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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By William Willard
I`ve replaced two on Monacos I`ve owned -- I used...

I`ve replaced two on Monacos I`ve owned -- I used a Mirror Finish Stainless Steel panel - It`s 22g & cut it with a grinder -- Not that hard to do -- And looks great --
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-06-2024, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By William Willard
If you Google or go to Amazon , enter Klauber K...

If you Google or go to Amazon , enter Klauber K 01265M400 you will see the shaft -- No gear , just a pin that slips into a slot -- The gear is inside the slide -- That gear would probably be a...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-05-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By William Willard
Yes it does work -- Same 4 bolt mount & same 12v ...

Yes it does work -- Same 4 bolt mount & same 12v wiring -- Seems to travel at the same speed -- The motor is a bit larger & heaver but gear housing is the same --
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-05-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By William Willard
Bed slide is back in operation, & works as it...

Bed slide is back in operation, & works as it should -- I did install rollers on the floor for the bed to roll on -- Then modify the bed frame for rollers to roll on -- I`ve done a lot of carpet...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-26-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By William Willard
Thanks for your help -- I think that I`ve found a...

Thanks for your help -- I think that I`ve found a replacement on Amazon - It`by Klauber # K 01265M 400 -- All the specs match the Power Gear -- Amazon has a 30 day return, so it`s worth a shot --...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-25-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By William Willard
Thanks for the reply Gary, but my motor is a...

Thanks for the reply Gary, but my motor is a single shaft & etrailer`s is a dual shaft -- I did search etrailer before & didn`t find what I needed -- It goes on the bedroom , above floor slide -- If...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-25-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By William Willard
Yes -- It`s very futurist -- OK, it`s a 1999 ...

Yes -- It`s very futurist -- OK, it`s a 1999 Southwind --
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 12-25-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By William Willard
2099 Southwind Slide-Out Motor

Rehabbing a 1999 Southwind, 36" Ford V10 -- The bedroom slide motor , Power Gear 520491 is not working -- Have removed the motor & have been searching for a replacement -- None can be found --...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-05-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,807
Posted By William Willard
Yea Becky (MonacoMama) Ruby & I are planning on...

Yea Becky (MonacoMama) Ruby & I are planning on making the trip -- I can`t convince Ruby that 90 years old is to old to be RVing -- We`ll be SOB`s like you two - Been awhile since being there &...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-27-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 441
Posted By William Willard
Your coach was made by Safari Motor Coach in...

Your coach was made by Safari Motor Coach in Harrisburg, Oregon -- They also made the Magnum chassis -- Monaco purchased Safari in about 2003, & no longer made the Magnum Chassis --All your wiring...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,339
Posted By William Willard
I sold that coach about 3 years ago, but the last...

I sold that coach about 3 years ago, but the last I heard from the new owner, the wall has not fell off yet --

The way the walls are built, cutting a stud won`t hurt a darn thing -
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-18-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By William Willard
1 1/4 -- Buy by the foot from NAPA

1 1/4 -- Buy by the foot from NAPA
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-07-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By William Willard
Elite Renovation & Repairs in Harrisburg OR. Has...

Elite Renovation & Repairs in Harrisburg OR. Has been in business for many years -- The three owners worked @ the Monaco Service Center in Harrisburg -- They specialize in slide-outs --
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-16-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,128
Posted By William Willard
The foam board does help -- Go to Home...

The foam board does help -- Go to Home Depot/Lowes & get the 1 1/2 inch thick insulating board -- It only comes in 4x8 foot sheets But only cost about $20.00 -- Cut it so it`s a tight fit on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2023, 06:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,875
Posted By William Willard
I have a home shop here in Gilbert,AZ & have...

I have a home shop here in Gilbert,AZ & have replaced several sets of toppers/awnings - Always customers choice of colors & quality -- I always recommend Stone Vos -- Quality & fit ( If you follow...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-02-2023, 06:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,875
Posted By William Willard
Stone Vos for toppers -- Best on the market --...

