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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
Posted By kenwyatt
Sounds like a air lock to me. Should prime itself...

Sounds like a air lock to me. Should prime itself but. Have had mine do it. Went to the output fitting on the pump and cracked the fitting loose. Yes I got a little water where I didn’t want it but...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-21-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 748
Posted By kenwyatt
Couple of general statements based on my setup,...

Couple of general statements based on my setup, the generator doesn’t “charge” the batteries. It supplies voltage to the coach the same as being plugged in and the Magnum inverter/charger is doing...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 11-15-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By kenwyatt
The stuff that’s on you dash is the most...

The stuff that’s on you dash is the most important so I monitor that and a couple more. I ‘ve found the gages on the dash are hard to read at the angle and the resolution isn’t all that great so I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-08-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,360
Posted By kenwyatt
Travel with a spare now, 22.5 unmounted for my...

Travel with a spare now, 22.5 unmounted for my Class A. Started doing that after spending about 8 hrs on the side of the road. Also had no control over the brand or cost of the new tire. I currently...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-02-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By kenwyatt
What other forum. May want to contact him. Thanks

What other forum. May want to contact him. Thanks
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-02-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By kenwyatt
Not sure on the throttle but can find out. The...

Not sure on the throttle but can find out. The coach is drivable so guessing it’s just the Cruise control. He mentioned the Cruise didn’t work but I know he drove the coach down from Canada and says...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By kenwyatt
King Cruise Control

Thinking of picking up a 1994 Marquis Sedona on a Gillig Chassis for a project. Questions is about the cruise control system. I have been told it has the King system but its not working. Nothing more...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-07-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By kenwyatt
Hello from a fellow Texas and welcome. Just...

Hello from a fellow Texas and welcome. Just remember there are no stupid questions. Like to say it takes a village to keep these older coaches on the road and that goes for the newer ones as well:eek:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-05-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,410
Posted By kenwyatt
Just did a post on 6-25-23 called “ Sealand...

Just did a post on 6-25-23 called “ Sealand toilet parts”. Check it out. Believe it cost me about $15 for a set of hinges for mine.:thumb:
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-02-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By kenwyatt
If the secondary electric cooling fan brought it...

If the secondary electric cooling fan brought it back into normal range I would say you are probably correct in thinking the primary fan setup is intermittent. Would look very closely at all those...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-29-2023, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 848
Posted By kenwyatt
There could also be a “Hi Hi”T-stat or also...

There could also be a “Hi Hi”T-stat or also called a high limit cutout in the circuit as well. If you are seeing no current when engaged then ohm out the element and see what resistance you have or...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-28-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 848
Posted By kenwyatt
Simplest check is to turn on the electric side...

Simplest check is to turn on the electric side and see if you get the proper current indication on L1 or L2 of your coach power readout. It’s going to be correct or nothing as it will not be partial....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-25-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 169
Posted By kenwyatt
Sealand toilet parts

Very hard to get parts for the Opus 3000 toilet. Hinges are available thru www.jabsco.com. The part number is 29098-2000. Cost was about $15.00. Hope this helps someone.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-09-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 193
Posted By kenwyatt
Black tank removal

Need to remove the black tank for repair. Anyone ever do it on a 06 Patriot Thunder?:eek:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By kenwyatt
Door Awning

Need some help with a over the door awing. Believe its a Girard G-1500 but it doesn’t look like my manual. Will not extend. I know it’s trying as the amps go up in both directions. It’s a 12 VDC...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,002
Posted By kenwyatt
Did the 4 drive axle bags on mine, no special...

Did the 4 drive axle bags on mine, no special tools or jacks. Put the coach on my ramps, put wood blocks under the retracted jacks, dumped air until it settled down and changed them. Didn’t pull the...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-09-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,132
Posted By kenwyatt
Yes, happen to me just after starting a trip....

Yes, happen to me just after starting a trip. Found a couple were loose so I re-torqued them, checked the diff fluid level, cleaned the wheel about 4 times to get them to stay clean during the trip....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-21-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,701
Posted By kenwyatt
B.I.R.D doesn’t have to be bad. It senses the...

B.I.R.D doesn’t have to be bad. It senses the house battery voltage through a fuse or a cb. If it doesn’t see it then it won’t pull in the BB relay. Had mine do that to me once after working on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-21-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,701
Posted By kenwyatt
Have some good data on the B.IR.D as well as the...

Have some good data on the B.IR.D as well as the Big Boy but need a email to send it to. Can’t attach from here. If you PM me with one I will send you what I have.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-19-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,701
Posted By kenwyatt
Yes you need to check the bird system out as with...

Yes you need to check the bird system out as with the generator running it powers the inverter/charger to charge the chassis batteries through the Big Boy and B.I.R.D the same as being plugged in to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-22-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,588
Posted By kenwyatt
Might help to know the chassis as well. Also look...

Might help to know the chassis as well. Also look at your shifter pad. Is it in Neutral. On some they use a neutral as a safety lock out. No neutral first then no ign solenoid.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By kenwyatt
The 13.5 sounds like the float charge coming from...

The 13.5 sounds like the float charge coming from the charger. May have to pull them out and have them tested at a Batteries Plus or a auto supply house and thats usually free. About the only thing...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-12-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By kenwyatt
have you done a actual load test on the batteries...

have you done a actual load test on the batteries yet
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-13-2023, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By kenwyatt
Have them in all the same places plus one under...

Have them in all the same places plus one under the mattress after you pull up a piece of the deck. Nothing in the closet
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-03-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By kenwyatt
They have “Red” and “Green”. Caution they do not...

They have “Red” and “Green”. Caution they do not mix.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-01-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Posted By kenwyatt
Not sure what system you have but if it’s B.I.R.D...

