Scotty Hutto
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From the album: Left Front Blowout Damage
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From the album: Left Front Blowout Damage
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From the album: Left Front Blowout Damage
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From the album: Left Front Blowout Damage
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From the album: Left Front Blowout Damage
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From the album: Left Front Blowout Damage
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From the album: Left Front Blowout Damage
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From the album: Left Front Blowout Damage
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BEP 12VDC Cutoff Switch
Images added to a gallery album owned by Scotty Hutto in Pictures from Bill D's Monacoers Yahoo Group
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From the album: BEP 12VDC Cutoff Switch
© © 2021 Bill D's Monacoers
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From the album: BEP 12VDC Cutoff Switch
© © 2021 Bill D's Monacoers
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From the album: BEP 12VDC Cutoff Switch
© © 2021 Bill D's Monacoers
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From the album: BEP 12VDC Cutoff Switch
© © 2021 Bill D's Monacoers
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Just to be clear, the recommended model is the Blue Sea 9003E. On/Off; rated for 350A continuous; 600A intermittent; 1200A cranking capacity. Bill Groves is the one who helped me select the correct switch. Sure do miss him!
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Specifically, the BEP switches are known to fail prematurely. Several members of this group have reported on this, but my personal experience is that I was informed of the defect at my first Monacoers’ Gathering in 2018. When I went to replace my BEP switches, they literally crumbled. There were signs of overheating. My understanding is that the original switches are rated for the constant current load, but not the peak current, which exceeds the maximum rating of the switch. Recommended replacements are Blue Sea and Guest. I don’t know if Marino/BEP has modified the design since these switches were originally used, but I do know both the Blue Sea and Guest switches have higher current ratings.
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Nope. The outside grab handle on a Diplomat is not lighted from the factory. You can put a lighted handle there, and get 12v from the porch light, or any of several sources at the group of switches by the passenger seat...
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Different strokes for different folks... I've had great success with TSD for a few years now, but then I also plan my stops around fueling at TA or Petro, which currently have the best prices with TSD. I also like that these are designed for big rigs and primarily on major interstates, so with a toad I can easily get in and out. The downside is the closest TA is about 45 miles from my home base. I've personally not had good success with Gas Buddy being accurate. More than once I've gone out of my way to find the price on Gas Buddy being outdated, and higher than what I would have paid had I stayed on my path. (This has primarily happened in Mississippi and Alabama, where we frequently travel.) Gas Buddy relies on crowd sourcing for pricing info, which works great unless no one has been there lately to update prices. Sam's in the Atlanta area has good prices, usually comparable to what I can find at TA/Petro, but all of the Sam's Clubs / Walmarts / Murphy Oil in my area are difficult to get in and out of pulling a 40' coach with a 20' toad. I do like that many of the Sam's Clubs / Walmarts / Murphy Oil offer diesel that has lower levels (<5%) or no biofuels. I wish they were easier to get in and out of, because there's a Sams Club about 2 miles from where I store my coach. I suspect preferences have a lot to do with where you live, how you travel, the size of your coach, and whether you pull a toad. The cool thing is that with a little effort, there are lots of options to NOT pay advertised prices for diesel. Like most things in life, one size rarely fits all...
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@TSD Fuel and @TSD Logistics are members of Monacoers! I’m sure they’ll love hearing this.
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I used the Blue Sea switch from the link below. Slightly larger than the OEM, but highly recommended by many in this group a pretty easy to install. Blue Sea Systems e-Series On/Off... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MMC914?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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Bill, Try AM Equipment. They are the OEM for wiper parts for many Monaco coaches: AM Equipment 402 E Hazel St Jefferson, OR 97352 https://www.amequipment.com email: info@amequipment.com Phone: (541) 327-1546
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A Tale of Warning… (flooring, toilets)
Scotty Hutto replied to Scotty Hutto's topic in Interior & Exterior Care & Renovations
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Taking out tile (all old flooring) to put down new engineered wood and new tile in bathrooms. I’ve noticed a “click” in my 1/2 bath flooring and suspected my subfloor had gotten wet. I had no idea it would be this bad. Replacing with marine grade plywood. Good news is this is the only spot in the entire coach with bad subfloor… The warning is to check those toilets for leaks! I wonder how much longer before I fell through? 😂
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Curious…. What is it?
