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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-10-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1,557
Views: 319,950
Posted By megehrs
Tim you got a plethora of skills! Very impressed!

Tim you got a plethora of skills! Very impressed!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-18-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,203
Posted By megehrs
Yes CCW. Compare it to your ceiling fan in your...

Yes CCW. Compare it to your ceiling fan in your house
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By megehrs
Thin flat white wire? Looks like telephone patch...

Thin flat white wire? Looks like telephone patch plug in without the plug? Battery temp sensor. I think ours attaches to the positive terminal. There should be a temp sensor on the end of it though.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-22-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By megehrs
Drill a hole and install a drawer knob to give...

Drill a hole and install a drawer knob to give you something to get leverage on. They make clear ones
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-08-2020, 11:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,895
Posted By megehrs
I think you will just have to crawl underneath...

I think you will just have to crawl underneath and thread it 25 ft. I did mine. Did not need to jack the rig. I just raised the air bags. There is a surprising amount of room over the rear axle and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-07-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By megehrs
Take the old one to a Muffler shop. They can bend...

Take the old one to a Muffler shop. They can bend you a new one out of what ever material you choose.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-06-2020, 01:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By megehrs
Lovin Alaska

We are also Alaskans! Currently in Willow. Drive a 2008 45 ft Beaver Marquis Amethyst IV bus when we winter in AZ. Love the bus especially the ornate woodwork on the interior. It is an all electric...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-21-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,730
Posted By megehrs
We tow a 2018 Ford Edge that is AWD with all 4...

We tow a 2018 Ford Edge that is AWD with all 4 down. Only restriction is that it needs to be the 3.5 V6 engine/trans combo. Will not work with the 2.0 or the 2.7EcoBoost versions. We love the Edge.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-23-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,226
Posted By megehrs
I had the same problem. You can get the Atwood...

I had the same problem. You can get the Atwood latches for the vertical windows at the Tiffin Store. They were unavailable on Amazon at 25$ each. The Tiffin store had what I needed for 1.84 ea. I had...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-14-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,105
Posted By megehrs
Using a multimeter for this is fairly easy. Find...

Using a multimeter for this is fairly easy. Find the two wires that go to the sending unit. Disconnect them from the unit. Measure each one of them directly to a frame ground...one at a time. They...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-10-2020, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,389
Posted By megehrs
Neptune diesel fuel gauge problem

Generally speaking, the black wires should be ground. Red should be hot. You can verify by sticking a pin into a black wire, run it thru an ohm meter to a frame ground. If it shows...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-09-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,315
Posted By megehrs
Let me know if you have any other issues you need...

Let me know if you have any other issues you need help with. We have sister rigs. Much of mine is the same thing you have. May be able to help if you have issues. Original owner of mine was a big...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-06-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,315
Posted By megehrs
Did you find the relays behind your TV?

Did you find the relays behind your TV?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-01-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,315
Posted By megehrs
Awning fuse location (little help please)

We have an 08 Marquis. All the relay panels and fuses for all the outside stuff...lights and awnings etc. ...are located on the front ceiling behind the upper clearance lights. We raise the TV...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-22-2020, 11:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,774
Posted By megehrs
CAT engine service

We used Deer Park Diesel north of Spokane. Very good results. They found a deteriorated front wheel bearing when it was just in for a oil and fuel filter service. Saved me much grief.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-14-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,983
Posted By megehrs
Need parts for basement air, '04 Itasca Horizon, 36GD

Scott....give me a call when you are ready to pull your AC out and deal with it. I do have the bearing you need. The blower motors are easy to find. We are in Yuma till mid April. Bring it down for a...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-01-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By megehrs
CAT 600 Flexible Turbo Pipe Source

This is the picture of what I need to replace. There are several places where it is just rusted thru. I think a replacement flex pipe could be had and just welded on to the two end pieces. Any ideas...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-29-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,146
Posted By megehrs
Had ours replaced in a 2008 Beaver 2 years ago....

