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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-28-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
I didn't really have to raise them any more than...

I didn't really have to raise them any more than normal for the clearance to the floor. Andv yes these rollers support a lot of the weight of the slide out.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-28-2014, 11:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
The rollers are replaceable and they do come...

The rollers are replaceable and they do come complete with the bearings. On the windsor chassis only the front roller is accessed from underneath. The middle roller is under the bottom drawer in...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-28-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
The roller is made by a company called cass...

The roller is made by a company called cass hudson. They have a website and if you call them directly they know exactly which rollers you're coach would use. I think they are about 12 bucks each. The...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-22-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
I got the video up. If you dont like the music...

I got the video up. If you dont like the music just turn it off rather than make nasty comments thanks.

https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=uErC8PoWN4A
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-21-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
Bad bolt I replaced all the plumbing with new...

Bad bolt I replaced all the plumbing with new stuff so when I took the slide out out I just cut it off flush with the slide out. I didn't really change anything as far as where things go just figured...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-21-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
Not sure if anyone is interested but I have a...

Not sure if anyone is interested but I have a slideshow video of all the pics and the video of putting the slide out in . I'm trying to post it . If I'm successfully I will post the link its almost a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-20-2014, 09:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
Since the slide out was removed we had to...

Since the slide out was removed we had to opportunity to replace large items that would normally require the windshields to be removed. We replaced the j couch and the jack knife bed with a matching...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-20-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
Thank you for the kind and generous words. I am a...

Thank you for the kind and generous words. I am a bit younger than the average demographic of most monaco owners at 36 but I was raised very old fashioned. Both my father and grandfather always told...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-20-2014, 05:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
I had a lot of questions before I started this...

I had a lot of questions before I started this repair . I contacted the original owners and discovered that they were very proactive with maintenance . They had thousands of dollars of recipts that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-20-2014, 04:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
One of the upgrades that was a must for myself...

One of the upgrades that was a must for myself was the tv. I decided what size I wanted ( 40 inch samsung led , very light and energy efficient ) and figured I would make it fit rather than settle...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-18-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
The wires that run in the fridge cabinet have...

The wires that run in the fridge cabinet have enough slack to be moved to each side. I believe that there was two wires that I had to lengthen to make everything fit right.

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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-18-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
Since we were having issues with the norcold...

Since we were having issues with the norcold fridge I chose to upgrade to a res fridge. We looked at several models and ended up choosing the Frigidaire gallery line counter depth fridge model...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-17-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
Before laying down the porcelain tile and...

Before laying down the porcelain tile and hardwood I made a new piece of flashing for the slide out opening. I can't seem to find any pics of it but I welded sections of sheet metal together to make...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-17-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-17-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
The water damage was caused by two leaks. The ice...

The water damage was caused by two leaks. The ice maker for the fridge was leaking in behind so that rotted the floor under the fridge and in the bathroom on the passenger side. The second leak was...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-15-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By markwindsor
the gel coat is coming off the fiberglass...

the gel coat is coming off the fiberglass matting. but it appears that there to take it to a body shop and have them fix it. a lot of the chemicals needed are not sold in small quantities so a shop...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-15-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
We very carefully marked where all the steel...

We very carefully marked where all the steel rails were and screwed into them using # 12 pan Tec screws. We had to drill a 1/8 pilot hole due to the thickness of the steel. The spacing was every 10...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-15-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,800
Posted By markwindsor
99 Windsor repair and remodel

So two years ago we bought our first coach. A 1999 windsor 40' with one slide out. Only 30000 miles and "looked" almost perfect. After one winter the floor seemed soft in the hall to the bathroom and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-13-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,861
Posted By markwindsor
the 99 Windsor is a great chassis. it is one of...

the 99 Windsor is a great chassis. it is one of the last full monocoque chassis. and unless you upgrade to a 2008 or newer there isn't really any differences in the drive or coach features.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-13-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,861
Posted By markwindsor
delamination

I know exactly what you are talking about. I own a 99 Windsor as well that has tested my resolve. if you love the coach and it otherwise is in good condition get it fixed. the problem starts on the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-15-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,759
Posted By markwindsor
I have the same issue in my 99 windsor. There was...

I have the same issue in my 99 windsor. There was two water issues. The line for the icemaker was leaking behind the fridge and also the resr end of the slide out. Result is a very rotten sub floir...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-10-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Posted By markwindsor
I would go to the paint dealer. If you have the...

I would go to the paint dealer. If you have the codes they can mix it to the exact match but keep in mind brush touch ups will never match on metallic colors . The paint is designed to be sprayed.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-07-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Posted By markwindsor
The brand Monaco used in the late 90s was RM the...

The brand Monaco used in the late 90s was RM the paint line was diamond which was there high end base clear paint system. It is no longer available in most areas due to environmental laws. The paint...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-06-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,031
Posted By markwindsor
if you open your gen slide and lie down on the...

if you open your gen slide and lie down on the ground you should see the motor and pump housing. there will be 4 hydraulic lines going into the body of the pump housing. on the front side there are...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-06-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,031
Posted By markwindsor
Your set up looks identical to mine. The pump and...

Your set up looks identical to mine. The pump and presure valves should be in the front of the coach behind the door entry step. You can get good access if you open the generator slide in the front....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-30-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,339
Posted By markwindsor
i run a bodyshop and to wash and PROPERLY buff...

i run a bodyshop and to wash and PROPERLY buff and wax a car takes 2 guys 4 hrs. at 55.00/hr that equals 440.00 and that dosnt cover any materials. i havent waxed my coach yet since ive only had it a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,031
Posted By markwindsor
It was because of this forum that I learned where...

It was because of this forum that I learned where and how to adjust the slide out. from what Ive read this seems to be a common problem on that generation of monacos. I hope this fix can help others
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-30-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,031
Posted By markwindsor
Sagging slideout solved

I had the wonderful privilage of buying my 1st coach this feb. I thought it would be better to buy a used higher end coach than a new lower grade rv. Little did I know how deceptive a used rv dealer...
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