Bill C

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Thanks for the explanation John, I may call you if I get stuck.

Why is there a trigger wire on the camera side of the extension cable, there is nothing to plug in to at the camera? I think the instructions are pretty poor and vague, are there any other instructions somewhere else? And lastly, I saw someone say that there email support is very responsive, what email address did they use (I used info@szdalos.com)? They sure haven't bothered responding to my on line form nor my email to them.

Hi Jon, what is the red "trigger" wire for, and where do you connect it to, since it is so short on each end of the extensions and there is no place to connect it to the camera?

I mentioned this in another post 🙂 https://www.finditparts.com/ Only took about 5 days to get

I found that out, thank you for pointing that out out for me

I guess I'm too old and don't have many brain cells left, but I'm having trouble creating a good dash for by Bluefire. Does anyone have a copy of their creation they are willing to share with me?

Yes it plugged right in, with a 9 pin to 6 pin adapter. Still learning how to use it.

It probably could, it’s rated at 20 tons but it’s actually only carrying half of the rear frame (or less)

My 2001 Dynasty has 1/4 inch air lines, but you can order most any air bag designed for your coach because you can use a different 90 air line fitting with the air bags. My air bags have a 3/8? fitting that you screw in the 90 air line fitting in to. See the attached pic.

Replacing the air bags in an RV Because of aging and cracks, I decided to (try) to replace my air bags. I replaced 5 of my 10 air bags on my 2001 Monaco Dynasty 40 Queen (10 air bags because I have a tag axle) the past couple weeks (had to work around my son’s schedule). Here are some take-a-ways: 1. I chose to remove the wheels to gain better access to the air bags. To do this you will need a 1-inch impact wrench in order to get the lug nuts off of the wheels. Nothing smaller even comes close to moving the lug nuts. 2. You will need a big jack to lift the RV. I used a couple 20 ton jacks I already had and they did the job fine. 3. I used one jack under the axle and one between the two frame supports (to raise and lower the frame to gain better access to the air bags to get them in, and out. 4. I would replace the air line 90-degree connectors with ones that are 90-degree but also swivel, it will make it so much easier to re-install. 5. In the rear, the rear air bag was not too bad to gain access to, the other rear (front) was a bear because all the nuts are behind the frame supports. You have to rear around the frame parts to feel for everything and trying to turn wrenches is very hard. 6. After looking at the tag axle air bags I decided they were both in the “too hard” category. Not only do you have to get up inside the transmission cage, but the air bags are up high and the nuts are behind a support beam. I will carry a couple spare air bags and if, in the future, I have an issue with them I will let someone else replace them. 7. In the front I replaced the drivers front air bag. After looking at the drivers front (but rear) and both passenger’s side air bags I decided they are all in the “too hard” category. And, like I said about the tag axle air bags, I decided if I have an issue, I’ll let someone else replace them. 8. While under the coach I looked for air leaks but did not locate any, although I do lose pressure in the air system over night (or at least my dash air gauges go to zero overnight). 9. It took about 4-5 hours for my son and I to replace just 2 rear air bags. 10. I also replaced my air dryer filter located in the rear driver’s side up high behind the rear tag axle. 11. I tried to remember to take pictures and will post any that I think that add value. 12. Feel free to ask questions. Bill

Are you replacing the Contitech because of age, or do you not like them? I just installed 5 of them.

Good luck replacing the air bags yourself, it is a bear. I replaced 5 of my 10 the last couple weeks. The 5 I did not replace are in the "too hard" category. I would rather pay someone than do it myself. Access to the nuts on top is many cases is extremely hard to do. I recommend getting new air line connectors, the ones that swivel. I took the wheels off. If you go this route you will need a 1inch impact wrench, nothing else even comes close to moving the lug nuts on the wheels. I have a 2001 Dynasty 40 Queen 10 air bag (w/tag). I found the part number at two separate places, to ensure I had the right one. Here are two places to find the part number(s) 1. Monaco Parts File (download from this forum) 2. https://www.finditparts.com/ I purchased the CONTITECH AS8897 at around $134/ea This is the link to the ones that I purchased: https://www.finditparts.com/products/7889542/contitech-as8897 Use coupon: HEAVYDUTY150 and get $150 off the order. Good Luck Bill

John L, the correct dowel pin size is 3/4" long and 3/16" in diameter, is that correct?

TripTek Model 3000 for sale. Works good, my keypad went bad. Make me an offer. Thanks, Bill

So these are the correct size ones I need?

Can you please provide a link to where you bought the Dowel pins from? I like that idea and that would fix mine better than I have done with the bolt

Rick, is the slide gate valve open or closed when you squirt the Vaseline in the 1/8" hole? My slide valve is set up with the hole and screw already. I read another post from someone a while ago suggesting this type of lubricating method, but he suggested using white lithium grease. I tried this grease and was not happy with the results. I will try Vaseline next time 🙂

You didn't say what was broken. Perhaps you don't know yet? I just repaired one on my 2001 Dynasty that looks exactly like yours. I removed the rivets on the inside panel/plate to gain assess, installed a small bolt on the side that the pin had fallen from. The repaired latch is a little stiff to move, but still works and I didn't have to replace it with one that was a different color. If you chose to replace it, this is where you can buy one (I purchased a new one as a spare, in case these get hard to find later). https://shop.findmyrvparts.com/searchresults.asp?Search=190004&Submit=

My drivers gooseneck map light works off the headlights switch as I mentioned. My wife’s passenger gooseneck does not work on that same headlight switch.

Ron, I was talking about a gooseneck flexible map light located on the driver side console. I thought that’s what I said. I don’t have one in the ceiling.

On my 2001 Dynasty, you turn the drivers gooseneck light on by using the headlight switch and rotate it all the way left until it clicks.

It will cost about $18 to ship it to you

Here are the pics you asked for. The bulbs are replaceable.

How do you get the Vaseline into a syringe?