Had ours replaced in a 2008 Beaver 2 years ago. Had Kraxx Glass out of Boise do the work. They worked with Duncan to get the paperwork done. Edwin did a great job. No leaks or shifting problem in two...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 02-29-2020, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By megehrs
CAT 600 Flexible Turbo Pipe Source

I have a 600 CAT. The flexible feed pipe to my turbo is deteriorated due to corrosion. Does anyone have a source or part number for a replacement part? I don’t need one all the way over to the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-15-2019, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,765
Posted By megehrs
We use John Carillo in AZ during winter months....

We use John Carillo in AZ during winter months. He will be in Quartzite in Jan. In Yuma in Feb. Very knowledgeable. Very reasonable.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-24-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,008
Posted By megehrs
I carry two but fortunately have not had to...

I carry two but fortunately have not had to change one on the road....yet....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-09-2019, 12:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,983
Posted By megehrs
Scott....I think I may still have an extra new ...

Scott....I think I may still have an extra new
bearing from when we had our Itasca and I rebuilt our air conditioner about the time you came by for a visit in Bullhead City. Let me look for it and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By megehrs
Old Biscuits response was on the money. When I...

Old Biscuits response was on the money. When I turned off the AC units and used the AQ Hi function the water heater will heat the hot water nicely. Thanks
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By megehrs
Think that Old Biscuits Post May have cleared it...

Think that Old Biscuits Post May have cleared it up a bit. I have an Aqua Hot with a Hi switch I have never used. When I turn the 110 Aqua Hot on, I get a 2 amp bump on the power consumption on...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By megehrs
Not so hot water on 120 VAC SOURCE

Have a 2008 Beaver with a hot water source that can be either 120VAC or via the Aquahot system. It will heat water well using either the Aquahot or the motor aid system when driving the rig. Don’t...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-04-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By megehrs
Roof tar is available at HD or Lowes. Comes in...

Roof tar is available at HD or Lowes. Comes in the regular size caulk tubes as well as the larger tubes when you need a lot. Easy to use but it IS tar, so it can be messy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-04-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By megehrs
Agree with CountryB. I took mine apart and...

Agree with CountryB. I took mine apart and cleaned it up. Very carboned up. Could have probably reused it but a new one was $165 on eBay. Installed new one, cleaned up,old one. Kept it for a spare
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-04-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,881
Posted By megehrs
We have a Beaver as well. We own a 2008 Marquis...

We have a Beaver as well. We own a 2008 Marquis Amethyst IV. 45 ft long. Bath and a half. 600 CAT engine. No big problems to speak of. Replaced a left front wheel bearing last fall. Replaced a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-01-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By megehrs
Use tar like caulk that roofers use. Then use a...

Use tar like caulk that roofers use. Then use a strip of Eternabond over it.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-29-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 598
Posted By megehrs
We live in Willow, north of Anchorage. Have used...

We live in Willow, north of Anchorage. Have used Verizon for the last 20 years. Some of that before Verizon came to Alaska. Also use a Jet Pack when on the road. NO issues with Verizon...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-19-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,428
Posted By megehrs
VERY nice.......now that’s commitment!

VERY nice.......now that’s commitment!
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 04-19-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,721
Posted By megehrs
Congrats. I have been retired for 3 years. DW for...

Congrats. I have been retired for 3 years. DW for 5. Both of us are in good enough health. We all have a shelf life. We don’t know our expiration dates. It is about QTL.....Quality Time Left. It is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-19-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,856
Posted By megehrs
I had a leaking coolant recovery tank myself but...

I had a leaking coolant recovery tank myself but it was aluminum. I sealed about a 1 inch crack on an edge seam with JB Weld. I used the metal bonding one, but they make one for plastics as well. It...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-19-2019, 12:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,672
Posted By megehrs
I agree. This was a great primer on Aqua Hot. I...

I agree. This was a great primer on Aqua Hot. I still think I will call John Carillo if mine goes south. He does my service work when I am in AZ. But that said, this was a great read. I learned much....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-19-2019, 12:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,305
Posted By megehrs
No problems. It is black core hose with turquoise...

