Our Escape

If you are interested in understanding fiberglass, gelcoat or paint over fiberglass then I would suggest check out boatworkstoday.com. Andy Miller does an excellent job of prep work & application of gel coat or paint. I've followed his you tube channel guiding me as I've repaired my Windsor fiberglass and gelcoat.  

I feel your pain. The coach I purchased 2 years ago is still in my shop undergoing major renovations. The engine ran perfectly but everything else was not as advertised. I purchased after receiving an inspection report. On delivery or "pick up" the owner was nowhere in sight. Left the keys and signed title in the coach. A real world learning experience. 

On the bright side I have learned many new to me skills.

Tom

I have installed a 3 camera system from Rearview Safety. Color and a split screen allowing up to 4 cameras.

Tom

Not sure if the Manabloc used on a 98 Monaco Windsor is the same, but I had a burst manabloc & leaks everywhere. I ordered a new manabloc from Supply House cut out the old block and mount only to recognize the fittings and pipe sizes were different In name they were the same but just would not fit the old plumbing. I ended up replacing all plumbing (and fixtures) with new pex (blue and red Home Depot & Lowes) I used crimp and stayed away from sharkbite fittings. 

While I was in the wet bay I gutted it. Replaced all panels with polyethylene sheets cut to size, added lines for an outdoor shower, macerator, heaters for the 3 tanks and insulated the entire plumbing system. 

Hope this helps.

Tom 

97 Windsor 

I am installing a Nova Kool refrigerator model RFU9200. No propane needed & runs on AC/DC. From all I've read and researched it should cool down in 30 minutes. Much more interior space with the same footprint, 9.1cu/ft. works in the same space as my old norcold unit.

In the process of rebuilding my Windsor I researched decided to go with a Nova Kool refrigerator. Pricy, but runs 120 A/C or 12v without the problems of the propane type of refrigeration unit. It uses the danfoss compressor.

Tom Highsmith

07 33 Windsor