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untilNovember 12, 2021 Update 2022 Bill D's Monacoers Gathering WHEN: Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 thru Sunday, February 20th,2022 WHERE; Lazydays RV Resort, Seffner, Florida. RESERVATION INFORMATION: *** You must be registered at Monacoers.org to attend. Registration is free & easy *** Gathering reservations must be made by telephone To make a reservation, call Lazydays RV Resort at 800-350-6731 (Hours: Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm | Fri-Sat: 9am-6pm | Sun: 10am-2pm). Please tell them you are with the MONACOERS GROUP to receive the Gathering all-inclusive rate. Reservations require a 50% deposit due at booking with the remaining balance charged to your card on file 30 days prior to your arrival. (If a reservation is made within 30 days of the arrival date, payment will be due in full at time of booking.) Check in/Check out: Check in is any time after 1:00pm and check out time is on or before 11:00am. Cancellation Policy: All reservations may be cancelled with no penalty until one (1) month prior to your arrival date. Reservations cancelled less than one (1) month prior will incur a 50% penalty. For no calls or no shows, no refund will be given. Once you make your reservation, please RSVP on the Monacoers.org site calendar (here). This allows us to keep a record of everyone attending and ensure your reservation with Lazydays is included in the group. Rates for the gathering include a full hook up site with 50amp service, all (5) of the evening buffet meals, all seminars/presentations during the week and vouchers for breakfast in the Lazydays cafeteria (main building). 2022 Gathering Rates: Couples - $494.13 includes all taxes, Two adults per coach, pets included Single - $403.92 includes all taxes, One adult per coach, pets included Seminars and meals only for those not staying onsite - $94.48 plus tax per person Important Gathering Notes: Any member who has a special diet requirement should let the chef know in advance, and they will do their best to accommodate your needs. If you have a name badge (Monaco Int'l, Monaco Travelers, or other), please bring it to the Gathering and wear it! If you do not have a name badge, stick name tags will be available. Chris Throgmartin will be doing Awning, Slide Topper, Slide Out, and Lower Belt Line Inspections. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Meet & Greet Tuesday night and during dinners Wednesday through Friday evenings. You will be given a goodie bag by the Lazydays RV Park Office when you arrive and check in. It will include: The final schedule/agenda A Roster of all members attending the Gathering with their site number. A Silent Flea Market form We will have a Silent Flea Market during the event for Monaco parts and other RV related items. Please complete the form you receive in the goodie bag and post it in the conference room. We will hold a 50/50 raffle and have items to raffle off Saturday night. - NEW for 2022! Lazydays will be offering various excursions for spouses / significant others not attending the seminars. Some of these events may have a fee. We are also considering additional spouse/so events planned by members. More details to come on that. - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: The Lazydays Chef will also be doing a Presentation, "Unlocking the Mysteries of Microwave/Convection Oven Cooking" on Thursday, February 13th at 1:30PM; LADIES DO NOT MISS THIS!!!!!!! Schedule and Seminar Agenda Note from Dave: I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH THAT IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE NEED AS MANY MEMBERS ATTENDING THESE SEMINARS AS POSSIBLE. THE PRESENTERS ARE THERE FOR YOU AND TO GIVE YOU VALUABLE AND UPDATED INFORMATION AND TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. IT IS GETTING VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE PRESENTERS TO COME AND PARTICIPATE WHEN NO ONE SHOWS UP FOR THEIR PRESENTATION. