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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-17-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,588
Posted By TGMarrs
You can reserve full hookup sites inside the park...

You can reserve full hookup sites inside the park at a few vender operated camping area - some are no better than a Walmart parking lot with hookups, the best sites are throughout the park and...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-07-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,655
Posted By TGMarrs
We lived in Wyoming, so that was strictly highway...

We lived in Wyoming, so that was strictly highway miles with very little city driving, and we didn't keep anything it it so it was always empty of "stuff". Also, ours has 90k miles, so it is well...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,067
Posted By TGMarrs
When I bought my first diesel pusher, the RV...

When I bought my first diesel pusher, the RV market was bust and we decided to rent our 30' Fleetwood Tioga class C instead of selling it.

For insurance we used MBA and it was about $85 a month...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-18-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By TGMarrs
OK, took awhile for it to happen again... Was...

OK, took awhile for it to happen again... Was working great plugged into 30 amp campsite for 2 weeks. We drove away and tried to use AC on the generator.... No luck.

While it was not working, I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-31-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By TGMarrs
I was thinking power issues, as we first noticed...

I was thinking power issues, as we first noticed the issue on 30amp and the EMS was managing loads, however turning everything off except the front A/C didn't help. The next time it happened we were...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-30-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By TGMarrs
A/C system is intermittent

I am usually pretty quick to troubleshoot and fix everything on my coach, but this one has me stumped.

2003 Monaco Executive 44' with three DuoTherm A/C units with the 5 button comfort control...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-15-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,468
Posted By TGMarrs
We are about to spend a lot of time on the road,...

We are about to spend a lot of time on the road, and perhaps spending the night places where we don't want to open a slide... On the other hand we have three kids and will be living in it for a year...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-30-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,855
Posted By TGMarrs
Yes, if I slightly touched the brakes I felt the...

Yes, if I slightly touched the brakes I felt the trailer pull back and stop the coach. I was also on loose gravel and the trailer tires didn't lock up, but the trailer is fully loaded... I have...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-30-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,855
Posted By TGMarrs
Monaco built in brake controller?

My coach has the standard round (7 wire?) plug in the back but no brake controller. I moved my large cargo trailer from one storage spot to another, and imagine my surprise when the trailer brakes...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-29-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,447
Posted By TGMarrs
Well, thought I had it fixed, but it came back...

Well, thought I had it fixed, but it came back again today on the last leg of our drive. Then it fixed itself and the ABS light came on and the speedometer/RPM gauge stopped working. After refueling...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-23-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,447
Posted By TGMarrs
Update: I opened up the electrical compartment...

Update: I opened up the electrical compartment today and tested everything again with a voltmeter. I then cut off the coach and house battery main disconnects and with that off disconnected each wire...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-23-2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,589
Posted By TGMarrs
Thanks for that great idea... I did that today...

Thanks for that great idea... I did that today and everything appears in perfect alignment. I also spoke to a body and frame expert and he assured me This was normal, and that if it was not in...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-21-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,447
Posted By TGMarrs
Will do... Tonight it was getting a little...

Will do...

Tonight it was getting a little warm and we kicked the gen on for some a/c.... Nope, seems that has now stopped working too! Don't know if it's related. We are getting gen power to the...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-21-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,403
Posted By TGMarrs
Thanks, I will be checking these things tomorrow...

Thanks, I will be checking these things tomorrow and report back.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-21-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,447
Posted By TGMarrs
Thanks... I will check these things tomorrow...

Thanks... I will check these things tomorrow morning and report back!
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-21-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,403
Posted By TGMarrs
Problem got worst, and no answers on the chassis...

Problem got worst, and no answers on the chassis forum so I moved it to Monaco area. Thanks
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-21-2011, 12:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,447
Posted By TGMarrs
Electrical problem (progressive)

I started our 1200 mile trip Sat morning with everything working great. We parked overnight and when we started up in the morning noticed that the fan blower for the dash a/c & heat had stopped...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-20-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,589
Posted By TGMarrs
No doubt.. Between tires is the same distance. ...

