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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-31-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,282
Posted By bigjon42
Luckily, I ordered an AMP-L-START just after I...

Luckily, I ordered an AMP-L-START just after I started this thread and got it in a few days. Works great. Just made it before the trouble started. Jon
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,282
Posted By bigjon42
Smile Thanks all. just ordered an amp-l-start. Kind of...

Thanks all. just ordered an amp-l-start. Kind of 'sketchy' website, but we will see. Defiantly price has gone up. Jon
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-16-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,282
Posted By bigjon42
Question trik-l-start no longer available ?

I am trying to find a trik-l-start for my motorhome and it looks like they are no longer available. Anyone know if that is so or what to use instead ?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-18-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By bigjon42
Air bag # on 99 executive

Just replaced, with the help of my Son, a rear air bag on my 99 executive.
The correct part # was W01-358-9376, Firestone. Readily available in Coburg Oregon, where it was built 23 yrs ago. A real...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-12-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
Posted By bigjon42
HWH air leveling system

Can anyone tell me where the '6 pac' s are and what they look like on a 99 executive no tag motorhome? Have some leaks that are getting worse, and I need to investigate. Jon:confused:
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-29-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 22,778
Posted By bigjon42
Talking I towed a Prius on a dolly for a couple of years....

I towed a Prius on a dolly for a couple of years. no problems
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-27-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,414
Posted By bigjon42
Sounds like axel seal, easy fix at any truck...

Sounds like axel seal, easy fix at any truck repair. Rear axel is 'full floating' truck axel, so they pull the axel and replace the seal without pulling rear wheel. Been there done that.
Forum: Boondocking 08-23-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,700
Posted By bigjon42
Talking we are 40ft and 36000lbs, 270in wheelbase and...

we are 40ft and 36000lbs, 270in wheelbase and boondock a LOT. out west of course. We have 4 6V trojans, a 3000watt inverter, and 300 watts of solar on the roof. We can go unlimited number of days,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-23-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By bigjon42
trik-L-start

O.K., I know this has probably been covered before. I have a 99 exec and don't think the starting batteries are getting properly charged when plugged in to shore power. I have attached a picture of...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-03-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,029
Posted By bigjon42
Smile Had an ECHO 5spd, same as yaris, and it was a...

Had an ECHO 5spd, same as yaris, and it was a GREAT tow car (toad). I feel the number 1 reason why more people don't tow them is stick shift. My wife couldn't drive a stick shift, reason I sold...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-25-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By bigjon42
Good thought, but Remco is no longer in the...

Good thought, but Remco is no longer in the business of lube pumps and driveline disconnects. (Covid) 1999,2000,2001 were the years that Lexus said it was OK. And, blue OX still makes base plates for...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-25-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By bigjon42
I have a Lexus technical bulletin dated January...

I have a Lexus technical bulletin dated January 2000 that says you can flat tow a fwd RX300. Again, is anyone doing it ?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-25-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By bigjon42
Flat Towing 99 RX300

I know this may have been discussed before, but here we go. I would like to flat tow my 99 lexus rx300. Is anyone doing it ? :rolleyes:
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-22-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By bigjon42
Talking Bigjon here. I have a 99 40ft Exec with the...

Bigjon here. I have a 99 40ft Exec with the M-11, same setup. I have one living room slide, don't use it much. I have had it two years and have done lots of repairs and upgrades. Happy to help you...
Forum: Going Green 06-04-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,175
Posted By bigjon42
Smile Check out the AM solar website, they have...

Check out the AM solar website, they have excellent how to videos. Jon
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-27-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,308
Posted By bigjon42
One other option is a lowboy flatbed trailer. I...

One other option is a lowboy flatbed trailer. I had my 36ft diesel pusher towed near Barstow Calif. on a flatbed. East-peezy.m
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 41,068
Posted By bigjon42
Here is our newest, my last motorhome. 1999...

Here is our newest, my last motorhome. 1999 Monaco executive, M-11 Cummins, 500hp. 86k miles, we LOVE it !324063
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-25-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By bigjon42
Do you have air leveling ? If so, it is the...

Do you have air leveling ? If so, it is the backup air pressure system for air leveling when parked. You have to leave leveling 'on' for it to be active.
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 03-25-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By bigjon42
Thanks, Ray,in. I will try cleaning trans cooler...

Thanks, Ray,in. I will try cleaning trans cooler first. Problem will be trying to duplicate problem, as I will not be going out again for a while. Also, No serious hills to try on for a hundred or...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 03-11-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By bigjon42
yes, no codes come up. Also, no warning lights...

yes, no codes come up. Also, no warning lights on dash while temps are high.
Normal cruising temps are around 170.
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 03-11-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By bigjon42
High transmission temps

So, I have a Monaco executive, 99 model, M-11 engine, Allison 4030.
Also a newly installed Scan guage. So, today i was passing thru the mountians in northern Calif. on I-5. Grade are long and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-25-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,179
Posted By bigjon42
Talking Sooo, garage man, if you find another executive...

Sooo, garage man, if you find another executive or Dynasty of the late 90's era I would be happy to help advise on fixes. I have been motorhoming 40+ years, currently have a 99 executive that I...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-20-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,357
Posted By bigjon42
Unhappy Be carefull offroading in Cherokee if it is an...

Be carefull offroading in Cherokee if it is an automatic. The mopar 42re automatic used in that year is VERY prone to failure if you off-road it. Do some research on it, u-tube videos, ect. I have a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-13-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By bigjon42
Problem SOLVED !! Thanks for all the...

Problem SOLVED !! Thanks for all the suggestions. I have a remote LED light setup for my toad. The wireing from the plug on the motorhome to the sender was frayed and shorting brake light to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-11-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,792
Posted By bigjon42
I have a 99 monaco exec, ISM 450, and...

