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    Has anyone had problems with their 2018/2019 Monaco Marquis?

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    15 minutes ago, Tom Brock said:

    I am considering purchasing a 2019 Monaco Marquis 44. I read a really bad  review that his Marquis had been in the shop more than half the time with numerous problems (not specified). I just am wondering if this bad review is just one bad apple or are their systemic problems with the Rev Group produced Monacos. Thanks

    You cannot compare the Beaver Marquis that is built by REV with Beaver that was built by Beaver and then Monaco after the merger. The latter where some of the best Mfg. RV’s built. REV does not build to this standards in either the chassis or Coach.

    Full Time Insurance

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    3 hours ago, cbr046 said:

    A major factor is where the coach is registered.  Hard to compare apples from NY with oranges from FL.  Plus driving history, driver age, coach value, etc.  Heck, they may even throw in whether you have a space heater or not 😉

    - bob

     

    You are correct South Dakota no issues with tickets or accidents. I wasn’t looking for a quote simply an opinion based upon what others might be paying for a like Coach Full time package

    Thanks all for the replies. Maybe another full timer with a Signature out there will see this. It would appear that based upon a little shopping that I did my Nationwide package with full time endorsement is pretty good. gieco  and Progressive are double for same coverage. Seems hard to believe but it’s a fact apparently.  Nationwide thru FMCA is what I have had for last 2 years.

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    Full Time Insurance

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    It is annual renewal time for our insurance, currently Nationwide

    250000/500000 Liability. collision comp 1000 deductible, Full Time package, 0 deductible Glass. Actual cash value replacement. Just ordinary coverage nothing special. $2340.00 yearly.

    Curious how that compares with others real world numbers in 2022. We have a 2006 Monaco Signature Commander 45'. Nationwide only increased $6.00 per month. Other quotes I have received considerably higher but that is just fill out online request and they pop a quote.

    Disabling BIRD-BCC in a Lithium Upgrade

    in Electrical Systems

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    20 minutes ago, Windsornut said:

    I added lithium batts. and solar on top to my 02 Windsor.  In the process I bought a LIBIM Lithium batt. mgr.   The great big black relay (1/2 soda can size) was replaced on mine with the LIBIM, along with 1 or 2 other pieces.  LIBIM main job is to direct alternator back and forth between house and chassis batts.  Alternator charging big bank of lithium batts. can burn up from over work.  If you're interested in this idea, the Battle Born batt. guys can help and also Chris can help on these older coaches at  M-M rv electronics dot com  I think.  I think he probably has any parts you may need as well.  The changeover can get a little complicated.  I did a new Magnum inverter as well.  MFFT more food for thought.

     

    Greg, the libim225 is a solar battery manager. Which is needed when adding solar to the system. In my case I’m not having solar added. It is the other additional pieces you mentioned that Battle Born advised without the libim required for solar. Battle Born advise me that simply changing from lead to lithium does not require the battery management system to change from the BigBoy.

    Disabling BIRD-BCC in a Lithium Upgrade

    in Electrical Systems

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    anand.s, 

    Replacing the bird was bad statement. I understood it to be that is works in line with the bird for lack of a better term to limit the AMP draw from the alternator that the Lithium will take in order to protect the alternator from damage from overheating. The Victron product has a 30 AMP limiter. Sterling also has this product in 30,50 and i think 60AMP limit. There are many folks on this forum that are better versed than I. I look forward to their input. From what I understand the most compelling issue when going to Lithium house batts that have alternator charging is to protect the alternator from overheating due to lithium demand. 

    Dinghy Towing

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    If Honda has it in the Owners Manual that the model can be flat towed and advises the limitations it should be fine. The key wording is flat towing. On my Ford Flex Ford requires it to have the negative wire off of the battery and run the engine every 6 hrs of driving for about 5 min. All of this is in the owners manual. My point is that if it is documented in manual should there be a problem it would be warranted.

