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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,478
Posted By barmcd
I can get up hills better at higher speed,...

I can get up hills better at higher speed, probably because the RPMs are higher. If I'm loafing along at 60 mph, hills become much tougher. Like you, I hit the gas before the hill to assist getting...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-02-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,096
Posted By barmcd
I think that will total any coach of this vintage...

I think that will total any coach of this vintage if you file an insurance claim.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-05-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
I only had a few minutes between daylight and sun...

I only had a few minutes between daylight and sun up before the wind came up, but I got it done. I Put a bead of butyl rubber sealer down on the roof, then stuck four screws, with the heads removed,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-05-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
Thanks Tim. It wasn’t hard, just expensive!

Thanks Tim. It wasn’t hard, just expensive!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By barmcd
There are lots of threads on this subject, use...

There are lots of threads on this subject, use the search function and put in "monaco headlight switch hot" and you'll get a lot of info.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
Once I removed the residue from the Gorilla glue,...

Once I removed the residue from the Gorilla glue, I put the inner skylight in place and drilled five holes in the flange, one at each corner. Stainless steel flange head Screws held it in place...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
Hard to believe that its been three months...

Hard to believe that its been three months already! Since the hail storm in April we went to Greece, had the roof and gutters replaced on the house, repainted the soffit and facia while the gutters...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,820
Posted By barmcd
That one is easy to get to!

That one is easy to get to!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-17-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
Post 25, I already have them.

Post 25, I already have them.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-09-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
The skylights are here! They are much thicker...

The skylights are here! They are much thicker and heavier than the original. I’m a little concerned that they while the shorter skylight fits into the taller well enough, the flange isn’t exactly...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-05-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
Back home after three weeks in Greece - had a...

Back home after three weeks in Greece - had a great time. The day before we headed home, I got the shipping notice for the skylight parts. I'll be glad to finish this repair.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-13-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
Still waiting on the skylight - they've had...

Still waiting on the skylight - they've had supply issues and it should be ready next week. Problem is we're leaving for Europe and will have them hold it until we get back.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-19-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
The outside dimensions are 34" on the two long...

The outside dimensions are 34" on the two long sides, the two shorts sides are 15 1/2" and the diagonal is 26".

Measuring just the "bubble", its 30" by 13" X 24".

I'm interested to see how well...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-18-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By barmcd
Thanks guys, I picked up a couple from the local...

Thanks guys, I picked up a couple from the local RV dealer for about the same price. I need to buy two more because the others are pretty cloudy too.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-18-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By barmcd
I'd be inclined to use a fiberglass patch to fix...

I'd be inclined to use a fiberglass patch to fix spider cracks. Having said that, I don't think I'd be too worried to use Eternabond since its made for RVs. I don't have any experience with...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-18-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
I ordered two skylights from EZ Tops World Wide...

I ordered two skylights from EZ Tops World Wide to make a double pane skylight. They will make sure they fit together. Should be here in about two weeks. I'll let you know how it goes.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-18-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,327
Posted By barmcd
I bought some thin aluminum sheet at Lowes and...

I bought some thin aluminum sheet at Lowes and the 18" sheet metal brake from Harbor freight. I used it to make a couple C shapes about 6" long and fitted them inside the ducts where the AC units...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By barmcd
Yeah, it’s lost a little bit of plastic, but it’s...

Yeah, it’s lost a little bit of plastic, but it’s the part the lens rests against. It’ll work as it is since the part that holds the tab on the lens is undamaged.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By barmcd
I’ll check out the local rv place. Thanks

I’ll check out the local rv place. Thanks
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By barmcd
Jim, that looks like my fog lights. This one is...

Jim, that looks like my fog lights. This one is on the side.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By barmcd
Need a Docking Light Lens for 2000 Monaco Dynasty

I should have looked along the side of the motor home when I was looking for damage after the hail storm. This docking light lens is gone, I found small pieces of plastic on the drive so I guess it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-14-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,548
Posted By barmcd
One piece

One piece
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-14-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,425
Posted By barmcd
Look up your steps in the service manual. You...

Look up your steps in the service manual. You can buy them at just about any large RV parts supplier.

https://www.rvtechlibrary.com/exterior/kwikee_svc_manual.pdf
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-14-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
I sealed up the skylight opening so I can take my...

I sealed up the skylight opening so I can take my time to find a replacement. I would have liked to use a piece of aluminum, but I couldn’t find one wide enough locally. I used a piece of 5MM...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-14-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
It’s a Neo Angle skylight!

