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    updating 2003 Signature tv / av stuff

    in Audio, Video, & Electronics

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    Joe  I have a 2003 dynasty that had all that you described and also the ir repeaters for the remotes. I went new and simple only original pc I still use is the a/b switch. Check your rear tv I had a coax cable there that went to the front. To make it easier for me I enlarged the holes in the back of the cabinets on both sides by quite a bit. anyway I found the coax from the rear tv and the one straight from the bay and the one from the roof antenna by way of the booster. So my a/b switch has the antenna on one side the bay coax on the other and out to a splitter and to the front and rear tv's. like I said simple for that part. I did install a blue ray/dvd surround sound player to use the original surround system when I need it. Don't use my dish anymore and sounds like you don't either because I too use the internet to stream. It's also easy to add tv boxes, modem/routers etc. this way 

    Favorite Campsites

    in RV tips

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    Theo  I've made two 3 month trips coast to coast opposite of yours mine starts on east coast anyway if you were to give it a straight line my winter trip went out I-10 and back I-40 . The summer trip went out I-90 and I-94 and back I-70. But of course it was hardly a straight line more like a ECG. We stayed at full hook up full power campgrounds the majority of the time as base camp and used the toad for excursions. Some were truly fantastic finds some average some just ok for a base camp. I'd be happy to share my findings if you gave me a idea of a route you plan to take and what you want to see.

    Roy  03 Dynasty  

    A Full Year!

    in Website Discussion

    Posted

    Congratulations  to all of you.  I joined Monacoer's about 10yrs ago but too timid to post anything actually afraid to use my own name hence the miacasa ( according to my wife that's supposed to be my house in Italian she speaks it I don't ). So when I finally made my first post and was immediately responded to by truly knowledgeable and CARRING people it's kind of overwhelming you made it easy and fun.

    To all of you who run this site and the members that make it happen  Thank you and Merry Christmas.

    Roy  2003 Dynasty  

    Air Force 1 or Brake Buddy Stealth?

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    Yes I get my feed back from the toad brake lights. I built my cord from a 7 way molded trailer pigtail and just added another female end to it and of coarse a female end to the toad just like the end on the coach. That way I have battery charging and that auxiliary brake light plus the usual suspects and a spare. I suggest this only because if you want to add circuits later like this brake light for example you won't have to redo your cord just add what you need. My sequoia required running my wire light wires all the way back to my lights with diodes etc. so it was easy while doing that to tap into the brake light side. If you want to know more of what I did shoot me a email 

    Roy    

    Changing from 2 12V to 4 6V batteries

    in Batteries

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    Steve           You are on the right track with copper SGX cable. If you have an electrician friend he will have the cutters and crimpers you need without putting out cash for once in a blue moon needed tools. (I was so fortunate). That being said there are plenty of outfits on line that will make custom cables for you not a lot more than buying the parts especially if you add in the cutter and crimper. I also had some left over red guard (kind of a liquid rubber) and coated everything even after all was hooked back together cable ends look as good as the day done and that was in 2014.

    Roy  2003 Dynasty 

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    Cummins in Denver

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    I had a similar experience unfortunately I  did replace accumulator etc. spent close to 3k and 2 years . Always ran great after filter changes for a while then warning lights and no power. Heard from a Monaco ex tech they had some trouble with the primary filter and suggested to by pass it. Well when I took the fitting off the inlet side I saw a pile of loose rust specs started picking them out and found a small piece of solder flat and about 1/4" round blocking the inlet hole. That when pressure was released when changing the filters would lay down then when it felt like it would bounce up and block off the fuel mostly let enough get by to idle and with extremely little throttle could get up to about 45mph on a flat road. Anyway all cleaned out still using both filters and running like a top.

