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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum Today, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By Chef Guy
Thanks Ray. I always like the Vito posts...very...

Thanks Ray. I always like the Vito posts...very informative, well written and he gets right to the point. I have been helped numerous times by this good friend who belongs to this site.

Thanks to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-22-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 121
Posted By Chef Guy
Need size of outer neo angle shower skylight

While on the roof cleaning, I noticed some cracks on the shower skylight. Trying to put on a temporary repair job with packing tape, I accidentally cracked it some more!:banghead:

Long story...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 159
Posted By Chef Guy
Just finished tearing out my whole wiper...

Just finished tearing out my whole wiper assembly, which seems to be the preferred way to gain complete and easy access to all of the movable parts.

My driver's side arm was frozen and the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-01-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Chef Guy
Bwanna, Thanks, will check them out!

Bwanna,

Thanks, will check them out!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Chef Guy
Aggie, Good idea. Is it possible to take...

Aggie,

Good idea. Is it possible to take and post a pic of what you did? I am a bit unsure as to the exact location you are talking about and I want to make sure I do it right.

Thanks,
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 141
Posted By Chef Guy
Atwood furnace 8531-IV-DCLP removal and problem

Well, after fiddling with this non firing dang Atwood furnace from the outside of the motorhome for several years, all the time being unable to remove the outer exhaust tube from the inner exhaust...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Chef Guy
Attached are 2 pics. At the bottom and top corner...

Attached are 2 pics. At the bottom and top corner of each housing pic you will see 2 but ends of plastic that used to hold self tapping bolts that attach to the rear end of the housing...it is 2...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Chef Guy
Nope…plastic

Nope…plastic
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 490
Posted By Chef Guy
Replacing Atwood Furnace 8531-IV-DCLP

Needing to replace my OEM Atwood Furnace 8531. Fan housing is cracked and beyond repair and very hard to find that part.

Anyone replaced it with a direct size fit that requires no extra cutting...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By Chef Guy
Last update

Well, while examining the shaft of the end that protrudes out of the coach and where the wipers slip onto, I noticed something which eluded me before, and kind of explains why one side was much...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By Chef Guy
Update on wiper problems

Just to give an update, I eventually removed the whole wiper assembly from the coach (see pics) and then began troubleshooting. Hardest part removing it was disconnecting all of the wiper fluid hoses...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By Chef Guy
Good advice. Motor nut (top arrow) seems likely...

Good advice. Motor nut (top arrow) seems likely at first look.

Also spoke to Mark at EliteRV in Harrisburg this morning and he told me that if I did need to take the whole assembly out that all I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 273
Posted By Chef Guy
Removing wiper assembly 2006 Endeavor

Well, after some serious troubleshooting and talking to the manufacturer, AM Equipment, I decided to remove the whole wiper assembly from the beast. On a previous thread I mentioned wipers were not...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-18-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By Chef Guy
Mike, Thanks....will work on that this week!

Mike,

Thanks....will work on that this week!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-18-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By Chef Guy
Wipers not working

Started up coach this am for her monthly run and wipers would not move beyond a slight flicker. This occurred several times until I gave up and started problem solving. The one fuse I found in the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-08-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By Chef Guy
Arch, Thanks for the reminder, and although...

Arch,

Thanks for the reminder, and although I did it when I snapped a pic of the insides to forward to Progressive, there was no need to as they supplied excellent pictures of exactly where each...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-07-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By Chef Guy
Excellent customer service shoutout!

Just a short note here to comment on excellent customer service from Progressive Industries, makers of my 50 amp hard wired surge protector. After calling technical support about the unit not working...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-05-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 284
Posted By Chef Guy
Give me your email and I will give you my file

Give me your email and I will give you my file
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-27-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,045
Posted By Chef Guy
Thanks Vito and Mr. Mark for your insightful...

Thanks Vito and Mr. Mark for your insightful comments. The DW thinks we should go for new, but I was pushing for a tankless one....now I will think otherwise. As long as I can get 5-10 more years...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-23-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,045
Posted By Chef Guy
Replacement/upgrade for Atwood Water Heater?

Figured 17 years for this heater is long enough, that plus tired of trying to troubleshoot and spend more good money after bad. I really don't know how long one should get out of RV water heaters,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-05-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By Chef Guy
You misunderstood me. I meant the SAME coach,...

You misunderstood me. I meant the SAME coach, the SAME model year and the SAME options. I realize what you are saying, but I think Monaco believed they were making each coach as unique as...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-05-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By Chef Guy
So, in other words, NO? And to test every one of...

So, in other words, NO? And to test every one of the 7 wires coming off of the MH to see which function they do? Thought so as Monaco seemed to assemble every rig differently depending on the day of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-05-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By Chef Guy
Old Biscuit, Thanks for the reply....came...

Old Biscuit,

Thanks for the reply....came down with Covid related brochial/pneumonia which kept me off my feet for a few months.

Bought your product that you put a link to. Only one question.
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-30-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By Chef Guy
I have your identical sister coach, 2006 Holiday...

I have your identical sister coach, 2006 Holiday Rambler PDQ layout. Been quite a ride these past 15 years. Lots of learning, adapting, figuring out, you tubing, cursing, sweating, and just plain...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-23-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By Chef Guy
Thanks Mark and Old Biscuit.....once it stops...

Thanks Mark and Old Biscuit.....once it stops raining outside, I will get under the coach, unbolt the 10 bolts holding the radiator metal guard in place, drop it and see if I can trace those wires.
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-23-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By Chef Guy
How to replace OEM 7 pin MH mounted trailer wiring socket

Anyone ever replaced their 7 pin trailer towing socket attached to the rear of your MH? Mine was breaking in several places so I unscrewed the 4 philips head screws only to find the short length of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-19-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 998
Posted By Chef Guy
Dean, Upgrade to the PRXB. You will notice...

