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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-15-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,428
Posted By ScottyB410
fridge

Chuck

Did you happen to notice any type of ammonia smell. Or, if you can see the rear burner tube, a yellowish green condensate in the cavity?

Scotty
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-02-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,441
Posted By ScottyB410
12VDC

I find it odd that the wipers are not working while the engine is running as they are a function of the alternator. I would definitely check the voltage at the engine battery while it is running. We...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-29-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 490,393
Posted By ScottyB410
All loose

TeJay
I owe you big time buddy. I checked the bolts at the park yesterday.
1 was missing 3 were loose. Wow, what a find. I tightened them up until I can get another bolt on Monday. Blue loctite...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-26-2017, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By ScottyB410
link

That link doesn't seem to work?
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-26-2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By ScottyB410
Thanks

Great info Hikerdogs. Ill look for the multiplier. I already have the 250 wrench.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-22-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By ScottyB410
Multiplier

I don't think it is a multiplier. From what I could see, it was simply a gauge that monitors the torque.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-22-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,030
Posted By ScottyB410
Torque Wrench and Adapters

Well, I have a series of torque wrenches from my previous life. All the way up to 250 ft/lbs. Unfortunately, my F53 coach has 22.5 front wheels and a 450 ft/lbs torque requirement.

The 600...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-11-2016, 05:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,690
Posted By ScottyB410
Hey Dave I just finished a 1000 miles on the...

Hey Dave

I just finished a 1000 miles on the coach last week. A lot of grooved pavement on the 407 in the Toronto area, and the outright worst highway in history, I69 from Port Huron to about the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-27-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,690
Posted By ScottyB410
Another Koni vote

I installed the Koni FSD's on my 2016 Vacationer 4k miles on it. Huge difference in the ride. Especially on grooved pavement highways.

I also added the Blue-Ox SBars front and rear and the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-09-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,368
Posted By ScottyB410
Decatur

+1

Absolutely go to Decatur with this.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-08-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By ScottyB410
Toronto Ford Dealer?

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a Ford dealer in the Toronto area to do some warranty work on my F53 chassis?

Thanks
Scotty
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-12-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,141
Posted By ScottyB410
Hot

I would likely send it back
I used mine for the first time last weekend and it was fine after 3 hours.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-28-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,639
Posted By ScottyB410
It is!

Here's what I'm going to do this summer.
EXPECT MORE! (https://www.truma.net/us/en/water-systems/video.php)

Ive tried the electric and gas trick but mine cant keep up unless I have a very low...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-28-2016, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,270
Posted By ScottyB410
Physics

TeJay has it right (as usual).

First of all, from an engineering standpoint, the minimum theoretical stopping distance of any vehicle is all physics. We have to remember, it's not the brakes...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-09-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,024
Posted By ScottyB410
Blue OX

I just installed the Blue-Ox sway bars on the front and rear of my 2016 22k.
I also changed out the stock shocks for the Koni FSD.

I get it back next week so I'll let you know what it rides like.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-31-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,663
Posted By ScottyB410
RSA

I did last summer.

The Ford people were very good. I had a tech try to walk through the issue with me but we decided it needed a shop to fix it. Ford arranged the tow truck and everything. ...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-29-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,349
Posted By ScottyB410
Starter

I'm nor sure about your particular year, but there is another starter relay piggy-backing the starter.

https://www.rockauto.com/info/466/6646S-FL3Q__ra_p.jpg
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-28-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,629
Posted By ScottyB410
Bit the bullet

Well, I bit the bullet today. I went with Blue-OX sway bars front and rear, Koni FSD's and CentraMatics. I already have the Blue-Ox TrueCenter Steering control. Mind you it wasn't $1500.00 (or...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-21-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,874
Posted By ScottyB410
Rainbow

I guess that was my question. Can you cross at the rainbow bridge? I wasn't sure if they allowed that. I know they don't allow big trucks.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-21-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,874
Posted By ScottyB410
Crossing

A little off topic but what bridge do you use to cross-over (with the motorhome)?
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-17-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,126
Posted By ScottyB410
Centramatic

Hello All
I have a 2016 Holiday rambler Vacationer on a 2015 Ford F53 22k chassis.
Has anyone equipped their Ford coach (the 2015 22k) with Centramatic wheel balancers and if so, what models did...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-06-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,194
Posted By ScottyB410
Parrish

This is a problem for us Canadians, especially since the Fun-Fly season starts running shortly. You can pretty-much bet the FAA will show up at the first few big shows.:facepalm:

My next build...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-04-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,194
Posted By ScottyB410
Dangerous

Only if they leave the ground :hide: :D
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-04-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,194
Posted By ScottyB410
UAV

Unfortunately, I now even have to register these as I travel a lot to the USA for Helicopter shows.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-27-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,041
Posted By ScottyB410
Winegard Razor Automatic

Has anyone used the Wineguard Razor Automatic tv antennae yet?
Any comments pro or con?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-27-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,554
Posted By ScottyB410
TruCenter

Blue Ox TruCenter installed here.

