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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-13-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I don't remember where I got the images, but I do...

I don't remember where I got the images, but I do have a pdf file of the system. You can email me at crewchiefpro@live.com if you want it.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-31-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,072
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I should have been clearer about the problem. We...

I should have been clearer about the problem. We run the generator and have all 3 air conditioners running while driving. It doesn't help much. I just wondered if anyone had tried a fan in the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-31-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,072
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Poor air conditioning performance at highway speeds

We travel quite a bit and have noticed poor air conditioning performance while on the highway in hotter weather.

I can open my window to help but it doesn't help the wife in the couch behind me.
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-16-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 205
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Trying to find the Accent Patio Lighting fuse

2009 Signature

Trying to find the fuse location for the Accent Patio Lighting under the slide outs. Anyone know where to look?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-21-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,213
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Not yet, been busy with race car stuff. I will...

Not yet, been busy with race car stuff. I will work on it tonight and follow up.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-14-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,213
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Just to let all of you know, Danze sent...

Just to let all of you know, Danze sent replacement parts for FREE. Their warranty is pretty good.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-06-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,213
Posted By 05 American Eagle
How do I take apart this Danze Faucet?

Anyone ever replace the cartridge in their Signature? It is made by Danze, but I have no idea the model number. I've taken the screw out of the top but nothing budges like my home faucets.

...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-07-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,694
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I would suggest getting ahold of the...

I would suggest getting ahold of the TrailerToad.com people. This will allow up to 5000 pounds of tongue weight without the motorhome feeling it. I've used one for 200,000 miles in our drag racing...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-07-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Sure, why not?

Sure, why not?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-25-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Smoke is usually the result of a lack of fuel. ...

Smoke is usually the result of a lack of fuel.

I always wire a switch on the dash which provides 12 volt power to the fuel pump wire instead of going through the board.

Try to prime the pump...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,128
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I just replaced my rear A/C with a brand new 15k...

I just replaced my rear A/C with a brand new 15k unit that I got off ebay. I removed the old wiring, control board, and telephone cables and put them on the new unit.

It wasn't that difficult...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By 05 American Eagle
You might try to find someplace that produces...

You might try to find someplace that produces plastic. They use a special plastic weld to bond parts and it won't come apart.

I used this method on a car radiator about 15 years ago, still solid...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-01-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,426
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Turn the key to the accessory position ( one step...

Turn the key to the accessory position ( one step before starting ) and wait five seconds. Now try to start it.

If it starts better that way, it is a sign of weak fuel pressure or lift pump.
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 07-01-2022, 12:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 200
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Monaco Signature :: 2009 Monaco Signature

Monaco Signature :: 2009 Monaco Signature (2022-07-01 06:23:29)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-01-2022, 12:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Kwikee Power Slide II Storage Tray Fix

I have had intermittent problems with my two Kwikee power storage trays. In the last few weeks, they have not worked at all, so I thought I would share with those of you who have them what could go...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-30-2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Appears to be the 214 version. Checked fuse and...

Appears to be the 214 version. Checked fuse and it is good. Checking troubleshooting guide now.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-30-2022, 12:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Yes, they work. Cruise is fubar because of the...

Yes, they work. Cruise is fubar because of the Radar system, but the switches speed up the idle when I need it.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-29-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Windshield Wipers Not Working

2009 Monaco Signature with Smart Wheel.

First, one of the wiper switches would not work, now all of them are inoperative. When I did a search no Monaco motorhomes came up.

Anyone else have a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-06-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Not sure why the image isn't showing, but this is...

Not sure why the image isn't showing, but this is a picture of the thermostat in the link.


https://www.crewchiefpro.com/floorheat.jpg

https://www.crewchiefpro.com/floorheat.jpg
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-06-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Another Floor Heat Question

2009 Signature:

My rear floor heat thermostat does not turn on. I searched the forums but it appears every post had a working thermostat, just no heat. I switched the front to the back and vice...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-22-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Here is a photo. ...

Here is a photo.

https://www.crewchiefpro.com/webinars/showertop.jpg

https://www.crewchiefpro.com/webinars/showertop.jpg
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-17-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Shower door top slide

I have a curved sliding shower door in my 2009 Signature. The rubber strip on the top has a gouge in it and wonder where you get a replacement. One of the lower wheels pops out when it hits the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-02-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By 05 American Eagle
That is what mine says on the data sheet as well.

That is what mine says on the data sheet as well.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-01-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Air Conditioning Covers 2009 Signature

I can't reach anyone at Monaco right now, so does anyone know what air conditioners are on the top of a 2009 Signature so I can get new covers?

Once I return to the coach I could climb up to the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-26-2019, 11:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,849
Posted By 05 American Eagle
If someone thinks that a Mass Air is damaged by a...

If someone thinks that a Mass Air is damaged by a K&N filter they can send it into K&N and they will pay for the repair or replace the component. I have been around racing and car dealerships my...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-26-2019, 12:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,849
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I have put about a half a million miles on my...

I have put about a half a million miles on my motorhomes with a K&N filter, so sure, lets not trust them with their multi million dollar test equipment...

I was just at K&N to visit one of my...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-24-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,849
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I travel quite a few miles yearly ( 25k ) so I...

I travel quite a few miles yearly ( 25k ) so I use a K&N reusable filter. I check it every year, clean it every 2 years. Wash it with kitchen soap and high pressure sprayer ( not on high of course...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-10-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 147,257
Posted By 05 American Eagle
We programmed the computer to remove EGR and the...

