Bill C

Hi Stan, I have the hydralift for my Goldwing and love it. I tried the shelter like cover that hydralift sells to go over the bike, but my Goldwing is so wide it ended up rubbing the saddlebags and truck. I now use the SKNZ Stretch Fit Motorcycle Cover and have been pretty happy with it. It seems like when hauling a motorcycle on an RV there is always a compromise. While the SKNZ cover keeps it nice and clean, it sure soaks up the rain, and gets pretty heavy when wet. We just take it off and let it dry whenever it gets wet. I've also started putting a regular motorcycle cover over the SKNZ cover when it is going to rain and that seems to be a pretty good solution, as it keeps the bike clean AND dry.

Thank you so much Frank for taking the time to do this. I think I heard mention of a parts list. Is there a parts list I can download?

It's Bill again. I plan to order this, but it seems like there are 2 different size camera, is that correct? Also, what size monitor did you get, 7 inch or 10 inch?

Man you did a great job, well done Sir! I am curious about the 360 camera system. I like the view from above the RV, like a drone, but the convex mirror views would drive me nuts. Am I to understand, with this system, you can watch a view as if it was from a drone above the RV, like in the video?

I have the soft start on both my A/Cs. It was easy to install with the directions they give, and I can tell the difference on compressor start up for sure. I have not had to run both A/Cs on 30 amps yet though, but I don't anticipate any issues. I plan to turn the Aqua Hot electric part off, and will turn off one A/C when I turn my microwave on just to be safe, but I think that is normal?

Can the Bluefire read engine fault codes? I have a 2001 Dynasty with isl 370 and can’t seem to find an engine fault code reader that works with a darn

Thanks for the pic

I think I know where that thermostat is in the basement that you’re talking about. I wasn’t sure what that was for. Can you send me a picture of it so I can confirm?

I have the same rig (queen 40). I don’t have a diagram of the waterlines but I do have the aqua hot book on this system if that helps. If you get anything please let me know I would like to have that also. I have a heat exchanger in the bedroom in the bathroom in the toilet area under the couch under the kitchen counter and in the front by the driver. I don’t know where a seventh one is in my camper where is yours? I did find out that the heat exchanger fluid lines between the driver and passenger seats goes forward into the generator area and then down and back underneath the floor to the Aqua-Hot System. I also found that the heat exchanger fluid lines under the couch appears to go under the shower and bathroom sink in my coach.

Ok thanks

Do you have the URL for RV park reviews? All I could find was CAMPGROUND reviews

My 2 cents: I visited the Marathon factory in Eugene and watched how they build their coaches, including how they built the wiring harness. They built it from an engineered schematic. I'm sure the schematic is saved in an electronic version for each coach to be shared among Marathon builders. It would be so easy for them to email it to the current owners if they wanted to. Why they don't want to, I'm not sure, but I suspect it has something to do with money, and how they can make more if a Marathon service center fixes it instead of the owner. WRT Monaco, and their buyers, including REV. I have been dealing with the Monaco tech support for many years and have watched the transition from company to company, including REV. At one time Monaco had all the electrical diagrams, schematics, part numbers etc. but as Monaco changed hands they told me that "the schematics were not turned over to them from the previous company”. I suspect this is a convenient excuse to not have to worry about looking up this information and providing time consuming tech support, which costs them money. Very poor customer service, but luckily when I first purchased my 2001 Monaco Dynasty, I sucked them dry of all the possible information, schematics, diagrams, etc. as I could, just in case the new owners said "we no longer have that information". Just saying..... Bill

I just came back from talking to the service manager. It sounds like their tech and service manager are working together and making smarter decisions. I was told that they have checked the fuses, and also found that only one of the front ride leveling air bags is working. I suggested that they remove the panel where the HWH controls are and make sure all the connections are connected. In the past, one or two times, the connections on this HWH control panel have worked themselves lose, due to bumps in the road and gravity trying to pull them off (down toward the road). Here will have that checked.

