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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-09-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 630
Posted By CBrucie
Had load battery cable repaired with new terminal...

Had load battery cable repaired with new terminal connection and replaced another battery to battery cable.
Everything works as it should; generator, shore power, and house power without engine...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-08-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 630
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you for your input. Taking the mh to a...

Thank you for your input. Taking the mh to a truck repair shop tomorrow to have the cable repaired. Hopefully this fixes the problem. Cleaned battery terminals and other cables. Will keep you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 630
Posted By CBrucie
Found a truck repair shop that can repair the...

Found a truck repair shop that can repair the cable
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-05-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 630
Posted By CBrucie
Positive Batt Cable broken

Hello all,
Thanks for the input
Might have found the problem. Positive cable coming from coach cutoff switch is broken at connection to battery terminal. At least I think I have traced the cable to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-04-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 630
Posted By CBrucie
No coach electric

Hello,
2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial DST with Onan generator.

The following just happened after I exercised my generator and ran the mh about 20 miles and returned home:
I shut off the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By CBrucie
New Chassis batteries

Getting ready to store MH for winter. Had MH connected to 50 amp outlet last winter with both chassis and house connections on.
After the winter, Chassis batteries required that I used the boost...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,607
Posted By CBrucie
I will keep checking chassis battery with digital...

I will keep checking chassis battery with digital voltmetet to ensure it is working properly. Seems to have been working when I ran generator every two weeks for the last two winters.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,607
Posted By CBrucie
Yes, I noticed the battery maintainer diagram...

Yes,
I noticed the battery maintainer diagram on my access panel had a chassis connection so I searched the manual for an explanation of how it worked. Took me awhile to find it, but glad I did. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,607
Posted By CBrucie
Battery Maintainer

Found that the motorhome has a battery maintainer that sends a charge to the chassis batteries when house battery voltage is sufficient. This operates when connected to shore power or using the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,607
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you all for the help

Thank you all for the help
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,607
Posted By CBrucie
I have 2004 Holiday Rambler. Not sure if chassis...

I have 2004 Holiday Rambler. Not sure if chassis batteries get charged through inverter/charger. Charger Just tells me me state of batteries. I’m thinking this is only for house batteries. Last...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By CBrucie
New Chassis Batteries

Hello,
I will have my motorhome plugged into a 50Amp outlet this winter. I have a chassis battery and a house battery disconnect. Wondering if it is okay to disconnect the chassis battery so...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,607
Posted By CBrucie
50 Amp Outlet and batteries

Hello,
I will have my motorhome plugged into a 50Amp outlet this winter. I have a chassis battery and a house battery disconnect. Wondering if it is okay to disconnect the chassis battery so...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-21-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,323
Posted By CBrucie
All, I appreciate the time and effort of...

All,
I appreciate the time and effort of everyone in helping me with this problem. I readily admit I am not a mechanic and believe fixing this is above my expertise. I’ll seek out a good diesel...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-19-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,323
Posted By CBrucie
Poked around the engine compartment some more. ...

Poked around the engine compartment some more. Found leaks or seeps higher up. First picture is from rear of rig. Last two pictures taken from the access compartment inside the coach.
Does this...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-18-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,323
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you. No hint of diesel fuel.

Thank you. No hint of diesel fuel.
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-17-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,323
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you. Will do. As you know, trying to poke...

Thank you. Will do. As you know, trying to poke around and see anything in the engine compartment of a dp is a nightmare.
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-17-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,323
Posted By CBrucie
Hope using it again frequently will reset the...

Hope using it again frequently will reset the seal. That’s some good news. Did not want to move it in January, but had to. Can’t imagine the cost of replacement and amount of downtime involved. ...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-17-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,323
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you. Looks like black drips. Moved it in...

Thank you. Looks like black drips. Moved it in January in very cold weather after setting for two months. Noticed drips then, but thought it was from leveling jacks. Drove it for the first time...
Forum: Cummins Engines 05-17-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,323
Posted By CBrucie
Missing plug

Hello,
I have a ISL 400 hp Cummins Turbo diesel. Noticed a plug was missing when i saw an oil spot underneath my rig. Plug looks to be between 3/4 in to 7/8 in diameter. Checked engine oil level...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,056
Posted By CBrucie
Steps Fixed

Finally was able to get to it again.
Disconnected motor arm from step bracket. Motor was working fine not hooked up so I Greased it up using a graphite based grease on all of the pivot points and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-23-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,786
Posted By CBrucie
Worked great! I plugged the pigtail to an...

Worked great! I plugged the pigtail to an extension cord late in the afternoon prior to the morning of departure. Motor cranked right up the next morning.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-20-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,786
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-20-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,786
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you very much

Thank you very much
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-20-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,786
Posted By CBrucie
The drawing in the manual was confusing me. Now...

The drawing in the manual was confusing me. Now I think I understand. The short cord is connected to the block heater. If I plug it into the receptacle in the motor home, then I am using the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-20-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,786
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you. I do know where the heater block...

