MHRookie

Have you performed the smart-wheel tests to rule out the steering wheel clock spring? I have intermittent issues After I turn on headlights but have not done the tests yet. Just curious.

Rick, good insight. I’ve got good direction to start verifying good starting points. my experience is quite a bit more off. with a/c on, I get 10 amps on meter & 16amp at pole surge guard - when hot water kicks on, meter don’t go above 10 & I don’t know what surge guard says. thanks, Kurt

Tom, One of the reasons I chose the 2003. Simple manual monitor systems (no Aladdin). I’ve started looking at other power monitor options. my a/c specs say my units only run at 13 amps but the surge guard shows 17 & 19 respectively on that device.

Thanks on-the-road! I’ll look for something else..

Wondering if anyone adjusts these units? Current amp don’t match what is on my pedestal EMS surge guard. The small holes below each huge have an flat blade screw head. Can’t find any mfg info on them.

Tom, Thanks for the tid bit but I had searched and was specifically asking about the “solid panel”. My 2003 has an residential upgrade and I’ve closed off the vents but would like the “solid” panel if available. Guess I know my options & path forward since it doesn’t appear the product exists. good day..

Wondering if anyone knows where to get a solid cover. I have a residential fridge so no need for vents. I‘ve only seen a couple coaches have them. Possibly custom?? With all the eyes on this site, I’ll give it a shot. happy trails, mhrookie

2003 Dynasty… When inside coach, our cell signal keeps falling off. Need to hunker near windows. Has anyone tried cell boosters? Are they “Mimo” type? what HDTV Antenna have you upgraded to? looking at winegard products but haven’t made a decision. thanks, mhrookie

Start researching parts for the ADB1560 brake system. This is what my 2003 took. The rotors are the difficult piece to this puzzle. The shop is going to have to take one off to get the part numbers off to cross reference. I hope this helps. Book will show a left & right caliper. Monaco used same part & just flipped it on mine. Pads were easiest to find Good luck. Here is my info I used to search from numbers on my coach parts obsolete Meritor but have narrowed it down to: A1 or A2 - 3263M1157’s - it depends on the number stamped on the end of the shaft on the slack adjuster. To note (it could be L or R BUT one can be used for both. I doubt I’ll need calipers and since pads are common I’ve stopped looking). brake pads are: KIT15616(single) / 15626PM (set)

Agreeing with you & Tim. Thanks for your insight.

Has anyone used the “VMax golf” line of AGM batteries for house use? would you purchase again or stick with flooded? Boondocking is not our norm.

What’s an honest “poll” of these products?? Need some feedback. Looking at dash upgrade. Scan gauge is a small unit but seems reliable. Getting codes is a slight challenge Blue Fire - website forum is full of negative hassle type issues, Bluetooth sync signal issues. I’m in a 2003 Dynasty. I’m not going to upgrade to silverleaf or anything like that.

Did you check voltage at switch with a meter or just by trying to operate switch? I recently found that the factory didn’t strip the wires far enough so the copper strands finally came out of the spade connector. I unplugged & ohm’d the switch and it works; when putting back together the spade fell off the end of the wire. good luck finding your issue. Electrical gremlins can drive a person crazy.

Txcamping & Hockeydiesel, the 03’ Dynasty parts are NOT the same as what you show in pictures above. I will get the final list together for reference. What I am NOT comfortable with is that all 03’s use the same parts. It’s all going to be for reference only. If people look at ADB1560 parts this will give an idea of a starting point.

Don’t rule out switch wiring. Happened to me and I finally took switch out and wiggled wires and one came out of the fitting real easy. It wasn’t stripped far enough and wires were not making contact with metal fitting any longer.

Are more people switching to the ML-ACR unit when their Leece Neville fails? Seems like an improvement all the way around for the system.

I’ll share what I’ve found. As we’ve all learned… Monaco was not real consistent here from year to year. Axle is: Eaton-Spicer #1460-W calipers: 3263L1156 (obsolete). eBay says $1500 w/out guts. Meritor gave A1 or A2 3263M1157 as today’s number - spendy! I found aftermarket new with all internals for $550-ish.. find it parts.com using the 1157 number pad linings - KIT15625PM (4), KIT15616PM (2), KIT15626PM (4) - the book difference is emergency/fire or refuse.. 4 part kits = $380 & up ROTORS… ADB1560 gives 6 possible options - this will require take off & measuring (maybe steel brush & find stamp #’s). it’s been surprising hearing shops say we’ve not had to do a brake job on a coach. They are heavy duty… today’s price of updated assembly is ballpark of $9500+… no labor…

Try using this…Carefree_omega_slide_awning_Removal.pdf

The internet and YouTube are wonderful tools. Carefree Spring Chart - Change & Tension.pdf

They you will have to put out the slide then take the arm loose on right side and wind it. The instructions will tell you how to do it.

You should be able to Google and get the instructions. You prewind the tube and use filter wrench to hold in place and insert fabric. I believe it was 15 turns to preload. You can also take the right arm loose and wind more if it needs it later, it’s just not as convenient.

That is one of the 3 potential numbers. Hopefully the shop can find them and readily get one. It is still possible to turn it but we’ll have to see

Thanks… unfortunately none of those parts cross to anything I have yet. REV/Monaco parts could only provide me the axle info.. Spicer E1460-W.. then I was able to find the numbers cast on the calipers… obsolete Meritor but have narrowed it down to: A1 or A2 - 3263M1157’s - it depends on the number stamped on the end of the shaft in the slack adjuster can…. To note (it could be L or R BUT one can be used for both. I doubt I’ll need calipers and since pads are common I’ve stopped looking). brake pads are: KIT15616/15626PM The rotor #’s are the dark horse for now. There are 3 possibilities so far. The other common theme. Things are related to ADB1560 systems, it’s just that there are some variables.

REV was only able to give me my axle part info.. nothing about brakes. 2003 may be too long ago..

All, I have a 2003 Monaco Dynasty 42. axle is a spicer E1460-W. can anyone help ID part info? brake pads - brake rotors - brake calipers - I’ve searched the net for 4 hours and not coming up with any info. thanks everyone, Kurt