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Larry Laursen

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  1. From the photo you posted, your solar controller is for one battery. This was the standard set-up for Monaco then. I had the same thing in mine. You will need to trace the wires coming from the controller to see what battery is being charged and if the connection is directly to the battery and not through the battery disconnect switch. On mine the battery disconnect switch disconnected the power from the solar controller. I installed a dual battery control and hook up directly to the battery.
  2. Earnel Your 07 Camelot was not equipped with a way to charge the chassis batteries when connected to shore power as it came from the factory. The Trombetta relay is the interconnect relay between the chassis and house batteries. It's power to close comes from the chassis batteries. You have replaced it with the silver contact version so that is a good move. I recommend you get an Amp-L-Start from LSL. It is the easiest to install in your coach and will charge the chassis batteries when connected to shore power. There are many more devices that have been discussed on this forum and they also work. LSL Products / LSLProducts.com - Problem-Solving Gear & Gadgets
  3. Here is the link to the owner's manual for 2002 Ambassador. Holiday Rambler | Owner Manuals It shows both ISB and ISC engines. Thus, you can probably use the coach number or the VIN number and contact REV for what you have.
  4. The wiring comes into the slide on your 06 Endeavor from the bottom. There is a round plastic tube that extends into the compartment that houses the wires. The refrigerator wires come up through the floor probably under the bathroom sink. The routing is probably along the sidewall into the fridge compartment. It depends on the coach layout. Look for a covered wire chase. In mine it is covered with the wood veneer and goes from the vanity to the wall behind the toilet along the outside wall. The wiring comes up from the compartment space below with the plumbing, tank sensing wires, and sink drain. My unit also has a furnace under the fridge where the gas comes through the floor. I wired in a 3 way switch for the bedroom light and installed it in the hallway control center so the light could be turned on and off from both the hallway and bedside. It will be a real challenge to route this wire to the slide-out. Some units had a flexible wireway to hold the wires under slide that folded as the slide came in.
  5. John, Your fuses for the turn signals on the 2009 are in the rear passenger side compartment. There is a plastic box with them inside. The pictures by Kevin are of a 2003 Neptune which are correct for that model and year. However, Monaco relocated them in 2008-09 to the rear. I don't have a picture.
  6. Most septic tank pumpers at RV rallies use a small pot that you connect the 3" hose to and then they connect their suction line to it. The pot has a vacuum release valve on it so there is no vacuum on the black tank in the coach. The valve can be a simple flap on a hole to prevent out flow from the pot.
  7. The turbo still provides boost to the intake on a compression release braking system (Jake Brake) which is on the Windsor. The air is further compressed by the piston which supplies the braking force. The exhaust valve releases the pressure before the downward stroke thus, not adding any power back to the engine. As long as your engine RPM is up the turbo will compress the intake air and show on the boost gauge. On coaches with an exhaust brake in the exhaust manifold the brake closes the exhaust to create the braking action. Thus, on an exhaust brake equipped engine the boost will go down when the brake is activated. The engine computer should have everything under control and there is little need to override it.
  8. I have used the RV Sani con on my unit for 16 years with very few problems. I have pumped 200 feet. I also have another pump that I used at my house in MI. They are simple and connect toe 12 volt dc.
  9. It is leaking back through the electric valve into the tank. Thus, you won't see any leak. The valve needs to be taken apart and cleaned or replaced. Not sure what brand of jacks you have. Probably have RVA jacks Monaco was using them in the late 90's You can get information here RVA Jacks, RVA Leveling, RVA Jack, RVA Parts, Monaco Leveling Jacks, RVA Jacks Troubleshooting Here is the RVA page for trouble shooting settling Symptom: Coach settles on one or more corners after leveling. (rvajack.com)
  10. Generally fiberglass roofs are one piece and don't have a seam down the center. Aluminum roofs are two piece with a left and right side piece running the length of the coach. They have a sealing tape running along the centerline.
  11. Steele Rubber Products in NC makes screw track covers. They may have something helpful. Steele Rubber Products - Home
  12. The most likely problem is the breaker on the generator is weak and tripping. The other thing related to this is the way the generator is wired and the current reading you see. There are two 120 circuits on the 7500 and 8000KW units with a common ground. Set up such that the voltage between the hots is zero or some would say in-phase. The amp reading is the total amps being supplied by both circuits because the sensor is on the ground wire in the 120 volt distribution panel. What you don't know is the current draw on a individual circuit. It's possible nearly all of the 38 amps is being drawn on one circuit. The inverter/charge circuit supplies power to the charger, microwave, and all the outlets in the front of the coach including the TV. So if you have the charger going at full bulk charging and then turn on the microwave, a coffee pot, toaster and maybe a hair dryer, all the amperage is going through one of the breakers on the generator and can exceed the 30/32 amp breaker capacity. In addition the front or rear A/C will be on the same 120 volt circuit in the distribution box. You can determine what is on each side of the distribution box by looking at it. The main breakers are in the center, everything to the left is on one circuit and everything to the right is on the other. Thus, you need to careful to balance your loads. The 02 Dip probably doesn't have an EMS but that doesn't help either because it is disabled when on generator. The circuit breaker can be changed out without removing the generator from the coach. It is panel and has to removed by opening the access panel. Not easy to get it in (based on personal experience) but do able.
