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  1. MODERATOR EDIT.

    THE SUBJECT OF WHICH COOLANT AND SUCH IS A POPULAR AND OFT DISCUSSED TOPIC.  THIS TOPIC IS COMBINED WITHE LAST CURRENT ONE.

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    I've never had to add engine coolant (yet) to my Cummins driven coach. That said, I've always had the SCA checked during our annual service but the coolant has never been low. Given that I've now broached the subject, I'll probably see a need to add coolant in the future. Therefore, I'm looking for advice on what to carry in case of emergency or the need to top off the radiator. Is there a special blend required for diesel engines or just grab a bottle of Prestone and be on my way? Thanks for any input. BTW my coolant is green, if that matters....thanks..Dennis

  2. Not to be snarky but did the park shut off the water? Assuming you have water flowing TO the coach, yes there is a one way valve behind that screen. Do you keep any water in your fresh water tank? We keep 1/4 tank for emergencies. If so, try using your pump to see if that works. The one way valve allows water in but not out so I don't think that would be your issue....Dennis

  3. Have you tried electrical with the generator running? Do you have power when plugged in? There is a fuse in the house battery compartment. Also the ground should be there. Start there with a meter to check battery output at the source. Check that ground lug then work outward.... PPL has an excellent repair shop, give them a call if you're unable/unsure of how to check things out yourself.....Dennis

  4. 14 hours ago, CapnDean said:

    2008 Monaco Camelot 42pdq Cummins ISL 400 roadmaster chassis.

    skip all the baloney from the dealer.  Measure your pan, if it 3 3.5” from the trans housing you need the tall filters.  If it is 2” you need the short filters. The short filters will work in place of the long ones, but not recommended.

    the 3.5” pan unit needs 5 gallons of transynd if you drain the fluid and change the filters.

    There are 6 bolts on each filter cover that require a 15 mm socket.   Be careful not to over torque on reinstall.  It needs 35-40 foot lbs.

    Drain plug is a 3/8” drive extension.

    Took me a lil time to get one of the old gaskets cleaned off    Other than that - the job is as easy as changing engine oil.

    i use 2 cheat methods that make this a breeze.    I dig a trench with my mini excavator so access is easy underneath. I have a 12v jabsco transfer pump that I use to pump fluid from the bucket iinto the filler tube.   
    So easy a caveman can do it   Cost me about $300 for the filter kit and Transynd fluid.  Took 2 hours including the trench dig and test drive.  Fluid was not ever changed by original owner   Filters were labeled “installed by manufacturer 04/02/2007.  The fluid that drained out looked great and the drain plug had very little mud stuck to the magnet.

    I post this in case anyone else is waffling on doing it themselves.   Save the $350 dealer labor.

     

     

    I tried that once. My yard was too small for the trench and my neighbor got ticked off when I did it in his backyard. Said it was too close to his patio.....TIC....Dennis

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  5. Looks like dry camping for a couple days. Obviously if you have a towed, you could go to a different hotel. I assume you've spoken to the manager about the emergency situation yes? That said, did you recover the drive shaft? The air leak, depending on where it is, may be able to be crimped allowing you to get moving on your own. Assuming you have the drive shaft, does it appear it can be fixed? There are a dozen mobile rv shops in the Houston area. I'd start calling and see what is available. Most shops offered a four day weekend so I don't know of many repair shops that will help you this weekend. This might help https://rvservicereviews.com/StateList.asp?state=tx   BTW, Cummins Houston is an excellent facility and they have hookups.....Dennis

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  6. I did a couple mods that shed almost 300 pounds of junk. The rear TV slid into a side cabinet and I tried several TVs that never did fit right. Also that cabinet will only hold a 32" TV max. I now simply put a 43" on the shelf. I did drill a 7/8" hole in the side next to the slide out for the power cord and the HDMI cable which allows me to slide them back inside when traveling. The TV sits on the bed when moving.....Here's a link to the mods  https://executive45pbq.blogspot.com/2020/  The Bose and sub are the same as yours. The connections to them are in the compartment above the passenger's seat. The fittings Monaco used were not compatible with the Sony equipment I installed so I simply trashed all of it and installed the sound bar next to the front TV. Sounds better than it did with the Bose anyway.I also installed a sound bar in the bedroom in the cabinet above the clothes hamper......Dennis

  7. Start with the easy stuff first. Remove those two screws on the housing. That will expose the wiring. Use a test light to a known ground.. If it lights then ground it to the ground wire and see if it still lights. If not, then you'll have to run a new ground wire. If it does then move to your switch and connect the two hot leads and see if it now works. If it does, your switch is faulty. If both of these work then move to finding the fuse and/or relay.....do you have a 12VDC tester?....Dennis

  8. A special thanks to Paul Whittle for fixing the gauges and advice and to Rick W for the pics and advice. And thanks to everyone who responded with suggestions. I installed the gauges this evening, fired up the coach and everything works as it was designed to work. We are once again, Happy Campers!!! Great site eh?...Dennis