Dean,

Upgrade to the PRXB. You will notice a significant improvement, especially in the lower RPMs when the OEM '06 exhaust brake was installed. I never did like nor feel that the OEM exhaust...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-11-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By Chef Guy
Little home. Don't worry, be happy. Had the...

Little home.

Don't worry, be happy. Had the similar problem with my '06 Endeavor since I bought it used in '08. Have 4 of them now. It is the thin luan sheets underneath the filon roof that have...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-17-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,281
Posted By Chef Guy
Scooter, Had the exact same leak. Went to...

Scooter,

Had the exact same leak. Went to the old Monaco service center in Coburg back in the day (2011?) and they traced it to the over the door awning where there is a known water intrusion area...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-23-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By Chef Guy
According to the website, it says seasonal. Am I...

According to the website, it says seasonal. Am I wrong or what?
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-23-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By Chef Guy
Thanks for the replies...Collier does look...

Thanks for the replies...Collier does look beautiful, but it states seasonal camping only, and it is a bit far for my liking (40 minute drive)...so decided to go with the KOA Journey. Reviews sounded...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-21-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By Chef Guy
Klamath Falls RV Campgrounds?

Throwing out a hail mary here, but has anyone stayed in Klamath Falls in their motorhome and enjoyed the location/amenities?

Need to go there on business next May and so far I have not found much...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-17-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By Chef Guy
After getting ahold of Dometic, they told me that...

After getting ahold of Dometic, they told me that they no longer manufacture this part. Don't know why all these RV Parts places still have it listed and being "back ordered"when they know full well...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-17-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By Chef Guy
Need a draft cap assembly for Atwood Furnace

Anyone know who has in stock a draft cap assembly, part number 38139, for an Atwood 8500 series furnace?

Tried to order one online yesterday and got an email this morning listing it as being on...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-16-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By Chef Guy
Done!

Done!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-16-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By Chef Guy
Update on steps problem. Thanks for all of...

Update on steps problem.

Thanks for all of the replies. After I had ordered and installed a new motor and drilled out larger holes for the new bolts into the motor casing, everything worked like a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-16-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By Chef Guy
Mr Mark, Thanks for the reply...after 4 days...

Mr Mark,

Thanks for the reply...after 4 days of PB Blaster, a lot of wiggling and finally my 1800 watt heat gun fastened to a 1/2" piece of long pipe to reach into the small area, I was able to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-16-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By Chef Guy
Stuck draft cap assembly of Atwood Furnace

Tried posting this on the RV Appliances section with little response. Hopefully I will get some good info here.

Been trying to troubleshoot both of my Atwood 8500 series furnaces as both have...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-14-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By Chef Guy
From the looks of the furnace, it seems like it...

From the looks of the furnace, it seems like it would not matter if you work on the draft cap assembly with the furnace installed in the motorhome, or on your work bench as everything is still hidden...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-14-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By Chef Guy
Removing draft can assembly on Atwood furnace

Been troubleshooting both Atwood furnaces on my coach (8531/8520 series) and when I attempt to remove the draft cap assembly (aka exhaust tube), the sucker seems rusted/stuck in place. Been prying it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-24-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By Chef Guy
Check my profile. Hasn't changed in 25 years! ...

Check my profile. Hasn't changed in 25 years! What made you think I lived in Lytton? Can't stand all that heat and dryness.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-24-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By Chef Guy
Teeth all look good. Just sounds noisy both...

Teeth all look good. Just sounds noisy both extending and retracting...no fires close by us now, some in August were just 70 miles due east near a town called Hope. We live in a suburb of Vancouver...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-24-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 665
Posted By Chef Guy
Lippert entry steps question

Been reading quite a bit on entry steps, mostly Kwikee, but have not read anything regarding this topic.

SCS Lippert 2 step entry steps makes a loud grounching sound both extending and retracting....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-09-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By Chef Guy
Pretty close to half...no reason though for these...

Pretty close to half...no reason though for these huge price increases. Can't wait for everyone to switch over to electric vehicles and make these people pay for this profiteering! By that time, I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-09-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By Chef Guy
So you think you have it bad there, eh?

Price is for regular unleaded. Diesel here is about 10 cents a liter higher! At these prices, my driveway anchor is getting bolted to the driveway. Nothing but price gouging by these fat cat oil...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-25-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By Chef Guy
Update on removal of TV

So, decided to call my old buddy, Marty at Elite RV down in Harrisburg, Oregon. Him, Mark and Eric are all ex Monaco workers who worked at the now defunct Coburg, Oregon plant.

Long story short,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-25-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By Chef Guy
So, it looked like you just cut through the...

So, it looked like you just cut through the bottom of the front trim all the way up to the top? What kind of saw? Sawzall?

I may have to do that as well, but was hoping to keep most of the front...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-25-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By Chef Guy
Jobert, The problem is not removing the...

Jobert,

The problem is not removing the metal from the back of the TV, but removing the front top and side trim pieces in order to get it all out. The front of the TV is prevented from leaving...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-25-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By Chef Guy
Removal of Sharp 27" TV from 2006 Endeavor

In the process of removing Ice Age old technology front Sharp flat panel TV to install a new Frame TV.

Anyone ever done this before? I removed 6 front facing screws that were hidden by colored...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-13-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,322
Posted By Chef Guy
Overkill by the OEM? Who knows....I do know that...

Overkill by the OEM? Who knows....I do know that I am always able to get cold or hot water out of the water heater through the pressure temperature relief valve whether or not it is turned on or has...
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