Scotty Hutto

Joe,

if you are on a mobile device and the menu bar doesn’t show at the top, there is a Meniu icon in the top right (3 horizontal bars), click on that, then “Browse” the ‘Downloads”. 

Mine too. 😉

After:

Before. 😕

I’m probably the least qualified to answer, because I have neither...  but I have ordered a watts link kit for my coach, and will be installing soon.  😁

I've created a poll to get some feedback on the Gathering.  Please respond, and feel free to add comments by responding to this message.

Thanks.  The new emblem is plastic with a "waffle" type back.  Auto body molding tape was my plan until I saw the back of the new emblem...

On 2/9/2020 at 9:59 PM, Warren B said:

David,

Just installed one on my Camelot, and it was an emblem just like they put on the later model coaches, not a decal like came on my coach.

@Warren B

How is the emblem attached?  I purchased one and it's plastic with rivet(??) holes. Did you use rivets, screws, or ???  (My coach had a sticker, so I have to drill the holes to attach the "real" emblem)  When I purchased it, I was thinking it would have screw holes or use auto trim adhesive...  

Any advice / guidance would be appreciated. I can figure out a way, but since you've already invented that wheel...

Just confirming the donation from the raffle proceeds at the 2020 Gathering to the Shriner’s Children’t Hospital:

I’m curious how many of y’all in the Atlanta area may be interested in getting together occasionally to discuss Monacos?

I know we have some members in the area, and just thought I’d put it out there. 
 

@Bobbob U @pwhittle

 @David Pratt  was awarded the first “Monacoers” Award by Chris Throgmartin, long time member and major supporter of Bill D’s Monacoers. 

The Award reads:

”For his dedication and tireless efforts in supporting education and technical support to Monaco brand coaches throughout North America.

It is with heartfelt thanks and appreciation for helping us understand and better enjoy our coaches by providing the Monacoers web site as well as the Monaco Gathering event.

With our sincere appreciation,

The Monacoers Group

3 hours ago, Mike H said:

Scotty,  Is the description of the 3/16" rivets correct?

Here is the link to the exact page with those rivets:

https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/POP-Rivets-3-16-304-Stainless-Steel-p/11950000.htm

(I also edited the link in my original post)

12 hours ago, Bobbyboy said:

Scotty:  I was not able to attend the Gathering so educate me;  what is meant by the "Ugly Fix" now available for cummins.

 

Bob L, 08 dynasty

The Ugly Fix is an “EGR Valve performance module”. It supposedly improves performance of your 2002-2010 Cummins diesel engine by keeping the EGR valve closed at all times. 
 

This isn’t an endorsement; I have no personal experience.  Research it well before buying - reviews vary all over the map. I was relaying info shared at the Roundtable. There is a ton of info available on it on the web. 

The annual Roundtable was held at Bill D’s Monacoers Gathering today at Lazydays RV Resort in Seffner, FL.

Planning has already started for the 2021 Gathering, which will be the 10th Annual Gathering .  It will be held in mid-February 2021.   Look for more info later this spring  

Here are highlights of the notes I took...

By mentioning them here using the @ sign they will receive an email notification.  They posted a notice they were going to be short-staffed Friday, so I wouldn’t expect a response until Monday or Tuesday of next week. 

Resolution: After much back-and-forth with PowerGear (who was VERY helpful), determined it was a PowerGear 501136.  New price $1,227 + tax + shipping.  Found one in good shape off of another 2006 Diplomat at Visone RV for $425.  Even if I put a new seal kit in it I’m way ahead of the game!

Once I get the old Jack out I’ll try to get some pics to show the damage, just from the “for what it’s worth” department.

Scotty

You might try contacting https://www.amequipment.com/heavy-duty-wiper-assemblies

On 2/1/2020 at 7:46 AM, Steven P said:

Chris,

Are your vector tanks available again?  When I asked about one earlier this year,  you were changing some things and not sure when they would be available.  

@Steven P @throgmartin Chris announced at the Gathering that he has a new batch of the Vector tanks available.  See contact info in the Vendor section.

Yes.  They are on here as “TSD Fuel” and “TSD Logistics” @TSD Fuel @TSD Logistics

You can send private messages or mention them in a Forum message using the “@“ sign.  For example @Joel Sheriff

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The Monaco Watts System was developed through the joint effort of dozens of engineers, machinists, and early adopters on the IRV2 Monaco Owners Group, specifically through the discussion "Wandering, sway bars, alignment, ride height, oh my" and Van Williams who originated the idea.

2 hours ago, Mike H said:

Scotty,  Do you think it would be beneficial to have a separate category just for batteries as well? ...

Yes, I’ll probably add that soon as a separate subcategory under Electrical. I’m also considering adding Solar as its own subcategory.

It is definitely foreign object damage.  The rod looks like someone bounced a chainsaw down it.  Multiple scores about 1” long with big metal chips hanging off the end. I’ll try to get a picture...

For the life of me I can’t figure out how this happened!

The info I have on this picture comes from David Pratt.  About 10 years ago Bill D and the other moderators of the Yahoo Monacoers Group decided they needed a picture on the banner.  Bill D produced this picture of his rig, and a version was used for the Yahoo web site.  We were able to recover the original picture and reformatted it and added his name to the picture for the new site.

Good morning everyone.  For clarity, I have added a new category for A/C, heat pumps, and Aqua Hot systems. 

I moved a few conversations from other categories to the new category.

Why I didn’t set this up in the first place... we’ll never know.  😂