No problems. It is black core hose with turquoise rings. The HD couplings I used were about 2-3 inches tall. Had a metal sleeve on the outside with two band clamps. I separated the metal sleeve from...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-12-2019, 01:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,305
Posted By megehrs
We had same or similar problem on our 2008 Beaver...

We had same or similar problem on our 2008 Beaver Marquis. Never had the problem with the protruding screws but did need to replace our hose with a spa type. You can get what you need by the foot in...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-06-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,398
Posted By megehrs
We have done the trip from N Idaho to our summer...

We have done the trip from N Idaho to our summer place in Willow AK at least a dozen times. Did it twice in 2016. All comments in these postings are valid. We cross the border at Kingsgate BC north...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-23-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,144
Posted By megehrs
Can you believe it...we are doing the 4 down

Looks like it will work. Go to eBay and pick up a Colgan Bra for the front of your Edge. We used them on both of ours. It keeps the rock chips off as well as helping hide “plastic mistakes”. We all...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-21-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,144
Posted By megehrs
Been there and done that...twice on Ford Edge....

Been there and done that...twice on Ford Edge. First on a 2014...second on our current 2018 last summer. Both towed great. You will need to put a disconnect on the battery. Once you have gone thru...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-21-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,288
Posted By megehrs
Were they MCD shades/motors? Where did you get...

Were they MCD shades/motors? Where did you get them?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-09-2019, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
Posted By megehrs
We had same problem as AZ RV’r. I ran a 12v lead...

We had same problem as AZ RV’r. I ran a 12v lead from positive on battery to toad thru disconnects at back of RV and front of toad. Bought the same controller as he did and did the wiring myself in...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-09-2019, 12:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By megehrs
We use the Roadmaster set up. Uses the Falcon 2...

We use the Roadmaster set up. Uses the Falcon 2 towbar. I have put Roadmaster baseplates on two Saturn Vues and two Ford Edges. It can be done without requiring a dealer. Access the Roadmaster...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-09-2019, 12:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,093
Posted By megehrs
2015-17 Ford Explorer as a TOAD behind Class A?

As far as price, we bought the AWD Limited version with Nav and everything but the Panorama roof. Window MSRP was over 40k. We got it for less than 32k. In ALASKA.......good luck on your search234519
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-09-2019, 12:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,093
Posted By megehrs
Not sure what the issue is with tail lights on...

Not sure what the issue is with tail lights on 2018 Ford Edge to make it towable. We have a 2018 Ford Edge. We tow it behind our 2008 Beaver. I got a light kit from Roadmaster and did it myself in...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-09-2019, 11:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,240
Posted By megehrs
We have had several Winnebago products and loved...

We have had several Winnebago products and loved all of them. Built very solid. Great access to replacement parts and tech support. Would not buy a Gulfstream or Jayco product. Had a Fleetwood...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-03-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By megehrs
We towed a 2014 Ford Edge AWD for two years. It...

We towed a 2014 Ford Edge AWD for two years. It needed to be AWD with the 3.5 engine. Nothing other than that. Used a Roadmaster baseplate and Falcon towbar. Traded it for a 2018 Edge and do the same...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 10-28-2018, 12:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By megehrs
We spend most of the winters in Yuma. There is a...

We spend most of the winters in Yuma. There is a VA facility there but I have not used it. Do all my VA appts in the summer in Anchorage when we are home in Alaska.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 10-28-2018, 12:48 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,638
Posted By megehrs
Did my first assignment as a prior service...

Did my first assignment as a prior service maintenance officer in the 562d and 563d AMUs at George AFB from 86-89. Loved the night flying .
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 28,605
Posted By megehrs
Great MacGyver work. Thanks for sharing

Great MacGyver work. Thanks for sharing
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-28-2018, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,154
Posted By megehrs
If your camera is out, check if the cruise...

If your camera is out, check if the cruise control works. My camera went out along with my cruise control. There is a lever type relay in your “Bird” box in the back with the bird relay. There are...
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