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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-16-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By peterdube
Hi ,Well I read the Cummins owners manual and...

Hi ,Well I read the Cummins owners manual and all that lite does is has the driver wait so that the heating grid has a chance to warm up things before starting engine in temps below 40 degrees. I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-14-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By peterdube
Thanks guys for all the input. I'll be going...

Thanks guys for all the input. I'll be going outside too see what I can get into in a few minutes. Wish me luck. Once again,the grid heat as it should only the "wait to start" lite won't turn off. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-12-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By peterdube
99 monaco windsor " wait to start" dash lite stays on

Hello, looking for help as to why it does not go out. I understand the reason for it but why is it staying on? Just a pain seeing it on. Thanks in advance. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-25-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By peterdube
Rubber door trim

Hello, I got my rubber door trim @ a company called STEELE Rubber Products They had a good selection to choose from. Good luck. Peter from Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-12-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,258
Posted By peterdube
Post #13 was exactly what my problem was years...

Post #13 was exactly what my problem was years ago. That may be the KEY to all your problems. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-30-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,718
Posted By peterdube
if you change your coolant to the life time...

if you change your coolant to the life time coolant all you have to do is replace the old SCA canister with a blank one purchased at any Cummins dealer and never have to worry about it again. I got...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-27-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,732
Posted By peterdube
My windsor had a similar clunk and I found that...

My windsor had a similar clunk and I found that the brake shoe rollers were dry and crusty so I took the drum off and cleaned up everything including new rollers and grease and no more clunk. Good...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-27-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,457
Posted By peterdube
Sorry I forgot about the spare water pump for the...

Sorry I forgot about the spare water pump for the house. This can really ruin a boondocking trip without a spare. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-27-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,457
Posted By peterdube
I carry every thing mentioned above plus a 20 ton...

I carry every thing mentioned above plus a 20 ton jack ,a lug nut multiplyer wrench ,wiper arms and blades and a belt for my 7500 onan gen. Just piece of mind for me. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-25-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 887
Posted By peterdube
When the exhaust brake is down shifting, the RPM...

When the exhaust brake is down shifting, the RPM S are just tooo high for my liking. Just my 2 cents worth. I don't use it much because every time I do it makes me scared. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-30-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,557
Views: 319,828
Posted By peterdube
Hi guys, I don't about anyone else ,but the...

Hi guys, I don't about anyone else ,but the rpm's always seems when down shifting with the pacbrake on dangerously HIGH even though it is between 2100/2200 rpms. Does anyone feel the same? Thanks. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-29-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,458
Posted By peterdube
Hi Guys, Thanks for all the feed back. Its all...

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the feed back. Its all very helpful. I was hoping to get more info on the square jack points coming down off the frame but I guess those are not meant for towing purposes....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-17-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,458
Posted By peterdube
How a Monaco Windsor is hooked to a wrecker?

Hello, I have always wondered which hitch points a tow truck driver would use when hauling my Windsor? Do you use a lift under the front wheels or those two square tubes that go up to the frame or a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-09-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By peterdube
Hello, I got mine at web site Finditparts Not...

Hello, I got mine at web site Finditparts Not cheap but that was the only place I could locate one. I have a Windsor that may make a difference? Peter...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-28-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By peterdube
CSL I changed all 8 bags one year ago with...

CSL I changed all 8 bags one year ago with Black Tecks. ALL IS WELL SO FAR. I made a posting here last year when I installed them. Also did shocks. [Shock Warehouse] Good luck. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-24-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
Posted By peterdube
Rusty, You can pick up a radiator hose at NAPA...

Rusty, You can pick up a radiator hose at NAPA and slide it over the metal roller and save yourself a pile of $$$$. Just measure the length and dia. and put a little epoxy on the roller and slide the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-19-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,115
Posted By peterdube
1999 I t is MUCH SAFER to be in the drivers...

1999 I t is MUCH SAFER to be in the drivers seat then to be lying under a 32,000 lb. coach with the brakes released with the exception of one brake shoe keeping it from rolling. PLEASE if you do...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-18-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,115
Posted By peterdube
1999-- Mine does it at times also. Do not be...

1999-- Mine does it at times also. Do not be afraid to give it power and it will break FREE. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-16-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,258
Posted By peterdube
Chad, I did my Temp. sensor also. There was ...

Chad, I did my Temp. sensor also. There was some talk here about it going bad so I did mine while changing the belt and thermostat. Its next to the thermostat. Easy change. Good luck. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-15-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,655
Posted By peterdube
Me too, up here in Maine . UGGG!!!! ...

Me too, up here in Maine . UGGG!!!! Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-15-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 495
Posted By peterdube
Front brake shoe replacement 99 Windsor RR8s

Hello, does anyone happen to know the part numbers of the front brake shoes on a 99 Windsor and has any tried replacing them . Thanks in advance. Peter in Maine
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-03-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,977
Posted By peterdube
I had the same thing Mainti had with the plug on...

I had the same thing Mainti had with the plug on the underside of the HWH control panel. Good luck Peter in Maine. P.S. I wrapped tape around the plug so it won't come out...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-29-2018, 05:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By peterdube
Don't forget the one on the steering box . hard...

Don't forget the one on the steering box . hard one to find. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-26-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By peterdube
Drill two holes ,install two rivets and paint...

Drill two holes ,install two rivets and paint head of rivets. Problem solved. Good solid fix. Hope this helps. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-26-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,479
Posted By peterdube
when mine did that Cummins ran a test and it was...

when mine did that Cummins ran a test and it was the R.P.M. sensor. About an 1.5 hr. repair. They are made of plastic and crack and become oil contaminated at the base of the sensor which picks up...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-13-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,298
Posted By peterdube
Maddog, check the one and only wire going to the...

