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Thank you agin, Al.

Thank you. I checked... Are these brackets welded to the bottom step with a bolt adjusted so it catches the top one before the link hits its furthest position? (I think these are the stops that Rik was mentioning.) My picture looks like I have the same/similar model. The stop bolts on mine are just wobbling. Also the brackets on mine look like they need to be bent outward a bit. Tomorrow's project#1 if it doesn't rain. By the way, My step is a Coach Step. model 725-0072.

This seems as if it shouldn't be happening, but my entry step has quite an overrun. Extends fully then retracts about 2"; in the retraction cycle it re-extends then retracts all the way. I would expect a quarter inch or so... Looked underneath as it runs and I can see how the actuator arms just go too far. Contacted CoachStep/Lippert and they said "they hyperextend"... & that it is "considered normal". Could it be that one of the linkage arms is the wrong size? or ??? Still puzzled; cannot figure out how to adjust it. Step Goes out then In 2 inches.mp4 Step Mechanism Underside Overrun (1).mp4

I followed the adjustment procedure, which is pretty much turning two nuts to adjust the springs. The wrench work took less time than raising/blocking the front and crawling under. While under there the difference between the way the DS clamps slant forward while the PS clamps slant aft. The pict I posted (above) actually shows this. After crawling out I sent picts to the SteerSafe company, they told me "The brackets will sit different because of the way they pinch the axle. There is no problem with them being forward or to the rear." So... if the "Adjustment Procedure" doesn;t make any change, I may try loosening those brackets and see if I can re-tighten to make them aligned. But if/when I do all the wrench work to remove it, I don't think I'll be inclined to put it back.

I do remember lots of your thread, though. I learned a lot from you, including things I can do and cannot. 🙂

Mike, I recall having read thru a lot of your thread on IRV2; with 100+ pages it's hard to recall everything... at my age 🙂 Now that you mention "thrust angle", I recall bringing a previous Monaco to Josams in FL many years back; they mentioned "thrust angle" as one of the things they check when they do their alignment procedure.

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Hve you tried their adjustment procedure? https://steersafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ADJUSTMENT-INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

I actually found the website for "SteerSafe" https://steersafe.com/ Will read thru the adjustment instructions to see how easy it is to adjust. https://steersafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ADJUSTMENT-INSTRUCTIONS.pdf If that doesn't work I'll just remove it. My guess it that the springs weakened with age.

I took a carpenter's bubble level checked and bubble is in the center on both sides. Great is it's a 2x4 for a wall but I doubt it's much of a precision measurement. Then I decided to look underneath... looks like a "Steer-Safe" (or similar device) was added by some previous owner and it's probably tighter on the RH side than the left see below) or maybe loose and slid over. I guess the thing to do is tighten the driver side a bit ... or loosen the passenger side... or both. If the 'drift/pull" changes then I know this is the cause. Why anyone would put it on in the first place, I do not know... maybe some other issue?

All tires are 2019's... not old but could be old enough to have developed a "set". I'll check... maybe someone installed a safe-t-plus on it... not sure why. Is there a way to check if camber is out of whack? (besides going to an alignment shop, that is). What symptom would "off center" have?

Driving home with our 'new' 07 Sig, I noticed a 'pull/drift' to the right. Although there were lots of roads, on the trip, which were 'crowned' in that direction even on a few which I thought were pretty level/flat there was that tendency to the right. Held the wheel in a straight-on position, the coach goes nicely straight; let loose on the wheel and it tends to the right even on those flat roads. Thinking of possibilities... A "Set" to the Tires? Incorrect toe-in/out?' Misadjusted Steering box (off the sweet spot)? or could Ride height be the cause ...? or something else? What's the best way to eliminate or verify the above as possible causes? Parked it in my driveway tonight and I did a quick measurement of the airbags, plate to plate. It's not a perfectly level drive ( level on an 8' board shows drop isabout 1"). However, I thought it was level enough to do a "rough" airbag measurement. Got 9" on the passenger side and around 8 1/2" on driver side. Could that be enough to account for the problem? ... or is that not significant to cause the issue and I should look elsewhere? Note: I assume that the " airbag height" is still correct for the S-10 chassis. I know they changed to the Powergera/Valid air leveling that year and the owner manual doesn't have the airbag height measurement diagram like for previous years. Either way I need to correct the ride height.

Thanks for all the good wishes! Thank y'll for all the advice over the years. I have already started the downloads.... Will be posting questions... my "to-do" list is growing!

We're back! Just took delivery on a "new-to-us" 07 Signature. Newer than I expected; My wife loved the floorplan and condition; mechanical inspector gave it an OK. Looking good so far. It has the Intellitec Multiplex system (so that adds to a whole bunch of projects in the list). Just stayed our first night in an RV park, trying things out ... finding glitches... searching for documentation online... etc. .

If I understand correctly the ISX 525 CM870 with build dates 2007 and earlier are the ones to look for. Thank y'all.

As the search continues, I have been locating a few of that vintage with the Cummins ISX 525. I know about the (dreaded?) Cyl. #6 valve problem with the ISX 600 and 650s. But how risky are the 525's for this and are there any things to look for or do about it, especially on coaches which already have 100k+ miles on them?

Got the VIN# and got a Carfax which shows it has < 1000 miles in the last 6 years... Owner said they were told it didnt need any oil change or maintenence all that time. Another one bites the dust.

Back in TX now. When in AZ last month I hired a diesel truck mechanic to do an inspection of an early 2000s Monaco, Cummins ISM. Short version of story... it failed, throwing engine codes and other problems. Far away, I located another one, arranged for a different diesel mechanic to do an inspection, oil samples... etc. ... 2 days before the mechanic was to get there... seller told me coach was sold. Now I came across another early 2000s Monaco.... far from me. Like the ones above, it has the ISM 500 engine. Big concern I have is there is an engine rebuild in its history, about 8 years and 16000 miles ago. Carfax shows little. Like before, I plan to have a diesel mechanic inspect chassis/powertrain, etc and will get an oil sample analysis. Is there anything else I should look for considering the engine history?

Thanks for the offer. The Monacos I was considering in FL did not work out for various reasons. Looking elsewhere now and as I locate a coach of interest I look for a mobile diesel mechanic in its area.

Sent you a PM.

You work so hard for the Monacoers group... no need to apologize. Prayers for your family.

Rest in Peace, Ray. Prayers and condolences to Ray's family.

Well we're on-the-way-back. Coachless at present but will be looking at a few early 2000s Monacos in central FL this month. Main concern is getting chassis & powertrain inspected. Recommendations of mobile inspectors in this area will be appreciated. ... Rick P

Merry Christmas!

Nice looking coach. Are you planning to post more pictures?