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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-23-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By desertvette
Did the new steps come with the magnetic door...

Did the new steps come with the magnetic door switch? Sounds like your old steps may have used a normally open magnetic switch and the new steps require a normally closed magnetic switch or the...
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 09-21-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By desertvette
I have a 2011 Monaco Knight with the MF10 that...

I have a 2011 Monaco Knight with the MF10 that now has 54,000 miles on it and have had zero issues.
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 05-14-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,835
Posted By desertvette
I should have also said that the coolant is not...

I should have also said that the coolant is not boiling. What you are seeing is the coolant is pulled out of the tank through the bottom hose and retuned via the top hose. What looks like boiling...
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 05-14-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,835
Posted By desertvette
My 2011 MaxForce 10 looks exactly like your...

My 2011 MaxForce 10 looks exactly like your video, normal operation!!!
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 08-04-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,044
Posted By desertvette
Would be interested in Diesel fuel additive, and...

Would be interested in Diesel fuel additive, and slide lubricant. 2011 Monaco Knight with MaxForce engine. Thanks!
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-20-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,283
Posted By desertvette
If it is a diesel, that size unit (goes by GVW)...

If it is a diesel, that size unit (goes by GVW) should be CA smog exempt.
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 03-05-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,282
Posted By desertvette
I have been using non-synth Rotella 15W40 in...

I have been using non-synth Rotella 15W40 in mine. 37K miles so far and no issues with the MF10.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-11-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,455
Posted By desertvette
On my old mh, I had the same issue. The crush...

On my old mh, I had the same issue. The crush disks, if that is what they are called, were all broken up. They are about 1/2" diameter and 3/8" high. I found that 1/4-20 nuts are almost the same...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-28-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,455
Posted By desertvette
On my old 1993 P30 chassis with the 454 engine,...

On my old 1993 P30 chassis with the 454 engine, the timing marks were on the bottom and use #5 spark plug wire for the timing light trigger. Two person job or a lot of up and down to move distrbutor...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-31-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,988
Posted By desertvette
I had the same problem, turned out to be the nut...

I had the same problem, turned out to be the nut holding the large wires on the starter was loose. Good Luck!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-09-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 849
Posted By desertvette
I have used Critical Care Care on 8th st West,...

I have used Critical Care Care on 8th st West, just south of Ave L for both my Corvette and motorhome. They do good work. Both my experiences with them have been insurance claims due to being hit...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-09-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By desertvette
I have the LCI jacks and my motor went out. If I...

I have the LCI jacks and my motor went out. If I remember right, the motor was very expensive. I pulled the motor out and took it apart. Found the motor had overheated and the brush holder was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-28-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,986
Posted By desertvette
I don't have the same BIRD set-up as you, but I'm...

I don't have the same BIRD set-up as you, but I'm pretty sure I read on another post that the BIRD will put out 12V to engage the relay, then drop down to something like 7V which is the holding...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-19-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,256
Posted By desertvette
I had a similar problem where the motor died. I...

I had a similar problem where the motor died. I was retracting the jacks and heard the motor straining and it stopped before I could get to turn it off. Long story about trying to get the jacks up,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,833
Posted By desertvette
I have the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012...

I have the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 Monacos and I looked through them last night. I am not sure if there are changes between the 2011 and the 2012 so not sure how accurate they are for...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-18-2017, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,833
Posted By desertvette
Subscribed to this post as I have the same...

Subscribed to this post as I have the same motorhome. OP, did you look under the main TV, behind the big drawers? The subwoofer is back there too. Also, does the panel at the rear of the cabinet...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-12-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,366
Posted By desertvette
Johnny1 - Suggest you clean it off and use it...

Johnny1 - Suggest you clean it off and use it more. I had a jack that leaked and the jack pad would fill with fluid, kept using it and the leak stopped. It could just be a small piece of dirt in...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 07-26-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,477
Posted By desertvette
Poche's RV Park & Fish-N-Camp in southern...

