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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-06-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 246
Posted By karencollins
I did a search on the forum but couldn't find any...

I did a search on the forum but couldn't find any posts about it. Thanks for your response.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-05-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 246
Posted By karencollins
Exterior Door Handle/Lock

Does anyone know where we could buy a new exterior door handle/lock for our 2006 Monaco Diplomat. we've been having trouble quite often with our door sticking when trying to open it. Sometimes, if...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-18-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By karencollins
Talking Thanks. I'll look into these. I was hoping for...

Thanks. I'll look into these. I was hoping for something as simple as the trik l charger. But sometimes we don't get what we want.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-17-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By karencollins
Trik L Charge

Since trick l charge & Amp L charge can no longer be found, has anyone found a reasonable replacement for those. We happen to have a 2006 Monaco that does not charge the chassis batteries while...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-28-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,663
Posted By karencollins
We've have a 2006 Diplomat PDQ since 09. We've...

We've have a 2006 Diplomat PDQ since 09. We've been full time for 13 years & it's been a great coach. Had some updating done a few years ago. I will repeat what PDuggs said about rotting on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-02-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 910
Posted By karencollins
mor-ryde used to make them. Not sure if they...

mor-ryde used to make them. Not sure if they still do. Good luck
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-05-2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,148
Posted By karencollins
Going to the factory for service does not...

Going to the factory for service does not guarantee it will be done right. We took our Monaco to REV in IN a couple of years ago & it was a nightmare. Two trips back for things not done right or...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-02-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 777
Posted By karencollins
We've used the refrigerator fixer one for years &...

We've used the refrigerator fixer one for years & been extremely please. Can't remember the guys name, but he's very helpful.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-06-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,335
Posted By karencollins
Maybe you've tried this, but have you called...

Maybe you've tried this, but have you called Magnum. They have a great phone help department. They've saved us a couple times. Very patient & will walk you thru certain things. Good luck if you...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-01-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 965
Posted By karencollins
We've had a lot of trouble with our door opening....

We've had a lot of trouble with our door opening. Seems like it only likes to open if it is leveled (not necessarily "level") a certain way. Otherwise we have to push on the door near the lock...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,813
Posted By karencollins
We have a 2006 Monaco Diplomat. Our house...

We have a 2006 Monaco Diplomat. Our house batteries do NOT charge the chassis batteries even when plugged in. According to some we've met along the way, there are some Monacos, even if the Big Boy...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-26-2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,937
Posted By karencollins
We went to REV for some repairs on our Monaco...

We went to REV for some repairs on our Monaco Diplomat a couple years ago. Worse repair service facility we've ever encountered.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-14-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By karencollins
I couldn't find any numbers anywhere. I did...

I couldn't find any numbers anywhere. I did finally find one key that works & will get more made. Whoever thought it would be so hard to find new locks for this thing. Thank you everyone for all...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-13-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By karencollins
Unfortunately, I can't find a lock with a small...

Unfortunately, I can't find a lock with a small enough cylinder to fit thru the latch hole.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-10-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By karencollins
Thanks to you both. I have a call in to Trimark....

Thanks to you both. I have a call in to Trimark. We lost the only key we had, so took the lock itself to a locksmith to have a new one made. Worse job ever on every key we gave him. It wouldn't...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-08-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By karencollins
It is rectangular & there are a lot of square...

It is rectangular & there are a lot of square ones, but I'll keep looking. Thanks
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-08-2022, 07:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By karencollins
Thanks. That would be a great idea, but the...

Thanks. That would be a great idea, but the reason I'm replacing the locks is bc we lost our keys & I had a new key made for this lock, but it's horrible, so I figured I'd just start new.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-07-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,319
Posted By karencollins
Need new storage compartment locks

I have a 2006 Monaco Diplomat & need to replace the locks on the storage compartment. I've looked on various websites but none seem to have the same latch. I'm not sure if I need that exact one or...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-01-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By karencollins
Anyone know where to get a 5" diameter digital...

Anyone know where to get a 5" diameter digital speedometer
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-22-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,632
Posted By karencollins
No matter what anyone says, some batteries do not...

No matter what anyone says, some batteries do not charge while on shore power. Buy a trick l charger (not sure of the exact spelling) and you won't have that problem
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-24-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,660
Posted By karencollins
Our squeak seems to be in the front passenger...

Our squeak seems to be in the front passenger side cabinets that are over the dash. We've tried everything we can think of. It truly is annoying. :sad:
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-15-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,153
Posted By karencollins
You could try Kimbroughs just outside Red Bay,...

You could try Kimbroughs just outside Red Bay, AL. They do a lot of work for Tiffin & specialize in slide work.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-18-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,937
Posted By karencollins
We went to Kimbroughs, just outside Red Bay, AL. ...

We went to Kimbroughs, just outside Red Bay, AL. very reasonable & Tiffin sends a lot of their work to them. Don't know if it's on your way to TN
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-08-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By karencollins
Thanks so much. Will pass on to my repair guy.

Thanks so much. Will pass on to my repair guy.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-07-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By karencollins
Wiring Diagram

Wondering if anyone out there has the wiring diagrams for a 2006 monaco diplomat pdq. For some reason, our house batteries are not charging when we drive. They're only 2 years old and this has...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-28-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,820
Posted By karencollins
Our best results have been with those green...

