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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-26-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,987
Posted By mcaimh
Yeah I’m thinking staying in a hotel will get...

Yeah I’m thinking staying in a hotel will get much more financially viable. Especially with all the high rv expenses. But hotels are NOT camping 🤩
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-30-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,376
Posted By mcaimh
It cost me a fuel pump twice because I didn't...

It cost me a fuel pump twice because I didn't exercise mine. I also think that's a way ONAN makes more money--why make an engine and fuel pump like the car engine that doesn't need starting if...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-22-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 656
Posted By mcaimh
Entrance door sticks on Vacationer 32'

My 2011 vacationer entrance door/screen door has been to 2 service departments for warranty work. The screen door is a super CHEAP quality lippert door. bends easy, the latch is cheap. I'm on my...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-18-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,290
Posted By mcaimh
thanx for the input. So far everything I hear...

thanx for the input. So far everything I hear and read leans toward don't do it. Mark
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-13-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,290
Posted By mcaimh
V10 Gas engine--Banks worth the expense?

I hear all kinds of reports on the advisability of putting Banks intake/exhaust systems on a ford v10 in a motorhome. I'm wondering who out there actually as objective evidence of the change from...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-13-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,323
Posted By mcaimh
Gas or diesel? My V10 gas uses 7 quarts--Very...

Gas or diesel? My V10 gas uses 7 quarts--Very cheap insurance to change it often. Diesel? With the many many quarts there, I'd follow posted advice.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-06-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By mcaimh
Dipstick accuracy is WRONG! Anyone else?

I changed the oil in my 2011 Ford V-10, carefully putting 7 quarts in with the filter change. After running it, on a level surface, and letting it sit overnight, it is about 7/8" LOW on the dipstick....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-22-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,471
Posted By mcaimh
Yeah, I wasn't very complete in my question. I...

Yeah, I wasn't very complete in my question. I bought the rig in Quartzsite this year new and the dealer was in Fresno, so I stopped there and left it for repair. I fly back May 1 to drive it home....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-21-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,471
Posted By mcaimh
I'm looking for your favorite Monaco authorized repair facility in NW Washington

As the title says, I'm looking for your "favorite" quality Monaco warranty approved repair site in NW Washington state. I took a risk buying Holiday Rambler but was told it was no problem getting an...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-19-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 30,464
Posted By mcaimh
Yeah, V-10. Interesting about capacity. When I...

Yeah, V-10. Interesting about capacity. When I bought the MH, I insisted they change the oil as it was a demonstrator with 6800 miles on it. They took it to a oil change place and when I checked...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-17-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 30,464
Posted By mcaimh
Thanks for the input. I'm leaning toward...

Thanks for the input. I'm leaning toward synthetic. I wonder if Costco sells synthetic 5/20 wt? I'll also ask my Ford dealer. Mark
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-16-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 30,464
Posted By mcaimh
V10 oil change--should I use synthetic oil?

My 2011 Vacationer has 8500 miles on it. I'm thinking of switching to maybe Mobil 1 synthetic oil. With the high RPM's I'm seeing that engine turn before advancing transmission gears, would you...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-19-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,513
Posted By mcaimh
I tightened everything up good, and blew out what...

I tightened everything up good, and blew out what I could. This RV was new one month ago when I bought it, although it was a demonstrator, it had never been charged up with power, etc. The transfer...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-18-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,513
Posted By mcaimh
Automatic transfer switch loud buzzing keeps us awake!

In our 2011 Vacationer the PD52 automatic transfer switch is buzzing loudly in the compartment outside so loud we can hear it inside. It doesn't seem to matter how much load is going through it.
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,397
Posted By mcaimh
I use Starbrite's RV polish. It's a liquid wax,...

I use Starbrite's RV polish. It's a liquid wax, but lasts & lasts. Easy on/off.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-02-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,706
Posted By mcaimh
One other thing--THE PEOPLE ARE AMAZING! They...

One other thing--THE PEOPLE ARE AMAZING! They were wonderful to us wherever we went. We stopped at a buffalo meat market one day, and a lady and daughter who owned it offered to let us come to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-01-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 817,739
Posted By mcaimh
mcaimh = Mark and Christine 2011 Holiday...

mcaimh = Mark and Christine
2011 Holiday Rambler Vacationer
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-01-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,706
Posted By mcaimh
We drove the Alcan lastMay/June. The road was...

