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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-22-2022, 10:58 PM
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Posted By rmcb
Sounds like you have the same coach as me. You...

Sounds like you have the same coach as me. You will be happy with changing the steering gear after putting on the watts links. I doubt you will see much improvement from new shocks other than a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-17-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Rockit350, Absolutely, I'll PM you my phone....

Rockit350,

Absolutely, I'll PM you my phone. Call any time - that is except tomorrow, Oct 18. I will be sort of tied up all day.

Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-03-2016, 09:44 PM
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Posted By rmcb
Mark, I am sure you won't be disappointed. I...

Mark,
I am sure you won't be disappointed. I was a skeptic until Craig urged me on. I only had a small amount of lost motion in my steering wheel. But I am convinced now that these improvements were...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-04-2016, 08:22 AM
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Posted By rmcb
Red, On my 07 Diplomat, which is probably...

Red,
On my 07 Diplomat, which is probably nearly identical to yours, the steering shaft did offset a little whe I installed the TRW box, but not enough to cause any interference.

The hydraulic...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-02-2016, 09:43 PM
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Posted By rmcb
Red, Your coach sounds pretty much exactly...

Red,

Your coach sounds pretty much exactly the same as mine. Check out my posts #338 and #353 in this thread and also the ones before that from Gearhead383. We both posted white papers detailing...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-24-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1,870
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Posted By rmcb
If you have play in your Sheppard gear, you will...

If you have play in your Sheppard gear, you will love the TRW. Hope it works out for you.

Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-23-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1,870
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Posted By rmcb
Dennis, The Sheppard gear has a bolt on the end...

Dennis,
The Sheppard gear has a bolt on the end of the sector shaft (the output shaft that holds the pitman arm), while the TRW has a pinch bolt on the pitman arm. In other words, the Sheppard...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-19-2015, 09:30 AM
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Posted By rmcb
Not sure what you are asking. The TRW gear should...

Not sure what you are asking. The TRW gear should not need adjustment. If it does, you can access the adjustment screw through the hole you drilled in the mounting plate. You can download...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-18-2015, 10:54 PM
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Posted By rmcb
Want, If you are referring to the template...

Want,

If you are referring to the template for drilling the adjuster hole in the steering gear mounting plate, I just made one up out of a piece of cardboard. I marked the holes while holding the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-23-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1,870
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Posted By rmcb
Want2gofish, Check out post #353. It has my...

Want2gofish,

Check out post #353. It has my white paper with all your parts.

Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-23-2015, 06:26 PM
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Posted By rmcb
Want@gofish, Your Sheppard gear box is exactly...

Want@gofish,
Your Sheppard gear box is exactly the same as mine and your coach configuration should be the same as well. Do a search of this thread to find the white paper I wrote up when I swapped...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-14-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Very well said. He's a prince in mechanic...

Very well said. He's a prince in mechanic clothes. It's fun to work with such great people on such interesting stuff.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-08-2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
My Winnebabo DP with a TRW made a heck of a noise...

My Winnebabo DP with a TRW made a heck of a noise when turning sharp. This one has noise too but much less.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-07-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Moderator: Please put a Sticky on this thread.

Moderator: Please put a Sticky on this thread.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-06-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Just trying to keep this thread up top until the...

Just trying to keep this thread up top until the Moderator puts a "sticky" on it!!!!!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 06-04-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
We should keep this thread up front and alive....

We should keep this thread up front and alive. There are a lot of owners out there who have no clue how much the handling of their coach can be improved with this swap.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-14-2015, 08:02 AM
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Posted By rmcb
Myron, Congrats. Great write up. Almost...

Myron,

Congrats. Great write up. Almost makes me want to do it again....well, almost.

I am sure you will enjoy your improved handling.

Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-12-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1,870
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Posted By rmcb
jzeurcher, Those are the exact parts I used...

jzeurcher,

Those are the exact parts I used for the swap on my 07 Diplomat. I think I may have been the first to use these specific parts on a swap and worked closely with Weller on parts...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-07-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,870
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Posted By rmcb
Sounds like another satisfied "Swapper". On...

Sounds like another satisfied "Swapper".
On our latest trip up through the Tehachapi's and down I-14 into LA, we encountered probably the strongest cross winds I have ever driven the coach in. Some...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-21-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Glad to hear your results are so good Bob. ...

Glad to hear your results are so good Bob.

Van deserves the credit for the analysis that put us all on this quest for better handling. Craig definitely deserves credit for his persistence in...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-12-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Congratulations Bob, glad it has worked out.

Congratulations Bob, glad it has worked out.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-10-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Bob, Glad to hear you got it broke loose. I'll...

Bob,
Glad to hear you got it broke loose. I'll be interested to hear how it handles.
Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-19-2015, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Craig and other swappers, We did Paul's TRW...

Craig and other swappers,
We did Paul's TRW swap and rear cross braces today. He called me after driving home, very happy with the improved handling. Paul promised to post a summary of our fun. Deb...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-21-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
birch151, I recommend you read the thread at...

birch151,

I recommend you read the thread at the link below. It has lots of information about the suspension and handling issues with the various models of Monaco coaches as well as some of the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-19-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Yes, After the swap I found that my use of...

