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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-30-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,083
Posted By Mike Canter
You mention 120 volt then 12 volt. Normally the...

You mention 120 volt then 12 volt. Normally the water heater is gas with a 12 volt remote switch so you can use it when dry camping without 120 volts. Are you saying that you have a 120 volt heating...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-30-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,681
Posted By Mike Canter
The porch light wires run into the passenger side...

The porch light wires run into the passenger side console and it is possible that the wire has come loose down in there. Mine did.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-30-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,822
Posted By Mike Canter
Please confirm that with a multimeter you read...

Please confirm that with a multimeter you read 110v on the load side of the GFI receptical after you disconnected the load?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-27-2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,648
Posted By Mike Canter
i took that independent 12 volts as being the...

i took that independent 12 volts as being the same as what was in the procedures but it would be best to follow the actual procedures and make sure. The next couple of pages after these procedures...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-27-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,648
Posted By Mike Canter
Going through all that you have said so far and...

Going through all that you have said so far and comparing it to the troubleshooting procedures below in the attachment indicates that you have a bad electronic control board. Have you completed the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-27-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,648
Posted By Mike Canter
the first thing to check is that there are no...

the first thing to check is that there are no blown 12 volt fuses blown. Check the fuses located either in the bathroom or bedroom closet. They should be labeled.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-25-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,648
Posted By Mike Canter
First do what Steve said. In case you haven't...

First do what Steve said. In case you haven't found the panel it is on the overhead of the basement in the compartment one forward from the Aqua Hot bay on the curb side. The reset hole is towards...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-30-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By Mike Canter
If the Aqua Hot is turned on either for diesel or...

If the Aqua Hot is turned on either for diesel or electric then I believe the Aqua Hot Zone 2 pump comes on even if your thermostats are not calling for heat. i also believe your basement heat comes...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-30-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By Mike Canter
That is Zone 2 of the Aqua Hot system and not...

That is Zone 2 of the Aqua Hot system and not your Zones in the thermostats. It comes on automatically when the system is on
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-30-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By Mike Canter
With my Aqua Hot and most likely yours Zone 2 is...

With my Aqua Hot and most likely yours Zone 2 is on and time the Aqua Hot is on. This is done to keep the boiler coolant circulating. Zone 2 is the bathroom and basement. So I believe the answer to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-25-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,827
Posted By Mike Canter
Interesting. That is the first one I have seen...

Interesting. That is the first one I have seen with a 10 KW. It is exactly the same as the 12.5 KW except for the power out. I wonder if your roof AC units are less BTU?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-25-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,827
Posted By Mike Canter
Then I would suggest that is not the original...

Then I would suggest that is not the original generator. Everyone that I have seen of that class coach has had a 12.5 kw. The big problem would be running all three roof ACs st the same time. You can...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-25-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,827
Posted By Mike Canter
CatchinRays a correction in what you stated. I...

CatchinRays a correction in what you stated. I believe it has a 12.5 KW Onan and not a 10 KW. My DD60 will idle with high oil pressure in the winter or a cold motor but in the summer after running...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-25-2016, 06:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,827
Posted By Mike Canter
I have had my Signature with a DD60 for many...

I have had my Signature with a DD60 for many years and it is the same as a Navigator except for the body design. It sure sounds like you have the chassis battery shutoff switch in the off position....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-20-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By Mike Canter
Kevin see if this helps for a comparison

Kevin see if this helps for a comparison
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,417
Posted By Mike Canter
I would bet your manual is correct

I would bet your manual is correct
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,417
Posted By Mike Canter
According to the Bilstein RV rep the Bilstein...

According to the Bilstein RV rep the Bilstein shocks on 2002 and earlier Monacos where made to a specific Monaco specification for performance and not for comfort. If you want a comfort ride then I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By Mike Canter
Not like that with the 60's. They don't leak oil....

Not like that with the 60's. They don't leak oil. They all use a little oil but you just don't see a ten gallon oil pan go down much on a dipstick. The only thing you need to do with them at around...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By Mike Canter
only two problems withe the Detroit that you need...

only two problems withe the Detroit that you need to check on. One is the free software upgrade to the ECM to stop the turbo coming apart and starting an engine fire and the coolant level sensor on...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,087
Posted By Mike Canter
CELs are designed to mainly tell you that a...

CELs are designed to mainly tell you that a sensor is detecting bad info or the sensor has failed. Seriously doubt that it is the coolant unless the level has dropped below a sensor. As far as the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-15-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,961
Posted By Mike Canter
I also have the RV-45D manual in PDF form but too...

I also have the RV-45D manual in PDF form but too big to upload onto this site so please email me at mike.c@mindspring.com if you want it.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-15-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,961
Posted By Mike Canter
you might find this useful

you might find this useful
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-13-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,961
Posted By Mike Canter
On my 2004 Sig the RV-40 solar controller is...

On my 2004 Sig the RV-40 solar controller is located on the overhead of my pass through storage compartment one bay forward of my fuel tank on the passenger side. See the gray square box on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-10-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,105
Posted By Mike Canter
That was my question when it happened to me. I...

That was my question when it happened to me. I wanted to change the wiring harness but it was too difficult. It seems to wick down only to the forward plug on the ECM so I took it off and sprayed it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-10-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,105
Posted By Mike Canter
Here is something real important to Signatures...

