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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-30-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
I'm 38' but haven't gone across the scales, yet. ...

I'm 38' but haven't gone across the scales, yet. Cruise control at 65 and no toad (500lbs of motorcycles on the back but can't imagine that makes any difference.)

I've never seen over 23-24lbs of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-30-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Glad to hear you didn't have any major issues! ...

Glad to hear you didn't have any major issues! Over 10,000 miles I've seen as high as 9.5 and as low as 7.3mpg. Total average over that span is 8.3 (so looks like you're right on!)

Curious if...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-30-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
The buses that travel up Little Cottonwood and...

The buses that travel up Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood canyons in Salt Lake City are equipped with these and they are amazing!!! Yes. I want them.

Somehow (really just dumb luck) we didn't...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-30-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
I recently went to stay at a Loves and asked the...

I recently went to stay at a Loves and asked the manager (after buying some showers) if it was OK. He told me to park in front where they could keep an eye on me. Said he's heard stories of RVers...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-30-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
If I was shopping again I would also have Aqua...

If I was shopping again I would also have Aqua Hot on my "must have" list. It's the #1 feature I wish my coach had.

One of the issues is that in my limited searching it's hard to find a coach...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-30-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
I've considered the diesel heaters as well -- met...

I've considered the diesel heaters as well -- met a guy at a campground in Utah that said his Webasto (i believe he had a russian made clone) only used .1/gal per hr while it was running and put out...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-26-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
I got back on the road all-in for about $6000. ...

I got back on the road all-in for about $6000.

Cummins had quoted me $12k+

I consider that a savings.

My girlfriend spending her birthday/christmas eve sitting in a rental car at the storage...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-26-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
I spoke with them about this and they told me...

I spoke with them about this and they told me that they can repair a pump if it has a proper diagnostic done before it has been removed. But once it has been removed they do not have the ability to...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-25-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Amazing! Now we all need to wait for the...

Amazing!

Now we all need to wait for the next member with a CAPs Pump failure and see if they can fix it the same way. What if the CAPS is solid but the stator is the weak point and thus the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-24-2021, 12:55 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
I think the guy that did mine used this kit:...

I think the guy that did mine used this kit: https://www.harborfreight.com/bolt-type-wheel-puller-set-62620.html

I know for a fact it was from harbor freight and this looks like the closest but it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-23-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Haven't checked in for about a week and so...

Haven't checked in for about a week and so excited for you! You're doing exactly what I would have done if I had the rig at home (or at least near my toolbox.)

I think (and maybe you can confirm...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-16-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
You might find this article interesting -- he...

You might find this article interesting -- he showcases some really cool methods to diagnose ICV issues.

https://www.picoauto.com/library/case-studies/random-misfire
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-16-2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Should be easy enough to put a multi meter in...

Should be easy enough to put a multi meter in HOLD mode with a probe on the solenoid wiring harness and see if you get 12v or something else.

I also used to build speakers and have always fiddled...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-15-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
I would agree - your transient suppressor seems...

I would agree - your transient suppressor seems good! I kept my old one so that some day I could also test it (although I don't have access to an LCR meter and it's not worth the cost just to satisfy...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-15-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Glad you are making progress. I haven't checked...

Glad you are making progress. I haven't checked in for a while but it's encouraging to feel closer to the solution. Do you have roadside assistance? Mine would cover a mobile tech to come do a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-05-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
You should also remove the output line from...

You should also remove the output line from filter #2 and see if you get a steady stream of fuel when the lift pump comes on.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Cummins uses their own codes but does provide a...

Cummins uses their own codes but does provide a cross-reference tool on their website.

So excited you got it to run! Sounds like new filters and continuing on the path you're on is going to pay...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
OBD2 and J1708/J1939 use different protocols. ...

OBD2 and J1708/J1939 use different protocols. There are scanners that can read both, however.

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-AL529HD-Screen-Diagnostic-Advanced/dp/B08CCR474C/
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-04-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Here's the Cummins doc for troubleshooting Code...

Here's the Cummins doc for troubleshooting Code 277 (again why it's so necessary that you get proper codes to work through this.)
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-03-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
There are generic j1708/j1939 readers available....

There are generic j1708/j1939 readers available. You don't need the cummins software.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CCR474C/
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-03-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Sign me up! I'm available for winter testing and...

Sign me up! I'm available for winter testing and I'll even pay for the fuel bill.

Of course, the problem is after 3 weeks of full-timing my unit is starting to feel like home. Got a ping of rig...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-03-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
The pumps with the e-torx heads are the newer...

The pumps with the e-torx heads are the newer part number as compared to the old ones. It is the replacement for both previous p/n's. Very possible the gasket for the old models does not fit the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-03-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Here's what the ICV and it's pigtail looks like....

Here's what the ICV and it's pigtail looks like. The lift pump is self priming, btw.

Pull off the line from the second filter to the CAPS and see if you get good flow with the lift pump engaged. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-03-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
You have a lot of things to rule out but this...

You have a lot of things to rule out but this sounds/feels like the same issue I had. The lift pump can't push it through a failed ICV so it never properly primes or purges air from the system....
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-02-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 64,376
Posted By Fffrank
Cummins has an SPN/FMI to Cummins reference on...

Cummins has an SPN/FMI to Cummins reference on Quickserve (service | Fault Code Search) -- but none of yours seem to come up. Can you clear the codes and rescan?

I would look up Cummins code 277...
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