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT THAT INTERESTED IN THE TOPIC THAT IS BEING PRESENTED, EVERY MEMBER SHOULD ATTEND THE SEMINAR OUT OF COURTESY AND RESPECT AND TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE PERSON WHO IS GIVING UP THIER TIME TO PRESENT THE INFORMATION TO YOU. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT LEARN! See you all on Tuesday, February 15th! DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS EVENT! Tuesday, February 15th – Arrival Day & Registration 5:00 PM Meet and Greet Party, CAMPGROUND DELI with a Build your own sandwich bar, sliced ham, turkey, roast beef, tuna salad, sliced cheddar, American and pepper jack cheese; sliced white, whole wheat and brioche rolls; kosher pickles, red onions, fresh sliced tomatoes and leaf lettuce; mayonnaise, mustard and potato chips; coleslaw; chocolate cookies, assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (reg.& decaf). Wednesday, February 16th - Seminars/Presentations 9:00 AM TYRON Bands Run Flat System / Tire Safety & Maintenance Chuck Thatcher 10:30 AM New Program for purchasing RV Tires Jeff Brown - MotorhomeTires.com Noon Lunch 1:30 PM Allison Transmission Service and Maintenance Derek Gallo - Allison Rep 3:00 PM Body Caulking and Slide Floor Rot Repair & Maintenance Chris Throgmartin 6:00 PM Southern Comfort Buffet Dinner: Honey butter glazed Southern fried chicken, garden salad with French or balsamic vinaigrette dressings, macaroni and cheese, baked beans assorted cobblers, sodas, water, iced tea, coffee (reg.& decaf) Thursday, February 17th – Seminars/Presentations 9:00 AM Roadmaster Chassis Suspension Handling and Sheppard Steering Upgrades Van Williams and Barry from Josam's 10:30 AM Fire Suppression and Fire Safety - FireFight Jim Bounds Noon Lunch 1:30 PM Microwave-Convection Oven Cooking Class Lazy Days Chef 3:00 PM Interior Coach Care Bethany Boston - Talin RV Corporate Director 6:00 PM Pork roast and honey baked ham buffet dinner: Cuban pork roast, honey baked ham, classic Caesar salad, fresh garden salad, sweet potato casserole, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almandine, artisan dinner rolls; key lime pie, water, iced tea, coffee (reg & decaf) Friday, February 18th – Seminars/Presentations 9:00 AM Cummins Engine Service and Maintenance Felix Miranda, Cummins Rep 10:30 AM Cummins Onan Generator Service and Maintenance TBD, Cummins Rep Noon Lunch 1:30 PM Intellitech Systems Support, Coach Electronics, CPU and Touch Pad Back Ups and Restore. Paul Whittle 3:00 PM Roof Maintenance, Sealing, & Renovation Chris Throgmartin - Talin RV 6:00 PM Haddock, Grilled Salmon Buffet Dinner: Beer battered haddock, grilled salmon, classic Caesar salad, loaded potato salad, roasted red potatoes with herbs, roasted vegetable medley, cornbread, apple cobbler, iced tea, lemonade, water, and coffee (reg & decaf) Saturday, February 19th - Open Round Table Day 9:00 AM Roundtable Discussion - Maintenance Q & A - Meet your Moderators - Open Discussion - Problems, Upgrades, Modifications, Technical Problems and Fixes BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND PREPARE TO TAKE NOTES!!!! THIS IS ESPECIALLY VALUABLE FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE FORUM AND GROUP. David Pratt All Attendees Noon Lunch 1:30 PM Round Table Continued - Discussion continued as needed… - Coach "Open House" - Visits to other members’ coaches to see and compare modifications & upgrades 5:30 PM Sunshine Barbecue Buffet Dinner: Barbecue chicken & barbecue pork, coleslaw, macaroni & cheese, house corn bread, chocolate chip cookies, iced tea, lemonade, water and coffee (reg & decaf) Sunday, February 20th – Departure Day 11:00 AM Check-out time All Attendees