Poche's RV Park & Fish-N-Camp in southern Louisiana. Can't get closer to the water than this!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-21-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,910
Posted By desertvette
Thank you

Rusty, I have the same MH as you and that rattle drove me nuts. I had thought it was the full wall slide cables right behind the drivers seat rattling. I check what you found and sure enough, the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-20-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By desertvette
Have you tried to reset the water level yet? The...

Have you tried to reset the water level yet? The instructions should be on the bottom side of the toilet lid. From memory, I believe you hold both buttons in at the same time until it flushes and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-10-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,868
Posted By desertvette
Dtw, the engine is the Navistar MaxxForce 10. I...

Dtw, the engine is the Navistar MaxxForce 10. I have replaced the filter and prefilled it first, no issues in restarting after. I think you are correct, I will have to put shut-off valves on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-09-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,868
Posted By desertvette
Draining water from fuel filter

I am looking for the procedure for draining the water from the fuel filter. I have a 2011 Knight 36PFT with the MF10 engine. Whenever I try to open the drain valve on the filter (fleetguard FS1003),...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-27-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,207
Posted By desertvette
The motor died on my Lippert system. I pulled the...

The motor died on my Lippert system. I pulled the motor out and took it apart, found the plastic brush holder had deformed and was not letting the brushes move. Went to a local starter/alternator...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-09-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,689
Posted By desertvette
The same problem happened to my BB. What I found...

The same problem happened to my BB. What I found to be the problem was the soleniods that control the air switches on the circuit board have push in connectors to the circuit board and were slightly...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,202
Posted By desertvette
Just to close out this thread, I was able to...

Just to close out this thread, I was able to determine the valve I needed. It was a Deltrol DSV2-080-4CO-N and I was able to buy it from PJ Trailer Parts in Texas (it's used on hydraulic dump...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,202
Posted By desertvette
The manual mode of retracting the jacks would not...

The manual mode of retracting the jacks would not work since this 4-way Control Valve was stuck in the extend position. After discussions with Lippert tech support, I found out that the Control...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-01-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,202
Posted By desertvette
Lippert leveling part help needed

I have a 2011 Monaco Knight with the Lippert (LCI) 3-point hydraulic leveling system. I had a problem when I went to auto-retract, all the jacks fully extended to the point all the wheels were off...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-18-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By desertvette
Problem Resolution

I checked the water pressure/flow both into and out of the house filter and it was good on both sides. I traced out the water lines and found the output of the filter goes about 4 feet then tees to...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 09-13-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,162
Posted By desertvette
I had my Tecma Silent Plus toilet crap out on me...

I had my Tecma Silent Plus toilet crap out on me on a trip, would not flush. Pulled the toilet out and pulled the pump out of it. Tested the pump and it was OK, turn out the problem was in the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-12-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By desertvette
Thanks Old Biscuit. I talked to Monaco tech...

Thanks Old Biscuit. I talked to Monaco tech support today and they do not have any plumbing diagrams. They suggested to put a 6" pipe in place of the house filter to take that out of the equation.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-11-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By desertvette
Thanks RWeigant, I forgot to mention in OP that I...

Thanks RWeigant, I forgot to mention in OP that I did take out and clean the faucet and pump filters (they were clean). I did take the house filter out but today I noticed the one pipe going to the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-10-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By desertvette
2011 Knight water pressure/flow

I am hoping someone has a plumbing schmatic/diagram for a 2011 Knight 36PFT. I am trying to find a problem with water pressure/flow and think I am going to have to try and blow out the lines. The...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-20-2016, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,568
Posted By desertvette
Try isspro.com to see if it looks like one of...

Try isspro.com to see if it looks like one of their sending units. I have a 2011 Monaco Knight and that is what it has. I had the same problem, almost always reading full. I emailed them and they...
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 04-11-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,886
Posted By desertvette
I am the OP of this thread and gave up my search...