Stone Vos for toppers -- Best on the market -- Don`t really need any tools -- A screw driver to remove the screws at the end of each topper -- Four toppers will be about &1000.00 -- Don`t get Vinyl...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 733
Posted By William Willard
Mike -- I`ve replaced about 3 Dometic 1402 with...

Mike -- I`ve replaced about 3 Dometic 1402 with the 18cf Samnungs -- Cabinet work is not a problem -- The 1402 will not go out the entry door -- 1/2-3/4 inch to wide -- A Norcold will go out the door...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-14-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,742
Posted By William Willard
If you two get bored, drive 150 miles east, to...

If you two get bored, drive 150 miles east, to Gilbert -- Where you will have full hook-ups, under an awning @ no charge -- Only catch is helping me locate a 12v gremlin that has been plaguing the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-27-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Posted By William Willard
Don`t recall the exact year Monaco purchased...

Don`t recall the exact year Monaco purchased Safari -- The older Safari`s were on a Magnum Chassis, mfg by Safari in Harrisburg ,OR -- When Monaco purchased Safari, then the Safari`s were built...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By William Willard
Should have purchased your toppers from Stone Vos...

Should have purchased your toppers from Stone Vos -- Always square & perfect with superb customer service -- Bill Willard
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-27-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,682
Posted By William Willard
Harry -- You`ve been wrong before ? -- Wow --...

Harry -- You`ve been wrong before ? -- Wow -- You`re finally admitting it -- Bill Willard
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-08-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By William Willard
My brother-in-law has a 05 Endeavor with a 400ISL...

My brother-in-law has a 05 Endeavor with a 400ISL & it has the single belt system -- The Endeavor is a rear radiator coach with the Holiday Rambler name plate, but was built by Monaco --
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-07-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By William Willard
John -- Monaco mfg their own Chassis -- I have no...

John -- Monaco mfg their own Chassis -- I have no idea why some of their has 2 belts, some one -- Some side radiator coaches has 2, some 1 -- Some rear radiator coaches has 2 belts, some 1 belt --...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-07-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By William Willard
Ben -- This is a 09 Camelot - The engine is...

Ben -- This is a 09 Camelot - The engine is probably a 08 -- My preference would be the 2 belt system -- Went to the local Cummins shop for a new water pump -- Looks nothing like the the one that I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-03-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By William Willard
Thanks for all the help -- I really appreciate it...

Thanks for all the help -- I really appreciate it -- A friend purchased this coach used, & there are no manuals or anything else on the history of it -- Our 07 Camelot does not have the emission...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-02-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By William Willard
Serpentine Belt Size

Working on a 2009 Monaco Camelot with the 400ISL Engine -- Can not find a a number on the serpentine belt -- This belt also run the dash air compressor -- Also, I`ve seen somewhere that there is a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-19-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,503
Posted By William Willard
The new gear is metal -- Ebay or Amazon should...

The new gear is metal -- Ebay or Amazon should have them --
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-19-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,092
Posted By William Willard
Tim -- I`ve cut some holes thru the sides of our...

Tim -- I`ve cut some holes thru the sides of our 07 Camelot & all the framing was aluminum -- I`ve worked on some cheaper coaches where some of it was wood, some steel -- Depends on the manufacturer...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-19-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,092
Posted By William Willard
The best thing to use is a 4 inch hole saw -- ...

The best thing to use is a 4 inch hole saw -- Make sure the pilot bit is short enough so that it does not penetrate the outside skin @ the beginning -- ( Saw from the inside out ) saw just enough to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-19-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,092
Posted By William Willard
Tim -- The studs are aluminum ---

Tim -- The studs are aluminum ---
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-02-2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,768
Posted By William Willard
Space Age Paint in Mesa, AZ can match your paint...

Space Age Paint in Mesa, AZ can match your paint & the owner can tell you the steps to do your job -- She`s been in the business for years & knows all about Arizona Sun Damage -- Bill Willard
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-30-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By William Willard
Safari Motor Coaches owned Beaver @ the time this...

Safari Motor Coaches owned Beaver @ the time this coach was built -- Safari also owned Magnum Chassis -- I had a 1997 Safari & the dash looked just like yours -- The switch icons are well marked as...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-19-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,013
Posted By William Willard
If the square tube holes are egg shaped in place...