  13. Frank, I looked at the owners manual here Ambassador 01 sect 1.qxd (digitaloceanspaces.com) The Park function is in the transmission and says a pawl on page 253. If all else fails read the instructions😁😁
  14. The 2001 Ambassador is a air over hydraulic system. I am not sure how the part brake is applied on that system. It may be a drum on the driveshaft. However, it is probably spring loaded but not at the wheel locations as on a full air chassis.
  15. I installed a switch on the A/C compressor so that I can turn it off when on the heat settings. I also put a solenoid valve in the vacuum damper system so I can close the outside air damper. This was to overcome the system design that has the A/C compressor on in all but the vent position. It also has the outside air damper open in all but the Max A/C position. Thus, I can set it to recirculate on heat an this helps with the heating. Both switches are mounted on the dash at the heater control. The A/C cutoff is easy to install by just cutting into the wire from the heater control. I have the valve mounted on the firewall for the damper.
  16. I have a powered power cord reel on my coach. Have used it for 16 years, 130,000 miles and hundreds of in and outs. Never had any problems with the brushes. The previous coach had a free power cord and I wouldn't give up the powered reel and go backwards.
  17. I had a similar experience with my microwave. The MW failed last Wed July 28th, so started search for a new one. I found it at Home Depot here: Sharp 1.1 cu. ft. Over the Range Convection Microwave in Stainless Steel-R1874TY - The Home Depot Now I have to say, I have had the old MW out twice before, once to install an external vent and second to replace the damper motor. I used a multiuse tool to get behind the valance above the MW and remove it. I had use velcro to keep it in and on mine it is about 3 1/2 inches wide. This gave access to the 2 top mounting screws. FedEx delivered the new one in two days July 30th and I had installed with my brother-in-laws help in about 1/2 hour. The MW above is a direct replacement of the original MW and fits on the bracket. You just have to adjust the exhaust fan for your set-up.
  18. I agree the EMS has been bypassed by someone. The 120 volt wires should be attached to the terminals. The board may have failed for the previous owner and was just bypassed. The manual should show you the proper connections and then you test the board. Many had the relays on the board fail.
  19. Based on several plant tours, Monaco used 2 different wall construction based on the model. Diplomats, Knights, Cayman and Endeavor, Ambassador, Neptune, pre 2009 used aluminum frame that was installed with the interior surface pre-mounted. The frame was then filled with insulation after wiring was installed. The exterior then glued and clamped to the frame. The exterior layer was luan plywood with sprayed fiberglass and gel coat. The high line coaches used a fully bonded wall structure that has solid foam as the insulation. You can tell the difference by looking at the electrical outlets. The fiberglass sidewalls have outlets, whereas in the bonded walls, the outlets are in the interior cabinets because the wiring doesn't go through the walls. I have used Gorilla glue with a hypodermic syringe to repair delamination on the slide bottom. It might work on a small area of the side wall if it is going into the luan.
  20. If you disconnect the air line going to the ride height valve the air pressure for the suspension will be lost. You should drain down the air pressure before removing the lines from the ride height valves. If you disconnect the air line going to the ride height valve the air pressure for the suspension will be lost. You should drain down the air pressure before removing the lines from the ride height valves.
  21. The second sensor is for the auto gen start. It runs from the bedroom temp.
  22. Whoever said that Monaco had a contract to build the 08 Knight chassis, was incorrect.. Monaco built their own chassis. The 08 Knight was built on a RR8 chassis with 8 air bags. The 2000 to 2000 Knights had the 4 bag chassis. As said by others REV gets their chassis from Frieghtliner. On high end coaches they just buy the front and rear sections and install a bridge center section.
  23. Based on your signature you have a 34' coach. The shorter coaches are light on the front because the engine overhang at the rear is the same for all coaches of the same model. Thus, when you have a 40' coach there is more leverage on the front and additional weight on the front axle. I would recommend getting it weighted and moving as much forward as possible. The ride height controls will set the pressure to maintain the ride height. No other adjustments of air bag pressure is required.
  24. I have used Speedco for a number of years. However, tried today and was told they NO LONGER service RV's. Had issue with one and stopped the service for liability reasons. I am now looking for another shop in the Phoenix area.
  25. The antenna sensor wire most likely comes down one of the A pillars by the windshield to the dash. It could be in either the left or right. You might want to keep some on the roof in case you reinstall the crank-up.
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