It’s a Neo Angle skylight!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-14-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
I removed the skylight and the inner was just...

I removed the skylight and the inner was just sealed to the bottom of the outer skylight. Nothing very complicated. I need to find a set — the inner is about 1/8” smaller than the outer all the way...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-13-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
I went out this evening to look at the skylight...

I went out this evening to look at the skylight and there is water trapped between the inner and outer skylight. I was going to try to get it out by removing the inner skylight and letting it drop...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-13-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
Thanks, I'll contact him to see if he still has...

Thanks, I'll contact him to see if he still has it.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-13-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
I will, it looks like Vito replaced his not too...

I will, it looks like Vito replaced his not too long ago and posted links to the material you need. I spent today working on an insurance claim and finding a contractor. It may take awhile to get...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-13-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
It has! We dodged one tornado about a month ago,...

It has! We dodged one tornado about a month ago, it went about 2 miles south of us. We stood in the garage and watched this one coming right for us and were debating whether to hunker down or run...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-12-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,221
Posted By barmcd
Hail Damaged Skylight

We dodged a tornado, but the hail got us. I went out just as soon as the rain slowed to check out the Dynasty -- the shower skylight took a direct hit and shattered the 22 year old plastic. I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-10-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,728
Posted By barmcd
I bought one from NAPA for the MH and it ate...

I bought one from NAPA for the MH and it ate memory cards, even the extreme duty cards. I even started bringing the unit into the house when it wasn't in use. Finally it just died and I haven't...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-06-2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By barmcd
It should run off of a hydraulic tank at the back...

It should run off of a hydraulic tank at the back by the engine. It's a pretty big tank that holds about 3 gallons of fluid. Monaco filled it with ATF, hydraulic fluid or motor oil at different...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-06-2022, 07:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,728
Posted By barmcd
That's just awful luck!

That's just awful luck!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-05-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By barmcd
Someone posted this link while back. ...

Someone posted this link while back.

https://uni-grip.com/products/slide-out-seals
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By barmcd
I fabricated a heat shield out of a piece of thin...

I fabricated a heat shield out of a piece of thin sheet metal and a couple brackets.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By barmcd
There's a schematic for a 2006 in the files ...

There's a schematic for a 2006 in the files

https://www.irv2.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=371
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By barmcd
Good luck!

Good luck!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,529
Posted By barmcd
Here's another good source. ...

Here's another good source.

https://www.rvtechlibrary.com/exterior/kwikee_svc_manual.pdf
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,529
Posted By barmcd
Take a look at this.

Take a look at this.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,728
Posted By barmcd
Glad to see you got it fixed!

Glad to see you got it fixed!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By barmcd
You don't have to remove the slides, but you may...

You don't have to remove the slides, but you may have an slight issue removing the rams if you have slides on both sides of your coach. All the info you need is here in this link.
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-03-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,728
Posted By barmcd
I believe the unit is two pieces screwed together.

I believe the unit is two pieces screwed together.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-01-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,529
Posted By barmcd
Here's a thread with some links to help you...

Here's a thread with some links to help you troubleshoot the issue.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/entry-step-wont-extend-with-ignition-off-574616.html
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-31-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,781
Posted By barmcd
I don't think it matters, the fluid level seemed...

I don't think it matters, the fluid level seemed to be the same with the slide in or out.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-31-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,781
Posted By barmcd
Not in the coach, on a test jig. With the...

Not in the coach, on a test jig. With the cylinder on the jig, a pump pressurizes it and as long as the pump is on, there was no leak. A few minutes after turning the pump off, the cylinder leaked.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-30-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By barmcd
That's not connected on my 2000 Dynasty, just the...

That's not connected on my 2000 Dynasty, just the turn signal and brake lights.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-28-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 913
Posted By barmcd
Are you asking about a Monaco Coach? There...

Are you asking about a Monaco Coach?

There is a purple wire that goes from that switch to the Domestic Continuous Duty Solenoid in the rear run bay. It controls most 12V house systems.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-28-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By barmcd
I'd like to have a modern charging system that...

I'd like to have a modern charging system that replicates all the functionality of the original.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-28-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By barmcd
Never mind, I see that's what they are for. ...

Never mind, I see that's what they are for.

Configuring for engine starting isolation looks pretty easy. Isolating for two engines running at the same time, looks a little more difficult. Just...
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