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In the last couple weeks our 2006 Dynasty is occasionally experiencing a terrible sewer smell only when flushing the toilet - have never experienced it previously. I know there are air admittance vents under each sink. Do these have anything to do w/ properly venting the black tank or are they all for the grey tank? We have a black tank rinse feature & use it every time we dump - and also add the orange Camco black tank odor pouches. Thank you!

Thanks @Tom Cherry - and sorry for the add to your "housekeeping"! Cleared up! Happy New Year!

Thanks @tom cherry & @ivylog ! I must be one of those “lucky” Dynasty owners that has the genset start issue. I’ve checked all batteries (8 house & 2 new chassis - no bad battery & all fully charged) & cleaned all terminals. Genset attempts to start but only grunts a couple times. However, when the main engine is running the genset will crank right up! It would appear the “undersized cables” may be its issue. From a cost & labor perspective it would seem much easier to install a battery setup similar to Ivylogs - as opposed to running heavier cables the length of the coach. And, our 10 KW does have an alternator on it - I’ve replaced its belt. Am I missing something on the “cost & labor” side of the equation? Thank you!

MODERATOR NOTE. The discussion about the NEED for or the CAUSE of a Generator NOT starting properly and putting an up front battery has MORPHED. All the SUBSEQUENT REPLIES TO THIS TOPIC HAVE BEEN MOVED.... Members requested this housekeeping for information and ability to search and use.... END OF EDIT.... This is the topic where the posts were moved to....NOW COMPLETED....see the link below... @Ivylog Just ran across your pic of the new compressor/battery mount. What brand of compressor is that? And, do I assume correctly that the battery is to start the genset? If so, I’ve been considering doing the same & would value feed back on wiring & components necessary to put a genset starting battery up front w/ short cable runs. Will the alternator on the genset charge this battery/how do you keep it charged? Thanks

I recently replaced the impeller on our Shurflo 3200 macerator pump. After running it for a bit, it appears the shaft seal is leaking & needs to be replaced. The only thing I've been able to find online is the complete impeller housing assembly - for about $100. https://defender.com/en_us/shurflo-macerator-pump-impeller-housing-kit-94-570-00 Wondering if anyone has encountered this before & found a seal part number. I suspect this little seal would be a max on $10-15 - if you can find one. If we can't find just the seal, it doesn't seem to make much sense to pay $100 for the housing when you can buy a new pump for $185!

@Jim Pratten Thank you - that looks like an awesome solution - way more flexible than spa hose! Okay, time to crawl in that cabinet (again) on Saturday! DW will be very happy - she’s been handling kitchen clean up ops out of the bath sink that past couple days. Thanks again!

@Jim Pratten Interesting solution! Is the 1” nylon reinforced hose the clear type you can buy at any of the big box home improvement stores? How did you connect it on the ends - barb fittings? Thanks @vito.a Thank you! I’m going to see if I can source some commercial car wash vacuum hose in the Ft Myers area - when we get there!

This will be the second time in 2 years that the flexible drain hose in our 06 Dynasty kitchen slide has broken. There has to be a better solution!!! What other types of hose is available that will last longer? I’m really surprised the engineers didn’t devise a flex joint for this setup! Thanks for your feedback!

Thanks to everyone who chimed in on the radiator hose replacement project on our 06 Dynasty w/ ISL 400, side radiator & external trans cooler. The project is complete including new coolant pipes & turbo coolant return hose. Here are the Dayco hoses that we used: 3 - Dayco 70920 1 - Dayco 72140 1 - Dayco 70921 2 Dayco 70920 were used (trimmed to fit) b/t the engine block, surge tank Y & external trans cooler. The other 70920 was used b/t the lower coolant pipe & external trans cooler. The Dayco 72140 was installed b/t the upper coolant pipe & upper radiator. The Dayco 70921 was trimmed to fit b/t the lower coolant pipe & radiator. The excess from the 70921 was more than sufficient for the straight hose b/t the upper coolant pipe & the thermostat housing. And, we also put a new thermostat in while we were in there. I took the coolant pipes to a local muffler shop & they fabricated new coolant pipes for us (2 pipes for $75 - couldn't believe it!). We've order a new surge tank from C-Low Fabricators & hope to install it before we take our next trip! Thanks again for all the advice! This group is amazing!