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  9. Well, after my previous discussion relative to my air pressure gauges not working correctly, I removed them and sent them to Paul Whittle for him to work his magic on them. I received them back yesterday and decided to reinstall them today. Alas, it was not meant to be! When I removed them, I diagrammed their connections and made a simple diagram...see picture below. On page two, I indicated which connectors went in each location on the diagram. So far so good, right? Well, my darling wife cleaned the coach and figured this scrap of paper was trash so she chucked it. Unfortunately, that scrap was the page that I had drawn where the wires connected on the diagram! I have one connector (A) coming from the tach cluster, another (B) from the speedometer cluster. IIRC, these went to one of the connectors on the air gauge but I don't know which one. There are two separate looms that I believe went from the Pressure gauge cluster to each of the air gauges. Again, I'm not sure which one. So, looking at attachment two below, A goes ? B goes ? C goes ? etc. I would appreciate any info someone can provide, pictures would be great or simply A goes to C-- B goes to D  etc. I've looked through my electrical schematics and my owner's manual with no joy.  My wife says I should be glad I have a clean coach. and yes, I still love her.... Thanks in advance.....Dennis
     

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  10. 14 hours ago, Happycarz said:

    There are many dead ATT areas in AZ. So I just download the Google map section I need. Just recently when I did such, the download area was many times bigger than a year ago.

    Yellowstone National Park is another area for spotty ATT coverage.

    Folks with Verizon often have better coverage than ATT out west. Not sure of TMobile. But knowing my limitations, I have no issues by downloading the map area to my device ahead of time.

    Exactly why my wife has ATT and I have Verizon. One of us always has service. And "Lifetime" maps never specifies whose lifetime they consider....just sayin....Dennis

  11. 9 hours ago, waterskier_1 said:

    I want to thank Paul Whittle for his phone assistance and encouragement.  He also repairs these, along with other electronics that are no longer available.  You might talk with him if you don't feel up to the task.  I was planning on shipping my gauge to him tomorrow if my repairs didn't work.  

      -Rick N.

    Thanks Rick. I'm all thumbs with a soldering weapon. That said, Paul Whittle has my gauges and I'm waiting to hear from him as far as a successful solution....I appreciate your input....Dennis

  12. Most likely you will find a loose wire, probably a ground, on one of the switches or even within the multiplex, Usually an incomplete connection is what will cause your voltage drop,. Glad you're up and running again. Save that length of wire for next time....and there will be a next time.,...lol.....Dennis

  13. In an emergency situation, simply run a separate wire from your 12vdc supply directly to the pump. I carry a length of wire, fused, with a switch that I can use to trouble shoot electrical gremlins. You can get an inline fuse holder at any auto parts, wally world or like place. You could use a clamp for the batter to act as a switch, or simply get a switch to install in line. That will keep the campground happy that you're not doing your dishes in their showers.....😁...Dennis

  14. Check the fluid in the reservoir. There's a switch in there that triggers the warning system. You might have a separate issue than the seal you replaced. An alternative, albeit not the best is to remove the fuse and be on your way since you've said they're up. Start with the simple stuff then move up the ladder....Dennis

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  15. On 11/15/2023 at 1:07 PM, terboggs said:

    here is a placard glued to the inside of the door panel  Do i have to take anything off to find it or yours was open glued to the door.  For the passenger shade, it's most likely the ground that's faulty. I had the same issue and ran a separate wire for ground to get it working again. " How did you find  the wires? mine goes up into the wooden shelf above it and i cannot get to the wires, is there a way to get to it?

     

    Here's what my coach says on the inside of the front run bay door. See pic. To access the wiring on the passenger shade, I had to remove two screws which held the cove on. From there the motor was accessible and easily jumped...Dennis

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  16. On mine, there are fuses in the front run bay, while there, there is a placard glued to the inside of the door panel that lists hidden fuses and locations of most of the electronics. Then there is a fuse panel in the rear run bay on the passenger side of the engine bay. Then there is a fuse panel in the rear closet behind and next to the breaker panel cabinet. There are also fuses under the driver's and passenger side arm rests. Finally, the radio, air levelers, Aladdin and Vorad all have their own fuses in line behind the dash panel.  For the passenger shade, it's most likely the ground that's faulty. I had the same issue and ran a separate wire for ground to get it working again. A test light will tell you if it's power or ground at fault. The step is controlled by magnets in the door, Clean the contacts with alcohol, (not Jim Beam) the other kind. Often it's the switch that needs cleaning as well. Remove it and make sure all the connections are clean and tight....Dennis

     

  17. https://www.nwrvsupply.com/  bought all Monaco parts when they closed the facility in Oregon. They have replacement parts and will look it up for you. If yours are simply broken there's an easy fix for that. IMO, Monaco put the screw holes too close to the edge and they seem to break right there. There's an easy fix for that also. Simply remove the dash piece, get a scrap piece of aluminum and have it water jetted to match then glue them together and reinstall. Here's a pic.... https://executive45pbq.blogspot.com/2020/  the result is a solid piece that will never break......Dennis

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  18. I only have air leveling on my coach so I'm relying on my foggy memory of the Dynasty. Have you tried jumping power directly to the jack switch? From what you've described, it sounds like a short circuit for sure. The key does need to be in the ACC position to activate the system. I believe you have a loose connection somewhere. I'd start with the switch and work backwards. Open the left panel next to the driver's seat and check all the wiring harnesses in that alcove. Those wires should have been zip tied at the factory but they were not. All of them bouncing around in there leads to lose connections. Keep us posted...good luck. Dennis

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