Mel S - '96 Safari

39 minutes ago, Tom Cherry said:

Mel,

You may recall that the Colonel was an ardent FAN of Rid-x or sometimes called Redex.  It was blasphemy to contradict him. 

Don't knock that it works for you and you may not have the same issues or concentrations inside your tank. 

But, I have yet to find the magic potion for my Camelot....and despite leaving in the various chemicals and using the ones recommended....the layers of sludge (thin films) in the lower section will not go away....

 

Tom Cherry

That I do remember.

Rid-X has always worked well for me but I learned long ago that I can live with inaccurate tank readings.

(I don't have the SeeLevel tank monitoring system).

26 minutes ago, pduggs87@gmail.com said:

Not my experience. I took my old motor to AutoZone, Murray’s, and Advanced Auto. None had it and it cost me a lot of time as the counter guys searched for it. I was in Pigeon Forge TN. So, maybe in a larger city they’d have it. 

Paul

Methinks the counter guys quit to soon...I found an exact replacement motor at Advance Auto in my small Wisconsin, (population 4,063), home town.

4 hours ago, Dale n Deb said:

Thanks so much. We just have to wait until we are in a park long enough to get the part shipped.

Dale n Deb

Most auto part stores have those moters in stock.. (no need to wait).

7 hours ago, Dennis H said:

Thanks for the info, Mel. Shows we're never too old to learn. I was not aware RidX had a product for RVs. Only one I was familiar with was the one we put in our septic tank growing up. That said, in researching RidX's site, they do not show the 'treatment' package, only a 'deodorizer'.  Do you know if the product you show is still available??? A search revealed that product on Amazon but it says it's not available and doesn't know when/if it may become available again....RidX's site does not list it.  I'm talking about the one on the left as the one on the right is for septic tanks once a month treatment. That one I'm familiar with and it's not recommended for RVs......Dennis

dennis

I use this ordinary unscented Rid-X:

Which is readily available.

BTW,  methinks Rid-X  simply added a "fresh scent" to,  and re-labeled some ordinary Rid-X "RV Rid-X",  (an attempt to trick RVers and/or to make more $$) ?

2 hours ago, Dennis H said:

Tom, I sincerely hope you throw that toothpick away when done and not use it. 🙂 ....Dennis

Many of these products, like RidX cannot work because the product is not in the tank long enough. Read the labels. Products like RidX are formulated for septic tanks and such, not holding tanks or portapotties. Most smells can be eliminated simply by being aware of what you put in your tank. Flush only human waste and toilet paper. Wipe off your plates with a paper towel before washing them in the sink. Use plenty of water to flush and wash. Don't use baby wipes and/or flushable wipes.....Dennis

Dennis

RV Rid-X  works no differently than the ordinary, available everywhere, Liquid Rid-X which I've been using successfully in both my black and grey tanks since 2001.

On 5/16/2020 at 12:04 PM, Dale n Deb said:

Hi,

Our entry  steps are not working right.  The motor is working but they do not go in all the way.  Instead of stopping,  it goes back and forth for awhile  and then stops  with it not quite up all the way.  Going out, it shakes awhile before the motor stops.  We had the magnet changed recently that lets the steps go in and out.   Anyone have any ideas?

Dale

I believe the owner's manual for every make/model "electric RV step" contain detailed easy to follow Troubleshooting Instructions.

If you have no owner's manual for your step you should be able  find one  online.

4 hours ago, Speerfamily said:

Hi from Southern Maryland!!   This site is even better than the IRV2 Monaco Owners site. 

Welcome "Speerfamily".

(Sad how Yahoo screwed up the Monacoers Yahoo group).

12 hours ago, johncvandoren@gmail.com said:

I also found out I could not double-regulate the gas supply, so I did something different. I added a T at the main rank (before the house regulator) and ran 1/2” copper from there* to my battery compartment, and installed a shutoff, high-flow regulator, and a quick connect.  I run a 24’ hose thru the 2” hole in the bottom of the battery cubby to my grill. 
*the house propane tank is mid-ships on driver’s side, batteries are on the passenger side, second cubby from the rear.  

John

If you can't double-regulate the gas supply because your grill has it's own built in, (or permanently attached), regulator isn't the high-flow regulator you added before the quick disconnect problematic.

6 hours ago, Bob Nodine said:

We don't have the ability to start from the engine compartment either. I think this feature would only be available on side radiator coaches. Not much benefit on a rear radiator coach since you must be inside the coach to have the engine exposed.

