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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-05-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks for the response. Might be the best short...

Thanks for the response. Might be the best short term fix. I still would like to move the batts inside to also remove some tongue weight.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-05-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By mlb4e
Its a GoPower GP-PWM-30 solar controller. I dont...

Its a GoPower GP-PWM-30 solar controller. I dont see any info about low temp protect.

Do you know if the heat pads just connect direct to the batts or do they need a switch
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-05-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By mlb4e
Cold weather and LiFePO4 batteries

Hello all…and thank you in advance for your consideration. A couple of battery questions. My rig (new to me) came with 2 Chins 3840WH 300ah batts and 2 rooftop 190w solar panels. These batts do NOT...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-19-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,585
Posted By mlb4e
A message to all Girard GSWH-2 hot water heater owners

I recently purchased a 2021 NOBO 19.2 that came with a Girard water heater. This is our seventh RV but first experience with an on demand water heater. I thought it would be great for taking a hot...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-04-2022, 04:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,914
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks for the replies. I looked everywhere I...

Thanks for the replies. I looked everywhere I could think of. Used a phone camera, telescoping mirror and blindly felt around. Ultimately I wired a simple on/off from the outside wet bay to the pump....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-28-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,914
Posted By mlb4e
Yeah I forgot to mention I looked behind both...

Yeah I forgot to mention I looked behind both panels above the passenger seat in the outside fridge compartment the water heater access panels. Im done. Going to install an on/off in the wet bay with...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-28-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,914
Posted By mlb4e
Sooo…I have checked by each switch location, both...

Sooo…I have checked by each switch location, both sides of the pass thru hatch, engine compartment, front electrical area, inside generator slide out. No luck. Im stumped. I have some wiring diagrams...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-28-2022, 04:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,914
Posted By mlb4e
When you say main control panel I am not sure...

When you say main control panel I am not sure where that is. I have a large area inside the engine hatch covered by plexiglass and a hatch by the drivers side front wheel. Is there another atea I am...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-27-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,914
Posted By mlb4e
Water pump switches not working

My model has 3 water pump switches at different locations and they all stopped working at the same time. If I run a hot positive to the water pump it works fine. Low voltage ( around 7.2 ) at all 3...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-22-2021, 05:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By mlb4e
Splendide 6000 maintenance

Having an issue with the performance of w/d combo. Finally tried it ( new to me coach) and it did not dry well at all. Came across a post about cleaning the fins inside to improve performance. My...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-28-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks for the replies!

Thanks for the replies!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-28-2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By mlb4e
Windshield reseal

I am going to be in Florida getting some windows done at Suncoast Rv in Hudson in a few weeks. Does anybody have a recommendation for a windshield reseal around the Gulf Coast??
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-21-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By mlb4e
Questions about HW heater

1998 Monaco Dynasty... I am planning on heading south in a few weeks and dewinterizing when the weather cooperates. New to me coach. Wondering if there is a bypass for the water heater. No mention of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-16-2021, 04:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,435
Posted By mlb4e
Good advice..thanks

Good advice..thanks
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-15-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,435
Posted By mlb4e
Hmmm...thats a pretty great idea!

Hmmm...thats a pretty great idea!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-15-2021, 04:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,435
Posted By mlb4e
I think I will stick with the AW46 and get the...

I think I will stick with the AW46 and get the one gallon jug. Thanks all for the replies.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-14-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,435
Posted By mlb4e
Aw 46 fluid equivalent

Hi all...looking to see if there is an equivalent fluid for this reservoir. I can only find it in one or five gallon jugs. Only need a small amount for a topoff. 314427
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-08-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks all!!

Thanks all!!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-08-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks for the replies. When would I need to use...

Thanks for the replies. When would I need to use the purge for the fuel filter?
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-08-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By mlb4e
Help ID parts

New to me coach.. manual no help


Is this where I add oil?313847

What is this? What fluid is in it? And what does it do?313848

What is this for? What do the settings mean?313849

Thanks...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-28-2020, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks cry42 for the reply. I will have some more...

Thanks cry42 for the reply. I will have some more questions in the future.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-26-2020, 04:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks for the reply. I will probably have many...

Thanks for the reply. I will probably have many more mysteries to solve. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-25-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By mlb4e
1998 Dynasty Duke Owners

Just bought a new to us 1998 Dynasty Duke 38. It is in really great shape and I am the 3rd owner. Owner 2 kept it indoors when not in use for 20 years. Paint is in amazing condition for its age. It...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-23-2017, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2
American Coach: Oil pressure warning
Views: 837
Posted By mlb4e
Oil pressure warning

Happy thanksgiving to all. 2004 Fleetwood Revolution 40D. Freightliner. Cummins ISC 350. About 80K miles. Oil pressure warning has started going off while driving. As I slow to a stop dash gage ...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-25-2017, 05:45 AM
Replies: 6
American Coach: Norcold 4 door problems
Views: 891
Posted By mlb4e
The only confirmation is that the light on the...

