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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-13-2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,182
Posted By David49
Had a similar issue and in checking the magnetic...

Had a similar issue and in checking the magnetic switch, I discovered that one of the two wires from the switch in the door frame had corroded in two at a butt connector in the front wheel well. ...
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 02-15-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By David49
Based on my experience with the MF10 in my coach,...

Based on my experience with the MF10 in my coach, I suggest you drive it to an International shop (if you have one reasonably close to you) and have them run through the system. I had a series of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-29-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By David49
Yeah, I saw that the manual referenced F60, but...

Yeah, I saw that the manual referenced F60, but there is no F60 on the fuse panel. As kerryvan mentioned, I do see something wire tied near the step motor that looks like it might be a fuse holder. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-26-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By David49
Kwikee step fuse location

Took a break during our trip today and when I opened the entry door, I noticed that the steps failed to deploy. Checked the manual and it referenced a 25 amp fuse for the steps in the roadside...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-13-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,422
Posted By David49
We did the same thing last June. Same situation....

We did the same thing last June. Same situation. I feel much better having new Michelins on the front and I do think the ride is better.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-23-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,079
Posted By David49
We have experienced the "mystery beep" many times...

We have experienced the "mystery beep" many times in our 40,000+ miles on our coach. Since there seems to be no obvious rhyme or reason for it, I finally surmised that it maybe connected to the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-14-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,416
Posted By David49
JohnBoyToo, While I have a 2013 43 DFT, it...

JohnBoyToo, While I have a 2013 43 DFT, it appears that the floor plan with the 2011 wasn't much different. The engine cover you see should just lift out. There is an insulated cover underneath...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 11-29-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 977
Posted By David49
Hwy 18 is a decent road all the way to Pine...

Hwy 18 is a decent road all the way to Pine Mountain. I've driven that route several times in my toad and I would not hesitate to take my MH on that route.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-27-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By David49
I ordered one of these from M4 Products. Cool...

I ordered one of these from M4 Products.
Cool Bright White Wedge Base LED Retrofit Light (https://www.m4products.com/g4-24-5050-cw-cool-white-thin-pin-5050-led-light-bulb-with-g4-t3-pin-base/)

Now...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-26-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By David49
Thanks! That's what I needed.

Thanks! That's what I needed.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-26-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By David49
2013 HR Endeavor porch light

My porch light is no longer working and after researching this forum and talking to Monaco, I have to attack the infamous porch light assembly to find the problem. Assuming the problem is the bulb,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-06-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,506
Posted By David49
I've been really happy with the performance of my...

I've been really happy with the performance of my MF 10. in 25,000 miles, I've had one issue related to a pinched o-ring on an ICP sensor that was causing slow engine starts. As for noise, I don't...
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 10-06-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,419
Posted By David49
We just had ours changed, but it was a real pain...

We just had ours changed, but it was a real pain to get to it. We recently had both the bath floor and closet access panels removed in order to replace a bad sensor on the high pressure rail. While...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-05-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,703
Posted By David49
We've been full timing with our Blue Crowned...

We've been full timing with our Blue Crowned Conure for over a year now.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-20-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,403
Posted By David49
I use the same AB switch to connect my Trav'ler...

I use the same AB switch to connect my Trav'ler and portable to my Hopper. Works great.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-01-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By David49
I got the email as well. I tried it out but...

I got the email as well. I tried it out but couldn't get it to recognize either my start point or end point on my next route. Without that, all that great stuff it's supposed to do isn't very...
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 07-01-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,593
Posted By David49
I've been very pleased with the performance of my...

I've been very pleased with the performance of my Maxxforce 10. No issues in 15,000 miles.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-15-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By David49
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to a Ford...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to a Ford dealer tomorrow and I'll see if their technicians know if they use the multiplex wiring. I'll also see if the taillight has room for a separate bulb.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-13-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By David49
Using diodes on 2014 Ford Flex

I'm considering buying a 2014 Ford Flex as my toad and I've heard from some on this forum that there are issues wiring lights on some cars with LED lights. Since most new cars seem to have LED...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-18-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,570
Posted By David49
You might want to look into the air over coil...

You might want to look into the air over coil mattress. We have one in our Villa sofa bed and I've been very pleased with it. Essentially, it uses the coil mattress base with an air mattress on top...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-09-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,396
Posted By David49
We've been using our box at a UPS store in...

We've been using our box at a UPS store in Georgia for about 9 months now and it serves as our domicile address for voting, driver's licenses and mail. I will admit that things got a bit dicey when...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,382
Posted By David49
We plan to be there. It will also be our first...

We plan to be there. It will also be our first big rally so we're really looking forward to it.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-31-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,264
Posted By David49
I have a 3 LNB dish so by covering the outboard...

I have a 3 LNB dish so by covering the outboard LNBs (for the 110 and 129 satellites), I know I'm only getting a signal on the LNB for 119 while pointing the dish. Once I have 119 locked in, the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-30-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,264
Posted By David49
There were a couple of things I did that helped...

There were a couple of things I did that helped tremendously. First, I purchased the heavy duty tripod from TV4RV.com along with some of their kits for making the dish easier to adjust. Second, a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-20-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,195
Posted By David49
I had the same engine in my previous MH. On one...

