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Last I checked my mpg was around 6.5. Of course road conditions, weather, and speed can impact it. We did enjoy a 30-35mph tail wind from Santa Fe to Elk City OK. I think I got over 10mpg that day. I didn’t want to stop, but my body told me I had to.

I’m not sure that is accurate. I saw stations with low prices, but my TDS discount was close or better.

We just completed a roughly 5,000 mile trip. I used the card at all fuel stops. Tallying up my saving resulted in a savings of $558.08. Plus there were a couple occasions where I was forced to fuel at stations offering very little discount.

The DW and I just completed a 5,000 mile trip from Michigan to California and back almost without mishap. The coach ran very well and is still a pleasure to drive. The only issues were our step failed to retract after a Blue Beacon wash in Kingman AZ. I had them spray the undercarriage which must have loosened the step ground wire. I retightened it and all is well. We did have a check engine and transmission light along with engine derate just as we were about to enter an RV park in Camp Verde AZ in the rain. I believe it was caused by the trans fluid sensor, which i disconnected, cleaned, and applied dielectric grease. No further mishap occurred even as we drove in rainy conditions. Monaco certainly made a good coach and we’re grateful to own one.

I got under the coach just now. I found what appeared to be two sensor connectors and the large harness connector. I was able to disconnect the two sensors, spray with electrical cleaner and apply dielectric grease. I didn’t disconnect the harness as it looked good and a bit more complicated to disconnect. I sprayed cleaner and applied dielectric grease to the outside of it. Hopefully this will get us home where I can do a more complete analysis. We have over 1500 miles to go. Hopefully I can avoid wet weather.

No. We moved to Santa Fe yesterday. Beautiful here now. Leaving tomorrow heading east.

Hi James, that makes sense to me. Thanks. Do you know where I’ll find the plug? Certainly cooler than Q, but no snow on the ground.

Anybody experience this and know how to fix it? Driving to Flagstaff this Tuesday in the rain, suddenly check trans and engine lights activate and trans won’t shift from 2nd gear. Luckily we were close to our RV park. I pulled in and shut down. Did diagnostic scan. See attached. I concluded water shorted communication with the TCM and IMG_4189.mov ECM. The trans harness or sump temperature sensor was shorted by exposure to water off the roadway. I called Allison Flagstaff and tech confirmed my conclusion. Would you recommend I get under coach and try to seal the harness and temp sensor to prevent water intrusion? PS. A couple hours after shut down and parked, all problems disappeared We drove 400 miles yesterday without incident in dry conditions. ached

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Check those slide bottoms for dry rot. Check the belt line for popping and caulk condition. Make sure roof is properly sealed.

Now that is one very clean and sparkly looking engine.

What is the expected life span of engine coolant hoses? I’ve only replaced the short top hose on my coach. I intended to replace the lower hose coming off the bottom of the radiator, but after checking it decided it was okay. Hoses appear to be original and no noticeable cracks or fatigue, with 55k on odo.

Thanks for your response. After doing some research, I plan to pull the washer motor and see if I can replace the brushes myself. If I can’t, I’ll let you know.

Ivy, do you still have washer available? I have the exact same model and the motor just quit working this morning. Westland confirms motor may be shot or brushes are bad.

This is what I use.