Bobbyboy

Ron: The six pack is the group of solenoid valves that control the flow of air to the air bags. On my 08 dynasty the rear ones are located on driver's side basically near the drive axle. Now I have the Valid system and parts are easily available from Valid 

Thanks;  I don't need a new light just the gasket so I guess I will have to make one.  Thanks for the infol

Bob L, 08 dynasty

I have an 08 dynasty.  i need to replace the gaskets on my tail lights--they are cracking badly.  The parts list my taillights as TYC 11-5008 and 5007.  Not sure if that is a chevy, ford or whatever.   Anyone know what gaskets to get and where I might find them.  Thanks

Bob L, 08 dynasty

We spent a week in Egg Harbour in Door county;  lots to do and plenty of good eats from Sturgeon Bay all the way up to Bailey's Harbor.  Very relaxing. Beautiful scenery

Bob L, 08 dynasty

Steve:  Where did you get the control module??

Bob Lobrano,08 dynasty

6 hours ago, Dr4Film said:

I just spoke with Barry @ Josam's in Orlando. He seems to think it is most likely a travel solenoid valve that is not working on the 6-Pack at the rear because the left side won't come up at all but I can raise it with the HWH control panel in manual mode.

I plan to take the coach to Josam's once I have a firm appointment made with RV Glass Solutions in Lakeland FL for a new windshield to be installed. I will go to Josam's first to have the ride height system repaired, then head over to Lakeland FL to have my new windshield installed.

I had to replace two ride height valves on my 08 dynasty; one went out while travelling and the passenger side rear dropped like a rock.  I also had to change a 6-pack becase of a bad solenoid valve that controls the levelling;  coach kept dropping on one side over night.   Based on your observation about good operation in manual mode i feel pretty sure that the solenoid that controls the air flow to ride height valve is bad.  It is an easy fix.

Bob L, 08 dynasty

On 2/2/2024 at 9:14 AM, av8ter said:

Hello. My 03 Windsor had the stock plastic expansion tank for the cooling system still and it was starting to leak a little so I built a new one. I bought the filler neck for 10 bucks and built the rest from scrap laying around. I threw some bar stock in the lathe to make some bungs even. I did put a drain on the bottom as I was turning parts. Probably never use the drain but if needed it will be handy. It turned out pretty good. I'm happy with it. I did find the stock level sensor won't work in a metal tank. The sensor is all metal so screwed into a metal tank it will always ground the wire so the light will never come on. I have a plastic replacement on the way.  And no, I have no intentions of building these. This is a one off. Sorry, I'm just too busy at work.

Do you have a part number for that plastic sensor??  I am getting ready to install a metal atank and never really thought about the grounding problem

Thanks,  Bob L, 08 dynasty

1 hour ago, zmotorsports said:

 

Sorry, I deleted it a couple of years ago.

I am unclear about the location of your jack stands;  did you do all four corners at one time or just the front, then the rear;  I understand the procedure with the 3 ton jack just unclear about the jack stands.

Thanks,  Bob L, 08 dynasty

Mike: Can you provide a link to your you tube video???

Thanks,  bob L, 08 dynasty

13 hours ago, Tom Cherry said:

Our "Mr. Guru of EVERTHING" told me.  I was on the road and really poured the grease to the "Slip Yoke" fitting.  It DOES take a lot.  BUT, after you get tired or change to a new cartridge, and the grease comes out of the pin hole or vent....follow the instructions here.  NOW, was that critical?  Probably NOT.  But, it is ONE of those things that we learn....and most, me included, always thought "pumping grease" was so easy.  Like changing oil....especially when you have your car on a rack....

I chuckle as I was friends with a very good and learned stockbroker and we socialized and such. His dad was the first broker in the small town. He became a noted leader in the community.  One night, after a few drinks, I asked him....How did you get into being a stock broker? He graduated from a local university that is the ARCH rival of mine and is well known for having graduate courses in "Contemplating and Analyzing Navel 'button' Lint" or a PhD program in Basket Weaving....in order to fulfill one's self.

His dad and a buddy's dad leased an Esso Service Station and he and his buddy ran it.  This was back when you went there for oil changes and MUST DO AT EVERY OIL CHANGE....LUBE JOB.  They were NOT well versed in mechanics or automotive skills....they DID expect a Monkey Wrench to have grips that would fit the hand of a Primate.

