JDCrow

Yes, we put off building a home. 4x8 sheet of OSB last April, $4-$5 now $30-$40 

We just downloaded the sheet to have guardian plates made and will get those in 

The little hole on the left is for the back panel I took out. The other hole on right is 1/4 hole. It was behind the back wall panel. It’s is closest to sticker saying look for hole 

I will feel around and look for indent 

Read through some posts this morn, and don’t want to hijack a thread. 
 

We are  rebuilding the platform for the W/D combo and there is a sticker that reads “there is a hole near this sticker where to drill”

I guess I’m asking,,, is this the hole?

Yeah our Fords warn you when start each time they are collecting info. We get emailS or Alerts in app that trucks are due for service. They all know location and mileage of my trucks 

On Harvest Host, you can read reviews on what the sites are like. 
 

Again, we have it, so if anyone wants a route of where locations are at, let me know and I can list what’s along the way 

Trust me truck stop was last resort. We were blown off the road in Topock Az and Weed Ca. Most, if not all CA rest areas are closed. 
 

And yes, it’s sucks to be a Trucker. Electronic hours of service logs make pulling over NOW. Critical. They park wherever they can. The paper logs we used to run made it pretty easy LOL

Which is a better injection system. The big 3 pickup makers are vacillating on pumps as problem arise. I think I read Ram is going back to a CP3 that has been redesigned to handle the pressure/volume. CP4 failures were creeping up. And Chevy went away from them (CP4) all together. I believe they run Denso now. Feel free to let me know if I need to edit. I’m a Ford Guy. 

Have you looked into Harvest Host or Boondockers Welcome?

We Bought into Harvest Host ($79) a year. Haven't used it yet but hope to as 1 night stays are their thing (free), just ask that you purchase whatever the farm, winery, brewery is selling. Or you can add on Golf which allows you to golf or most courses just ask you visit the pro shop and grab a polo. It's a great way to shop for gifts to give to family. 

Boondockers Welcome seems a little different, some hosts want you to come in and hang out, not my thing, but most sites they will leave you alone. I haven't investigated them as much.

After a night at a Pilot, A night in a Rest area after the Wife freaked at the though of spending another night at a pilot, I grabbed Harvest Host as an outlet if we are somewhere we are unfamiliar with.

Youtube Traveling with Robert. He has stopped at more that a Few Rest Areas and Walmarts on His trip from Florida to Quartzsite a few years back. Long video, like 2 hours, but he chronicles it pretty good. 

RVerTv on youtube has been all over AZ and stopped many places as well.

Thanks Van, 

I'll figure out the 1/4 valve for placement on the outlet of the Primary filter. The secondary is still the original set up that has a drain on the bottom. 

And yes, just insurance for the CAPPS. A fueled body is a happy body no matter what that body is. 

Thanks again for your insight. Ordering Monaco Watts front and Rear Cross today to help keep thing thing between the lines. The TRW is in the works as well. I believe I need to pull the Shepherd to see what the stamp for cross reference, but thats a whole other thread to start.

JD

Changed out lighting to LED

Took out sink cabinet to paint and get rid of carpet under sink, yuck. 

hillbilly handle fix is gone as well

Thanks Van for chiming in. I’ve poured over almost everything you have posted, and truly appreciate all you have done for the Monaco Community. 
 

I need your help on this then. 
 

If the FASS system I purchased and installed doesn’t work correctly by design, am I damaging the engine?

The 8.3 return line comes off the injectors, under the cover, and back through the primer (lift) pump on the side closest to block if I’m understanding what over read and looked at. It then is returned to the tank to be re-filtered again once it’s drawn up by the FASS
 

If it doesn’t work like that, do I need attached a line from the manifold end and return it to tank? 
 

The instructions from the kit shows it returning. Again, if it is hurting the engine, I need to know. I cannot afford to rebuild and engine down the road. 

Thanks! 
 

Gauge now on todo list. Do you keep a spare relay now?

It is on my list for onboard parts now LOL. 
 

Having only driven the coach with FASS, as it was my first mod, can you explain any differences you noticed? And pics of install as the OP is looking for install ideas 

Following this, We have seepage from our valves

Everyone will be fuming trying to pick apart spelling, grammar, punctuation, if you read what I’m trying to say.

I’m old, but young enough on the inter web that the whole proper sentence structure has been lost with the advent of texting. It’s just gone.

I’m too busy to proof read when I post, so I’ll edit throughout the day when I get a few mins. 
 

IDK, with things so crazy anymore, sentence structure seems an odd thing to throw shade at, but getting mad and offended these days is the new “norm”. 
 