We drove the Alcan lastMay/June. The road was fine all the way up to the Yukon where the frost heaves caused gravel sections and split roadways. Just drive slow & avoid the slits.

I agree with...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-29-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By mcaimh
I generally agree with you on this. My last RV...

I generally agree with you on this. My last RV (5er) required me to constantly work on it--beefing up shelves, etc etc etc. HOWEVER, while the rig is under warranty, I do think everything that can...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-28-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By mcaimh
Warranty/proud owner follow up

I thought I'd start a new thread after reading most of deSanford's praise of Navistar's warranty service threads. I am also a proud owner of a new vacationer; and have tallyed 23 items for my dealer...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-26-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,690
Posted By mcaimh
Yeah, I always scan for channels when we setup.

Yeah, I always scan for channels when we setup.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-26-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,690
Posted By mcaimh
Built-in TV antenna--good & bad?

Our new vacationer's builtin TV/radio antenna works great when in a big city--in Phoenix we have 50 digital channels. But, in Tucson, we couldn't get a single channel even though we were within 5...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-26-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By mcaimh
Thanx. I'll check out Home Depot. It would be...

Thanx. I'll check out Home Depot. It would be nice for the consumer to choose whether or not they want scalding water. We're not big hot water users, so I'd rather have less hot water. Thanks for...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-25-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By mcaimh
The dealer says no adjustment. it's 140 degrees,...

The dealer says no adjustment. it's 140 degrees, and like you folks said, use less hot more cold water that way. We'll get used to it.

Interesting fact: In our 5er we traded for this MH, the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-19-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By mcaimh
Scalding hot water, no adjustment?

On our new vacationer, the 6 gallon electric water is so hot it will burn us. The owners manual speaks of 2 different systems, both of them having temperature adjustment knobs on them, but I see...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-16-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,722
Posted By mcaimh
micd--Michelle: My bed height in the 32mbd is...

micd--Michelle: My bed height in the 32mbd is about 30". Although the mattress was so BAD we immediately bought a sleep number bed from camping world (on sale) & love it. It raised the height to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-08-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By mcaimh
It's official--New Vacationer is ours!

After a couple weeks of negotiations/ repairs/ additional equipment/ etc. plus a 250 mile drive yesterday to save some tax money, the 2011 vacationer is ours. It's last years demo model--had 7000...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-08-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,722
Posted By mcaimh
Yeah--let's more air in. I've seen...

Yeah--let's more air in. I've seen demonstrations where the paper filter is next to the KM and shows more air coming thru. I've kinda thought "more air, more dirt". Not sure.

We got 7.8 mpg...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-06-2012, 05:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,503
Posted By mcaimh
How about the K&M air filter on the V-10 engine. ...

How about the K&M air filter on the V-10 engine. Anyone done that and has MPG differences to report? I've put KM on my cars--very little if any difference, but those engines are smaller.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-05-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,722
Posted By mcaimh
johnsonjm: How about a KM air filter? I guess...

johnsonjm: How about a KM air filter? I guess I'm striving to increase my upcoming mileage. 7 mpg @ $3.50 gal gets pretty costly quickly!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-04-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,722
Posted By mcaimh
micd: We take delivery Monday. Feel free...

micd: We take delivery Monday. Feel free anytime to PM me if I forget your questions, I will measure the bed for you.

We bought in Quartzsite--we live in WA state nearest dealer in Oregon. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-03-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,722
Posted By mcaimh
thanks for your responses. I did buy the coach...

thanks for your responses. I did buy the coach :dance: a Vacationer 32WBD. (not sure what the wbd stands for?) We pick it up Monday. I too drove it on the freeway with a strong wind blowing and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-28-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,722
Posted By mcaimh
Holiday Rambler Vacationer 32WBD

We are negotiating on a new (last year's model--2011) Vacationer 32wbd. It's a good price and has what we want in a new rig. I'm wondering, however, about the quality of this rig. If anyone owns...
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