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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 06-02-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,708
Posted By jimmy braden
Im kinda surprised this hasnt been edited by the...

Im kinda surprised this hasnt been edited by the admin with instructions for me to post it in the forsale forum. Anyway, I only recently got some in ny hands and have hung them. PM me if you are...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-26-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Posted By jimmy braden
Yeah, I think it dried one out. The other seems...

Yeah, I think it dried one out. The other seems ok. The problem I see is even if I go back with something like...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-26-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,929
Posted By jimmy braden
Actually on amazon the T5 was like 10$ more for...

Actually on amazon the T5 was like 10$ more for all the fluid.

>on T4 which you can get at almost 1/3 of that price.

Its currently about half what the T5 runs on amazon.
105$ vs 52$ per...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-25-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,929
Posted By jimmy braden
I got a great deal on like 30 quarts. I think it...

I got a great deal on like 30 quarts. I think it was like 225$ - and the ISC and genset crank up noticeable quicker
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-25-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,929
Posted By jimmy braden
rotella t5 for the $ is a good deal -its the...

rotella t5 for the $ is a good deal -its the blend. Probably over 50% higher now
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-25-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Posted By jimmy braden
That escalated quickly - Right as I turned the key

boom Im prob gonna check the other one out before I go trying again. And gonna do some cleaning..
It was close to 6 years old so I guess thats not a surprise - I had it on a trickle charger at 1amp...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 04-08-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,708
Posted By jimmy braden
I just heard back from the guy, this is what he...

I just heard back from the guy, this is what he said the have fabed up. Ill know more in a week or so if they mount up normally. [Mod Edit]
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,876
Posted By jimmy braden
Yes they do, just dont go blazing down rough...

Yes they do, just dont go blazing down rough roads bc people have knocked them off.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-21-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,708
Posted By jimmy braden
Im gonna check with a local company on getting...

Im gonna check with a local company on getting these 3d printed. Since it requires mirror image, it cant be just the motor end and the non-motor. But it should be pretty straightforward.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-30-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By jimmy braden
These are the numbers for mine 10110114...

These are the numbers for mine

10110114 front airbag
https://www.truckspring.com/products/firestone/airide-air-spring-W01-358-6948.aspx
10110964 rear airbag (Continental 64664) ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-26-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,804
Posted By jimmy braden
yeah, its not a pic thing - its usually between...

yeah, its not a pic thing - its usually between the rear access hatch and the front hatch ahead of the rear closet - and you have to stand on your head.

If you see any moisture its not good.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,327
Posted By jimmy braden
hehe, you havent seen my BMW. It does the job...

hehe, you havent seen my BMW. It does the job well more than adequately, or I should say it does the job adequately a ford CANT do..

but I love my Side rad ISC-just runs and I got good access....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-27-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 677
Posted By jimmy braden
The QD series can also have issues with fuel pump...

The QD series can also have issues with fuel pump flow. Make sure the filter is good and fresh.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,799
Posted By jimmy braden
All ISC/ISL should be basically like this - ...

All ISC/ISL should be basically like this -

https://rvchassisparts.visonerv.com/cgi-bin/md/M120292/s1.pl

I guess if your's has an integrated AC it could be this

Used Caterpillar Motors...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-20-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By jimmy braden
x2 .

x2
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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-31-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,500
Posted By jimmy braden
well, I must have got lucky bc the bathroom...

well, I must have got lucky bc the bathroom started flowing pretty good after a while. But ill keep a closer eye on various deposits after a water drain.
:clap:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,500
Posted By jimmy braden
Edit Well the heater is functional at least ...

Edit

Well the heater is functional at least

Not sure what's up with the bathroom faucet.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,500
Posted By jimmy braden
I got flow on all water sources except the...

I got flow on all water sources except the bathroom strange

And now I get a dis fault on the LP heater circuit so I might have foulded up the ignitior..
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,500
Posted By jimmy braden
Yeah I don't think I let it run long enough ...

Yeah I don't think I let it run long enough


I got something now
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,500
Posted By jimmy braden
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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,500
Posted By jimmy braden
I got no water when heater is not in bypass

I realized I didn't take the heater out of bypass and now when I do u don't get anything ( on,the hot side).

I can hear the pump running but don't see any signs of leaks

I opened the pressure...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-23-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,872
Posted By jimmy braden
Yeah, I feel kinda bad tossing these in the trash...

Yeah, I feel kinda bad tossing these in the trash every 3 yrs but I think about that lovely not so little IRON thing that goes rattle rattle and I cant take the chance. Ill go pick up some cans on...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-23-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,872
Posted By jimmy braden
x100 I heard that the glue can dry and they...

x100
I heard that the glue can dry and they paper separate - I generally replace mine at 3 yrs from production date.

Mine looks like this one
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-21-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,058
Posted By jimmy braden
I doubt you will find some company that will...

I doubt you will find some company that will finance anything older than about 6 yrs. Its not like they want that on the books.