I have a 99 monaco exec, ISM 450, and consistently get 30lbs boost pulling grades. Your boost is too low, could be fuel filter issue. I have seen this problem from others with pluged fuel filters....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-09-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By bigjon42
Dash lights come on when brake lights come on

Sooo, the problem just started. When i apply the service brakes, (or Jake brake), the dash lights and all the switches light up. not sure what or where the connection is. Any ideas on where to...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-03-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,357
Posted By bigjon42
Don't rule out another Suzuki/tracker. All are...

Don't rule out another Suzuki/tracker. All are really Suzuki's with tracker being rebadged. On the west coast many 2001-2004 models are available for 3-5k in very good condition. Also, my Suzuki...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-03-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,370
Posted By bigjon42
Just installed a new Sharp R-1845 and it does...

Just installed a new Sharp R-1845 and it does both at the same time and calls it
'compuroast' or 'compubroil' Works great !!:)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-12-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,980
Posted By bigjon42
Well, the microwave is toast. Front panel was...

Well, the microwave is toast. Front panel was already cracked, it proceeded to crack and shatter more, rendering it unusable, No fuse in sight. Removed Microwave, not a simple job. Monaco DID attach...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-11-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,980
Posted By bigjon42
Red face O.K., so I have to remove the Microwave. How do...

O.K., so I have to remove the Microwave. How do I do it ? How is it attached ?
Not from the top, I checked and nope, not from the top. Help.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-10-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,980
Posted By bigjon42
Red face Thanks for all the advise and answers. I will...

Thanks for all the advise and answers. I will tackle the repair tomorrow and report back. bigjon
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-10-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,980
Posted By bigjon42
Unhappy It's a sharp r-1850, has not had a lot of use,...

It's a sharp r-1850, has not had a lot of use, but it's 22 yrs old.
Do I need to remove the microwave to get to fuse ?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-10-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,980
Posted By bigjon42
Unhappy Dead Sharp microwave

Help ! Am sitting in Quartzite and DW killed the the microwave. was running fine and lost all power. Checked all breakers, all ok. Got power to the microwave plug. Have no idea where fuse in...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-24-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,410
Posted By bigjon42
We are here in Quartzite, put at the Paloma rd 14...

We are here in Quartzite, put at the Paloma rd 14 day site. Medium amount of folks here in the area, but never having been in Quartzite this time of the year so can't really tell. We mostly come to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-16-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 750
Posted By bigjon42
Coach glass out of Oregon. They are the 'gold'...

Coach glass out of Oregon. They are the 'gold' standard. The ship nationwide and have installers nationwide.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-03-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By bigjon42
I thought about that, but didn't know if they...

I thought about that, but didn't know if they were all the same. Jon
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-03-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By bigjon42
Replacing Relays, What Kind ?

A long time motorhomer here, and current executive owner. I need to stock up on Bosch ? relays to replace ones when they go bad. Exactly what do I need ?
Always on ? Normally off ? I looked them up...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-14-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,538
Posted By bigjon42
They no longer support the old alladin aluminum...

They no longer support the old alladin aluminum tow bar.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-12-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,348
Posted By bigjon42
Brookings in southern Oregon has a fred Meyer...

Brookings in southern Oregon has a fred Meyer Grocery, large feuling station. Also near the oregon border there is an indian casino that has good access on it's fuel stop. And Cresent city and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-23-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By bigjon42
I have seen that number in some owners manuals,...

I have seen that number in some owners manuals, but still believe it is 150. jmho :)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-18-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,097
Posted By bigjon42
I agree, dosn't seem right. What is your boost...

I agree, dosn't seem right. What is your boost showing. Should be 25-30 lbs.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-11-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By bigjon42
I have 99 Monaco Executive, similar. Book says...

I have 99 Monaco Executive, similar. Book says 150 gallons, about 144 usable.
Good luck :)
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-09-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By bigjon42
Talking RV 50 amp 4 pole plug IS 220V. Different plug...

RV 50 amp 4 pole plug IS 220V. Different plug than house maybe, but 220V. The main panel in you RV breaks it down into two 120V legs. 30 amp RV plug is 120V. :D
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 08-09-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By bigjon42
Probably I-10 in January, further south and...

Probably I-10 in January, further south and better weather.
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-09-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 214
Posted By bigjon42
Talking Welcome to the world of RVing. Safe travels ! ...

Welcome to the world of RVing. Safe travels ! Near Castle Rock WA.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-04-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,747
Posted By bigjon42
Talking First, these are Suzuki's, rebadged by chevrolet....

First, these are Suzuki's, rebadged by chevrolet. I have owned 3 Suzuki/Trackers and towed them thousands of miles. All of mine ,were 4wd automatics. Transmission in park, transfer case in neutral,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-28-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By bigjon42
Talking Recent oil change

Just a little plug for the Monaco Guys at Armstrong RV in Springfield Oregon. I recently Had my 99 Executive serviced by these folks and I couldn't be happier. Lube everything, oil change (11 gals,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-12-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,550
Posted By bigjon42
Bought a tireminder TPMS from amazon in mid June,...

Bought a tireminder TPMS from amazon in mid June, great price, arrived in a week. I stay away from Camping World. Too bad, used to be a great company years ago.:D
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-08-2020, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By bigjon42
Thanks. Kinds what I thought.:D

Thanks. Kinds what I thought.:D
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-08-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By bigjon42
Fuel capacity on 99 exec

On my new to me 99 exec the manual says I have a 185 gallon tank. I have only ever put 100+ gallons in when gauge says 1/4. Anyone with a 99 exec or Sig know what the actual tank capacity is. ...
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