Yes, After the swap I found that my use of "special words" has decreased significantly. Debbie appreciates this a lot.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-02-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Performance Report

Today we completed our drive from Q to Sacramento, including a trek along the dreaded I405 in LA and up I-5, over the grape vine and on up the valley. The winds were typically strong and gusty,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-18-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Congrats Chad on another succesful swap.

Congrats Chad on another succesful swap.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-10-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Chad, The sheppard pitman arm will not fit on a...

Chad,
The sheppard pitman arm will not fit on a TRW steering gear. It has a tapered bore where the TRW has a straight bore with a pinch bolt. Sector shaft dia is also different.
Good luck with...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-07-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
:nonono:Mike, We also have friends in Palmdale...

:nonono:Mike,
We also have friends in Palmdale from our days at Edwards. Please don't tell them we went by without stopping!!!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-07-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Mike, Dang. I didn't even think of that. We...

Mike,
Dang. I didn't even think of that. We made the decision at the last minute on the grapevine to go that way. I just didn't want to do LA traffic. Had I thought of it, we would have given you a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-07-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
We just completed about 425 miles with the new...

We just completed about 425 miles with the new Watts link installed on top of a TRW steering gear, Source anti sway bars, and a set of Van's rear cross braces. I-5 was uneventful. Winds were mild but...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Chad, I think you will be happy with the...

Chad,
I think you will be happy with the results. See above post for my costs.

Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Bill, I used the following items obtained...

Bill,

I used the following items obtained from Weller:

Steering Gear:
Part no. 706410 Model: TAS65 Series: SPEC: 052 SPEC2: 2286, LINES: 2 or 4 M or P: P
Cost: $562.67 + 373.41 CORE which is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-06-2015, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Chad, Bill, Gearhead383 posted an excellent...

Chad, Bill,

Gearhead383 posted an excellent white paper on 8-11-14 on this forum. I posted one also, in his same format on 8-30-14. Mine will give you parts you need for a PPN31 swap on a 07...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-05-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
CHad, I'm not sure what model your coach is but...

CHad,
I'm not sure what model your coach is but my 07 Diplomat had a PPN31 gearbox before I swapped it. Let me know of you need any info from me for your swap.

Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-21-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Rod, Before I remembered I have a large...

Rod,
Before I remembered I have a large steering link puller, I used a big Harbor Freight bearing splitter behind the ball joint, and a regular 2-arm bearing puller. Once I got it as tight as I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-11-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
I pulled the arm off my Sheppard to get it into...

I pulled the arm off my Sheppard to get it into the box. Wow, that was one of the most difficult removals I have ever done. The arm has a tapered spline hole that fits over the tapered spline sector...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-10-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Hey Van, Hope you can make it to Quartzsite...

Hey Van,

Hope you can make it to Quartzsite this year. Love to buy you a cold one.

Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-04-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
I totally agree with Craig's comments. I...

I totally agree with Craig's comments. I installed new shocks, new tires, rear cross braces and front and rear anti-sway bars. Each one helped my coach noticeably. But I still did not like how my...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-25-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
I'm surprised it doesn't say in your owners...

I'm surprised it doesn't say in your owners manual. Good luck with your swap. I am totally happy with mine. Our recent trip to Ferndale up 101 in crosswinds with lots of big bumps and trucks showed...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-24-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
OOPS, I should have wrote 15W40 Engine Oil....

OOPS, I should have wrote 15W40 Engine Oil. That's what the owners manual says.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-24-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Sanford, My 07 Diplomat manual said 10W-40...

Sanford,
My 07 Diplomat manual said 10W-40 motor oil. So I called Weller. They said any of those fluids will work. So to avoid mixing fluid, I used Delo. Works fine. I have no idea whether either...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-12-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
TRW qualitative evaluation. I just completed a...

TRW qualitative evaluation.
I just completed a 600 mile trip up CA 101 to Ferndale and then back down and over CA20 from south of Willitts to I-5. The road had a lot of really rough spots, dips and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-08-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Wschep, Take a look at previous posts. There...

Wschep,
Take a look at previous posts. There are two white papers that will answer probably all your questions.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-07-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Yeah, I was surprised too at the size of the...

Yeah,
I was surprised too at the size of the pitman bolt. It just didn't look that big in that big pitman arm. Optical illusion.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-06-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Sanford, If that question is for me, the 3/4"...

Sanford,
If that question is for me, the 3/4" bolt I describe above is for the pitman arm. My steering gear was mounted with 3 7/8" bolts like Steve's.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-06-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Sandford, I used a 4 " long 3/4" grade 8 with...

Sandford,
I used a 4 " long 3/4" grade 8 with a grade 8 self locking nut.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-05-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Steve, Sounds like another successful swap....

Steve,
Sounds like another successful swap. Congrats.
Roy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-05-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
Mine didn't come with one either. Check out my...

Mine didn't come with one either. Check out my postm I used a 3/4" grade 8 bolt 4" long and a grade 8 self locking nut. I had barely 2 threads showing so you could go with a 4 1/2" if you want more...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-31-2014, 12:13 AM
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Views: 421,719
Posted By rmcb
My swap is now complete and I have taken the...

My swap is now complete and I have taken the coach for a longer test drive, although not under heavy crosswinds or with big truck buffeting yet. As stated earlier, the difference is remarkable. I...
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