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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-07-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,721
Posted By AtlantaRick
That makes sense. Guess it just acts as a...

That makes sense. Guess it just acts as a junction box (splitter) and doesn't need to be plugged into anything
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-07-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,721
Posted By AtlantaRick
What is this connector?

This is on the passenger side above the water tank. Wires go into it but the wire out (the short wire at the end of the box) does not plug into anything. Could it be just a junction box that doesn't...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-29-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
xydial - the meter on the wall shows both house...

xydial - the meter on the wall shows both house and chassis batteries. Push up on the button to see one and down on the button to see the other. Weird that yours doesn't do that too.

This...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-26-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
This morning - started up on the first try. My...

This morning - started up on the first try. My wife was watching the wall meter and after it started I pushed the 'boost' button and it made no difference in the voltage.
So that means my boost...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-25-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
Today's update: yesterday after sitting for just...

Today's update: yesterday after sitting for just 22 hours it started right up. Today after sitting for 24 hour I had the slow start issue again. So I was wrong about it taking 3 days to act up.
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-24-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
I don't know if the engine heater would make any...

I don't know if the engine heater would make any difference. It is not cold here in Texas.

Injector leak sounds interesting. Does that require just a new injector? How can you tell if one is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-24-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
I just started it up and it started just fine on...

I just started it up and it started just fine on the first try. We drove all day yesterday and it has sat for 22 hours. Its when it sits for 2-3 days that I have an issue even though the meter on...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-24-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
Mike: what doesn't make sense is that the...

Mike: what doesn't make sense is that the batteries show 12.6-12.8 when this happens
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-24-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
It is a 2005 330 Cummins with 60k miles. ...

It is a 2005 330 Cummins with 60k miles.
Batteries are one year old and show 12.8 volts when I try to start it.
Slow cranking means about 200 RPM as it cranks.
If I let it run for 15 minutes it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-23-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
So even a regular new starter wouldn't help?

So even a regular new starter wouldn't help?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-23-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,364
Posted By AtlantaRick
Slow cranking diesel in the morning

If the coach sits for 2-3 days I have a problem starting it in the morning. Temperatures are in the 60's so it is not a cold morning. It cranks real slow and I have to cycle thru the 'wait to start'...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-18-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,647
Posted By AtlantaRick
Thanks everybody. I will move on to the next...

Thanks everybody. I will move on to the next worry issue
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-15-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,647
Posted By AtlantaRick
124158Here is a picture of the cap. Looks like a...

124158Here is a picture of the cap. Looks like a dipstick might have been in the slot at one time. Does anybody have a cap like this that has a dipstick attached?
p.s. I know about the keypad...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-14-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,647
Posted By AtlantaRick
No transmission dipstick

Was at Speedco today getting an oil change. When they went to check the transmission fluid level they twisted off the cap and there was no dipstick attached. Should I be worried that it is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By AtlantaRick
Rjburian - Cadillaclink - CPR - YCI Thanks. ...

Rjburian - Cadillaclink - CPR - YCI Thanks. That looks perfect.

Arch -sorry but nothing left to take a picture of. The base and backside literally denigrated
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By AtlantaRick
Need replacement battery cut-off

The chassis battery cut-off switch basically fell apart when I used it. The plastic disintegrated. I would like to replace it with the exact same model so the mounting bolts on the battery...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,298
Posted By AtlantaRick
Is it not cool to signal anymore?

I always flash my lights when a semi or anything long passes me. But I only get a thank you reply flash maybe one out of 20 times. Also it is rare that others signal me when I pass them. Is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-01-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By AtlantaRick
My drivers side blew a fuse earlier this year. ...

My drivers side blew a fuse earlier this year. Turned out to be the wire directly under the seat. Swiveling the seat around to face the room caught the wire on a sharp piece of metal and it cut...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-23-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,091
Posted By AtlantaRick
I had a stop engine light a couple of months ago....

I had a stop engine light a couple of months ago. Pulled into a rest area and Cummins said not to drive it. So Coachnet towed it and the diagnosis at Cummins was a bad oil pressure sending unit on...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-23-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,805
Posted By AtlantaRick
Costco propane $1.72

Hugmongous and I took the MH to Costo to fill my propane tank. $1.72 per gallon!!!!

Take that - all you rip off places!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-05-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By AtlantaRick
Overheated wheel bearing?

Overheated wheel bearing?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-05-2015, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By AtlantaRick
Motorhome fire video

I was expecting to see the cause being a refrigerator - but it wasn't

Good Samaritans rescue people from burning RV | Local News - WESH Home...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-02-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,365
Posted By AtlantaRick
chiefdave - I am sorry to hear about the Amish...

chiefdave - I am sorry to hear about the Amish unit taking a dump. We had one installed at JR's last summer and hope to go full time in about a month. I was hoping I wouldn't have to worry about it.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-02-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,544
Posted By AtlantaRick
I have the same year but different model so cant...

I have the same year but different model so cant guarantee this is the correct info for you.... On mine the bypass valve is accessible from the most forward basement door on the passenger side. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-15-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,040
Posted By AtlantaRick
I agree with DtBt. We had the radiator on our...

