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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-12-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By PeteandDeb
auto motion shade motor

of all the things to malfunction when driving ... the drivers side shade is not a good one! Had to duck tape the darned thing up so I could drive the rig back home.
Started diagnosing from the front...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-01-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 323
Posted By PeteandDeb
TPMS max/min settings

In the past we've travelled during the dark months, and spent the hot half of the year on our boats at the lake. Well, at the end of last summer, we agreed that the boats were taking more time to...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-09-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By PeteandDeb
Might want to bite the bullet and get Cummins to...

Might want to bite the bullet and get Cummins to check it out. Just got my coach back after a $40k repair bill ... attributed to leaking head gasket; which turned into "need to replace #6 liner;...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-13-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By PeteandDeb
wow, thanks guys ... way more help than I...

wow, thanks guys ... way more help than I expected.

Looking at the plastic bushing, it looks like my best option is to take my micrometer out to the coach, do some measuring ... and fire up the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-12-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By PeteandDeb
door deadlock question

2008 Diplomat. Problem with door latches; resolved I hope. Did all the required fastener removals and retensioned the adjusting nuts so both latches release at the same instant. Put it all back...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-05-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,761
Posted By PeteandDeb
We broke down 40 miles south of Texarkana 2 days...

We broke down 40 miles south of Texarkana 2 days before Christmas. I tried roadside assistance first. Nice guy but ultimately unhelpful ... we agreed likely blown head gasket. The charge was "only"...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-11-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By PeteandDeb
remove wiper arm

Can someone divulge the secret to removing the whole wiper arm from the shaft?
The driver side wiper on my '08 Monaco Diplomat is useless at the moment due to the spring dislodging. Can't remember...
Forum: Cummins Engines 04-08-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,753
Posted By PeteandDeb
same coach, same engine. I had a derate problem...

same coach, same engine. I had a derate problem in Octkber and changed out the filters as a first attempt to resolve the problem. I did not prefill and it took almost 2 hours of cycling the key to...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-07-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,535
Posted By PeteandDeb
Visible does give me, usually, better signal...

Visible does give me, usually, better signal strength than my Verizon account ... well, after I upgraded to an X1 phone. However ... and a big however, Visible gives me enough bandwidth to run 2...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-16-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,758
Posted By PeteandDeb
you can't test battery acid, but you can test the...

you can't test battery acid, but you can test the batteries. While Walmart and others will test your batteries for free ... you have to remove them from the coach.
I purchased a relatively...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,512
Posted By PeteandDeb
We had this happen going into Canada ......

We had this happen going into Canada ... Saskatchewan prairie cross wind. Saw it start in my mirror ... and before I could pull over and stop ... it was seriously billowing. Full wall slide topper...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-07-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,095
Posted By PeteandDeb
on my '08 Dip with a 400 ISL, the air filter...

on my '08 Dip with a 400 ISL, the air filter indicator is behind the passenger side rear door ... beside the coolant tank. I had some small amount of soot when I lost the muffler end pipe .... after...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 13,035
Posted By PeteandDeb
before the plandemic, and shortly before that...

before the plandemic, and shortly before that with my mother passing away, most of our trips involved driving from Mena, AR to Edmonton, Alberta to visit. 2800 miles meant either very short visits,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-23-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By PeteandDeb
Door striker movement

searched but every thread seemed to be about how to adjust. My problem is that I want to stop "auto" adjustment.
During the recent cold snap I found that the door wasn't latching. Not saying it has...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-19-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,304
Posted By PeteandDeb
With the top cover removed, it was fairly easy to...

