Scotty Hutto

3 hours ago, Kenster said:

Just out of curiosity. Who manufactures OEM brake drums for the Roadmaster chassis?

I can only speak for my coach, but the OEM drums on my 2006 Diplomat were made by Webb.  Very expensive and hard to find these days.  Some upper-level Roadmasters had disc brakes; someone else will have to answer that part…

Also, there is a plethora of information on brake parts in the parts list!!

PS - I used aftermarket drums (mine had a crack in the driver’s side steer axle drum) and they were significantly less than the Webb drums. The only difference was the aftermarket drums didn’t have the little screw holes to hold the drum to the axle before you put the wheels on. That’s been a few years ago and the aftermarket drums work just fine.  

On 11/23/2023 at 10:44 AM, tmw188 said:

Yeah everyone throws that added requirement in. (Or 1yr) I think they say you can freshen the system up up by draining a few gal and adding fresh coolant to it. I sat thru one of their webinars awhile back. I talked to the presenter about maybe presenting at one of the Gatherings. Not sure if he and Scotty ever connected. 

We did, but… no Gathering this year. 🫤

Check out this thread...  It might contain some info that will help.  the 2009 Knight should have similar (or the same) drums as my 2006 Diplomat.  Not much changed with Roadmaster Chassis those last few years.

I used Radiator Supply House. Very pleased with the quality, delivery (they had it in stock) and price. I went with a copper/brass radiator rather than the original all-aluminum, but they offer both. 

I have about 8,000 miles on the new radiator since August 1, and my temps are consistently in the high 170°F - low 180°F range.  Transmission temps are significantly cooler, too  

https://radiatorsupplyhouse.com/#&gid=1&pid=1

You can get the modern equivalent of the OEM aluminum radiator from Source Engineering:

https://sourcerv.com/

I received a recommendation a few years back for Tony’s Trim & Upholstery (770) 279-1117 (Norcross, GA) from a fellow Monaco owner who had some work done there.  

Also consider you can purchase covers from Lisa Bauer, who purchased all of the Flexsteel patterns and has her own business (in CA). https://bauerrvupholstery.com/

One option (the one I’ve been contemplating) would be to purchase the new covers from Lisa (she can match the Newmarket material), then have Tony’s install them. 

I recently replaced mine when I replaced my rear radiator. Given the age, my vote would be yes, but you may want to consider whether it’s leaking, or if there is any play in the bearings.  

Mine was not leaking, but had 105k miles and 16 years on the original pump and there was some play in the bearings. 

Also, seeing Rick’s pictures, there have probably been improvements in the pump design that would give better flow…

17378 X 23170

I must be old school… I carry a pancake compressor in my truck (toad). I do have a long hose to connect to the coach, if needed, but I haven’t done that in years.  

I'm sort of a belt AND suspenders type guy when it comes to tires…

@NGADawgs introduced me to Gaffer’s tape.  Best stuff ever!

Ever so often, we have a thread about what tools folks carry.  It’s been a while, so just in case anyone needs gift ideas, I thought this was a pretty decent list from RV Travel newsletter:

https://www.rvtravel.com/video-rv-toolbox-tools-2247/

What’s missing from this list?  Tell us your favorites!

Hey, I’m traveling today and only have my phone available.  Hopefully someone who is at a desktop can clarify.  If not, I’ll look on my laptop tonight and respond.  

in the meantime, it is a Windows, Apple, or Chromebook??

Ok, so here’s what I ended up doing…

I have a Jaco tire inflator that I really like. It’s been very dependable and the gauge is accurate. 
 

I bought a 6’ 1/4” air hose rated at 300 psi and replaced the short braided steel hose. 

Voila’!   I’m able to air up my coach tires and stand back a ways. Maybe a false sense of security, but I feel safer…

Here are the products I used, if anyone is interested:

6' 1/4' 300 psi Air Hose

JACO FlowPro Digital Tire Inflator with Pressure Gauge - 200 PSI

Brass Pipe Fitting, Adapter, 1/8" Male Pipe x 1/4" Female Pipe

Rick,

Since I got my Diplomat I’ve used Blackstone Labs and been pleased with them.  If I recall correctly they have an expedited service with an email report that’s relatively quick. You could reach out to them and ask.   FedEx the sample to them and pay a small extra fee to move to the front of the line and get the report within a day of them receiving it… or something like that  

https://www.blackstone-labs.com/

Do you have some videos that would help fellow Monacoers?  Do you have a YouTube channel with Monaco-related videos?

If so, we're happy to publish your videos on this site, and/or on the Monacoers YouTube channel.

If you already have a YouTube channel that has Monaco-related videos, we'd be happy to link to it and feature it on our Monacoers YouTube Channel page.  We just recently added zMotorSports as a linked channel, and Mike has a wealth of great videos on there (Thanks for the idea, Mike!)

Happy Motorhoming!
Scotty

Makes me think I might want to buy one of those long inflator leads. 
 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzEGjAQJoC-/?igshid=Y2NkYjk0MDhjYg==

Echoing @myrontruex, exact same symptoms you mention.  It turned out to be a stuck check valve.  I was able to dislodge it temporarily, but eventually ended up having to pull the water heater out of the coach to replace the check valve.  In my case (2006 Dip), I had to disconnect everything and completely pull the WH out of the coach to work on it.  Took me about 2 hours start to finish.  Everything has worked fine since (about 3 years ago)

Great stuff Mike!  I’ve followed you on IRV2 for a while and glad you’re on here!  

By “off-roading”, I assume you mean any of the roads in MS, AL, GA, FL, etc…?

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We installed an LG combo washer/dryer this past summer, and have been very pleased with it.  I know @TedZimmer and @stacyhall installed the same.  It is a ventless W/D combo that uses heat pump technology to dry the clothes, and sends the condensate down the drain to the gray water tank. I also like that it's WiFi enabled, so you can download different profiles and it notifies you (via an app) when it's done. Fit perfectly in my 2006 Diplomat 40DST.  Takes forever to do a full wash-dry cycle, but we're not typically in a hurry anyway.

https://www.lg.com/us/washers-dryers/lg-wm3555hva-all-in-one-washer-dryer

Whatever brand you chose, make sure and reinforce the supports and floor, and use some type hold-down.  I used these hold down brackets from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A16MZO2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The other two I have confirmed will fit a 2006 Dip are the Splendide (what Monaco installed) and a GE all-in-one that's very similar to the LG.  Costco has both the GE and the LG if you're looking for new, but you can often find both on Facebook Marketplace if you're comfortable buying used.

https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-24-2-4-cu-ft-Capacity-Front-Load-Washer-Condenser-Dryer-Combo-GFQ14ESSNWW

Sticking to site rules, I will tell you my first-hand personal experience with them has not been good. Wanted me to replace good parts with overpriced parts from them. 

I’ve heard from others, but I’ll let them tell their stories. 

Depending on what needs fixing, I and other people on this site have people and shops we can recommend for repairs. 

Jim,

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Carry on.

Scotty

4 hours ago, Walker said:

 I ordered a hose from The Blastgate Company,  1429 East 10 mile road Warren, MI.

Same. 

https://blastgateco.com/