    Slide out cargo tray motorization

    in Mods & Upgrades

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    DRDON, about halfway back on theside of the tray there is a lever that you will see. Pull it up and the tray will be manual opertation. Did you check the small plunger switch just inside the door on top. it should be on the right. if wire off or issue with it tray will not operate.

    1981 Newell DD Series 92

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    4 hours ago, cbr046 said:

    This is in response to the thread in Scotty Hutto's Off Topic Debbie Hutto thread . . . Remember this?

      

    Which is a gorgeous coach . . . .

     

    This caught my attention . . .  a TWO STROKE V-block diesel engine!  AND 100,000 MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES!!! 😮  I can't imagine the stress on the piston and crank pin bearings, especially when, in a motorcycle two stroke, these bearings get their lubrication from the air-fuel mix.  But the diesel 2T is different . . . QUITE DIFFERENT (piston & crank not exposed to incoming air charge). 

    There's a wikipedia article on the engine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Diesel_Series_92  but not much on the 2T operation of it (I don't think this will pass today's EPA emission requirements),  and another article on 2T diesel in particular https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-stroke_diesel_engine  . . . Still, not much on the animation . . . unless you want to look at this MARINE engine with an 8 foot stroke - quite long, and quite different than the DD92, but similar concept and very well explained.  https://youtu.be/IM8rxp8qB8k?t=106

    And *THAT* is how we spend our retirement!

    - bob

     

    That engine was very popular in the trucking industry back in its day. Pretty Bullitt proof 

    Tapping LP system for a grill?

    in LP Gas Systems

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    35 minutes ago, Dave Pumphrey said:

    Did you remove the regulator from the grill? You can't have 2 regulators.

    yes no regulator on the grill

    13 minutes ago, Dave Pumphrey said:

    You have to remove the grill's regulator...

    Did that. sounds like yours was same as mine. It had a flared 1/2" with a cap off end. removed both and replaced with a brass quick connect and no gas when hose hooked up.

    Tapping LP system for a grill?

    in LP Gas Systems

    Posted

    I have the black pipe coming from the driver side after the regulator coming over to the pass side. It was capped off and I found the required fittings to connect to the barbeque. Problem is no gas coming through. there is not an additional cutoff in the black pipe as i can see it all the way back to connection point. Yes on board tank is full and burners in kitchen work properly.

    First Motorhome

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    Welcome Dan, what model is your Refrigerator. We have a 2006 Signature with the same set up with cabinets above and the fridge sits on the floor. We are going to be replacing our shortly. I was curious because I hear a Samsung RF18 will fit but I don’t have the height clearance required which is 70 inches according to Samsung.

    Airbags, is 1/2" air Inlet ok verses 3/4" okay?

    in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes

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    I would get an opinion from Oregon Motor Coach or Premier in Oregon. They both have folks on staff that worked for Monaco and Country Coach when your chassis was built. I would think that the Monaco chassis had 3/4 inlets for a reason over 1/2". I had the unfortunate experience of having a Trucking Industry shop replace the bags on my coach and spent a lot of time and money getting the work corrected at OMC. Good Luck

    Windows Leaking

    in General Motorhome Discussion

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    I had a similar issue on the driver seat side window. Water leaked into the trough in the frame. It appeared to be sealed all around but leaked in heavy rain or during wash. the window had some fogging around the edges so i had company come out to correct the fogging and at the same time when the window frame went back in they ran a good bead of  the black butyl rubber sealant around the frame. Then butyl rubber rather than silicone around the perimeter as is done on windshield. No leaks even under high pressure water.

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    Interior door panel bunching up.

    in Interior & Exterior Care & Renovations

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    I had the same issue and I took the vertical trim off the door which also allows access to adjust the door latch and lube it well. I found that using contact cement you can smooth the material as best you can then replace the trim insuring the material is under it when tightening. Don't forget to reseal the seam with appropriate silicone to avoid this problem down the road.

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