I had the same engine in my previous MH. On one of our trips, I started getting the check engine light intermittently and for a short time, engine acted like it didn't want to spool up. When I got...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-11-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,399
Posted By David49
Not sure where you're getting your information,...

Not sure where you're getting your information, but this comes from the GA DOR website where it describes the new tax:

Vehicles purchased on or after March 1, 2013 and titled in this state will...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-11-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,399
Posted By David49
I don't have any experience or specific knowledge...

I don't have any experience or specific knowledge about a how this works for new residents who are registering/titling their vehicle in GA. You could try to find that answer here:...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-11-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,975
Posted By David49
Actually, both are combined into a single...

Actually, both are combined into a single up-front tax of 6.5%. I believe it may go up to 7% next year, but it's still only one tax, not 2.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-10-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,399
Posted By David49
I'm not an authority on it, but the way I read...

I'm not an authority on it, but the way I read it, it applies to all counties. Sure worked that way in my case.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-10-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,399
Posted By David49
With the revision of the tax code, the annual...

With the revision of the tax code, the annual property tax has been eliminated on new purchases. Instead, the new tax is a combination of sales and up-front property tax. On my previous MH, I paid...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-29-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
Posted By David49
My experience has been the same as RickO. The...

My experience has been the same as RickO. The Cummins shop that does all of my maintenance prefers them over the others they have to deal with.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-07-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By David49
Until a year or so ago, Freightliner used the M1,...

Until a year or so ago, Freightliner used the M1, 2, 3 designations for the services with M3 being the most comprehensive. They've changed their service schedule designations so I'm not sure what...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-06-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By David49
We have the 2007 Meridian which I believe is...

We have the 2007 Meridian which I believe is essentially the same. I agree with the previous posters on things to look for. We bought our coach used so I took it to the Freightliner Service Center...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-08-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 943
Views: 102,367
Posted By David49
Gary, Maybe I wasn't paying attention, but I...

Gary,
Maybe I wasn't paying attention, but I thought the myRewards program provided for the discount off cash price regardless of payment method or whether it was from the truck pumps or the auto/RV...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-14-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 943
Views: 102,367
Posted By David49
Thumbs up I started having issues with missing discounts on...

I started having issues with missing discounts on my last trip. At first everything worked fine, then I started getting cash price, but no discount. Then last weekend, I used the truck lanes at a...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 10-11-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,558
Posted By David49
I feel your pain. I've had a Garmin for years...

I feel your pain. I've had a Garmin for years and been very happy with it; but, mine has also taken me on some very questionable routes on occasion. Unfortunately, I think all GPS units do this to...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-03-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,181
Posted By David49
You may not be doing anything wrong. I recommend...

You may not be doing anything wrong. I recommend calling Freightliner 1-800-FTL-HELP. I had a similar problem with my Meridan and had it checked out when the coach was at Gaffney for the M3. They...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-05-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,000
Posted By David49
Instructions for towing 4 down are in the owner's...

Instructions for towing 4 down are in the owner's manual for our 2008 Ford Edge. Very simple.
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-21-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,632
Posted By David49
Your sidewalks are grass? Love the rig!

Your sidewalks are grass? Love the rig!
Forum: RV Events & Gatherings 06-29-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By David49
Sounds like a great time for trip through New...

Sounds like a great time for trip through New England to me. We lived in Connecticut for several years and peak fall colors occurred around mid-October. For that reason, I suspect you'll have lots...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 85,655
Posted By David49
I went with Progressive based on the referral...

I went with Progressive based on the referral from USAA. No claims so far, but my rates have gone up each of the two years since I bought the coach. When renewal time came around this year, I got a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-28-2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By David49
Thanks. I'll definitely take a closer look at...

Thanks. I'll definitely take a closer look at both connectors. How were you able to tell that the pin wasn't locked? Could you see the wire backing out of the connector when you plugged it in?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-27-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By David49
Slide Lock problem - one more time

For some time, I've been having a problem with my slide lock operating intermittently in both directions. It has progressively gotten worse and on our last trip, it stopped working altogether. After...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-03-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By David49
Thanks JB. Good info.

Thanks JB. Good info.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-17-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13,633
Views: 2,138,594
Posted By David49
Progressive Industries portable EMS

Progressive Industries portable EMS
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-17-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By David49
Thanks to all! I feel better knowing it isn't...

Thanks to all! I feel better knowing it isn't something I need to be concerned about.:dance:
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-17-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By David49
Thanks for all the replies. I do wait for the...

Thanks for all the replies. I do wait for the preheat cycle to complete before starting. House batteries were replaced last year, and chassis batteries last month.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-16-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By David49
Electrical system question

When I start the engine on my coach, I typically watch the gauges to make sure everything works like it's supposed to. Recently I noticed that after a cold start, the ammeter initially shows charge,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-20-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,471
Posted By David49
I have an ISB 300, Allison 2500 on a Freightliner...

I have an ISB 300, Allison 2500 on a Freightliner chassis and I've never noticed any difference in acceleration with the engine brake switch in either position.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-18-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By David49
Sure glad someone finally brought this issue up. ...

Sure glad someone finally brought this issue up. I had it happen to me last year and it was so strange. In the middle of the night, I became aware of a running generator and it was still running...
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