Bob

 

Bob

The  start/stop switches in the rear curbside service bay of my rear radiator Cat powered Safari are often used.

Firefly

See: https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk029-6bAbgZXhJBim-JWmfwx5cuDUw%3A1589735917416&source=hp&ei=7XHBXsnuFsiutQaE_r_QDg&q=Leece+Neville+4884JB&oq=Leece+Neville+4884JB&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQDDICCABQkgpYkgpg9CxoAHAAeACAAVuIAVuSAQExmAEAoAECoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdpeg&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiJmZHls7vpAhVIV80KHQT_D-oQ4dUDCAg

HOWEVER, because the compatibly of a new replacement alternator is often problematic....I suggest you have your original alternator rebuilt. ....(to find a rebuilder Google "alternator rebuild shop near me".

18 hours ago, bobdinsmore said:

Barry,

I had the same frustrating problem with my 510 toilet last year. I talked with someone at Dometic who gave me definite must-do's:

  - The split ring joins in the front, not on the side or the back, and the wide gap is centered in the back

  - The worm screw goes in the back covering the wide gap.

  - Do not over-tighten the worm screw, but definitely tighten it VERY firmly.

I had made all three mistakes and found each of the above three steps absolutely crucial. It took me about a half dozen attempts which is frustrating and embarrassing. Check at minute 4:00 in this video for alignment of the parts:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNQjkfwBHx4

 

 

 

I believe that the specified torque, (aka: tightness),  for that "worm gear band screw"  is 65 in-lb, (INCH/pounds). ,

You can buy

46 minutes ago, stahl_barry said:

Hi, I have been engaging with my Dometic 510 Plus toilet for the last 2 days.  I replaced the 2 seals between the bowl and pedestal and cleaned ball the with sealand cleanser.  Put it back together and have not been able to stop it leaking, it is leaking out on the floor. I would appreciate any suggestions or ideas.  I am thinking about replace the whole toilet, but my question is does it come preassembled?  I do not want to go thru the samething if I need to put the bowl on.  The toilet is 18 years old and I am thinking that the 2 plastic C clamps have lost their ability to squeeze the the bowl and pedestal tight enough to prevent it from leaking.

Thanks

Barry,  2000 Diplomat

 

 

 

 

 

Barry

You can buy those "half clamps",  (p/n 385310048), and any other Dometic 510 Plus toilet parts you might need,  here: https://ardemco.com/traveler-toilet-model-510/

And from may other inline suppliers

59 minutes ago, Bob Nodine said:

SEOW should remain flexible over a temperature range of -40 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit 

Google says SEOW = https://www.cdhs.udel.edu/seow/what-is-seow  ??

1 hour ago, pwhittle said:

I meant to type Newmar.

I suspect that @scottyHutto has installed a filter so than no other brands can be mentioned on the forum, 😀

Paul

I suspect that you spelled Newmar "anew at".

On 5/5/2020 at 9:27 PM, Dennis H said:

Legal action??? Like what?  Cost more to sue than for the part.  Also, with the court backlog due to the pandemic, your case wouldn't be heard until 2025.  To the OP, try VeurinksRV.com. Call them and tell them what you're looking for. They're pretty good...Another thought, call Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World 1-800-626-3636 .  Someone will be assigned to assist you........Dennis

Dennis

Excellent point, and suggestions. 👍

7 hours ago, Tom Daniel said:

Repair facility (Camping World) lost one of the entry door latches on my 07 Knight.  These latches are bolted into the  door frame with a 3/8-16 threaded bolt-like part onto the cylinder shaped part.  These latches are probably used on several models.  Does anyone know  a part number or who might have one?  Tom McDaniel 07 Knight.

Tom

Insist that Camping World find a replacement ..... (If they refuse take legal action).

On 5/3/2020 at 7:41 PM, Dave Pumphrey said:

I had to pull my Splendide washer out to make a repair.

ready to put it back in, but want to replace the rubber gaskets on the water lines where they connect to the machine,

They are not the regular flat hose washers.

There are Pex lines run right to the machine, with a 90 degree Pex to garden hose end.

The rubber gaskets are kind of cone shaped.

I have tried Google & Amazon so far.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ki38GNC9YXxmJUto9

 

Dave, Gloria, & miss Molly 

Those cone shaped rubber gaskets are Flair-It hose fitting washers.

Most RV parts stores have them.

20 hours ago, russ2528@sbcglobal.net said:

I have to replace my coach batteries for the first time. Any recommendations?

