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Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 03-14-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,464
Posted By RPrince
Timbrens and upper and lower Stableloads leveled...

Timbrens and upper and lower Stableloads leveled mine out and is very stable.

Randy
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-31-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By RPrince
Thank you for sharing this! I was not aware that...

Thank you for sharing this! I was not aware that you could do this.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-24-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,296
Posted By RPrince
I reposted my question on the MH tread in hopes...

I reposted my question on the MH tread in hopes of getting more responses. One person's response listed a water faucet with temperature control. (https://go.skimresources.com) and it solved the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-21-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,296
Posted By RPrince
It has a 6 gallon propane water heater.

It has a 6 gallon propane water heater.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-21-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,296
Posted By RPrince
Shower Water Temperature

I'm having an issue with the water temperature in the shower going from hot to cold when restricted with the shower head cutoff on my Artic Fox 1150. Have not had this problem with other RVs. Had...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 11-30-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By RPrince
Artic Fox rear storage tray removal

I recently purchased an Artic Fox 1150 and i I'm currently making some changes to meet my needs.
One thing i wanted to do is store a pop up screen shelter in the below floor storage compartment...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-09-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By RPrince
Thanks for all of the help, guys. I found...

Thanks for all of the help, guys.

I found some fog/driving lights at Summit Racing that were very close to the originals. Mounting bracket had to be extended about 3/4" to get the light to line...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By RPrince
Not yet. Still looking and will order some new...

Not yet. Still looking and will order some new lights when we get back. Thank you for the additional info.

Randy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-03-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By RPrince
I haven't removed the lights yet. Wanted to make...

I haven't removed the lights yet. Wanted to make sure I could find replacements first. Will look into the ones you found and see if they are the same or if they will fit.

Thank you so much for...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-02-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By RPrince
Had to resize the pics. Individual lights. ...

Had to resize the pics.

Individual lights.
The number on the headlight is HB5 NS-2214S.
Fog light number ML-006.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-02-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By RPrince
Monaco Knight Headlights

I would like to replace the cracked headlight and fog light lenses on a 2012 Monaco Knight.
Any suggestions on where I can find them? Have searched by numbers on lenses, but haven't found them...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 03-07-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,508
Posted By RPrince
I just watched a video on this installation...

I just watched a video on this installation posted by Delta Bravo on Youtube. I'll try to link it here.

Randy



Watch "Installing a MicroAir Easy Start on Coleman Mach 8" on YouTube...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 11-12-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,036
Posted By RPrince
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 11-11-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,036
Posted By RPrince
Is the 3789# as equipped that you referenced a...

Is the 3789# as equipped that you referenced a Host estimate or did you weigh it?
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 11-10-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,036
Posted By RPrince
Thanks for all of the input guys. ZB39,...

Thanks for all of the input guys.

ZB39, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! I figured it would be close to the max for a one ton dually., but looks like it would work.
What truck are...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 10-30-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,036
Posted By RPrince
I don't currently have one, but the trucks I have...

I don't currently have one, but the trucks I have been looking at are 14k gvw. Trying to educate myself as much as possible before buying.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 10-28-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,036
Posted By RPrince
Host Cascade Real Weight

I'm toying with the idea of buying a truck camper and really like the Host Cascade.
Can someone who owns one provide a real weight? Ive seen several dry numbers around 4100# and 4600# wet weight....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-08-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By RPrince
I got it to stop by unplugging from the power...

I got it to stop by unplugging from the power pole and turning off both chassis and house battery switches. Don't have any idea on why it started clicking since it has never done that before.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-08-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By RPrince
Power gear Slideout Control clicking- Help needed

I'm having an issue with my 2012 Monaco Knight regarding the slide out controller.

The slides operated just fine, but there is a constant clicking coming from the Power Gear Dual Sync Slider...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 09-03-2021, 06:30 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 43,094
Posted By RPrince
We went to Alaska in 2018 and really enjoyed it....

We went to Alaska in 2018 and really enjoyed it. Left Central Texas mid May and returned in mid September. The one thing that really helped was reading everything we could, read all of the Alaska...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-02-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By RPrince
I own a 2012 Monico Knight 36pft like the one...

I own a 2012 Monico Knight 36pft like the one you're looking at, but one year newer. Purchased in 2014 with 15k miles, and now has 55k miles. We are pleased with ours, and haven't had any major...
Forum: Going Green 08-25-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Thanks Ted, that's what I was looking for. ...

Thanks Ted, that's what I was looking for.

Randy
Forum: Going Green 08-18-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Hey Tightwadted, have you had a chance to try...

Hey Tightwadted, have you had a chance to try your new batteries out while boondocking yet?
We haven't, but making plans to do some boondocking right after Labor Day. Just curious how they...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-30-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 495
Posted By RPrince
Don't do it! I owned a 2013 Coachmen C for...

Don't do it!

I owned a 2013 Coachmen C for about a year and 4000 miles. That was as long as I could stand the engine noise, lack of power, inadequate cooling from only one A/C, and no storage, and...
Forum: Going Green 07-07-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Glad you got some batteries for a good price....

Glad you got some batteries for a good price. Battleborns were the only ones on my radar until my son mentioned the Renogy sale. I hope they are just as good as the BBs.
Can't wait to do some...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-07-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,129
Posted By RPrince
Im not a fan of Class C motorhomes. I've owned...