    Bob I saw that once on my primary filter looked like licorice when I skipped a filter change from not using the coach and thought it would be OK (wrong) I assumed it was algae but really don't know maybe someone will tell us. But I do know now what they mean by a plugged filter.     

    dipstick

    in Engine, Transmission, Engine Cooling, & Hydraulics

    Posted

    Has anyone replaced the easygrip by moeller products  on the engine oil and hydraulic tank. My engine oil has been a bear to remove from day one rubber looks ok not sure if that's how they are from new it takes a rag on the handle and all I got to get it out (and yes I unscrew it to release the rubber stop) the one on the tank is tuff also but it's rubber is starting to deteriorate. So am I barking up the wrong tree and they're always hard to remove?  I did look on Moeller's site and it looks like just the plug/handle assembly is all you get not sure how the dipstick and diprod are removed didn't want to try to hard incase I broke it trying. 

    Suggested places to look for air leak

    in Compressed Air Systems

    Posted

    Bob, Steve is spot on the only thing I can add is use a garden sprayer with kids bubbles in it much easier than a spray bottle and when I did it I replaced all my push to connect fittings with the swivel type on the protection valves. My figuring is since the valves go bad so often I would only have to unscrew the fittings next time and not have to cut and refit my air lines and buy new fittings next time.

    I-95 New Jersey to Connecticut

    in General Motorhome Discussion

    Posted

    Bob,  I have taken the Cape May Lewes ferry many times with my 40' Dynasty towing a large Toyota sequoia never been a problem. It's the only ferry I've ever take so I can't compare it to others. It can be a little tight side to side , height is fine. They treat you really your loaded in the center and drive straight thru and it's not a major truck route so most of the time your only surrounded by cars. I have always handled the ramp fine but after one time of going at low tide and driving almost flat onto the ferry and unloading the same I now try to time my trips according to the tide. It's only a 90 minute ride 

    Monoco Windsor ‘02 leveling problem

    in Compressed Air Systems

    Posted

    Rich,  Your predicament where you need that extra person is exactly why I posted that tip about using a regular extension cord we all have. With a plug on another short piece of wire with alligator clips you can rig up anything to test from one spot while your in another looking at your meter or test light while you control the actions. Anyway there have been some good post on this site about the 6- packs I myself am going to replace all my O-rings   this spring when I get back from Fl. You can get all the rings for all three 6-packs including the ones in the solenoid that HWH doesn't sell for about $11 in Viton from O-rings & More if you choose to do it yourself.

    Roy 

    I-95 New Jersey to Connecticut

    in General Motorhome Discussion

    Posted

    Bob

    I don't know much about Atlantic county campgrounds but down here in the extreme lower end of Jersey I can suggest 3. First is right in Cape May  is the Depot Travel Park But don't get the wrong idea you will not be in a parking lot like some city campgrounds are. Quaint really nice quiet park but you are close and all lined up like a housing development. Second would be Seashore Campsites and RV resort this is a much much bigger park with all the hoop la even their own lake with a sandy beach and wooded campsites. Third would be Holly Shores camping Resort kind of in-between the two. If you use Google maps and look at the Cape may area in the satellite view you'll be amazed at the woods and farm land just inside all the towns that line the coast line.  

    I-95 New Jersey to Connecticut

    in General Motorhome Discussion

    Posted

    Bob   

    I agree with Bill about the Parkway. Not sure where you plan to visit in Delaware but  there is also the Cape May Lewes ferry a little expensive but a great way to get into NJ. (I-95 can be a bear) and you'll be in the most beautiful county in NJ. (Not just because I live here either). I can think of no reason to stop in north jersey and like Bill I would be happy to recommend or help you anyway I can.   

    Roy

    Bay door struts

    in Body, Awning, Roof, Slides, & Steps

    Posted

    Did you look close at them for their part # on them.  All of mine are lift-o-mat except my large bay door on D.S. so I assumed the previous owner had replaced it. Actually seamed like the whole door was replaced.  Anyway I have a  2003 Dynasty on my P.S. the Lift-O-mat is 1670EH  0590N   The D.S. is Supa C16-08260  which is 60 lb. which they list as a 20" 

    Roy

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