted By JDL

It does take +12volts at the connector.

It does take +12volts at the connector.

02-10-2015, 09:14 AM

Replies: 9

Large Cargo Trailer

Views: 976

Posted By JDL

I put that one on my small trailer. It allows me...

I put that one on my small trailer. It allows me to tow it with 4 different vehicles that I have without having to have 4 "in vehicle" controllers.

02-05-2015, 04:54 PM

Replies: 37

2015 Chevy Colorado 4x4 for tow

Views: 17,559

Posted By JDL

In previous GM ECMs, I know that a "non light...

In previous GM ECMs, I know that a "non light code" will remain in the ECM for a period of time after the "light code" has gone out. It is either labeled mature, or historical. They typically go...