No doubt.. Between tires is the same distance.

Measured this am, tag tire to rear of fender well 1 inch on driver side, 3 inches on pass side.

It has not changed, I was just guessing on the...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-20-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,403
Posted By TGMarrs
Dash blower fan stopped working

2003 Monaco Executive 44'

OK, new problem popped up this morning... Working fine when we parked overnight last night, then this morning when I turned the dash heat it isn't working ( or the...
Forum: Roadmaster Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-19-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,589
Posted By TGMarrs
Tag to mudflap measurment difference

Coach: 2003 Monaco Executive 44ft with tag axle

I noticed that the tire on my tag axle is closer to the mudflap / fender on one side than the other. One side measures about 2 inches from the rear...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 11-12-2011, 11:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 36,362
Posted By TGMarrs
can't say it better than that... I would still be...

can't say it better than that... I would still be anti-toad and not even consider towing anything if I still had my 35' coach. With my 44' coach I still don't WANT to pull the jeep, but I didn't...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 11-09-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 36,362
Posted By TGMarrs
This is a LONG response, but you are in the same...

This is a LONG response, but you are in the same place I was, and I wanted to show you my journey from being anti-toad, to can't live without it...

I grew up and my family always had a motorhome,...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 11-09-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,919
Posted By TGMarrs
How about an update? What were your actual costs...

How about an update? What were your actual costs to use the gen -vs- campground with electric? I want to figure out my generator use / cost so that if I have to run the A/C I can find out what...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,299
Posted By TGMarrs
Wow... Looking at that website made me decide to...

Wow... Looking at that website made me decide to buy an engine fire extinguishment system!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,784
Posted By TGMarrs
I think they both make good coaches that will...

I think they both make good coaches that will last a long time with the required maintenance. I always suggest look at both and choose one baised on the floor plan and storage you like the best. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 922
Posted By TGMarrs
My suggestion would be to put a test meter on the...

My suggestion would be to put a test meter on the starter while someone turns the key - make sure you are getting 12 volts or better. If you are getting the proper voltage to the starter when the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,239
Posted By TGMarrs
I have been looking at the Roadmaster Invibrake -...

I have been looking at the Roadmaster Invibrake - online at camping world for $900.

Roadmaster Inc - Roadmaster InvisiBrake - Towed Vehicle Braking - Camping World...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,239
Posted By TGMarrs
Thanks everyone - before I pay cummins for a...

Thanks everyone - before I pay cummins for a reprogram, I will be looking at fuses and relays tomorrow.

@Barlow - that is an excellent point, I will have to make sure the Cruz still kicks off...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,671
Posted By TGMarrs
I just did this conversion. I used a winguard...

I just did this conversion. I used a winguard road trip mini max (in motion) dome - which was about the same price of what you are looking to install... The dome requires no control cable, just the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 33,581
Posted By TGMarrs
The coach I had befor this one was a Fleetwood...

The coach I had befor this one was a Fleetwood Southwind diesel pusher with the 5.9 in it. I loved that engine!

I got 9.5 to 10 mpg at 60-65 mph, and that dropped to 7.5 to 8 at 70-75 mph.
Our...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,239
Posted By TGMarrs
Thanks.. I will call Cummings about the...

Thanks.. I will call Cummings about the reprogram.

As for the safety issue with the brake lights coming on, I guess it is all in how you use the jake brake. If I am slowing, I always use the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-04-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,239
Posted By TGMarrs
Need to disable brake light activation on jake brake

OK, here is the problem... I want to install an "invisible" braking system that I never have to think about. The problem is these systems activate your toad brakes when the coach brake lights come...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-04-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,177
Posted By TGMarrs
It gets well below zero where we are right now,...

It gets well below zero where we are right now, so leaving a vent cracked open was not an option for us...

We never had a problem till it started to drop below 10 at night, then the girls started...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-04-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,167
Posted By TGMarrs
It depends on your winter, and if you may want to...