Thank you. I do know where the heater block switch is. If I plug the extension cord from the house to the short cord in the engine compartment, does that connect the block heater? Do I need to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-20-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,786
Posted By CBrucie
Holiday Rambler Block Heater Connections

Hello,
I have a 2004 HR Imperial DST and am not sure how to connect the block heater to use it. There is a short plug in the left rear of the engine compartment and two outlets. Question is how do...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-02-2021, 04:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,056
Posted By CBrucie
Thanks for the Advice Everybody!

Hello All,
I am overwhelmed by all the helpful advice. I did view some YouTube videos based on your suggestions. I am in the process of moving to a new home so in a week or two I will attempt to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,056
Posted By CBrucie
Entry Step problem

Hello,
2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial DST
Yesterday I went to exercise the generator and noticed that my entry step is stuck in the halfway position. It moves a couple of inches both ways when I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By CBrucie
Don’t think we are going to open the slides or...

Don’t think we are going to open the slides or level on our stops during freezing temps to conserve heat and not risk leveling jacks or air bags not inflating
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you for the advice. Will have to check how...

Thank you for the advice. Will have to check how to gain access to the bottom back of the fridge. Not sure how they got the beast in the place that it is.
Another thought is that with the fridge...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By CBrucie
Meant residential fridge. Thank you

Meant residential fridge.
Thank you
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you all for the help. Discovered how to...

Thank you all for the help. Discovered how to use the bay heat with the aqua hot and the system heat which actually has an electric heater mounted in the bay with the dump valves, water hookups and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you for the information. It’s going to be...

Thank you for the information. It’s going to be 0 degrees F on one morning. Thinking about putting a heat lamp in the bay that night.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,050
Posted By CBrucie
Traveling in below freezing temps

Hello,
I will be traveling in sub freezing temps in a couple of weeks. My vehicle is a 2004 Holiday Rambler Imperial DST with an aqua hot system. Will it be necessary to winterize it before I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-05-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By CBrucie
Water pump follies

Hello,
Wanted to share a bonehead mistake I made. Good news is I have an extra water pump. Bad news is I have an extra water pump. Problem was I was not getting any pressure and a lot of air...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-31-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,697
Posted By CBrucie
Moved the antenna to the midline of the front,...

Moved the antenna to the midline of the front, nested above the insulation. Went camping. Worked great in all directions traveling, and worked surrounded by trees parked in a NE direction surrounded...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-19-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,697
Posted By CBrucie
Installed receiver. Satellite tuner and antenna...

Installed receiver. Satellite tuner and antenna seems to be working well. In residential areas next to tall trees satellite cuts out. I’m okay with that I guess, because traveling on highways...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-18-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,697
Posted By CBrucie
Thanks for the information. I routed the wire...

Thanks for the information. I routed the wire just inside the front dash cover. Did not cross over or under any dash wires. Hopefully this will be ok. Receiver arrived today so should be able to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-16-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,697
Posted By CBrucie
Looked at the manual. Did not find that the...

Looked at the manual. Did not find that the antenna needed a metal base to operate correctly. Magnetic base is to secure it. Will find out next week when I install the tuner. If it needs a magnetic...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-16-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,697
Posted By CBrucie
I was able to run antenna cable under dash to...

I was able to run antenna cable under dash to driver’s side up the A pillar using window frame and into side of front overhead cabinet which has access to fiberglass roof. Placed between insulation...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-05-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,697
Posted By CBrucie
Opened up the dash to find out how to route the...

Opened up the dash to find out how to route the cable, and silly me, found that i need a satellite tuner which is outdated and antennae may be hard to find for this tuner, so will be looking at...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-04-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,697
Posted By CBrucie
Sirius xm antenna cable routing and antenna placement

Hello,
I have 2004 HR imperial 40’ DST with Sirius ready radio. Hoping to get some help on routing the Sirius antenna cable and best mounting location for the antenna. Would like to make it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-29-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you for the info. I found the motor...

Thank you for the info. I found the motor assembly for it!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-29-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By CBrucie
Bathroom fan slipping from auto to manual

Hello,
Any idea how to fix the crank handle so it doesn’t slip away out of auto as it’s turning. When it slips it will not turn off until I push it back up into auto. Additionally, when it slips the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-28-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By CBrucie
Was thinking that had to be the case. Must admit...

Was thinking that had to be the case. Must admit I was wondering if I had been only using one battery, but that would not seem to be possible for starting the engine.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-28-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you! I do have 2 chassis batteries. It...

Thank you! I do have 2 chassis batteries. It must be set up for position 2 on the dial because that is what has been working.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-28-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By CBrucie
Chassis Disconnect

2004 HR Imperial DST. I disconnected coach and chassis power for storage. Question is what are the positions 1, 1+2, and 2 for? As the picture shows, my rv was set on 2 before I moved it to the off...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-07-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By CBrucie
Thank you. It is just as you said on the...

Thank you. It is just as you said on the passenger side of the generator !
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-01-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By CBrucie
2004 Imperial DST leveling system

Hello,
Looking for the manual retract valves. Manual states they are inside the generator access, but I can not find them. Any help locating them is appreciated. Would like to know where the...
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