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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-29-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,715
Posted By 08 Beaver
National Interstate is who I have. Just went...

National Interstate is who I have. Just went through a total loss from a fire and the insurance company was great. Never want anyone to go through that, but National Interstate made this experience...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 07-13-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,640
Posted By 08 Beaver
Captjake1, I'm on my 3rd turbo, not including the...

Captjake1, I'm on my 3rd turbo, not including the original. 52k on it
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 07-10-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By 08 Beaver
Thanks Scotty, I will ask the tech why he dropped...

Thanks Scotty, I will ask the tech why he dropped the pan?
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 07-09-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,640
Posted By 08 Beaver
I also have the C9 Cat engine and I had Gregory...

I also have the C9 Cat engine and I had Gregory Poole Cat in NC change out my Regen system. The ARD head was replaced along with the canister. I was told I had the old style canister which is prone...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 07-09-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By 08 Beaver
Thanks all for the help. I just spoke with the...

Thanks all for the help. I just spoke with the Tech. who said the Allison rep found a bad sensor and the sensor was ordered and should be there today. Hopefully this is the fix. The rep from...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 07-09-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By 08 Beaver
Thanks Skip, I just spoke to the Tech., who...

Thanks Skip, I just spoke to the Tech., who informed me that a rep from Allison will be going to the shop to diagnose the problem. Fingers crossed.
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 07-09-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By 08 Beaver
Steve, I requested Transynd by both shops. I'm...

Steve, I requested Transynd by both shops. I'm assuming both used what I asked.
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 07-09-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By 08 Beaver
Need transmission help

I have a 2008 Beaver Contessa Rome with 52k miles on it. It has the C9 425, but unsure of the transmission. I had Freightliner do a transmission fluid change approximately a year ago and 12k miles....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-31-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,877
Posted By 08 Beaver
We purchased a 2008 Beaver Contessa used in 2011....

We purchased a 2008 Beaver Contessa used in 2011. Love this Coach. If your looking in the 2008 or 2009 model you have the C9 CAT with 425hp. Early 2008 and older have the C9 CAT 400hp. Love all...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-15-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By 08 Beaver
mcrob, I have a 2008 Beaver Contessa with 425hp...

mcrob, I have a 2008 Beaver Contessa with 425hp CAT and i'm on my 4th Turbo. Seems to be an issue with the CAT motor. Aqua Hot has to be serviced every year or problems start to happen. Also check...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 04-06-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,850
Posted By 08 Beaver
easymark, I'm not sure if this is happening to...

easymark, I'm not sure if this is happening to you, but I'm having the same issue where the Cat C9 won't Regenerate. My brake switch had to be replaced. The regeneration process won't take place if...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-19-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,458
Posted By 08 Beaver
We tow a 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab. Roadmaster tow...

We tow a 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab. Roadmaster tow bar with Air Force 1 brake system.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,109
Posted By 08 Beaver
Farmer Steve, the only thing I would be concerned...

Farmer Steve, the only thing I would be concerned about with the high winds are the tree branches being blown around. A branch that might normally be out of reach of your motor home may come in...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-04-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,593
Posted By 08 Beaver
tbfirm, thank you for replying. I appreciate the...

tbfirm, thank you for replying. I appreciate the phone number for the Cat RV hotline. I'm hoping there is a place near my location. It concerns me to drive it any further then I have to. Thanks...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-04-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,593
Posted By 08 Beaver
jfloria, thank you for the reply. I'm new to the...

jfloria, thank you for the reply. I'm new to the Diesel engine and will have to take it to a Cat facility. Thanks again for the help.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,187
Posted By 08 Beaver
Lincolnboy2, I agree with you. I'm not sure...

Lincolnboy2, I agree with you. I'm not sure where they had the work done, but $20,000 sounds way overpriced. Happy travels.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-03-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,187
Posted By 08 Beaver
C9 engine problem

Hello all, let me start out by stating what I have. I have a 2008 Beaver Contessa Rome with a C9 9.3L/567CI 425HP Caterpillar motor. On my last trip to North Carolina a few weeks ago, I encountered a...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-03-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,593
Posted By 08 Beaver
C9 engine problem

Hello all, let me start out by stating what I have. I have a 2008 Beaver Contessa Rome with a C9 9.3L/567CI 425HP Caterpillar motor. On my last trip to North Carolina a few weeks ago, I encountered...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-22-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By 08 Beaver
tankcj, I have a 2008 Contessa Rome and the whole...

tankcj, I have a 2008 Contessa Rome and the whole roof is the rubber non skid surface. The only part that is not, is the fiberglass, which wraps around the top of the roof. Hope this helps
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By 08 Beaver
smlranger, thank you for the reply. in the...

smlranger, thank you for the reply. in the spring I would flush out the system and the fresh water tank. My pump also is not terribly accessible. I was curious as to why others don't do this, as...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By 08 Beaver
Winterizing question?

I want to winterize my own MH and I have read most of the posts on here and have not been able to find the answer to this question. Can I put RV anti freeze in my fresh water tank and turn on my...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-19-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,118
Posted By 08 Beaver
I have the Roadmaster Black Hawk 2 all terrain...

I have the Roadmaster Black Hawk 2 all terrain and would not recommend any Roadmaster tow bar. On my third trip using the tow bar it failed causing damage to the toad and the tow bar. I contacted...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-01-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 994
Posted By 08 Beaver
gigem, if you do a search, this discussion has...

gigem, if you do a search, this discussion has been covered in length. IMHO I have taken the advise of what seems the majority. Take what you would pay for the extended warrantee and save it. Each...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-29-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,272
Posted By 08 Beaver
Jakimar, be prepared to get very poor fuel...