I am the OP of this thread and gave up my search for the extender. I ended up flushing the system and replacing it with the new Rotella ELC that does not require the extender. Problem solved LOL.
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 04-02-2016, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,682
Posted By desertvette
I have a 2011 MaxxForce and it is the same as...

I have a 2011 MaxxForce and it is the same as yours, no wires to the fuel filter.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-30-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,429
Posted By desertvette
On mine, LCI told me to push the 4 leveling...

On mine, LCI told me to push the 4 leveling buttons in at the same time for 5-10 secs. That is supposed to reset the controller. Good Luck!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-18-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,435
Posted By desertvette
I have a 2011 Monaco Knight 36PFT and have had no...

I have a 2011 Monaco Knight 36PFT and have had no problems with it. The MaxxForce runs great. Recently took a trip from California to Texas and back, averaged 9.44 MPG towing a Jeep Wrangler...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-12-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,967
Posted By desertvette
The bolt broke on my 2011 Monaco Knight with the...

The bolt broke on my 2011 Monaco Knight with the 2 steps. Called Lippert for a replacement bolt and they said it was not available but I may qualify for free replacement of the steps. I had to send...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-03-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,363
Posted By desertvette
Sanford, mine is in the same place, passenger...

Sanford, mine is in the same place, passenger side in the rear clothes closet.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-02-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,363
Posted By desertvette
Just as a follow up to my previous post, my 2011...

Just as a follow up to my previous post, my 2011 Monaco Knight 36PFT has a solid plywood floor that the water heater sits on and it is screwed into the cabinet framework. No chance of it moving as...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-01-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,363
Posted By desertvette
Sanford, I have a 2011 Monaco Knight 36PFT and...

Sanford, I have a 2011 Monaco Knight 36PFT and there is an inspection panel that gives you access to the water heater bypass valves. If you stood inside the closet and looked at the back of the...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 11-15-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,418
Posted By desertvette
McKee’s RV All-In-One Cleaner Wax & Sealant ...

McKee’s RV All-In-One Cleaner Wax & Sealant
McKee's RV Carnauba Sealant Wax
McKee’s RV Wash & Wax RV Shampoo
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-30-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 840
Posted By desertvette
I have a 2011 Monaco Knight 36PFT with the...

I have a 2011 Monaco Knight 36PFT with the MaxxForce 10 and it does the same thing. I believe this is how they work, the antifreeze is cycled thru the tank. Not a problem :)
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-25-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,179
Posted By desertvette
Hi, we have the same set up. Would you mind...

Hi, we have the same set up. Would you mind explaining how to configure it to search for the 61.5 signal? Thanks!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-04-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,073
Posted By desertvette
Scanguage-D

I just bought one and have not yet used it on a trip, just a short drive. Seems to work good. I bought it on-line from Advance Auto Parts for $135 with free shipping.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-02-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,405
Posted By desertvette
Fuel pump

Wish I would have known about the trick of bumping the tank with a rubber mallet. Years ago, on my old Class A on the P30 chassis and 454 engine, my fuel pump decided to die just as I was turning...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-30-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By desertvette
Found the blown fuse

Guys, want to thank you for the fast and accurate responses. Chris107, your suggestion of turning on the blinker and listening for the relay was spot on, lead me directly to the correct fuse panel...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-29-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By desertvette
2011 Knight - no 12v in trailer connector

Hoping someone may know where to look for a fuse or something. I have a 2011 Knight 36PFT and a 2013 Jeep Wrangler toad. I wired a 12v outlet in the Jeep to power the Brake Buddy but found there is...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-03-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,070
Posted By desertvette
I'm pretty sure the black ball under the box is...

I'm pretty sure the black ball under the box is the vacuum resevoir for the dash A/C and heat controls. It looks like the hoses from the black box are going to this ball so I would assume it is the...
Forum: Navistar MaxxForce Engine Forum 03-03-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,886
Posted By desertvette
This product replenishes nitrite levels according...

This product replenishes nitrite levels according to what I read. I can order it by the case for about $10 a quart but I would never use that much! I figured $10 for a quart of extender to go...
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