Im not a fan of Class C motorhomes. I've owned two Cs and 4 As.
The engine noise, wind noise around the cabover and engine heat in a class C is enough reason to not consider one. Also, the Ford V...
Forum: Going Green 07-02-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I removed my 4 L16 lead acid batteries and...

I removed my 4 L16 lead acid batteries and replaced them with the Renogy lithium batteries. Insulated the bottom half of the compartment from engine heat and cold, and lost about 400 pounds....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-01-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,432
Posted By RPrince
My Magnum 2812 Inverter was doing something very...

My Magnum 2812 Inverter was doing something very similar, green light flashing on inverter and remote, charging batteries just fine, showed to be inverting, but only 7.5 volts ac voltage. The FET...
Forum: Going Green 07-01-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Not on the second shipment. I sent several emails...

Not on the second shipment. I sent several emails requesting tracking number info but got none. They just showed up at my gate.
Forum: Going Green 07-01-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I received the correct replacement batteries...

I received the correct replacement batteries about 3 days after shipping the first ones back to them.

Randy
Forum: Going Green 06-26-2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Let's see some pictures Ted!

Let's see some pictures Ted!
Forum: Going Green 06-23-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Hey Ted, wanted to provide you with an update. ...

Hey Ted, wanted to provide you with an update.

I received my 4 batteries yesterday, and my son received his shipment of 6 the day before. On both deliveries the wrong batteries were shipped. The...
Forum: Going Green 06-18-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Hey Tightwadted, looks like FedEx finally picked...

Hey Tightwadted, looks like FedEx finally picked up the batteries from their warehouse and the shipping numbers now indicate that they will arrive at my house on Tuesday.

Randy
Forum: Going Green 06-14-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
FedEx is having a truck shortage in CA. The...

FedEx is having a truck shortage in CA. The batteries are sitting on pallets awaiting FedEx pickup as of this morning according to sales rep at Batteryhookup.

Randy
Forum: Going Green 06-12-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
They advertised the batteries as new and in the...

They advertised the batteries as new and in the box.

Randy
Forum: Going Green 06-12-2021, 09:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I contacted them yesterday to inquire why the...

I contacted them yesterday to inquire why the FedEx numbers showed to be incorrect, and they quickly responded that FedEx had not picked them up from their warehouse. Tracking numbers will be good...
Forum: Going Green 06-11-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I can't find them either. It must have been a...

I can't find them either. It must have been a limited time sale for just a few days.
Forum: Going Green 06-10-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I have a class A Monaco with 4 6v Trojan lead...

I have a class A Monaco with 4 6v Trojan lead acid batteries. I'm about to replace the old batteries with 4 100ah Li batteries.
From what I understand, the Li batteries will let the alt on the...
Forum: Going Green 06-10-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Thanks Twinboat. Your feedback has really helped...

Thanks Twinboat. Your feedback has really helped me understand what needs to be done with this upgrade.

Randy
Forum: Going Green 06-10-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Ok, thanks for clarifying the charging process. ...

Ok, thanks for clarifying the charging process.

If I put a switch in the small wire on the BB instead of disconnecting it completely, would that work for situations where the MH engine isn't...
Forum: Going Green 06-09-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Ok, that makes sense, and is alot easier than...

Ok, that makes sense, and is alot easier than what I thought! By doing this, the charging from generator and shore power will be unchanged?

Randy
Forum: Going Green 06-09-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I'm trying to figure this out, but still confused...

I'm trying to figure this out, but still confused as to how to isolate the alternator to charge thru the Victron, but still have full charging capability from both shore power and generator power.
...
Forum: Going Green 06-08-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I also ordered a Victron Orion DC to DC charger...

I also ordered a Victron Orion DC to DC charger and plan to return the BIM after reading all of the comments. My motorhome has a Big Boy battery isolator connecting the chassis and house batteries if...
Forum: Going Green 06-05-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I also ordered a RV water tank heating pad ($36)...

I also ordered a RV water tank heating pad ($36) with thermostat control that will come on at 45 degrees and cut off at 68 degrees. Not sure if I'll put it between the four batteries or under the...
Forum: Going Green 06-04-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Thanks for the feedback from your experience!

Thanks for the feedback from your experience!
Forum: Going Green 06-04-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Twinboat, thanks for weighing in on this issue....

Twinboat, thanks for weighing in on this issue. I'm undecided on whether to use the BIM or return it and buy the DC to DC charger. Let me know what you think.
Randy
Forum: Going Green 06-03-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll look into...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll look into that. Wasn't really sure that the BIM was the right thing to use or not.
Forum: Going Green 06-03-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
If someone can confirm that this BMI device will...

If someone can confirm that this BMI device will indeed protect the alt from overheating, I would appreciate comments on how to connect it, or what I really need to do if this is not correct. This...
Forum: Going Green 06-03-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
I plan to install a BIM from Solar Energy...

I plan to install a BIM from Solar Energy Systems. Not sure how to wire it in to protect the alternator, but I have seen some articles on this forum relating to the install. Still researching.
...
Forum: Going Green 06-03-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,511
Posted By RPrince
Renogy, not Renology. Just noticed that I...

Renogy, not Renology.

Just noticed that I entered the name incorrectly...
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