Here is something real important to Signatures with Detroit S-60 diesels and is probably the cause of your ECM failure and if so it will fail again. On the nine side of your coolent header tank is a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-08-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,599
Posted By Mike Canter
You can test the aux compressor by making sure...

You can test the aux compressor by making sure the RV big air tanks are empty and select manual leveling which should be the first depression of the button then hit push and hold an UP arrow button....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-07-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,105
Posted By Mike Canter
Steve the biggest failure item on the Detroit...

Steve the biggest failure item on the Detroit Jake Brake is the switch inside the foot pedal. If you have a multimeter then you can disconnect the plug going to the foot pedal and check the operation...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-29-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,300
Posted By Mike Canter
That is not so and not the recommended lube on...

That is not so and not the recommended lube on slides because it is a wet lube and dirt sticks to it and gums up inside where you can't get to for cleaning.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-29-2016, 03:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,300
Posted By Mike Canter
It is a wet lube. ...

It is a wet lube.

https://www.amazon.com/Kwikee-Products-905069000-Kwiklube-Grease/dp/B000BGOI92
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-29-2016, 02:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,300
Posted By Mike Canter
If you are talking about the rails/guides under...

If you are talking about the rails/guides under the actual slide then HWH says to use only spray lubricant
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-22-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,781
Posted By Mike Canter
If the filter drain was not tight then I would...

If the filter drain was not tight then I would expect that is the problem and you now have air in the fuel system. It happened to me and doesn't take much air. Now you have tightened it you can try...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-22-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,781
Posted By Mike Canter
Not sure that I understand you when you say the...

Not sure that I understand you when you say the compressor starts when you turn the key on. The air compressor for the tanks is engine driven. I believe what you are hearing is the electric vacuum...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-20-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,117
Posted By Mike Canter
The drive axle brakes are the parking brakes. No...

The drive axle brakes are the parking brakes. No separate parking brake on that chassis
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-20-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,117
Posted By Mike Canter
If the pulling is intermittent then it is not...

If the pulling is intermittent then it is not front end alignment. The parking brake on my chassis with a tag which I believe is the same as yours is only on the drive axle. Also to clearify. The...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-18-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,139
Posted By Mike Canter
But I bet the code was for the CEL and not the...

But I bet the code was for the CEL and not the STOP engine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-18-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,139
Posted By Mike Canter
A STOP engine light is not the same as a CEL and...

A STOP engine light is not the same as a CEL and will not drop trouble codes. Two totally different things
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-15-2016, 03:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 938
Posted By Mike Canter
Tried sending you a PM but you are not set up to...

Tried sending you a PM but you are not set up to do it. Email me at mike.c@mindspring.com. Got lots of info.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-15-2016, 03:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,139
Posted By Mike Canter
STOP engine light is only illuminated for...

STOP engine light is only illuminated for specified reasons. On mine it is only oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant level and coolant temperature. When the STOP light comes on the engine normally...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-11-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,370
Posted By Mike Canter
Steve is right on. I usually level the motorhome...

Steve is right on. I usually level the motorhome first then wait five minutes before I take a reading.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-10-2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,679
Posted By Mike Canter
Clifftall, sorry about that. Totally slipped my...

Clifftall, sorry about that. Totally slipped my mind
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-09-2016, 01:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,679
Posted By Mike Canter
Steve, sorry to see you sell the Sig. If you...

Steve, sorry to see you sell the Sig. If you don't know already that your Toad has one of the highest resale values of any car in the USA.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-08-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 707
Posted By Mike Canter
when you say outer edges can you be a little more...

when you say outer edges can you be a little more descriptive. Is it actually the outer tread or is it more so the next tread in from the outer tread? Can you take a picture and post it?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-06-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,938
Posted By Mike Canter
read this article ...

read this article
https://community.fmca.com/topic/7579-dropped-valve-isx650-cummins/
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-05-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,220
Posted By Mike Canter
There are two types of water filters, one for a...

There are two types of water filters, one for a single faucet and one for a whole house. If you go to Hone Depot or Lowes to get your filters like most people do then it is possible you have the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By Mike Canter
Fifty years ago was a longtime ago for me also, I...

Fifty years ago was a longtime ago for me also, I know just how you feel. Fifty years ago we probably would not have researched how to do it correctly first. It sounds like you are on the right track.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By Mike Canter
Check both bearings and races for pitting and any...

Check both bearings and races for pitting and any blueness which is a sign of overheating. Probably worth installing new bearings and races at this point. You have to be real careful in putting the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,314
Posted By Mike Canter
The norm is 10,000 miles but that is max. Some...

The norm is 10,000 miles but that is max. Some change them at every oil change. I always carry a spare set with me on the road.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2016, 04:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By Mike Canter
Yes, sure would.

Yes, sure would.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-31-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By Mike Canter
I would recommend using Shell Rotella 15w-40...

I would recommend using Shell Rotella 15w-40 which is available at Walmart and all truck stops. Nobody every has a problem with it.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-31-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,314
Posted By Mike Canter
If an injector is bad you would have a rough idle

If an injector is bad you would have a rough idle
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