More Explanation: It seems like for the last couple of years my ride height was getting lower. I just assumed it was because my hydrolift and gold wing motorcycle were mounted on the back of my RV (I do have a tag axle), however I don't recall it sitting lower when I first installed the HL and GW on the back 4-5 years ago. About one month ago I notice when I was pulling out for a trip that the back end was so low that the rock shield was dragging the ground. I was not sure of the problem, but since I was leaving on a 2-week trip I just raised the rear of the RV using my leveling system. Everything seemed to be working fine driving down the road, but I suspect it was because I raised the ride height using the leveling system air bags. Every time I got ready to leave my camp site, while on this trip, I did as I usually do, turned the HWH leveling system off but the rear of the coach would never raise at all unless I used the HWH system to manually level it. As I recall, neither the driver’s side, nor passenger side raised in the rear (without manually raising them) so I believe the issue is common to both ride height air bags. I got under the rig and I did find a "T" shaped air splitter leaking air so I replaced it (DOT approved from NAPA). I thought the “T” splitter was for the ride height air bags and that once I replaced it all would be good. However, while replacing it I noticed that it was actually not part of the ride height air bag system, and was disappointed it did not solve my problem. Upon further inspection, looking for leaks (found none), and tracing the ride height system I realized that I needed to take it to the shop for the experts help. It has been at the shop since Wed (4-5 days) and all they have been able to tell me is that the ride height valves are adjusted all the way up (I tried to adjust one early on in my trouble shooting). I asked them: well, is the ride height system working, and they told me "we don't know, we didn't test it". I was very frustrated and had some words with them about my concern that the tech working on it is not too qualified. The shop assured me that he was and that he works on these all the time. A couple days later I called them to get an update and was told that the tech said we needed two valves, that both had failed. I told the service manager I found it hard to believe that both valves failed at the same time, but that they were the experts so I said "OK but if you replace both of them and it did not solve the problem, I did not want to be charged for the replacement." The service manager started thinking I was probably right, it would be unusual for both to fail at the same time, so he was going to go back to the tech and discuss it some more. It has been a couple more days now and they called me last night to tell me that the tech had been working on it but has not found the problem yet, but that they had to move the tech to another job that came in before me and would work on it again on Monday, 2 days later. I hope this "further explanation" helps. I am wondering if it could just be a fuse somewhere? One more thing: I have a 8 air bag system (4 front and 4 rear). I can't remember which. Thanks, Bill

After replacing the T air fitting the problem was not resolved. It doesn’t seem to be an air leak as best I can tell. I feel like it might be electrical since neither air valve is working. I took it to the shop and they’re chasing their tail saying it’s both air valves. I find it hard to believe that both air valves would fail at the same time. Is there a fuse or something electrical for the ride height airbags?

My system has a backlit light for the diesel switch that turns the aqua hot on. I really like that because my Aqua-Hot Shuts off sometimes. When it does the back light turns off as well. If I didn’t have the backlit light on the switch I would not know that Aqua-Hot Shut off on me. It is extremely useful for me, but that’s me and I have problems with my acquired it seems like

Good info, thanks David

Good info Walter, thanks Good info Walter thank you.

Bill

Thanks for the info Steve B Thanks Steve B

Both the Left and Right sides of my rear ride height system stopped working a few weeks ago. I finally had a chance to look at the control valves and found that they "T" (see pic) that connects both the left and right side leveling valves are leaking air where the "T" connects to the brass fitting that screws in to the connection going to the air tank. I have a 10 air bag system on my 2001 Monaco Dynasty 40 Queen. My questions are: 1. When I disconnect this "T" to replace it, the air in the ride height air bags will drop to zero, but do I have a separate air system for my HWH air bag leveling system than what is used for my air ride leveling system? If so, my air leveling system can keep the coach up while replacing the "T". I am concerned that the coach will drop down all the way down and make it hard for me to get out from under the coach until the "T" is replaced and the RV is started and air is pumped in the ride height system again. I suspect I can put some sort of block between the main rails and the frame, but that seems like a lot of weight to hold up, what would be strong enough and big enough? 2. What is this "T" called and where can I purchase one (what type of store)? Thanks, Bill