With the top cover removed, it was fairly easy to get my switch out. Pulling the shaft out was the only moderately difficult feat.
As Jim noted, the D1588 switch is what was installed in my...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By PeteandDeb
our map is rig specific, so states that were...

our map is rig specific, so states that were "checked off" in previous RV's don't count.
We voted (well, actually DW decided) that we had to actually spend an overnight in a state (we used to do...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-17-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,304
Posted By PeteandDeb
same problem but newer Monaco. Anything special...

same problem but newer Monaco. Anything special about the headlight switch on an '08 Diplomat? I can sometimes turn the shaft back and forth and find one spot where the dash lights come to life ......
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-15-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By PeteandDeb
ok ... finally got to the point where I'm...

ok ... finally got to the point where I'm confident enough to say the problem is resolved. Ordered and received a gen-u-wine Cummins sensor. Had to wait for the weather to cooperate since I knew it...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-06-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By PeteandDeb
searched the internet and found the Scangauge...

searched the internet and found the Scangauge code crossed to Cummins fault code 452 FMI 4 ... which the Quickserve site also showed as SPN 157.

Anyway, did come back with the same info ... fuel...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-05-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By PeteandDeb
Finally got warm enough to put the slides out so...

Finally got warm enough to put the slides out so I could get at the engine cover plate.
Don't see any chewed wires (had 3 different vehicles where I had to repair chewed injector wires in the past)...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-30-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By PeteandDeb
Thanks Jim ... had a Quickserve account for a few...

Thanks Jim ... had a Quickserve account for a few years and I've used it for looking up parts but hadn't thought of looking up trouble codes.

Thanks Wild Card ... definitely a good place to start...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-29-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By PeteandDeb
Scangauge error 157 FM 04 on ISL9

Well, after having limped home several hundred miles and subsequently pulling the CAC for testing and cleaning, and then the radiator for repair ... everything is back in place; Started fine and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,093
Posted By PeteandDeb
I've had to replace several times (wind...

I've had to replace several times (wind damage).The most reliable source I've found is Stonevos.com.
Chris and Ingrid are great resources for anything to do with our awning. As well Chris is...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-25-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
Awesome, Harry, thanks ... never figured out what...

Awesome, Harry, thanks ... never figured out what my search term should be. "hump hose". Went from nothing to a huge number of possibilities. Got one on it's way.
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-24-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
ok ... time for an update: After far too...

ok ... time for an update:

After far too many hours, I managed to extract the CAC and took it to the nearest shop (75 miles) that handles both radiators an air coolers. After 2 days, the tech...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-22-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 24,083
Posted By PeteandDeb
Grapehound, I had our '17 GC Overland done at a...

Grapehound,
I had our '17 GC Overland done at a Camping World center close to us. They installed the Roadmaster baseplates, provided the Roadmaster Falcon all-terrain non-binding tow bars, and...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-16-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
nope, not sane ... or at least that's what the DW...

nope, not sane ... or at least that's what the DW frequently opines. Of course, she thinks money grows on trees.

Ok, persistence ... and a sharp knife ... pays off. I managed to get almost clear,...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-14-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
yep ... using cardboard on the ground since...

yep ... using cardboard on the ground since there's not enough room for me and a creeper. Still feel the rocks thru the cardboard and clothing.

The problem with the hooks you posted are that they...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-14-2021, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
PB Blaster did nothing ... usually more success...

PB Blaster did nothing ... usually more success with Liquid Wrench which I've used over the past 4 days to the tune of 1/2 can. No joy.

Took 3 hours yesterday to dremel/grind off 2 of the bolt...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-12-2021, 11:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
no room for the impact driver. I guess my final...

no room for the impact driver.
I guess my final solution is to get the Dremel in action and cut the bolt heads off, and drill new holes for self tapping screws when I replace the CAC.
The heads are...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-12-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
Actually, I found it easiest to work from inside...

Actually, I found it easiest to work from inside the coach ... pryed both intake and return hoses off the engine.
BUT ... then I got confounded because the fan shroud didn't give me enough room to...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-09-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
well! After struggling for half a day to pry the...

well! After struggling for half a day to pry the flex hoses off the CAC header ... I've made not a millimeters progress. So ... since there's zero room to work from the ground up, I finally gave in...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-08-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
that did the trick. Now to try and pry the hoses...

that did the trick. Now to try and pry the hoses off. Is it possible to have any less room back there?
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-08-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,501
Posted By PeteandDeb
T-bolt clamp removal

I still need to go back to my last post and respond to the questions about my CAC failure due to damage from loose cover.
In the meantime, I'm about complete removing the CAC to get it repaired or...
Forum: Cummins Engines 10-31-2021, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By PeteandDeb
Charge Air radiator