It depends on your winter, and if you may want to use it in the middle of winter. diesel fuel starts to gel anywhere between 0 and -20 depending on the diesel and when/where you bought it. Oil...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-20-2011, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,725
Posted By TGMarrs
We do alot of WalMart overnight parking, however...

We do alot of WalMart overnight parking, however if your campground is close to our route with reasonable rates, I think you would be surprised how many people would rather stay stay at your place. ...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-20-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,631
Posted By TGMarrs
I would like to see that one in court, as they...

I would like to see that one in court, as they try to explain why a half million dollar luxury motor coach with a custom bunk room is not a suitable shelter for children...

On a more serious...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-16-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,655
Posted By TGMarrs
We chose a diesel Liberty. I wanted a unified...

We chose a diesel Liberty. I wanted a unified fuel between the toad and the coach... The diesel is very fun to drive and when that turbo kicks in at about 5 mph it throws you back in the seat! The...
Forum: Full-Timers 09-16-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,631
Posted By TGMarrs
Sure! You create a Google account, then goto...

Sure! You create a Google account, then goto google maps and log in to you account. You will then notice new options like putting your points on a map, and then you can save that map. Once saved,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-14-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,047
Posted By TGMarrs
I 2nd that... on your 10 day trip, that's 20...

I 2nd that... on your 10 day trip, that's 20 times you will have to change the dinette and sofa.

You can also do what we did, and find a floor plan that allows you to build bunk beds yourself -...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,047
Posted By TGMarrs
My best advice is to just look at everything you...

My best advice is to just look at everything you can in your price range and your first priority should be floor plan. In the end, the chassis and manufacturer don't matter if the floor plan is not...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,749
Posted By TGMarrs
Because of where we live, winter camping and...

Because of where we live, winter camping and travel is normal for us. Here is my 2 cents from living in the mountains for the last 5 years...

1. Safe? That is up to you and how you drive. Don't...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-13-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,436
Posted By TGMarrs
Do you have a turbo boost pressure gauge or...

Do you have a turbo boost pressure gauge or reading? If your turbo goes out the engine will run great but have no power.
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 08-23-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,407
Posted By TGMarrs
That's a good point... I do manually downshift...

That's a good point... I do manually downshift to keep the RPMs higher on the long hills, with your comment I will listen to the engine/rpm a little more on the short pulls as well.

The biggest...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 08-19-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,314
Posted By TGMarrs
I look forward to hearing the options too... we...

I look forward to hearing the options too... we are thing to figure out how to carry the girl's 3 bikes without blocking tail lamps as well.

I recently saw a bike rack that mounts to the RV...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-19-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By TGMarrs
Thanks for posting that link, hopefully will save...

Thanks for posting that link, hopefully will save folks some money.

I never purchased the silverstar or other "improved" lamps because I noticed on the packaging they were all 55 watts.

I'm...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 08-19-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,407
Posted By TGMarrs
Same here, hit the button that says mode and a...

Same here, hit the button that says mode and a little red light will cone on. Your coach manuel will tell you what feature the mode button activates, but pretty much all of them are factory set for...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-15-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,129
Posted By TGMarrs
I travel a lot from Wyoming to Houston TX to see...

I travel a lot from Wyoming to Houston TX to see family, and got tired of the toll roads in-between.

We got a TX & CO EZ Pass, a Kansas pike pass, and an OK pass.

They say they can't be...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-15-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,246
Posted By TGMarrs
We went to Dish Network for that reason, wanted a...

We went to Dish Network for that reason, wanted a dome AND HD programming. The only way to get HD with Direct TV is to use the large folding style dish. The DW and kids insisted on "in motion"...
Forum: Full-Timers 08-13-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By TGMarrs
We full-time with our three girls ages 6, 8, and...

We full-time with our three girls ages 6, 8, and 10 in a 44ft diesel pusher. The DW is a certified teacher in TX and WY, so homeschooling is very easy for her.

Once you travel with kids in a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-13-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,664
Posted By TGMarrs
Well, that's 2 that have a totally opposite...

Well, that's 2 that have a totally opposite experience than me... Perhaps I should exchange mine for another one and try it again - perhaps I got a lemon?
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