Save some $ and find someone that will let you cover the balance...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-21-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By jimmy braden
yep, sounds like the grid heater isnt heating the...

yep, sounds like the grid heater isnt heating the air enough. not sure how you can check that. I think its rated at like 1000Watts. I would think its either functioning or not. You got a light that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-20-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By jimmy braden
take an oil sample. white smoke is water in...

take an oil sample. white smoke is water in exhaust.
This is an ISC?

EVerytime? for how long?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,907
Posted By jimmy braden
Fresh synthenic ATF will go 250 degrees no...

Fresh synthenic ATF will go 250 degrees no problem..
Since you dont seem to have much history here, I would not base my state of ATF on anything you have offered so far.

Take a sample, and send...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,413
Posted By jimmy braden
IT depends bud.. if you didnt transfer then its...

IT depends bud.. if you didnt transfer then its prob some contacts on the transfer switch itself.

Does the gen ever get a 'load'.

Disconnect shore power with the genset on and see what happens.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-15-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By jimmy braden
https://www.blackstone-labs.com/

https://www.blackstone-labs.com/
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-12-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,797
Posted By jimmy braden
My ISC sat for prob 3-4 years and never had new...

My ISC sat for prob 3-4 years and never had new fuel added - it ran fine when I got it in 2016.

That was prob prior to 2016> when more bio fuels were used. I have since made sure the fuel is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-05-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By jimmy braden
here are some references I changed mine out...

here are some references
I changed mine out last year for a RED- ES-NOAT
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-05-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By jimmy braden
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/dash-cam-recommen...

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/dash-cam-recommendation-530958.html
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-05-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,058
Posted By jimmy braden
SuperCs really didnt become common until...

SuperCs really didnt become common until 2010-2014.. You will be spending a lot for one.


Like Vito said, spend some time on looking for a Monaco/HR on a Roadmaster RR8S (side radiator) or RR8R...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,028
Posted By jimmy braden
Moisture is more likely when the compressor his...

Moisture is more likely when the compressor his cycling, like from a trip. Drain the tanks as soon as you can after parking on arrival. Also a good way to dump air.

You should have a remote...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-20-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 886
Posted By jimmy braden
Good deal - safe travels.

Good deal - safe travels.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-20-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 662
Posted By jimmy braden
I wonder what stability was like in crosswinds.. ...

I wonder what stability was like in crosswinds..

/s


Prob could be used to tack against the wind if you were really good.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-10-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,551
Posted By jimmy braden
Never had an issue with cooling on my Scepter....

Never had an issue with cooling on my Scepter. Stays right at 180-185 with 190 max.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By jimmy braden
Probably eliminated that annoying door harmonic...

Probably eliminated that annoying door harmonic vibration that can happen at idle also..

grrr..
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,544
Posted By jimmy braden
Somewhat aside, but not completely, I wonder how...

Somewhat aside, but not completely, I wonder how an older engine even can take advantage of the higher pressure. Since the main 'advantage' of a higher pressure cap is allowing a higher coolant...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,544
Posted By jimmy braden
Actually it is. the ISC and ISL are exactly the...

Actually it is. the ISC and ISL are exactly the same base hardware. The L is only a longer stroke.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-26-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,544
Posted By jimmy braden
This is right out of the Quickserve manual for my...

This is right out of the Quickserve manual for my ISC..
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-24-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,963
Posted By jimmy braden
amazon had T5 on sale for 49.99$ for 3 gallon. ...

amazon had T5 on sale for 49.99$ for 3 gallon.
I found one seller that had it on eBay for 45$.. but it went quick.

IMO, OCs every other year with T5 should be safe. Even conventional was fine...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-23-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By jimmy braden
The ISC manual on quick serve has a light and a...

The ISC manual on quick serve has a light and a normal duty. I wonder if the composition of the expansion tank makes a difference in the pressure they 'allow'.

I dont think I really need the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 839
Posted By jimmy braden
Short answer, no. Other than a belt thats about...

Short answer, no.
Other than a belt thats about it.

Onan service manual
https://www.cummins.com/rv-generator-manuals
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,089
Posted By jimmy braden
Moisture after a rain and extended period of no...

Moisture after a rain and extended period of no drive can cause the ABS light. Just put some time on it and see if it still remains on.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-17-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 20,418
Posted By jimmy braden
The 53 blocks are only on ISB5.9 liter motors....

The 53 blocks are only on ISB5.9 liter motors. And usually only late 1998-2001.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-15-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,715
Posted By jimmy braden
Yep, tx is not good for power right now -...

Yep, tx is not good for power right now - https://poweroutage.us
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-06-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,238
Posted By jimmy braden
Yep, 25 to 27 psi is normal for an ISC

Yep, 25 to 27 psi is normal for an ISC
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 02-02-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,496
Views: 468,183
Posted By jimmy braden
As I understand it, a filter and drain of the pan...

As I understand it, a filter and drain of the pan will only exchange about 50 percent. So it requires the repeat of the process within about a 30 mins of use if there are major contaminants.


So,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-15-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,704
Posted By jimmy braden
Yeah its based on a 6.7ISB. And the trans isnt a...

Yeah its based on a 6.7ISB. And the trans isnt a Alison setup for a DP. Its really just a Truck powertrain ..
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