Yesterday, while embarking on the first trip this summer and fall, someone passing motioned I had some problem on the back. Figuring it was the good ole " a door is flapping" problem, I waited to...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 10-06-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 457
Posted By PeteandDeb
well ! :confused: Sometimes I think I ask...

well ! :confused:
Sometimes I think I ask questions just to make me rethink the problem and solutions.
After re-reading the manual yet again, I went out and rechecked the iota distribution panel...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 10-06-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 457
Posted By PeteandDeb
2003 Pleasureway/Ford V10 - 12v issue

We did a short 250 mile trip locally which was interrupted midway due to alternator which also trashed the engine battery.
Now with new battery and alternator, I find we have no house battery power....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-24-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,531
Posted By PeteandDeb
you guys have me thinking my equipment listing...

you guys have me thinking my equipment listing may well have an "oops" for the inverter. I'll check it out as soon as I get back home to the RV. (my Carver just came back from the mechanic, so we're...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-22-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,531
Posted By PeteandDeb
mmagnum me2812 - lithium

anyone with an original Magnum ME2812 inverter converted their house battery bank to lithium? And, of course, have you managed to use the inverter to charge that bank?
Got interested in building my...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-13-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By PeteandDeb
ok, final post. Heard back from M&M Electronics...

ok, final post. Heard back from M&M Electronics (apparently tech questions for obsolete Intellitec boards are sent to them).
They claim boards are not diy repairable ... need a new $400 board. They...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-12-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By PeteandDeb
OK ... traced the lack of power back to the...

OK ... traced the lack of power back to the circuit breaker panel. After pulling off the panel cover, I discovered the "panel" was an Intellitec model 760 EMS. Instead of the power going directly...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-11-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By PeteandDeb
thanks Joe, should have mentioned the fuse. I did...

thanks Joe, should have mentioned the fuse. I did check the board for loose connections and burned or broken wires. The 3A fuse is good.

Actually, the power comes from the breaker to a box in the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-11-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By PeteandDeb
Post ac power to front a/c

Lost a start capacitor, so on general principle, replaced both capacitors and the PTCR. Then checked wires and continuiity on the roof unit. No joy ... so started working backwards. Checked the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-17-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,198
Posted By PeteandDeb
Jim, I haven't used a Surface Go ... but the two...

Jim, I haven't used a Surface Go ... but the two Surfaces I do have use a fair amount of juice so you'll need a Surface-specific 12V adapter. I'd guess that most any of the new USB-C adapters would...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-13-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By PeteandDeb
well, after pulling the control box and getting...

well, after pulling the control box and getting a good look, the broken/burned wire was obviously from the small PTCR (positive temp coefficient resistor). It appears as though the PTCR sits...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-04-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By PeteandDeb
Front DuoTherm stopped working ... Guessing start capacitor

Today while I was working on the DW's class B, she informed me that the Monaco had been alarming (via the Marcell). We had the front a/c running to keep the inside liveable while parked.
Checked to...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-31-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,198
Posted By PeteandDeb
much as I am not a Microsoft fan, I've been using...

much as I am not a Microsoft fan, I've been using a Microsoft Surface for years now. Full Windows 10 pro software so it's pretty much a full & powerful PC. And in tablet mode it works well with no...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-22-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By PeteandDeb
having had several problems with the topper on...

having had several problems with the topper on our full wall slide, my guess is that either the new topper was not the same size so the current spring tension is insufficient to fully retract. OR the...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 07-21-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,530
Posted By PeteandDeb
Onan Microlite 2.8kw

My wife decided she wanted a class B instead of the camper trailer we just bought last year (not comfortable towing or backing ...). She found a 2003 Pleasureway Excel DT and we picked it up...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-19-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,863
Posted By PeteandDeb
Steve, I'm not near my MH right now, but likely...

Steve, I'm not near my MH right now, but likely will later this week. I'll see about pictures then. In the meantime, searching for lock bars, I found the following. Not exactly like what I have but...
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