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I purchased a 07 Camelot new -- The 4 corner cracks started in about 6 months -- Two of my friends who had a 08 Camelot & a 08 Septer had the same problem - The cracks were where the roof & caps joined -- Monaco had used something like bondo & it cracked --- We took the coaches to a local paint shop in Mesa, Az & they used fiberglass for the repair -- Monaco paid for the fix -- William Willard
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Rear Slides don't work for a time after travel
mmccwill replied to JohnC3's topic in Body, Awning, Roof, Slides, & Steps
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Norcold 1200LRIM Free
mmccwill replied to miacasa_2000's topic in For Sale: Parts, Components, & Accessories
Bob Schmeckpeper -- I live in Gilbert Arizona & have one for sale It`s listed om Craigslist -- Bill Willard -
Floor slide damage!
mmccwill replied to Ted Carbonaro's topic in Body, Awning, Roof, Slides, & Steps
Ted-- I live in Gilbert & work on RV`s here @ my home shop -- About 6 months ago I had plates made local & installed them -- This was on a Monaco coach -- They were made of Mirror Finish Stainless Steel -- If you like, come by for a visit -- I live in the downtown area, two blocks east of Gilbert Rd -- 301 N Palm St -- williampwillard@gmail.com -- -
Bob -- Ernie does do good work -- I know you have tile that will have to be removed -- Ernie charges $50.00 an hour to remove it -- Bill Willard
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Bob -- We live in Gilbert -- I do flooring -- We live downtown Gilbert, 2 blocks east of Gilbert road -- Stop by --In the process of doing a rehab now -- 480-540-7377 --- 301 N Palm St -- Bill Willard
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I live in the Phoenix area & have installed carpet in several motor homes -- It is about a 3/4 day job -- The coach is not livable during that time -- I move the bed box to the living area & completely strip the bedroom -- After the bedroom is complete, then I do the front -- Bill Willard --- williampwillard@gmail.com 480-540-7377
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Chris -- I think you`re allowed West of the Mississippi River -- You`ve got alot of customers out here -- You should come out for a visit --
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Chris -- I see where Stone Vos will have a booth at the Gillette Rally -- Will you be there -- Bill Willard
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We,ve got kids that old, & older -- Bill Willard
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My wife has serious knee problems, so we are renting a golf cart at the rally -- We`ll be in the high rent district -- 50amp with full hook-ups -- Drop by for a visit -- Bill Willard
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Some of you young folks are giving up to soon -- Life don`t stop at 65 -- I`m 84 & my wife`s 87 -- We purchased our first motorhome (18ft mini) in 1980 -- We`ve owned 8 coaches over the years & now have a 07,42' Camelot that we purchased new -- It now has 100,000 miles -- All the coaches have been money pits -- Makes no different what make or age of the coach you own, It`s gonna cost you -- We sure don`t travel as much as in the past & will probably sell the Camelot after we attend the FMCA rally in Gillette WY -- But we`ve enjoyed the ride, & don`t miss all the money it cost to keep the RV`s going -- Bill Willard
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Residential RF18 into Camelot 42PDQ Inverter Circuit Location
mmccwill replied to CapnDean's topic in Appliances
I`ve installed 5 Samsung`s in Monaco Coaches & on two of them(including mine , 07 Camelot) none of the recpts was powered was powered through the inverter-- I installed a J box where the microwave circuit exit`s the inverter & jumped that circuit to one of the two behind the frig -- The Dometic 1402 is a little to wide to go through entry door -- Norcold will -- I use a simple velcro strap to hold the doors -- A word of caution -- On one 07 Camelot, I found that the frig cabinet was only 24 inches deep in place of the normal 27 inches deep -- That makes it very close to install electrical outlets -- Bill Willard -
We are very lucky indeed -- Whenever we pass a sales lot, I always wonder what problem awaits the new owner of each one of the RV`s sitting there --
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I worked in the manufacturing & the service end of RV`s for many years -- Water leaks like air leaks can run you nuts trying to find them -- I`ve seen something as simple as a screw being installed a little slanted causing a leak - I learned long ago, that there is no such thing as a perfect RV -- And never will be no matter how hard you try to build one -- Bill Willard
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You`re right -- We call it Paradise -- However, silicone cost about the same no matter where you live -- You just have to use it --
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Manufactures will sell just as many units using what they`re using now -- Marine plywood & such would be much more costly to use & that cost would pass on down to the end user --YOU -- Then you would be be screaming about the higher price of RV`s -- If owners would maintain their RV`s, then they wouldn`t have to worry about rot & water damage -- Sure, water lines can break, but if you leave the pump off except when needed & turn the water off at the hose bib when leaving the unit, even for a short duration, then the damage will be minimal -- Bill Willard
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Turning Off Power Gear/ Valid Air Leveling System
mmccwill replied to mmccwill's topic in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes
Thanks so much for your reply -- I though that I wasn`t pushing the off button in the right order -- The touch pad can do everything but turn the pump off -- Adding the switch is a very good idea -- The pump not working has not been a problem for us -- When traveling, we only stay at one place 2 or 3 days at a time , so the coach stays level during the short stays - I had forgot about the pump till I was going through a things to do check list -- Our pump is located on the passenger side, in front & above the front wheel -- When you moved your pump, did you use a 4 terminal relay -- Our coach never had a relay & that`s probably what caused the pressure switch to go bad -- William Willard -
I have a 07, 42ft Camelot with the Power Gear Air Leveling System -- The positive wire for the air pump goes from the fuse box that is located in the front run bay to the air pressure switch , which goes directly to the pump (no relay) -- The air pressure switch went kaput & the pump would not shut off -- I`m replacing the pressure switch & adding a relay -- My question is , how do you kill power to the positive wire from the fuse box -- It stays hot at all times -- The off button on the touch pad does not turn off this power -- I pulled the fuse to work on it, but shouldn`t there be a some way to kill that power from the touch pad -- Seems like that would run the battery down while in storage -- We purchased this coach new in April 2007 & the leveling has been no problem without that pump -- Been disabled for awhile -- But I`m getting the coach ready for sale & want everything working -- William Willard
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Neil -- I`ve had the standard Bilstein on our 42ft Camelot for a long while -- No complaints -- It all depends on the road condition if you are satisfied or not -- For over $700.00 difference I would be satisfied with the standard -- Air pressure in your tires & proper ride height has a lot to do with ride comfort --
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I own a 42' Monaco Camelot & uses the shocks that have the eye on bottom & stud on top -- I`ve changed my shocks & four other Monaco Coach`s shocks -- Your coach will need four Bilstein # 24-186605 for the front & six Bilstein # 24- 186612 for the rear -- You should find them for about $90.00 each -- The shocks are not that hard to change -- No need to jack up anything -- The shocks hold nothing up -- They`re just dampers -- If you elect to have someone do it for you, $25.00 per shock is a fair price -- William Willard