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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-01-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,498
Posted By rschreifels
I ordered/received the www.arprv.com Frid Defend...

I ordered/received the www.arprv.com Frid Defend but have not installed it, yet. But this safety unit claims to protect you from fire or premature frig failure. It also has an option to add two low...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-01-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By rschreifels
Ours also broke on our Cayman. We replaced them...

Ours also broke on our Cayman. We replaced them with this:

Burglabar Sliding Patio Door Lock

...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-28-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
Posted By rschreifels
Or should you keep it for a spare?

Or should you keep it for a spare?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-21-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By rschreifels
Do you have, or can you find on the Internet, the...

Do you have, or can you find on the Internet, the manual for the uwave? This may give you a hint on how to remove it.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-06-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By rschreifels
Have you changed out the fuel filters? How old is...

Have you changed out the fuel filters? How old is the fuel? Have you put any additive in the fuel to stop algae or other fuel deterioration?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-19-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By rschreifels
If you go with the LED version; they should last...

If you go with the LED version; they should last longer and reduce battery drain when park without power.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-17-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By rschreifels
With your lights dimming, you may have a problem...

With your lights dimming, you may have a problem with your batteries, battery connections or shutoff switch. Can you put a volt meter on the batteries as someone else presses the button?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-16-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By rschreifels
We had one above the dash. After hitting it a few...

We had one above the dash. After hitting it a few times with my shoulder while walking in, and our daughter getting a big lump on her head, we moved/replaced the TV.

We are not fond of the TV...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By rschreifels
Changing coolant in 2005 ISB recommendations

We have a 2005 Monaco Cayman 5.9 ISB with 25,000 miles on it. We bought it two years ago and I assume the green antifreeze in it is original and I should change it.

The Monaco manual says to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-19-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,569
Posted By rschreifels
You could also do what hypoxia...

You could also do what hypoxia (https://www.irv2.com/forums/members/hypoxia-122597.html) did (see picture) and make a cage a bit shorter on the bottom edge that would still allow you to toggle the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-18-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,569
Posted By rschreifels
They also make rocker switches that have a small...

They also make rocker switches that have a small button on them that you have to push to toggle the switch. That is how our Cayman is setup. It almost takes both hands to toggle it, reducing...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-26-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By rschreifels
Are there error codes? What trans is it? ...

Are there error codes? What trans is it?


In our last MH, we had a Allison 3060 in it and it did the same thing; 1st and reverse. It ended up being a bad connector on the output shaft sensor. But...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-14-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By rschreifels
If I replaced our Cayman muffler, I would be...

If I replaced our Cayman muffler, I would be temped to replace it with the same one I did on our previous MH (1993 Southwind DP) when I overhauled the 5.9 (Aero Turbine Performance Exhaust AT4040XL...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-14-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,670
Posted By rschreifels
It does have a p-trap, but I removed the AAV on...

It does have a p-trap, but I removed the AAV on the pipe above p-trap and just extended the pipe to the roof. It should be properly plumbed.


And I figured if both tanks shared the one vent, it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-13-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,670
Posted By rschreifels
When I have some time, I should run a endoscope...

When I have some time, I should run a endoscope down the vent to see if there is a T.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-13-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,670
Posted By rschreifels
And there is only one vent on the roof. ...

And there is only one vent on the roof.


When I would dump the gray tank, I don't think the three AAVs could keep up and there would be a gurgling sound like dumping fuel out of a gas can. This...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-12-2020, 11:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,670
Posted By rschreifels
I haven’t found any drawings to verify this, but...

I haven’t found any drawings to verify this, but I think our occasional strong smell, mostly while driving, is from a lack of a gray tank roof vent. On our 2005 Cayman PDQ, it only has one vent on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-10-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 30,919
Posted By rschreifels
In the last day or two, I did the toilet paper in...

In the last day or two, I did the toilet paper in the jar test. I tested Charmin, Charmin Ultra, Sam’s Member’s Mark and RV toilet paper. After letting the paper set in the jar for an hour or two,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-19-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,171
Posted By rschreifels
Just as a reminder, be very careful when removing...

Just as a reminder, be very careful when removing the battery cables. If your wrench hits anything that's grounded, I'll be doing unplanned welding :sad:


It would be safest to first pull the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-05-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,593
Posted By rschreifels
If you doubt them, it sounds like new shocks...

If you doubt them, it sounds like new shocks would be the first step.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-23-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 996
Posted By rschreifels
I'm not sure what you're trying to do, but you...

I'm not sure what you're trying to do, but you could also use luan paneling and paint it (and adjoining surfaces) an accent color.



With proper prep, we painted our bathroom and it turned out...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-13-2020, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,651
Posted By rschreifels
If it's like our 2005 Cayman, you should have a...

If it's like our 2005 Cayman, you should have a stainless steel cap that fits over a steel nut. I forget the size, but it's not a common one used on most big rigs.



If you take a pair of pliers...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-14-2020, 10:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,507
Posted By rschreifels
It may or may not have anything to do with your...

It may or may not have anything to do with your problem, but if your tires are 9 years old, I would start by replacing them ASAP. At that age, the lower miles on the tires may be more risky than...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By rschreifels
Is it just grounded to the metal of the step?

Is it just grounded to the metal of the step?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,151
Posted By rschreifels
I'm not sure about your model, but some units had...

I'm not sure about your model, but some units had a IRD (uni-directional charging) board as apposed to a BIRD (bi-directional charging) board.