I agree with DtBt. We had the radiator on our 2002 Ambassador leak and it could not be repaired. To save shipping I drove to Alabama to pick a new one up. Nice people to work with. The labor to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,068
Posted By AtlantaRick
Thanks. I have the 4 bulb version so I guess...

Thanks. I have the 4 bulb version so I guess mine is working as designed since the low beams turn off when the high beams are on. Thanks again
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,068
Posted By AtlantaRick
High beam - low beam

2005 Ambassador 36PRT. When I turn on the high beam headlights the low beams go off. Is that normal? Shouldn't all 4 bulbs come on when the high beams are on?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-06-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,086
Posted By AtlantaRick
gruelens - I was referring to the 2 heating...

gruelens - I was referring to the 2 heating elements that are buried in the vertical aluminum tube that goes up to the chimney. They are about the size of an ink pen and provide the heat to operate...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-01-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,442
Posted By AtlantaRick
Here is the video. The spark arrestor part...

Here is the video. The spark arrestor part starts at the 5:45 minute mark

HOW TO: Service an Onan RV Generator - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxqkHAAH818)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-28-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,259
Posted By AtlantaRick
I was there a few weeks ago to get one of my...

I was there a few weeks ago to get one of my slides adjusted.

The good - it is a pretty nice setup. Be sure to make an appointment. Arrived the night before and checked in. They give you a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-15-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By AtlantaRick
Thanks Bill. I think I will try the silicone...

Thanks Bill. I think I will try the silicone sealer that Tony talked about on the 2 dots. Maybe there is a 3rd dot at the bottom.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-14-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By AtlantaRick
Thanks Tony. I will look into that

Thanks Tony. I will look into that
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-14-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By AtlantaRick
Hugh - mine is parked at Sawnee Storage, just...

Hugh - mine is parked at Sawnee Storage, just east of Post Road. We will have to meet up for coffee sometime.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-13-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By AtlantaRick
Hogmongous.... hello from Cumming, GA. Sounds...

Hogmongous.... hello from Cumming, GA. Sounds like way more patience and determination that I have. Well done.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-13-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By AtlantaRick
I thought about Velcro but that would leave a gap...

I thought about Velcro but that would leave a gap between the dashboard and the warning panel. It needs to be up flush against the dashboard if possible. If not then I will go with your idea
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-13-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 907
Posted By AtlantaRick
Dashboard warning panel part came off

Anybody have an idea about how to get this back to where it is supposed to be. It is just flopping around. The other 2 warning light panels are held on with small bolts and nuts but I can't see any...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-13-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,863
Posted By AtlantaRick
I will be watching to see what you figure out on...

I will be watching to see what you figure out on the switch. My steps only come in if the ignition is on. The step switch does nothing. I think I have read where the switches are prone to go bad.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-10-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,086
Posted By AtlantaRick
My trip to JR's was perfect timing because my...

My trip to JR's was perfect timing because my 1200 died on the way to Indiana. It had both the recalls done and I had read here that you can expect problems even after the recall.
I never heard my...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-10-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,086
Posted By AtlantaRick
Jeff - yes that's the place. We also stayed in...

Jeff - yes that's the place. We also stayed in his parking lot the night before. He had us park sideways like you did. I liked the clomping of horse drawn carriages. Super people. And a great town...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-09-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,086
Posted By AtlantaRick
Shipshewana, Indiana

Shipshewana, Indiana
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-09-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,086
Posted By AtlantaRick
$1,520 which included $300 for installation

$1,520 which included $300 for installation
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-08-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,086
Posted By AtlantaRick
My trip to Shipshewana for Amish unit

I just returned from JC Refrigeration to have my Norcold 1200 cooling unit replaced with the Amish unit. JR and his crew met us at 7:00am and by 9:30 we were on the road. They laid moving-blankets...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-12-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,068
Posted By AtlantaRick
Thanks everybody. I will try the reset button on...

Thanks everybody. I will try the reset button on the next time out and will get it scanned if that doesn't do the trick. Thanks again.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-10-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,068
Posted By AtlantaRick
ABS light - not even moving

Went out to run the engine and generator. After about 5 minutes the ABS light came on. I was just sitting there and hadn't even put it in D yet. So I figured I might have moisture someplace so I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-24-2014, 06:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
Posted By AtlantaRick
Thanks nodine and mahon

Thanks nodine and mahon
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-23-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By AtlantaRick
Towing electrical question

I have a RviBrake system that plugs into the cigarette lighter in the CRV. I know all about the fuse bypass things available but I am wondering if this would work....
The connection on the coach...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-23-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
Posted By AtlantaRick
Refrigerator vent cover fasteners

One of the fasteners on the outside vent cover for the refrigerator is partly broken from being brittle. Where can I get some replacements?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By AtlantaRick
Wow. Sounds way beyond my ability. This was on...

Wow. Sounds way beyond my ability. This was on a 05 Kountry Star that we are looking at. When we had the Ambassador we were used to being able to make coffee, heat up things in the microwave, all...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,305
Posted By AtlantaRick
Upgrading an inverter easy?

As I look for a used coach I am finding some have only 2 6v batteries and a 400 watt inverter. We sometimes stay at Walmart or rest areas and would like to be able to use the microwave without...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By AtlantaRick
Thanks 007 for the answer and links.

Thanks 007 for the answer and links.
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