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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-09-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By distaff
I did get a call from HWH. When you talk to them...

I did get a call from HWH. When you talk to them they are very helpful, but their documentation still has big gaps so you can't identify the routing on the board or identify the components.

I was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-29-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By distaff
Here is the box in question. All I really want...

Here is the box in question. All I really want for Christmas is a mapping of the pin positions. I can't find anything like it in any of the documents. It is not possible that HWH doesn't have this...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-28-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By distaff
I replied to this earlier and must have failed to...

I replied to this earlier and must have failed to complete the posting process.

I signed up for a call back 4 weeks ago. Two weeks ago I called and was told they were returning calls after a two...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-28-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 708
Posted By distaff
I have the same chassis, my box is on the roof of...

I have the same chassis, my box is on the roof of one of the middle compartments. You have to lay on your back and it is above you. Bit of fun to get the thing into adjustment - it has a bubble level...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-15-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By distaff
Just noticed they are in Moscow Iowa, not Moscow...

Just noticed they are in Moscow Iowa, not Moscow Idaho. That adds 24 hours each way!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-15-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By distaff
Old Scout - I don't really disagree. If I wasn't...

Old Scout - I don't really disagree. If I wasn't willing to get dirty and do a lot of research this bus would have been in a scrap yard years ago. So far I've replaced the slide system control board,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-14-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Bit of good news, it was a heater hose hiding...

Bit of good news, it was a heater hose hiding behind that cross bar, not a hydraulic hose. Easy enough fix compared to getting a new hydraulic hose made and trying to route it through the bus!
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By distaff
I should mention I'm on Vancouver Island, 35 hour...

I should mention I'm on Vancouver Island, 35 hour drive to Elkhart, plus a $600 ferry ride.

I have had help from HWH in the past, but the last two times it has been hopeless. I was told I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-14-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By distaff
Gary, I don't expect a response from Monaco, but...

Gary, I don't expect a response from Monaco, but HWH is still in business and selling parts. All I want from them are the wiring diagrams or pin positions on their control box.

Regarding Monaco,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-13-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,501
Posted By distaff
HWH - bad company or a terrible company?

I'm only joking a little. I have had a number of problems with the hydraulic slides over the years, and HWH used to talk to their customers, now it seems they don't want to. I was told it takes 2...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-13-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Thanks Richard. I'll have a look at that once...

Thanks Richard. I'll have a look at that once I've fixed the hose I cut. No point in having it come on right now and spraying hydraulic fluid everywhere.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-13-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,233
Posted By distaff
Don't know where you are located, but Elite RnR...

Don't know where you are located, but Elite RnR in Harrisburg OR have the rivets made out of harder steel than the originals, they replaced mine 10 years ago and my arms have not sagged even a bit. I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-12-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Haven't heard back from AZPete or HWH, getting...

Haven't heard back from AZPete or HWH, getting basic diagnostic info is a real problem. The suspects are the multiplex system might not be sending the signal, but the HWH box is showing a yellow LED...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Vito - I just spoke with Pete, his email doesn't...

Vito - I just spoke with Pete, his email doesn't seem to be current but his phone number is.

He told me the lack of a red LED means there is no power going out. He is going to try and send me some...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Here is what I'm faced with, location of your...

Here is what I'm faced with, location of your access panel will guide my effort.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Vito, Thank you - that is impressive. My...

Vito,

Thank you - that is impressive. My last two issues I never managed to reach HWH.

Twomed - and anyone else who has a proper access panel - a picture of where it is located would help. I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Bill, thanks, the picture made it. Twomed -...

Bill, thanks, the picture made it.

Twomed - sadly they didn't put that in on my coach. I have a sealed stair with no access from above. The steps are covered in Corian and Mondo rubber flooring...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-31-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Bill - is that a standard part or is it HWH...

Bill - is that a standard part or is it HWH specific? Do you have access to a part number?

I'm finding them as hard to contact as I did last year. As I mentioned, my coach lacks an access panel so...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-30-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
Bill, Thank you for the reply. Is that...

Bill,

Thank you for the reply. Is that solenoid on the pump motor?

It would be really nice if HWH provided diagrams and troubleshooting, but they don't seem to.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-29-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
In sort of good news it is again not working so I...

In sort of good news it is again not working so I was able to get a video of the HWH board with someone pressing a switch. I get the yellow LEDs on the board, but not the red ones.

Will try to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-29-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By distaff
S Series Patriot Thunder Intermittent Slide Problem

I have a fair bit of experience over the past few years with the valves failing - but this one is different and I could use some ideas on where to start diagnosing the problem.

It is worth noting...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-17-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By distaff
Saved yourself a visit to the cardiologist. Your...

Saved yourself a visit to the cardiologist. Your heart is fine! These machines to test us.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-01-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By distaff
I really wish I had one! They decided to delete...

I really wish I had one! They decided to delete it from the 2006 Patriot Thunder for some reason. It is truly a miserable job without it.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By distaff
I should have mentioned a third diagnostic. It...

I should have mentioned a third diagnostic. It can be a failure of the board. On mine the board is in a metal box with a lucite or plexiglass cover behind the headlights attached to the firewall.
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By distaff
On mine the wires to the solenoids are all...

On mine the wires to the solenoids are all labelled. Having said that, there are a couple of things to look into to figure out what is going on.

The system looks something like...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By distaff
My generator used to rattle, then it began to...

My generator used to rattle, then it began to scream when putting it in and out because the rollers were seized.