If the square tube holes are egg shaped in place of round, you need to drill new holes -- Remove the large tube, cut off the tube, & drill a 1/4 inch hole, being careful to drill it straight -- The...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By William Willard
Where are you -- Those loops you see are broke...

Where are you -- Those loops you see are broke cables -- I would stop using that slide till you get that fixed -- One broke cable, you`ll be OK -- Two broke cables, you`re on thin ice -- I`m in...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By William Willard
I think I see two broke cables -- The slide uses...

I think I see two broke cables -- The slide uses 8 cables --Uses 4 to extend & 4 to retract -- I`ve replaced cables on 5/6 Monaco Coaches --Including mine -- You`re in for a long day -- Usually when...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-26-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By William Willard
The Signature`s are loaded with complicated...

The Signature`s are loaded with complicated features, & most are now obsolete -- No parts available -- Bil Willard
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By William Willard
Got it started -- After replacing every relay I...

Got it started -- After replacing every relay I could find & checking every fuse & still no start, I was feeling for wires around the ECM (could not see any) & found a small connector -- Tried...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-07-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By William Willard
Check the fluid level in the windshield washer...

Check the fluid level in the windshield washer tank -- When pulling a grade, it may be lower than the stinger, giving you a check engine light -- Bill Willard
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-05-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,612
Posted By William Willard
The night stands are a problem to remove -- The...

The night stands are a problem to remove -- The problem is after removing the night stand, you will have a 18/24 inch piece of slide out Facia to replace --
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By William Willard
Larry -- The engine has been started several...

Larry -- The engine has been started several times since the filter change - In fact, it was run for several minutes to charge the dash air -- Also some test runs on city streets --

I see you...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By William Willard
This is a picture of the Power Control Center --...

This is a picture of the Power Control Center -- When problems first started with this coach (witch was week after the purchase) I removed this center & found nothing suspect - I replaced it anyway...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-02-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By William Willard
I doubled checked for stray wire/cable -- I did...

I doubled checked for stray wire/cable -- I did attempt to find the meaning of the codes -- The mid136 has to do with ABS wheel sensors -- I could find nothing that would keep the coach from starting...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-02-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By William Willard
Won`t Start after replacing Chassis Batteries

2005 Dutch Star -- Spartan Chassis -- I purchased this coach that has been well used -- I posted on this forum once before about problems with the Check Engine Light appearing after driving a short...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,836
Posted By William Willard
First of all, thanks Skip, Fenatic & all that`s...

First of all, thanks Skip, Fenatic & all that`s responded to this thread -- Automotive wiring, among many other things blow my mind up --



I`m sending pictures of the relays found in the Power...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-06-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,836
Posted By William Willard
Skip -- Removed the Power Distribution Center &...

Skip -- Removed the Power Distribution Center & bench tested it -- The fuses were all good as well as the relays - One of the connectors showed minor corrosion -- Sprayed all down with electronic...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-05-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,836
Posted By William Willard
Don -- Our mutual friend Harry Martin is coming...

Don -- Our mutual friend Harry Martin is coming over today to do some troubleshooting -- We`re both newbies when it comes to Newmar/Spartan stuff --
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-04-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,836
Posted By William Willard
Skip -- My setup looks just like yours ---

Skip -- My setup looks just like yours ---
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-04-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,836
Posted By William Willard
Thanks Art & Skip for your replies -- I know...

Thanks Art & Skip for your replies -- I know these electrical problems are a real pain to chase down --



Skip -- I have seen the black boxes you refer to, but had no idea what power they...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-04-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,836
Posted By William Willard
ECM Real Time Clock

We own a 2005 DS, 370 Cummins , Spartan Chassis -- Shortly after leaving a RV Park, the check engine light came on -- All gauges showed in good range -- A few miles later the engine died -- A short...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-24-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By William Willard
Myron -- The customer complaint was the bed slide...

Myron -- The customer complaint was the bed slide was not working correctly -- Would not move without pushing it -- Removed the bed frame & found that the rollers on the floor had been mounted on the...
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