Thank
Russ

2008 Monaco Knight SKQ 

Russ

There are 2 different sets of  batteries in your coach ...(HOUSE batteries & CHASSIS batteries)...which of those "coach batteries" do you have to replace?

2 hours ago, Cruzbill said:

 Ignore CCA

Cruzbil

1 hour ago, daveyjo said:

Please help me understand something.  East coast feed gives you network programs (CBS, ABC, etc.) emanating from New York or maybe Washington, West coast emanating from San Francisco?  And on the respective east or west coast time?  When away from home (MN) I can always get the Dish Satellite and the channels included in my subscription, but network news, etc is always a local channel which I can't see until I register my new location with Dish.  With the direct feed being discussed, if I had direct feed the  network choices along with whatever subscription stations I subscribed to would be available (at CA ot NY times) as soon as the satellite connected.  Would it include PBS, or is that not a network?

Thanks for helping me understand.

2005 HR Scepter

Dave J

Currently the East coast DirecTV,  (NOT DISH Satellite),  DNS feeds emanate from New York ...The West coast DNS feeds emanate from California...(and the one PBS feed comes from somewhere in the Eastern time zone).

However,  according to the following notice from ATT/DirecTV,  all of the DNS feeds may end on July 1:

Time will tell.

15 hours ago, kenandjoanne2002 said:

Prince.  I too received the same email from Directv.  I guess that only option other than switch companies, which I would never do, is to call Directv everytime I move or get Directv to adopt Dish's ability to allow customers to be able to do switching themselves.  I certainly would not spend the $$ to re-antenna.  Time will tell.  Ken Parsons 72707

Kenneth Parsons

Can't your existing satellite antenna be easily switched from DirecTV to Dish?

(My Kingdome was switched from Dish to Direct back in 2002).

5 hours ago, dl_racing427 said:

Never ever get under a vehicle supported by air suspension or hydraulic jacks.   A leak in either system can suddenly drop the coach to within about 4" of the ground.

Use heavy duty jack stands rated for the load.  Then a hydraulic jack can be used under the axle to line up the mounting bolts. 

Have you seen these?

https://d1y6jrbzotnyjg.cloudfront.net/V3MSA/e72d566383164c5ebc7b06f7a0cd4f31/V1/897e9c57a65a4fafa40177a11cf48392/ShortForm-Generic-480p-16-9-1409173089793-rpcbe5.mp4?Expires=1588346605&Signature=JN9yLnKzXTuSOrSgpgMZGx-vF~7rSrk-JM0aSECsv-fFwWEQhdj8AEklIv56h5g7aiMEb3ArS-edHnpQvLz5wfzM1A16UZQ3Y8V7jM7mvzI5h91ReX8kcDTkfmLDqyH6mvWf7WYQJclbkt2yqTBlscoEZZBJ3S894IZcuCMGeoI_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJ62XWKZ35EOVO4XA

19 hours ago, Dr4Film said:

Mel S,

I would have suggested to set up a POLL to actually find out how many people prefer the old site to this new one BUT unfortunately this site doesn't have a POLLING option.

My money would be on that the majority find it far better than Yahoo Groups which puts those that don't in the minority. However, that doesn't negate your specific personal opinion.

It matters not because we can't ever again be a Yahoo group.

However a  monacoer.org member has a Facebook group he named "Monacoers". . .I wonder what Bill D. would have done about that?

3 hours ago, Steven P said:

I agree totally. This is a better platform than the yahoo one.  I made a post asking about the digests to see if it was happening to others and so Scotty and other admin were aware. It was definitely not to bash anyone and I hope it was not taken that way.  I participate more in this site too than before.   Although, I have not seen negative posts about this site?  Maybe they have been removed?

2 hours ago, a4epilot said:

This new platform is far superior to the old Yahoo!

Gary K

 

 

4 hours ago, Dr4Film said:

This new platform is 1000 times better than what we had we Yahoo! Thank you for putting Monacoers first.

Steven P , Gary K & Dr4Film,

Not everyone agrees that monacoers.org is an improvement over the former, (original), monacoers Yahoo group .

11 hours ago, Jim Andrews said:

Thanks for the help. i know I am new and I guess i have some trust issues. I appreciate the explanation. The name I'm using is just my first and middle name. On another subject,  I think my picture is too big. I downloaded a program to make my picture smaller if it needs to be. I'll do that shortly or tomorrow.

I tried to find the lens I originally asked about and can't seem to pull them up. I'll try again tomorrow.

Your middle name is Andrews??