We programmed the computer to remove EGR and the exhaust clean components. There are no check engine lights on, no codes of any kind.
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-05-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 147,257
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I am at 93,000 miles and tow a 17,500 pound...

I am at 93,000 miles and tow a 17,500 pound trailer with my Signature and zero engine problems. I blocked the EGR cooler and EGR, and it has no catalyst anymore, maybe the reason it has survived. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-15-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,841
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Why don't you first check the "slobber tube"...

Why don't you first check the "slobber tube" which is the hose that comes from the valve cover to release crankcase pressure? When the engine is running and pressure is felt at the outlet of the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By 05 American Eagle
White wire by the fuel pump, strip away some of...

White wire by the fuel pump, strip away some of the insulation and apply 12 volts to it. If the pump is good, you will hear it run.

I run a lighted switch to my dash, turn it on when I start the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-25-2019, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By 05 American Eagle
It is very rare that a lift pump fails. Usually...

It is very rare that a lift pump fails. Usually the control board fails on the fuel pump circuit, which stops sending power to the lift pump.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-06-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,990
Posted By 05 American Eagle
After 5 coaches with 10 and 12.5 gensets I simply...

After 5 coaches with 10 and 12.5 gensets I simply run a separate wire from the dash on a lighted switch direct to the power wire on the lift fuel pump.

Every single genset eventually had a bad...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-08-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 147,257
Posted By 05 American Eagle
OK, not sure I need the parts but you never know....

OK, not sure I need the parts but you never know. What does your car look like in case I see you at a race.?


I retained everything but did the delete, removed the exhaust catalyst, and tuned...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-07-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 147,257
Posted By 05 American Eagle
So you are saying the boost only makes it to 30...

So you are saying the boost only makes it to 30 lbs? Mine is the 650 HP as well and regularly hits 40, seems odd that it would be lower.


If you race at West Palm or anywhere in Florida look me...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-12-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,513
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I use the Walmart filter equivalent ST-16 I...

I use the Walmart filter equivalent ST-16 I think, and the absolute cheapest diesel oil. I put 200-290 hours on it and change it. Since I live 9 months a year on the road that is usually every 2...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-05-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 147,257
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Yes it is back in the IHRA days. They were never...

Yes it is back in the IHRA days. They were never caught cheating but they did have rev limiters that were used outside the normal use. Mostly it was jealous racers who lose and need to blame the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-02-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 147,257
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Norwalk is my favorite place to race. They do...

Norwalk is my favorite place to race. They do some funny chit at these events. Plus their fireworks shows are the best anywhere.

https://www.crewchiefpro.com/nationaldrafsterwinPage1.jpg
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-12-2018, 09:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,332
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I just can't handle the noise level from that...

I just can't handle the noise level from that engine. Mine is so quiet at idle you can be right next to the engine and talk to another person. The Detroit engine family is very good, no doubt, but...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-09-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,332
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Yes, that is me. Cooler left in place, said...

Yes, that is me.

Cooler left in place, said it would not hurt it unless it leaked. Since it won't get hot anymore he felt it could stay.

PM sent
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-06-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,256
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I found on my old coach, with a rear radiator,...

I found on my old coach, with a rear radiator, was the fan clutch failed and the fan speed was not keeping up with load. I put a GoPro inside the engine compartment and the fan never changed speeds....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-06-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,332
Posted By 05 American Eagle
That is why my coach has the EGR Block off plate...

That is why my coach has the EGR Block off plate installed. Plus we turned EGR off, gutted the exhaust, turned the exhaust burner off. There is a diesel place north of Denver which does most of the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,585
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I removed the board under the sink to view the...

I removed the board under the sink to view the wiring and all my vents have hoses attached. I just need to find what controls the power.

Time to get the volt meter out.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,585
Posted By 05 American Eagle
One of the 4 heater blowers is not working

2009 Monaco Signature.

I am trying to find a fuse for the kitchen area heater blower motor. All the other blower motors work fine.

I cannot locate the fuse for this, or the other blower...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-23-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Make sure you look me and NHRA225 up when you get...

Make sure you look me and NHRA225 up when you get there. I am the Crew Chief Pro guy and Chuck has a cool Super Gas Berretta if my memory is correct.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-03-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,499
Posted By 05 American Eagle
You should have a build sheet in the rear closet....

You should have a build sheet in the rear closet. Mine has 4 pieces of paper stuck on the door to the rear electrical access panel with every part number and manufacturer of the important components.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-25-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,031
Posted By 05 American Eagle
Actually the washer and dryer are put in before...

Actually the washer and dryer are put in before the wood work around it is finished. It would take far too much time to maneuver these into place around completed interiors.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-25-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,136
Posted By 05 American Eagle
First thing to check while it is running how much...

First thing to check while it is running how much pressure comes out of the slobber tube. If the engine isn't quite right it will have a bunch of blowby and oil leakage.


Have them film it if...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-24-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,031
Posted By 05 American Eagle
It takes 2 people for sure. You must take off...

It takes 2 people for sure. You must take off the front parts to make the washer and the dryer smaller to fit though the space. Not difficult once you figure out what needs to come off. I took off...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-15-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,031
Posted By 05 American Eagle
I think we have strayed off the original post. ...

I think we have strayed off the original post.

We don't stay at RV campgrounds except for a few months during the winter. Most of the time we are at a race track or traveling to one. Hard to...
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