Our best results have been with those green blocks I think called Tom Cat Rat Poison. We put them in our cargo bays, under drawers, in corners of cabinets, etc. Even put them along the dash when we...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-26-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By karencollins
Yes, that is the new thermostat. I did talk to...

Yes, that is the new thermostat. I did talk to Dometic before ordering. Told them everything we had. Ordered the new board for the old AC. She said remove the board in the new AC we had installed...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-26-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By karencollins
Took pictures before removing the wires, but...

Took pictures before removing the wires, but don't see anywhere to plug them in.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-25-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By karencollins
Help with new Dometic 10 button Thermostat

A few months ago, we replaced our old Dometic 13.5K AC/heat pump with a new 15K one. Since we still had a 13.5K one in the rear & the 5 button thermostat Dometic said we needed a control board on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-06-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By karencollins
Thank you for that information. I have an...

Thank you for that information. I have an appointment to take it for service for several issues the first week of Oct, so I will be sure to mention that as a possibility. You just never know with...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-01-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By karencollins
No we didn't. But it sounds more complicated...

No we didn't. But it sounds more complicated then I'm able to tackle. Our batteries are good. We have to take it in for some other service in Oct. Since we don't boondock much & I disabled auto...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-30-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By karencollins
Looks like we're going to have to get it in for...

Looks like we're going to have to get it in for some service. Anything to do with inverters, electrical & batteries, I'm not so good at. I definitely wouldn't be surprised if it were miswired. It...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-29-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By karencollins
What should the voltage be. We have an 8K Onan...

What should the voltage be. We have an 8K Onan Generator. I'm not very mechanical. How would I check the voltage at the ags.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By karencollins
Weird Auto Generator Start Problem

I honestly don't know when or why this started, but even tho our auto gen start is set to start when the battery volts get to 11.8, it's starting around 12.3. I've checked the temp setting & time to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-03-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,838
Posted By karencollins
I didn't read all the responses, but when that...

I didn't read all the responses, but when that happened to ours, it was the thermal cutoff switch (which is really a wire)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-28-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,266
Posted By karencollins
We also had that problem & did the same thing...

We also had that problem & did the same thing HR2002 did. Replaced the vent cap on the roof with the swivel cap that looks sort of like a fan. It immediately solved our problem. You can get on...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-15-2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,390
Posted By karencollins
Sorry, I wasn't clear. We bought the new control...

Sorry, I wasn't clear. We bought the new control board. He said he set all the dip switches the same as the old one.
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-14-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,873
Posted By karencollins
It looks like a nice unit. I'm just taking a...

It looks like a nice unit. I'm just taking a guess here, but is it possible your slide is way out of alignment? You should be able to tell when it's open by looking at the sides. Believe me, I'm...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-14-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,390
Posted By karencollins
We just had a mobile guy replace our front AC...

We just had a mobile guy replace our front AC with the Penguin II 15K. We kept the old thermostat control bc our bedroom is the 13.5K. We used the control board & the new AC is working great. I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-22-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
We finally got it in for service again. they...

We finally got it in for service again. they said something about the box needing work & it would have to be completely removed in order to fix it correctly. The place we took it didn't have that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-22-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
Thanks for the information. We're taking our RV...

Thanks for the information. We're taking our RV in for service next week & I'll mention the body mounts. Yes, we had our windshield replaced at the same time they were supposed to fix the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-05-2021, 06:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
We only went to REV in the first place bc we had...

We only went to REV in the first place bc we had a cracked windshield, second in 2 years from leveling & major repair shop Where we were in FL at the time wouldn't touch it & suggested we take it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-05-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
Wow, always heard, level first then slides out. ...

Wow, always heard, level first then slides out. That being said, until this past couple years they seemed to be ok.

Since we also have a major toilet issue, which the REV techs totally screwed...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-05-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
Thank you for your time. It's so annoying when...

Thank you for your time. It's so annoying when you take it somewhere & they don't do a good job or take the time to figure out why. Just about everything REV was supposed to fix isn't, so I think...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-04-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
The bottom of the slide appears to be fine. I...

The bottom of the slide appears to be fine. I know what you're talking about when it comes to rot. We had to have steel plates put on both slides on the drivers side. Unfortunately, we're in an...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-04-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
I'm going to guess electric since it has 12V...

I'm going to guess electric since it has 12V plugged in to it. But here's the pics.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-04-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
It's a raised floor. How do I know what brand...

It's a raised floor. How do I know what brand the slide is & if it's hydraulic or electric?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-03-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
No, it was not the same company. However, REV in...

No, it was not the same company. However, REV in Indiana, did the work. And honestly, almost everything they supposedly fixed has turned out not fixed. Yes, we did pay with a credit card, so that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-03-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By karencollins
Slideout out of alignment AGAIN

We have a 2006 Monaco Diplomat. Had the front passenger slideout aligned a little over a year ago. It didn't last long & when we had it in for service a couple weeks ago, we asked them to align it....
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-03-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,769
Posted By karencollins
Our 2006 Monaco never charged from being plugged...

Our 2006 Monaco never charged from being plugged in. We finally bought a Trickle Charger that hooked up permanently between the chassis & house batteries. Can't remember the exact spelling, but it...
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