@Happycarz Well, that 1 1/4" hose from the surge tank is definitely over 3' - and actually closer to 6'. On our Dynasty (side radiator) the surge tank sits high on the passenger side of the engine compartment & the hose connects mid-way on the driver's side of the engine. I'm hoping the standard wall 1 1/4" hose from NAPA will be sufficient - it is a D1 spec hose. Obviously, I'll be keeping a close eye on it! Thanks again for your feedback!

@Happycarz I'm looking for the 1 1/4" hose to run from our surge tank down to the block. The only length I'm finding out there from NAPA or Gates is 3' max. Was yours longer that 3'? If so, where did your find longer lengths? I haven't pulled ours off yet, but I'm guessing it's at least 6' long. NAPA has a "Gold" 1/ 1/4" hose that is "standard wall thickness & exceeds D1 specs". I'm wondering if this is sufficient? Thanks

Thanks for everyone’s input! We went ahead w/ porcelain tile (12x24). We’ve attached a few pics of the end result. Definitely not a job for the faint of heart (or weak of back)! But, overall, we’re incredibly pleased with the outcome. Carpet is next! Thanks again for all the input,

Thanks @rustykramermetalfab - truly appreciate the additional perspective! I’m actually at our coach as I’m writing & doing some measuring before I order hoses. Yes, there are a couple hoses that will need to be trimmed to fit - especially at the cooler. However, on our coach, the bends/specs/sizes match up. We’ll see if my eyes & their specs agree! Thanks again!

Spot on! Thank you @Hockeydiesel!!! It had all the hose numbers/specs for Dynasty! Thank you!

Thanks Georgia Mike - that's what I have in hand now. Not exactly what I was looking for - but will work until I can redo the stairwell. Thanks

Yes - they don't have a style that works. Thanks That turned out very nice! Thanks for posting!

Thanks @6Wheels - I’ve actually contemplated changing out the carpet on the side of the risers - and will do so eventually. Just not sure if I’ll use the same porcelain tile we put on the floor or some other material. Still exploring! Just wanted to put down new transition b/f we head to FL. Thanks

Thanks again @Happycarz. So far, it's off to the parts store we go! Sure appreciate your feedback on the small hose to the turbo! We'll definitely be addressing it!

They're cracked & need to be replaced. Thanks

Thanks @tmw188 - I’ve been to Floor & Decor and a number of other flooring stores. All to no avail.

Thanks @Happycarz - looks like the 90s may work in a couple locations. However, our Dynasty must be configured slightly different. It has a couple hoses to the radiator that look more in the range of a 30 degree bend. I may just have to do it the old-fashioned way - take them all off & then start chasing down a match! Thanks

I just corrected that - thanks!

Recently replaced our floor in our 2006 Dynasty and have been attempting to find a source for the black trim/molding around the top of the stair well (photos attached). I've put mt best "googling skills" to work & have been able to find it. Wondering if anyone has run across a supplier that may still manufacture it? Thanks

I’ve been getting in the habit of documenting every part number any time I have to address an issue on our coach. I’ve searched, and a number of our REAR radiator friends (Ambassador & Knight owners) have been kind to do the same & then post the NAPA or Dayco part numbers for the radiator hoses for their rigs. That’s such valuable info - thank you! I’m wondering if any of our SIDE radiator 2006 Dynasty (ISL w/ side radiator w/ external trans cooler) owners have replaced their radiator hoses & have documented/remember the part numbers? I’m well aware of the the “take them off & go to a parts store to match up” advice. Just thought there may be some proactive 2006-ish Dynasty owners that may have saved this info & will share it with other owners. Thank you!

All the feedback on heated floors is nice - and I'd love to add them. But, this will increase the thickness/height of the finished floor. This would require slide adjustments - i imagine. What's that process entail?