Maddog, check the one and only wire going to the compressor. Mine had a bad connection where the wire was crimped to the spade at the compressor . I found it by wigglying the wire with the engine...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-09-2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,675
Posted By peterdube
Jon, I know your pain. My braided stainless steel...

Jon, I know your pain. My braided stainless steel control line had a pin hole in it caused by welding slag that dropped between the frame and the line when it was being built and it melted the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-09-2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By peterdube
3rd that. Best deal on o.e.m....

3rd that. Best deal on o.e.m. monroes. Peroid.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-08-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,810
Posted By peterdube
Stuart, the trans. module is just below the...

Stuart, the trans. module is just below the shifter key pad. Buy a can of contact spray cleaner (CRC Home Depot) and start spraying all contacts. Especially the ones going to the trans. Its the big...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-08-2018, 05:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,138
Posted By peterdube
Rusty, did you try the square end of a 3/8...

Rusty, did you try the square end of a 3/8 extension? I had the same problem.
Forum: Northeast Region 08-06-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 25,053
Posted By peterdube
Folks: as the big sign says when you enter Maine...

Folks: as the big sign says when you enter Maine on the only Interstate hwy. in Maine I-95 WELCOME TO MAINE THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE. Truly, it is all soooo...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-06-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,138
Posted By peterdube
Rusty, Microbes in the fuel caused me the same...

Rusty, Microbes in the fuel caused me the same problem. The onan has 2 fuel lines One return and and one feed. Take both lines off at the generator and blow compressed air through both of them back...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-06-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,482
Posted By peterdube
Jtoles, Remove that black box and clean up the...

Jtoles, Remove that black box and clean up the moving parts in it. It was a very easy and simple job and will get you back and going again. My 99 Windsor did the same thing. All it is is a vacuum...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-25-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By peterdube
salesmen switch

Dave they probably bypassed the salesman solenoid switch..they were a pita. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-17-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,974
Posted By peterdube
shock replacement

Howdy,just replaced mine on a 99 Windsor. I went with standard oem Monroe @41.23 each. Name of the place was ShockWarehouse.com Part# 555014. Also mail in rebate of $50.00! Plus mention code: USA...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-29-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,020
Posted By peterdube
Turbo coolent seal

When this seal fails, the coolant leaks past the seal and out the exhaust, while evaporating in the process. Sounds like it could very well be this:sad: Hope not. Peter in Maine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-29-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,781
Posted By peterdube
Cube relays and continuois duty solinoids

Stuart ,Before leaving on your trip pick up a handful of these at NAPA or some other parts store and at least you will have them with you. I changed mine and problem solved. These parts all fail...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-21-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,130
Posted By peterdube
Michael ,Please do yourself a favor and go to the...

Michael ,Please do yourself a favor and go to the Onan hand book. You are looking for something that is not there. Once the gen. senses a voltage change when you start cranking, it WILL SHUT DOWN. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2017, 05:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,130
Posted By peterdube
Thank you Old Scout- Its right in the Onan hand...

Thank you Old Scout- Its right in the Onan hand book.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-06-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,130
Posted By peterdube
Hi there, That is the way it is designed. when...

Hi there, That is the way it is designed. when the gen. sences a change in battery voltage the gen.will shut down as it did. It is in the owners manual. The only way around it is to have a...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 02-15-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,309
Posted By peterdube
Hotrodz: any luck lighting the key pad up. I'm...

Hotrodz: any luck lighting the key pad up. I'm still on hold . Peter in Maine.
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 01-24-2017, 05:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,309
Posted By peterdube
Hotrodz,,I went out and checked out my keypad....

Hotrodz,,I went out and checked out my keypad. Found the gray wire and no power going to it. Jumped 12 volts to it and dash lites flicked. I think I will quit while I'm ahead. Peter from...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 01-22-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,309
Posted By peterdube
Hotrodz Any luck in lighting up the touch pad? ...

Hotrodz Any luck in lighting up the touch pad? I am having the same problem. Peter in Maine
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-20-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
Posted By peterdube
All fixed guys! The new xza2's were .5" wider...

All fixed guys! The new xza2's were .5" wider therefore causing the inner tire to rub on the torque arm bolt head .Took the coach down to Stratham Tire yesterday ,they ground down the head a little...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-15-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
Posted By peterdube
just had tires put on. The goodyears are the same...

just had tires put on. The goodyears are the same number size but the Mich. are bigger over all. Noticed the problem when I went under to check the clearance. The rubbing goes all around the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-15-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
Posted By peterdube
John, it is rubbing against the head of the bolt....

John, it is rubbing against the head of the bolt. Do you know if there is suppose to be a spacer between wheel and brake drum? Thanks,Peter.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-15-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
Posted By peterdube
99 Monaco Windsor rear wheel spacer between brake drum and inner wheel

Help! I just had 4 new xza2 michilen tires installed 275/70/22.5 and the r.h. inside tire is rubbing on the bolt holding the torque arm. I was wondering if there was a spacer they forgot to put back...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-02-2015, 04:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,602
Posted By peterdube
My PVC pipe was binding against the cabinet when...

My PVC pipe was binding against the cabinet when the slide was pulled in. I had to cut and file some of the cabinet for clearance. Went to home Depot and got a rubber coupler with a band clamp on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-16-2015, 04:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,988
Posted By peterdube
Hampton beach state park is just 2 miles north of...

Hampton beach state park is just 2 miles north of Salisbury and they get $50.00. Worth every penny. Peter from Maine.
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-01-2015, 05:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,990
Posted By peterdube
Ron, even though you changed filters,if you have...

Ron, even though you changed filters,if you have fungus in the fuel your filters can go bad in 2,000 . I had to treat my fuel with Microbicide. It kills this "alge" instantly. Cummins and other...
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