JSSangalli

Any tractor or agricultural implement dealer should be able to replace it.

The chemical was how he confirmed his suspicions. Luckily no coolant got into into the crankcase. It had to be under load to create proper conditions therefore the Dyno. I left Hutchison, KA for Lake Placid, FL, stayed overnight in MS, added about 11/2 gal water next morning, stayed at Wildwood, FL, same amount, 70 miles to Lake Placid, same. I was concerned it would dilute the additive in the coolant and damage the liners, the mechanic wasn't.  I don't remember the low level alarm ever sounding at highway speed but slow down for any reason and it would drive me nuts. I suspect the few degrees of temperature drop or lack of turbulence allowed the water to settle below the sensor.

I had that problem on an M11 engine. It used about a gallon and a half every time I used it. Changed the overflow reservoir cap,  reservoir and everything several different service centers could imagine. Cummins in Tampa put it on the Dyno. There was a leak in the head gasket that would push the coolant out the cap. They changed the head gasket, no more problem.

On 1/30/2021 at 11:40 AM, Ron Jones said:

Sorry guys, but in eighteen years of fulltime RVing and traveling somewhere in the USA or Canada EVERY year, I have found that campground recommendations are nearly useless. After all, we want different things, i.e.,my priorities are different than yours. Plus, we have different needs, too. I have learned to call a campground with my set of questions. I always speak to someone there who "knows" the property.

When asking for information relative to making a campground reservation, ask them anything you need to know to make a good decision. For example, our TV satellite dish is roof-mounted close to the middle of our RV. We only get “recordable” TV if our dish has a clear “shot” at the southern sky. Cable is NOT an option for us as we cannot record some shows and we never watch a commercial. So, I always ask if the campsite is open to the Southern sky. Someone in that office usually knows the answer. If they don’t, I go somewhere else.

Sometimes you get surprised...

One time I called a campground named “Shady Oaks” for a possible reservation. Regarding my “Southern Sky and TV dish” issue, I asked my usual question: “Was the site open to the Southern Sky?” The lady paused for a moment and said “No! Why do you think they named this place “Shady Oaks!” 

We didn’t stay there.

Now, after all this, if another RVer has recommended a campground to me, I will likely call to check it out. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. 

Good Luck.

Hi Ron

Aren't you the one who was running the test on Lithium house batteries bout 15 or so years ago? If you are, how did they work out?

Jack Sangalli

I have a lot in Bay Lake Resort. It is a luxury class A park in Auburndale, FL. Available for rent or sale.

Phone # 863-465-5261

Jack Sangalli

I think a 1986 Monaco  Monark is a rear engine gas motorhome, Ford engine. I doubt seriously whether there is any available documentation on them. I'd try a truck or motorhome dealership.

Jack 

I was cleaning my garage the other day and came across a bag with 6 vinyl tire covers in it. They look to be in good condition. If anyone is interested call or text me at 863-465-5261

Jack