Wouldn't ever leave home without it. The instant adjustability of the unit is awesome. Heavy side-wind and hands off steering.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-29-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,486
Posted By ScottyB410
To CHF or Not

I guess the question here is this was supposed to be a CHF solution.
As we add more a more engineering, parts, plates welding, hellwigs etc, aren't we getting closer to the simple process of...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-27-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,486
Posted By ScottyB410
Sorry for the confusion Web. I like your setup. ...

Sorry for the confusion Web. I like your setup.
I was referring to post 3199.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-27-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,486
Posted By ScottyB410
Agreed about the washers, from an engineering...

Agreed about the washers, from an engineering view, as the moment changes, the force on the bolt increases (in this instance, i would suggest a fair bit). In addition, the multiple washers decreases...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-27-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,486
Posted By ScottyB410
Thinking

https://cdn.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=108102&d=1443318149
Hmmm, this configuration has me thinking.
Wouldn't a turnbuckle be ideal in this situation. One rod length and long...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-05-2015, 07:02 AM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,486
Posted By ScottyB410
Careful

TeJay,

Don't let Ford see that MOD.
They will include it on the 2017 F53 and take credit for your work :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,177
Posted By ScottyB410
wow

Its a great lift, well engineered, robust and stable. However, considering the price in Canada, I could buy a 6x12 aluminum trailer and a new motorcycle to fit inside....

I'm just saying :)
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-24-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,486
Posted By ScottyB410
Independent

I think every Newmar coach from the Dutch Star up has independent front suspension. Its in all of their "Big Rigs". I believe Monaco also has their larger rigs with IFS.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-24-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,941,486
Posted By ScottyB410
Independent

Now that's an aftermarket kit I would buy for sure :thumb:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 15,873
Posted By ScottyB410
Insurance or not

+1

As a quick caveat, let me say that my job is that of an Origin and Cause fire investigator, specializing in RV.

Care and Control aside, if my coach was ever involved in a similar incident,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-19-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
Geesh

So, feeling good about HR possibly taking my Coach into their home shop and "making it right"; coupled with the fact that it wasn't going to rain this weekend so I wouldn't get soaked as the water...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-17-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
Repairs

Wow, if they were to do that for me, I might gain a bit respect.

I have sent a letter off to the Monaco customer service so I guess I'll just wait and see. We can't use it anyways in case it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-17-2015, 04:49 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
Factory

I'm in the process of setting up a return to the factory for service as well. Same issues as everyone else is having with the dealer. My rig however is falling apart.

I cant sell it the way it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-19-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
Wow

That is a great story.
Do you think that fellow would come to Canada? I'll gladly pay for it at this stage...

My response today was that they (the Dealer) didn't build the coach. They (the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-14-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
Ex-Owner

Congratulations.

For some reason, my dealer won't talk to me about consignment.
Likely because they know my new coach is a bad one.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-12-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
Thanks for the response. I have indeed lost...

Thanks for the response. I have indeed lost faith in the dealer. The repairs I see certainly aren't satisfactory.

Can I ask you how you contacted the Factory?

I guess the factory doesn't...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-08-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
value

I looked for a similar law in Canada, specifically in Ontario. Unfortunately it doesn't exist. So I'm going to have to take the financial hit I imagine.

However, I'm trying to rationalize it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-01-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
Done with it

So we had the coach out for the first trip. It now has 2200 miles on it.
After a rain storm, we pulled the slides in and headed for home. At the first stop light, water came gushing in of the top...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-26-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
I feel for you

Ive owned the coach since December. It went right into winter storage when I picked it up. I took it out of storage and it went back to the dealer at the end of April with a punch list of about 30...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-20-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By ScottyB410
Pictures

Could you post some pictures of this modification please?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-12-2015, 06:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,011
Posted By ScottyB410
Border Crossing into the USA

Heading to the USA this weekend.

I plan on crossing at the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia/Port Huron. Are there any special procedures I should know about when crossing with the RV? Or is it just...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
Recall

I got my recall about a month and a half ago.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-22-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 41,004
Posted By ScottyB410
2015 Vacationer SBT

We have had our 36 SBT for a few months now - Although I like the layout, I have to say the QC at Holiday Rambler is terrible. Why any manufacturer would release a coach in the condition we got ours...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-18-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,603
Posted By ScottyB410
Bad Elf

I'm using the iPad Rand McNally RV GPS app and the bluetooth Bad Elf GPS.

Bad Elf GPS Pro+ (https://bad-elf.com/collections/gps-products/products/be-gps-2300)

It is all working quite well...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-14-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,734
Posted By ScottyB410
rand McNally

I'm liking mine - I too have the Stereo/Dash unit but it is small and hard to see. I coupled my iPad with the Bad Elf GPS bluetooth unit. It is very accurate.
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