I had the generator pulled to repair the stator and while it was out at the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By distaff
PTC - excuse my off the mark post. I read it as...

PTC - excuse my off the mark post. I read it as you couldn't find a replacement filter.

Mine is a different coach, but it is in the fuel bay. Logically it should be between the fuel tank and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By distaff
I may not be much immediate help since I've not...

I may not be much immediate help since I've not had to service mine yet, but my heavy truck mechanics didn't seem at all concerned about getting parts when they checked them for wear.

My point is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 357
Posted By distaff
Don't know what yours would use, this is what we...

Don't know what yours would use, this is what we use on ours:https://generalaireiaq.ca/product/gar-ber-model-r-epoxy-coated-spin-on-fuel-oil-filter-replacement-cartridge

Nothing to stop you buying...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,542
Posted By distaff
Wow, and I though finding parts for a...

Wow, and I though finding parts for a discontinued product from a bankrupt manufacture was a challenge over here.

Good luck.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By distaff
I too have had to pull mine and resew the seams...

I too have had to pull mine and resew the seams due to the thread breaking down.

There is a long loop or flap that is sewn over down the edge that attaches to the motor home, and another that is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-24-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,312
Posted By distaff
They are all right here: ...

They are all right here:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/beaver-owners-technical-information-94028.html#post1000650
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-15-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By distaff
Best places to sell a Monaco/and to get current prices.

I am thinking I may want to move on. I haven't had much use for it in the past few years and I'm wondering how to value a 2006 Beaver Patriot Thunder, and where the most active sites are for selling...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-08-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By distaff
I have used Elite several times for repairs and...

I have used Elite several times for repairs and maintenance. They are excellent. Their hourly rate will bring tears to your eyes, but the final bill is surprisingly reasonable. I guess they just know...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-13-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,810
Posted By distaff
I think you and n2zon are probably right. It...

I think you and n2zon are probably right. It reads as about 1.5 volts because it is modulated, but it is probably a little higher. I have not seen the document referenced by n2Zon, I learned it when...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-13-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,810
Posted By distaff
Peter, I expect you are right about the...

Peter,

I expect you are right about the Ambassador. As I said my knowledge is pretty specific to the high end Monaco product that shared the S-Series chassis. The low end product didn't have a lot...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,810
Posted By distaff
Not true. See my lengthy discourse. It may be...

Not true. See my lengthy discourse. It may be true for the model and year of Winnebago you have. My knowledge is limited to particular years and models of Monaco coaches that use the S-Series chassis.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,810
Posted By distaff
As per my short manual, it may not be your Big...

As per my short manual, it may not be your Big Boy, or it may be the Big Boy just needs cleaning. It takes about 30 minutes to clean as per the document already posted. As you have found out, the Big...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,810
Posted By distaff
Welcome to the forum. The system that keeps...

Welcome to the forum.

The system that keeps you house (also called coach) and chassis (also called starter) batteries charged is a bit complex and you need to learn about it to make it work for...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,815
Posted By distaff
First, the engine brake can be on as long as you...

First, the engine brake can be on as long as you need without harming your engine. Second, the key is to enter the grade at a speed that allows it to maintain your speed. I would suggest that this is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-28-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By distaff
Thanks for the info. Doesn't sound as daunting as...

Thanks for the info. Doesn't sound as daunting as the slide valves. Maybe I'll poke at the Smart Wheel first.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-28-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,689
Posted By distaff
Just so you understand why a filter wrench or...

Just so you understand why a filter wrench or pliers don't work for me (not saying they don't for others). The red arrow indicates the location of the tool mounted to the end of the valve, you can...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-26-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By distaff
New behavior from my Smart Wheel - is this a slippery slope?

I was recently denied by my motorhome's hydraulic slides (still need to resolve that), but when I was getting ready for my aborted trip I noticed that turning on the wipers the Smart Wheel also...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-26-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,689
Posted By distaff
I've done it myself. If you have an access panel...

I've done it myself. If you have an access panel at the step it is probably a lot easier. If not you have to run the generator out, crawl under, and kneel or sit in the area vacated and work in a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By distaff
Another failed HWH Hydraulic valve.

At least I'm hoping that is what it is. I thought I was ready to go for the first trip in a couple of years but then the main slide in the living room wouldn't move. I had this happen to the shallow...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-04-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,875
Posted By distaff
In the spirit of high jacking my own thread, got...

In the spirit of high jacking my own thread, got the oil change done, and thought I was ready to go. Had all the stuff we need in the coach for the first trip in a couple of years but then the main...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-31-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,875
Posted By distaff
Tropical36 - I change my oil, in fact do all my...

Tropical36 - I change my oil, in fact do all my service, on a gravel driveway. Nothing that rolls or slides will work.

Frankly a 5/8 hose to the jug beside the coach couldn't be easier. No need to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-31-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,875
Posted By distaff
To finish my part of the thread - it is done....

To finish my part of the thread - it is done. Took an hour to drain the oil - it was warm not hot.

I used a piece of 5/8 heater hose to run the oil from the Fom

Filled it using a mixing jug...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-16-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,875
Posted By distaff
Bit of difference between 9 gallons and 6 quarts....

Bit of difference between 9 gallons and 6 quarts. I am putting together the tools and bits I need, will post an update in a day or two.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,875
Posted By distaff
Thanks for the suggestions. I've spent lots of...

Thanks for the suggestions. I've spent lots of time under the coach (knocked the exhaust off, had to replace hydraulic valves for the slides, new starter, etc.), the Fumato valve is going to make it...
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