They changed the oil on a customer's Caddy.  He didn't get too far....somehow, they got preoccupied...and one screwed in the oil plug and the other was supposed to tighten it....and guess what...? The second one forgot.  The engine BLEW...big time.  Their dads bailed them out and closed the Esso service station.  Then he used his "Marketing and Financial" acumen and got into "investing".  The man was NOT exactly "Mr. Good Wrench".

So, I often thing....this is SO SIMPLE....but then the little trick or procedure for the slip joint totally eluded me.  BUT, I never wrote a thesis on the lint in my navel....|

LOL....TRUE STORY....

Hope this helps....

Bulletin DA032003 Greasing Of Universal Joints & Slip Yokes.pdf 49 kB · 33 downloads

Thanks Tom for the info and great story.  Guess I forgot to put my finger over the "weep hole" and continue greasing.  

Bob L, 08 dynasty

On 11/29/2023 at 2:35 PM, Tom Cherry said:

Maybe....maybe NOT.  I copied or scanned the Lube Chart from my owner's manual.  I give it to the shop every time.  They also use the CORRECT METHOD, which I tried once...but GOOFED of how to grease the Slip joint of the sliding section. I DID grease the joints....as I was on a 9K trip.  

I do NOT let them or required them to disassemble the cover from the steering column. I do that, annually, or try to....

So far...  70K and no issues.

 

Tom:  Just curious:  how did you "goof" greasing the slip shaft.  I may be doing something wrong all these years.  I have a hard time getting the grease to " slip" out of the end but I know it is going through the grease fitting.  Sometimes I put in a lot of grease  but never see it come out of the end of the joint like all other grease joints.

Bob L., 08 dynasty

You are correct; I forgot the problem of new data cables and how  to route them.  And not interested in blue tooth .  Thanks again

Bob L, 08 dynasty

Thanks Tom.  Appreciate the info.  Sometimes I think having each unit with independent thermostat like here at home would be the better option.  I will cross that bridge when I get to it;  hopefully in the not near future.

Bob L, 08 dynasty

Tom:  Here is the question I have:  When I replaced my units and put in the conversion board I kept the boards that came with the new unit.  Of course those were geared to the CCII thermostat/controller.  Now if my five button goes out and I have to replace it with the new CCII thermostat I assumed all I had to do was take out the conversion boards and replace with the original boards that came with the unit (which were set up for the CCII).  The units are daisy chained and I assume the communication cables would be the same.  Am I correct or out in left field?  I respect your opinion  as much as I respect the guru Frank.  I know the day is coming when I will face the Five button failure. Changing the boards themselves is no big deal;  have done all three already.  Thanks again for your insight.

Bob L, 08 dynasty

On 8/24/2023 at 11:01 AM, Tom Cherry said:

If it is a failure, then there are about only two ways to go.  There was a recent topic that discussed path one or two.  Be advised that the Monaco’s are NOT hardwired for conventional thermostats.  Ours are MPX and are data cable controlled.  Each Dometic has a “translator” or a control module that takes the MPX commands from the 5Button and then operates.  That 5 button system is obsolete and Dometic does not sell 5 button thermostats.  If the original CC (control circuit?”.  They upgraded to the CC2 and the components (thermostat and individual control modules) from the old system will not work.  Dometic, currently, only ships units with CC2 Controllers.  They sell a retrofit kit for $200 or so and it takes a tech an hour or so to remove the CC2 and put in the CC (salvage it controller.  Once the second fails, then you are better off to go to CC2 and then reinstall the original CC2….again up to two hours to undo what was done to salvage the 5 button.  Manynfolks here have the skills and understanding and do that.  What, we are seeing, is that the older CC control modules are starting yo fail…no big surprise.  So, pouring $400 into a new unit and keeping the obsolete CC iand then spending an additional $200 when you convert or maybe $600…is not a good approach.  I plan to replace BOTH when one fails….and have budgeted for it.

The other alternative is a lower priced different brand.  There are issues where the duct between the two units might need to be physically blocked and the units are AC only (or maybe HP?).  But their individual thermostat is in each unit and your Aquahot or Furnace needs to have the entire MPX network retained and installed…otherwise…no heat or adding an up the wall rtaxt and two thermostat..

