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Wow, where are you located? Or rather where do you find a Western Star dealer?

Thanks

Tom

Thanks Tom!

Hello All,

I am looking to replace my alternator on my 2001 Monaco Windsor. Should I have it rebuilt or replaced? I live in Maryland. I have a Cummins ISC 8.3 Diesel.

I just bought Bilstein's for my 2001 Monaco Windsor 34 PBS. The shocks that were on the coach are Monroe's and I am being told that the change will be night and day. I am also getting new airbags and the entire suspension fully greased. Should be smoother and quieter.

3 hours ago, eddie4ne said:

I will escort you, pm me. I live on the MD pa line

 

Hello Ed, Thanks for this. I will definitely let you know. I have someone else who lived closer to me that is not sure if he will be in town but if he doesn't then I will definitely take you up. What model is your Monaco?

1 minute ago, JDCrow said:

Your coach is super cool by the way. Love the look with the colors 

Thanks, I love it. What year is yours?

Hey Brad, So, Maryland requires anyone driving a vehicle over 26K Lbs whether it has air brakes or not to be Class B licensed. I could simply take the test and be done with it but also have air brakes, I will be required to do the air brake test which is simple but the whole reason why I am doing this is because I heard that in Canada you are required to have a special license if you are driving a motorhome with air brakes. Since my wife and I are travelling to Canada this year, I didn't want to risk trying to cross over the border and find out that the Canadian government refuses my entry because I am not properly licensed. I am not even sure that they will check it but I am not taking any chances. Hope this answers your question.

Tom

4 hours ago, myrontruex said:

It would be interesting to find out if they would accept an out of state license. That is, in Florida you do not need the endorsement. In Calif over 40 ft you need it but they cannot properly define a forty footer. Trust me, I spent months trying to nail them down on this and they came up dry. No bumpers on an RV so it cannot be bumper to bumper.  I do not want to derail this thread and talk about it more. After a lot of head scratching they managed to give me a written test based on two different parts and said ok, but to get a driving test was going to be over six weeks out. Never got the license. 

But a legally licensed person in Florida should be able to driver it. That should throw a knot in their knickers. 

Call a local RV dealership that sells Motorhomes. They should have drivers they can refer you to. 

 

I was told when I was in NY last year that driving with air brakes was illegal but most State troopers would never bother to pull you over. My worry would be driving without the proper license and getting into an accident and then finding out that your insurance refused to pay for settlement because I was not properly licensed. Also, in addition to the skills driving test, they require that I do an inspection of the vehicle which requires going over lights, brakes, checking brake pads, air pressure in tires. tread wear. Serpentine belt wear. Power steering fluid level. Gas tank and whether its attached correctly and not loose on the welds. They are very strict and they will deduct points if things are off. I personally think that its a good thing because the last thing you want is for someone who is clueless driving one of these beasts without knowing proper driving and/or maintenance. 

2 hours ago, JDCrow said:

Do you have to have a physical to get the license? 
 

I ask as I had my commercial CDL for over 25 years. A few years ago the NTS board came up with new rules that barred all people with epilepsy from ever having a CDL. I was diagnosed with epilepsy 15 years ago, haven’t had a seizure beyond the first 2, but they are unwavering on their rules. 

I do not have to have a physical. Only an eye exam.

Hello All,

I live in Maryland and I recently found out that I am required to have a Class B Non CDL license to drive my coach. I have taken my knowledge exam at the Glen Burnie MVA but I still need to take my driving skills test. The problem is that I am not allowed to drive there myself. They are very strict and will require someone with the approved license such as a Class B or a CDL to get me there and prove that they are properly licensed. So, I am looking on this forum for anyone in my area of Columbia Maryland that would be able to accompany me or meet me near the MVA of your choice in Maryland so that I can complete my test. I would be happy to pay the person for their time. Let me know please. BTW, my coach is a 2001 Monaco Windsor 34 PBS.