Jakimar, be prepared to get very poor fuel mileage with the Armada. I own a 2006 and at best, n a long trip (highway driving) the best mileage I've achieved is 14 mpg. Normally pulling a trailer...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-29-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,417
Posted By 08 Beaver
I have the Blackhawk 2 All Terrain 10,000 pound...

I have the Blackhawk 2 All Terrain 10,000 pound rating and I tow a Dodge Ram Mega Cab. I have the Air Force 1 breaking system and the both work great. The adjustable arms for the tow bar work...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-10-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,105
Posted By 08 Beaver
Dogpatch, I run my generator approximately 1/2...

Dogpatch, I run my generator approximately 1/2 hour every other week in the summer with the A/C for the load. In the winter I have a portable heater I plug into the 110 outlet. Seems to be working...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-05-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,408
Posted By 08 Beaver
Thank you everyone for the replies and...

Thank you everyone for the replies and suggestions, The tires are (WANLI SOH03) brand tires. I referred to them as no name. Sorry for the confusion. The MH was a recent purchase from Camping...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-05-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,408
Posted By 08 Beaver
Probably foolish tire question

Hello, I currently have 295 80 22.5 Goodyear tires on my 2008 Beaver Contessa with tag. I'm considering putting 315 80 22.5 on my steer axle and drive axle. Here goes the foolish question. I have...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-05-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 497
Posted By 08 Beaver
:welcome: from Connecticut. Congratulations on...

:welcome: from Connecticut. Congratulations on your Class C.:dance:
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-30-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 735
Posted By 08 Beaver
Mike, do you have an owners manual? If so it...

Mike, do you have an owners manual? If so it should be able to guide you to where your reservoir is located. I'm not familiar with your model so unfortunately can't help you there. If you don't...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-26-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,602
Posted By 08 Beaver
On my Beaver Contessa I have the intermittent...

On my Beaver Contessa I have the intermittent beep when the tag axle is raised. My tag axle is automatic. If my speed is lower then 5 miles per hour then the tag axle raises. Once I achieve 10...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-24-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 591
Posted By 08 Beaver
Welcome jrow1010, good luck with your Horizon. ...

Welcome jrow1010, good luck with your Horizon. IMHO I would recommend not letting the MH sit for extended amounts of time without starting and moving. Also run the generator with a load on it for...
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-17-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 929
Posted By 08 Beaver
:welcome: from CT

:welcome: from CT
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-17-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 469
Posted By 08 Beaver
:welcome: from CT

:welcome: from CT
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-06-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,920
Posted By 08 Beaver
Thank you Skip426, if I remember correctly, I do...

Thank you Skip426, if I remember correctly, I do believe it was raining at the time this occurred. I will attempt to locate the modules and clean the grounds. Thanks again for the suggestion.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-06-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By 08 Beaver
toneumanns, the tire might be fine for a spare...

toneumanns, the tire might be fine for a spare but imho I would replace the tire. If your going to use this tire as a spare make sure the tire repair facility doesn't plug the tire and uses a patch....
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 06-06-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,068
Posted By 08 Beaver
Libba, we use Dramamine and it works well. As...

Libba, we use Dramamine and it works well. As far as being worried about the barking, you might want to try a bark collar. Most people are tolerant, but only for so long. Good luck.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-06-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,403
Posted By 08 Beaver
spec24, as everyone else has said don't drive...

spec24, as everyone else has said don't drive with this tire. Goodyear should replace this tire with little or no charge. This is a defect in the tire and should be covered under warranty.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-06-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By 08 Beaver
Teamwally, what did the charge you for the...

Teamwally, what did the charge you for the install?
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-05-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 502
Posted By 08 Beaver
Welcome Rere246, Good luck with your Winne...

Welcome Rere246, Good luck with your Winne Access. Happy travels
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-05-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By 08 Beaver
Rokride, you might want to try contacting...

Rokride, you might want to try contacting Trimark, who makes the Keyless entry on your MH. I had to contact them to reassign the codes. They were very helpful.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-05-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,955
Views: 1,039,888
Posted By 08 Beaver
I would like to join the Monaco Owners Club

I would like to join the Monaco Owners Club
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-04-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,920
Posted By 08 Beaver
Tranny and ABS communication failure

On my way home from North Carolina in my 2008 Beaver Contessa, I had a "trans comm failure" and "ABS comm failure" on my display. All my gauges then were like windshield wipers, going back and forth....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-28-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,105
Posted By 08 Beaver
Dennis, I had the same problem. Purchased a 4...

Dennis, I had the same problem. Purchased a 4 year extended warranty cost 8K and the first time trying to use it after only owning the coach for 3 months, I get the, that isnt covered under your...
Forum: Test Your Changes 05-28-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By 08 Beaver
Test

Test
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,116
Posted By 08 Beaver
John, You don't mention if the jacks...

John,

You don't mention if the jacks are down or not. When the jacks are down the system dumps all the air in the system. This maybe the cause for the low air alarm. Normally on my coach...
Forum: New Member Check-In 05-08-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By 08 Beaver
Newbie

Hello everyone,

Great to be a member of this site. My name is Gary and my wife Cheryl and I just purchased our 2nd DP. Our first was a 08 Winnebago Destination 39W. Our recent purchase...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-08-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,059
Posted By 08 Beaver
Most gas stations have plenty of room for your RV...

Most gas stations have plenty of room for your RV and toad. Use your mirrors and remember to make sure your past the pumps before making your turn to exit. As said in past posts, scope out the gas...
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