Read up and understand….then lay out the program and be aware of the costs and limitations…

Tom:  I replaced a Penguin on my 08 dynasty last summer.  I have the 5 button CC.  I was able to replace the control board in the new unit with a conversion board that I located at at a Camper world in LaFayette, La.  If one can find that conversion board, the 5 button CC will still work.  I did the same  thing on the bedroom a/c about 3 years ago. However I understand those conversion boards are hard to find.  I know at some point (if I live long enough) I will have to "bite the bullet" and change over to the CC2.

Thanks Daryl.  The only thing I would have different is I have no shelf above the toilet.  Is the switch plug and play with existing wires or did you have to run new wiring??  Looks like you did a good job and congrats.  

Bob L, 08 dynasty

Daryl:  Let me know how the Dometic fits;  I assume it is a macerator type.  Also I found a controller(p/n36387) on E-Bay but they wanted $420.00 for it. No thanks.  Every other place I tried  same thing--out of stock.    Mine ain't broke yet been using it for almost 15 years.  But I like to think ahead;  know what t do if it fails.  Thanks.

Bob L, 08 dynasty

My 08 Dynasty has the Thetford Tecma;  the build sheet says it is a model 36500.  Daryl is that the same model as yours??  Fortunately I have never had a problem but you now have me worried as we are getting ready for a trip.  If the switch malfunctions I got problems cause there is no way to manually flush.  At least that I know of unless someone on here has a suggestion  I just am amazed that Thetford can't give you some guidance.  If you find a solutoin please keep us posted.

Bob L, 08 dynasty

I had the same problem and it was a wad of paper stuck in the macerator blades.  Had to take toliet out, remove the macerator and unclog it.  My symptoms were the same as yours--push the button and nothing.

bob L, 08 dynasty

Mike:  Beautiful job.  What brand of pressure pump??

Bob L. 08 dynasty

Thanks   will give it a try

Bob L, 08 dynasty

THanks Frank.  That is it.  I saw "yellow markings on mine but everything was painted over.  Now, quick question:  My air intake filter bracket was broken off and the air intake hole was blocked with dirt (mud daubers I suspect).  I took the pump apart, cleaned it and ran it.  It seemed ok so I put it back on and connected the air hoses.  I  have a new pressure switch.  However, the pump runs continuously without shutting off and I am wondering if maybe it just isn't putting out the pressure it should.  And I started the bus and filled all the tanks before I tried it.  I assume the aux tank fills also when the main engine compressors runs.  Any thoughts before I spend the $$$ to get a new pump.  Thanks again, and Merry Christmas to you and Family.

Bob L, 08 dynasty

Tom:  I have the same setup as Frank.  I have a drain valve at the rear of the coach for the aux tank; and, of course a drain valve for the rear tank. They are right next to one another on the drivers side.  To make a long story short, I pulled the pump;  tried to get the paint off with acetone but that did not work because the info was printed on a label and the label was messed up with the paint and everything dissolved with the acetone. The motor runs but no air;  so I took the pump (not the motor) apart and lo and behold the intake hole was blocked solid.  Looked like dirt dauber dirt.  I cleaned it, put it back togetner and now working fine.  Only problem is the extension where a filter would go is broken so I have no filter. The pump was loose and I think vibration caused thatt damage. Going to try and figure a way to put a screen of some sort over the intake to prevent this from happening again.  

Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Bob L, 08 dynasty

Also, I agree with you.  I leave the thing off most of time for the reasons you stated  I just pull the fuse..  I just hate when things don't work.

Bob L

Thanks for all the input.  Unfortunately my build sheet does  not have the aux compressor listed and, as I said, the info on the pump was totally painted over with the coach was undercoated.  I have the Valid Air Leveling System.  I was just looking to get the same pump that would fit on the welded platform without having to do any modifications.  All I need is the pump;  I have an in line pressure switch that is new and all the airline connections.  Tom explained the reason for the aux pump.  Mine ddid not come on that often.  However, its location under the front of the coach made it a prime target for road grime and vibrations.  I will check out the Via Air that was recommended by John.  And I agree Monaco could have found a better place to mount the pump.

Bob L, 08 dynasty

I have an 08 dynasty.  My auxiliary air compressor is shot.  Unfortunately I cannot read the make and part number cause it has been obliterated with undercoating paint.  Anyone have that info;  would save me a lot of searching.  Thanks,

Bob L, 08 dynasty