From what I understand, the IRD will charge...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-04-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,874
Posted By rschreifels
I wouldn't expect to help you much ether. :sad:...

I wouldn't expect to help you much ether. :sad: You may just have to rough it ;)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-04-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,874
Posted By rschreifels
What's the reason for the need for higher...

What's the reason for the need for higher pressure? If it's for the shower, have you upgraded to a Oxygenics shower head?



It's great to have water pressure like at home, but I assume you're...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-30-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,843
Posted By rschreifels
We have a 2005 Cayman, it should be close to the...

We have a 2005 Cayman, it should be close to the one you're working on. If you plug it in, and the salesman switch is on by the door, put a cloths pin under the "battery boost" rocker switch on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,605
Posted By rschreifels
Convert to a relay; your switch should last...

Convert to a relay; your switch should last forever and your lights should be brighter!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-26-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,199
Posted By rschreifels
The ceiling fan in the galley.

The ceiling fan in the galley.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-25-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,199
Posted By rschreifels
If the second thermostat looks like the one in...

If the second thermostat looks like the one in this picture, it's for the Fantastic fan auto control.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-20-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,493
Posted By rschreifels
When I took mine out, on the body of the switch...

When I took mine out, on the body of the switch (under the dash), there was a small button (or pin) that I pressed to release the knob and shaft.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-28-2019, 10:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,904
Posted By rschreifels
ditto on wanting the class 8 and it not being...

ditto on wanting the class 8 and it not being realistic, and everything is a trade off :thumb:
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 22,706
Posted By rschreifels
I know you want to haul your 2013 Malibu, but you...

I know you want to haul your 2013 Malibu, but you may want to consider replacing (or buying an additional car) that you can tow all four down; it may be more of a KISS solution. This would alleviate...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-27-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,904
Posted By rschreifels
Our previous DP was a mid door, our current is a...

Our previous DP was a mid door, our current is a four slide, front door layout. Both have + and –‘s, except for the lost opportunity of better aerodynamic (+MPGs), we like the front door better.
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-23-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By rschreifels
When it happened to our camper, the thermal fuse...

When it happened to our camper, the thermal fuse was not there and it burnt all the coating off the wires :sad: The feed tube was 100% blocked and the flame came from the air mixture adjustment area....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-22-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By rschreifels
:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-21-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,558
Posted By rschreifels
If you’re concerned about exceeding the 12v...

If you’re concerned about exceeding the 12v rating, you can add a 7812 voltage regulator to each light. I did this in the lights I converted to LED strips; it’s a bit of a pain but gives you piece of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By rschreifels
Have somebody turn it on while you watch the...

Have somebody turn it on while you watch the heater with the door open; have them ready to turn it off at your signal. I also expect that you have a spider nest in the gas feed tube. I almost burnt...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-09-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By rschreifels
Our Cayman 36PDQ is over 37" long; I think the...

Our Cayman 36PDQ is over 37" long; I think the 36' refers to the length of the chassis rails. We have about a foot of space between the front bumper to the chassis rails. And the Q is for quad slide...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-07-2019, 10:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,780
Posted By rschreifels
If you do change out the solenoid, undo the...

If you do change out the solenoid, undo the battery bank GROUND wire from both banks before swapping out the solenoid out. Then reconnect after the swap. And be sure the shore power is not connected.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-07-2019, 10:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,780
Posted By rschreifels
You can test the solenoid by turning on the boost...

You can test the solenoid by turning on the boost switch and testing to see if there is 12v across the solenoid coil terminals. Also, if the battery banks are at a different voltage, there would be a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-07-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,780
Posted By rschreifels
I check our "one year new to us" 2005 Cayman PDQ...

I check our "one year new to us" 2005 Cayman PDQ solenoid and found it was not working. I forgot $150+ brand it was (but not a high dollar BigBoy) but I replaced it with a Cole Hersee 24059-BP 12V...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 07-27-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,069
Posted By rschreifels
This may not solve your problem, but it doesn't...

This may not solve your problem, but it doesn't hurt to try it.

Unplug the connectors and use a conductive grease on the pins and then put dielectric grease on around the connector shell/seal to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-26-2019, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By rschreifels
I just read your post on your Allison 2500....

I just read your post on your Allison 2500. Again, from my experience, I would clarify when to use dielectric and conductive grease. Below is a post I did about three months ago. If you used...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-26-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By rschreifels
IMHO: Long story, but I'll shorten it. I should...

IMHO: Long story, but I'll shorten it. I should have known better and you may know this, but only use "conductive grease" (not dielectric) on the pins. But you can use dielectric grease on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-26-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By rschreifels
I think it should be closer to the transmission....

I think it should be closer to the transmission. Mine is above the inverter (passenger side, most rear cabinet) with a plastic cover over it. It's not hard to get to, but you may not want to go...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-25-2019, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By rschreifels
I wish mine would hold 3rd until 2600 RPM! If you...

I wish mine would hold 3rd until 2600 RPM! If you ever get a chance to get a picture of the TCM, I would love to send it to the Allison guy and have him look up the shift schedule.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-25-2019, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By rschreifels
I flushed it out and it looks clean. The new...

I flushed it out and it looks clean. The new Source Eng fan has a lower CFM and I'm sure it could be part of the problem.

Next week we leave for a 6 week trip from home (Utah) to Minnesota and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-24-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By rschreifels
He also recommended changing ATF/external filter...

He also recommended changing ATF/external filter once a year; and changing the internal filter also every year. The book says change the internal filter only during overhaul but waiting until then...
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