Not sure what system you have but if it’s B.I.R.D to control the Big Boy solenoid then it could be as simple as the B.I.R.D isn’t sensing the house battery voltage it will not pull in the solenoid....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-01-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By kenwyatt
Look up a place on line called” Heat My RV”. Or...

Look up a place on line called” Heat My RV”. Or something very close to that. They do a lot of Aquahot stuff
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-09-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,456
Posted By kenwyatt
Had the tire and wheel protection plan thru GS....

Had the tire and wheel protection plan thru GS. Needed it first time out due to a blowout. Absolute hell! As mentioned GS is a middleman. 3 months of hell,lies and BS from both of them. Basically...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 11-04-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,219
Posted By kenwyatt
Unless you already have I would check with the...

Unless you already have I would check with the City or county before getting too deep into this. Would be a bummer to invest a bunch of money then be told due to various ordnance ect you have to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-02-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By kenwyatt
Fix the radiator and stick with the factory setup...

Fix the radiator and stick with the factory setup unless you can’t repair ot get parts.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-02-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
My next step is pulling the endbell to inspect....

My next step is pulling the endbell to inspect. Thanks for the spec on the rotor movement. Have the gear and that will be my first check. Also trying to get the drawing on the endbell with...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-02-2022, 07:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
Me too, have a trip coming up the last part of...

Me too, have a trip coming up the last part of December and like having the generator in case I want to boondock overnight. I ordered 2 o-rings that are OEM. Will know more when I get it apart.:eek:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
Yes it’s hard coupled to the engine flywheel

Yes it’s hard coupled to the engine flywheel
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
It does appear to “Float “ somewhat. The service...

It does appear to “Float “ somewhat. The service manual has the procedure to change the bearing and it says to use locktite on the shaft to bearing surface but says to apply grease to the O-Ring to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-31-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
The other end of the rotor is solid mount to a...

The other end of the rotor is solid mount to a hub that’s mounted to a plate and that’s mounted to the flywheel. All mounting is done with bolts. Not saying something isn’t loose.will know when I get...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-30-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
Very interesting, just checked and the drawings...

Very interesting, just checked and the drawings show a O-Ring:eek: though it was a snap ring. Seems like a strange place for a O-Ring. Have you removed a a endbell from this particular generator set...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-30-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
Will look at the parts breakdown again. Don’t...

Will look at the parts breakdown again. Don’t remember seeing a O-Ring:thumb:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-30-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
The Onan part number is 211-0485-01. Oddly enough...

The Onan part number is 211-0485-01. Oddly enough it’s the same part number for the12.5 kw unit according to the manual for the 12.5 kw generator. I have the 10KWQD unit. Yes the outer race is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-29-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
Haven’t ruled out repairing the damaged end bell...

Haven’t ruled out repairing the damaged end bell yet. Don’t have the first one that failed but do the second one. I have done that kind of stuff when I worked offshore to get out of a bind but had a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-29-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
I am talking to the ebay guy on the first link...

I am talking to the ebay guy on the first link but can’t open anything that links to shop.cummins for some reason. Even if I try directly from a yahoo search. Interesting thing. I found one on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-28-2022, 06:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,294
Posted By kenwyatt
Onan generator parts

Need some help, have a 10HDKCA11506A Onan 10KWQD generator. Have a failed endbell on the generator “ second time” . Been looking for parts but everyone including Cummins is telling me it’s no longer...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,695
Posted By kenwyatt
Is it the Clutch thats locked up or the...

Is it the Clutch thats locked up or the compressor? Depending on what’s not turning a new clutch not hooked up should “freewheel” and you may be able to get back on the road with a new proper belt...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-20-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By kenwyatt
Know what you mean about shrinking. Lived in El...

Know what you mean about shrinking. Lived in El Paso and if you didn’t have a swamp cooler on the house you’re furniture fell apart. Rich people with Air conditioners had to add humidifiers. It’s...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By kenwyatt
Cabinet door veneer

Some of the burl veneer is starting to lift on some of my doors. Can anyone recommend a glue that comes in a syringe with a small needle that I can use. I don’t want to force it up and crack it....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-17-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 28,554
Posted By kenwyatt
Had 1 start leaking on a drive axle around the...

Had 1 start leaking on a drive axle around the top edge. Could have made this 3500 mile trip but changed all 4 on that axle. Have a 10 bag system and will change the rest after this trip. They are...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-14-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By kenwyatt
Last post on this. Tightening of the flange bolts...

Last post on this. Tightening of the flange bolts did it. Been running for 2 days and clean rims:thumb: Did put in about a 1/2 a pint or less of oil so I probably would have been ok without adding....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-12-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By kenwyatt
I use 5 1/2 in ramps all the way around on mine...

I use 5 1/2 in ramps all the way around on mine and that gives me decent access in most cases. As mentioned I can get the additional 3 inches with the air bags. If I am doing that I will leave the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-11-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By kenwyatt
May sound weird but had a slide quit. On mine a...

May sound weird but had a slide quit. On mine a bunch of the multiplex stuff and dc fuse blocks are in the bathroom. Poking around I found 1 of the big mounting studs that has the dc input to the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-11-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By kenwyatt
Thats what I am hoping for. I am the second owner...

Thats what I am hoping for. I am the second owner and it’s a family coach so I have all the maintenance records. The axles have never been out and really doubt the flanges have ever been re-torqued....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-10-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Posted By kenwyatt
Got the hubcap off and it’s the flange gasket....

Got the hubcap off and it’s the flange gasket. Couldn’t get on the nuts well but used a wrench to test and felt slightly loose. When I get shut down for a couple days starting tomorrow I will get the...
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