Here’s a topic that will bring me back from the brink of destruction: fishing 

So if I seem mad, insulting, angry, a jerk, etc., just ask me how the fishing is and my mind forgets everything and goes to Pleasent thoughts of big trout and salmon. 
 

long rant, sorry, 

Here to LEARN and LAUGH in either order

Thanks! We are going over Res fridge tomorrow as well as upgrading inverter and an AGS. 
 

Having dogs is a big thing for safety, so fridge and AC. 
 

I mentioned we have one in the 5vr. I have 2 banks, 1 with 2 6 volts and 1 with 4 6 volts. Put a switch between them so the fridge wouldn’t suck the batteries dry and leave us with no juice. The 5vr doesn’t have an onboard Gen or solar, I would run the 2k Yamaha for a few hours in the afternoons. 
 

I’d like to get a bit more out of the coach. So I’ll see what we come up with. 
 

thanks again 

Anyone is free to holler and let me know if I’m outta line. 

Well that was short lived. Love opening a box and hear broken stuff rattling around 

Ugg yeah that has crossed our minds. 
We have an residential fridge in our 5vr and love it. 
 

The thing that comes up is we are wanting to be “off grid” camping a little more. Upgrading batteries, inverter and maybe solar, get complicated.

I’ve seen the pics of burnt sides on coaches. I know it can happen. 
 

How long do you off grid? Do you use the generator much to keep batteries charged? 
 

Thanks for any help 

Mail brought more stuff 

 LED lights 

speakers

Transfer switch 

So item 2 in the diagram has 2 sides. 
 

The  supply side is what I bypassed. from my FASS it goes straight to secondary filter (item 3) 

The “lift” pump is capped on both ends. The other side which doesn’t show where it goes is the return side of the pump?

That’s what I’ve been told as it is intact and works.

I’m no electrical engineer by any feat. 
 

The factory “lift/prime” pump has a sensor on the bottom power/sensing to computer.

You install a relay to “trick” the computer into believing the pump is still active, but it is not.

The kit comes all wired, you tap an ignition wire, there is a wire for 12v from the battery and ground. The ignition wire in kit goes to relay, and so when ignition is on, relay sends constant power to FASS pump. Which spits out 15psi. That appears to be the limit the CAPPS main pump likes. 
 

If someone else is more up to speed on the electrical side, chime in. 
 

Nice set up for sure. 
 

We are reaching the same goal. It’s not a “lift pump” like on a ISB. The systems are just cutting out the primer pumps. The kit I used just retains the factory fuel filters. With your kit you can either use 4 filters or eliminate the factory filters and use the FASS filters. 
 

Both kits are pushing fuel to Capps pump, and returning unused fuel to the tank. 
 

You will be better served to follow the YouTube video posted as he installs the same system as you are wanting to do. I didn’t have the time or fab knowledge to attempt what Mike does, the ultra RV product took care of what I suspect we are both after, keeping $5k in our pockets for a Capps pump failure not to occur. 
 

I’ll snap some pics here in a min 

Few pics 

The ignition wire I found and tapped into for pump 

Relay for pump 

fuse

the FASS pump mounted.

Hose from Primary to pump, then hose it to secondary. 
 

I can crawl under and show you the relay plugged into the Primer pump if you want to see it and get pics of the primer pump capped off.

The capped hose is the original hose. I left it there in case I ever have a failure with FASS to keep me moving 

Here’s fuel flow pics 

People call it a “lift pump” but all it does is prime for 30 seconds and kicks off. The main injection pumps then sucks fuel from the tank.

This FASS pulls from tank and pushes to pump. At 15psi. Leaving the return line from main pump to primer pump allows the return line to stay intact and used.

Ok great! Being new I don’t know everything or want to rock the the boat

https://www.ultrarvproducts.com/Diesel-Fuel-System/UP95G-Heavy-Duty-Lift-Pump-for-Cummins-ISC-ISL-CAPS-Fuel-System

This is the kit I purchased. Has all the fitting, wiring, relays etc. I had to mount it and measure for hose ($200 at Parker store) 

The diagrams show the flow route you are looking for. I’ll see if I can find the paperwork. I’ll also get you pics here shortly 

So on the kit I did, the pump is in the compartment with the Jack hydros, air dryer, and primary filter, I guess it’s the AC fan compartment.

Anyway, welded in a cross section of c metal.

Custom hose from primary filter to pump, then pump to secondary filter. Capped the ports on the primer pump, which is still used as the return line. 
 

Mike is a true craftsman. His coach is so nice and his shop too