The only confirmation is that the light on the front of the fridge stays on. No flashing or codes. Only tried it on gas for a short while due to excessive heat had to start gen for roof a/c. Salesman...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 06-25-2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 6
American Coach: Norcold 4 door problems
Views: 891
Posted By mlb4e
Norcold 4 door problems

Hello all. Just bought a 2004 Fleetwood Revolution 40D. Had a brand new Norcold 1210 installed to replace the previous 1200. After several 4 to 7 hour drive days the fridge got very warm inside....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2017, 05:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,116
Posted By mlb4e
Could it be the fuel cap. Many cars will have...

Could it be the fuel cap. Many cars will have check engine light come on when fuel cap not making a good seal. Another possible easy fix. Good luck
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2017, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By mlb4e
Might have motor aid installed. A winnebago thing...

Might have motor aid installed. A winnebago thing that heats water by circulating hot fluid from engine thru heater somehow. I have it on my Sightseer. Works well. No moving parts
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-28-2017, 03:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,877
Posted By mlb4e
Mystery solved. It is a Freightliner chassis....

Mystery solved. It is a Freightliner chassis. Verified by several parts suppliers. Thanks for the quick replies.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-27-2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,877
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks for the quick reply. I called a parts...

Thanks for the quick reply. I called a parts dealer gave them the vin and they said it was a freightliner!! Trying to get to the bottom of it all!! We shall see
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-27-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,877
Posted By mlb4e
Questions about Workhorse diesel chassis

Hello and thanks in advance. I am considering purchase of a 04 winnebago journey 39w. It has a cummins engine and a workhorse chassis. Does anyone know if it will be difficult to get parts or find...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-07-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 985
Posted By mlb4e
good idea to keep your first outing close to...

good idea to keep your first outing close to home. There was a thread a while back about things not to do. Basically a bunch of "gotcha's". You might look it up and peruse before your trip. Good...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-07-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 920
Posted By mlb4e
Front Seat Swivel both sides very difficult

Both sides can swivel but extremely difficult. Is this normal or should they rotate a bit more freely? If not normal, are the seat swivels able to be lubricated or is it a sealed unit? Looked all...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 08-21-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,613
Posted By mlb4e
Best of luck with your new rig. We just got ours...

Best of luck with your new rig. We just got ours this year and have been having a blast. Headed to the beach in Maryland in a few days for a week. Can't wait. I'm sure you already know this but...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-21-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks to all who replied. Motohomer was pretty...

Thanks to all who replied. Motohomer was pretty much on the money. I unfastened the bathroom sink spigot and the shower head handle and found the previous owner had put some restrictor flow type...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,182
Posted By mlb4e
We went the progression from hybrid trailer to...

We went the progression from hybrid trailer to large TT to our first Class A in 3 years time. An RV salesman's dream come true, upgrade every year!! We knew we would buy used and looked for quite a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-20-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By mlb4e
Water pressure differences??

when we were out recently I noticed something odd about the water pressure. First off its a new water pump. The water at the galley sink when on full, the pump runs steadily. When either the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-31-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,690
Posted By mlb4e
I had brown stains from the roof air not being...

I had brown stains from the roof air not being tight enough. Someone on this forum recommended oxyclean spray. It worked like a charm and ceiling looks brand new. Good luck.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,424
Posted By mlb4e
I had a similar problem and when I checked the...

I had a similar problem and when I checked the roof vent cap I found a very large wasp nest under the cap. Removed that and no more smell.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-28-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,145
Posted By mlb4e
Went to the truck stop and weighed it yesterday. ...

Went to the truck stop and weighed it yesterday. I looked up the Michelin recommended tire pressures and at the weight I am at even fudging up hundreds of pounds for "stuff" I can lower to the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-26-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,145
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to find some...

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to find some scales. Is there some way to test if the shocks need to be replaced?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-26-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,145
Posted By mlb4e
I have not weighed mine yet. Not sure how to do...

I have not weighed mine yet. Not sure how to do it or where.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-26-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,145
Posted By mlb4e
rough ride

As I am new to this type of vehicle, I was wondering just how rough a ride to expect. I have 245 70 R19.5 Michelin XRV tires all at about 86-88 psi. The ride is really rough over any road bumps,...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-26-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By mlb4e
Thanks Tom...I have definitely saved lots of cash...

Thanks Tom...I have definitely saved lots of cash already just by diagnosing and fixing problems myself instead of running to the dealer. A valuable resource. Hope to see you on the road too!!
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-26-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By mlb4e
new member from Michigan

Hello to all. Long time reader first time joiner. Just bought our new to us 2004 winnebago sightseer 30b back in april. Have had her out for a few small trips already. Just wanted to say thanks...
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