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25 minutes ago, Motox559 said:
I have been searching the internet for days, I recently purchased an 09 diplomat 41SKQ and it’s got side cameras IN the bubble mirror. It’s an odd placement but whatever. My question is this, does anybody else have these and what kind/brand are they? The right side works but the left side doesn’t. I would just go look on my Rv but I am still waiting to take delivery of it from the dealer. Thanks in advance.
Motox
I have the same mirror/camera setup and the same issue. My curb side works but the road side does not. I am wondering how it can be tested to see if it is a bad camera, monitor or connection. I have checked every connection I could find, unplugged and plugged them back with no change. Let me know if you find solutions and I will keep you updated if I make any progress.
I also have a problem with the rear monitor in the bedroom. It blinks on and off almost like a bad connection but have not been able to make it work.
Daryl
Just now, Daryl Ammons said:Motox
I have the same mirror/camera setup and the same issue. My curb side works but the road side does not. I am wondering how it can be tested to see if it is a bad camera, monitor or connection. I have checked every connection I could find, unplugged and plugged them back with no change. Let me know if you find solutions and I will keep you updated if I make any progress.
I also have a problem with the rear monitor in the bedroom. It blinks on and off almost like a bad connection but have not been able to make it work.
Daryl
Back to your question, as far as brand, I am not home where I can look at the make of mirror on mine but as soon as I can I will get back to you on that.
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Jim it does look like my window from the outside view but I haven’t went any further than pulling off the panel and looking in. In next week or so I am going to go ahead and pull the seat out so I can get to it. I wasn’t able to see in there very good but looked like there was a plastic barrier before you get to the window. Is that a moisture Barrier? How does that come out? Is it possible to get it out and be able to replace it.
Probably stupid questions but is my first time working on something like that.Thanks for your reply and info
Daryl
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Has anyone had experience working on the power window? Mine goes down fine but when it is coming up the window seems to shift in the frame some which causes it to bind up and stop. I can grab the top of the window and shift it slightly rearward and it will work. It seems like maybe the lower part of the frame may be loose allowing the window to shift some on it's way up. I pulled off the panel below the window and looked but there is a clear plastic barrier preventing me from getting to the lower track so I did not go any further.
I have tried track lube and it will help temporarily but then it happens again usually at the most inconvenient time like at a toll booth.
Daryl
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11 hours ago, Dr4Film said:
Thought so!
I purchased one this past year on Amazon for $10.
I had dropped the lens when removing it from the ceiling and it took a chip out it.
I had one of my lenses break also and have been looking for those lights but haven't found them. You don't happen to have a product number for that light from Amazon do you?
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I would definitely be interested in purchasing some, most all of mine gone. I do not have access to 3D printing
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Doug, How was the experience with Fantasy RV Tours to Alaska?
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10 minutes ago, Frank McElroy said:
Daryl, there are three main failures that can generate soot. It's the soot generation that is plugging your DPF. If your shop can give you the Commins Insite EIF file, please send it to me. I want to see the past ten Regen history. I also want to see the history on the turbo actuator inactive codes.
From what I do see, I'd be concerned about the turbo actuator trouble code. A bad turbo actuator and sticking turbo will generate soot.
Yes, a bad injector can generate soot and be bad. Cummins has diagnostic tests to determine if individual injectors are bad by running the engine on two injectors at a time. And with the DPF disconnected if soot is generated. Do injectors pass this test?
The third main cause is a dirty EGR valve or associated sensors even though codes aren't present. This would be far down the list after rulling out the turbo actuator and confirming injectors are good.
If your engine is really generating soot, that is the first problem to fix. Once fixed, you then want to do a stationary DPF Regen followed by an OTR Regen and not need a DPF replacement.
Thank You so much for the info I will talk to them tomorrow and see what has been checked. I will also ask for the Cummins EIF file. They said the DPF was damaged so I okayed they replace it but I did not ok replacing the injectors. The mobile tech did mention the actuator but the shop has not mentioned that. If I try to make it back to NC is there possibility of damaging something more? I have people there that I could trust.
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On 9/9/2021 at 11:38 AM, Frank McElroy said:
Gary, sure, send me a PDF file to my email and I'll call you to explain. That file should be about 50 pages long. Hopefully they gave you a complete report. If they did not, see if they can email you the Cummins Insite file that should be stored on their computer. You won't be able to open it but I can.
Hey Frank I am having all sorts of problems. I think you responded to my question on wiring schematic.
I was on my way from Grand Junction Co to Colorado Springs and the caution light came on that the coach was trying to do a DPF regen. It stayed on and after pulling a steep grade it was still on. I stopped and read about it in the manual. The manual stated that it was trying to regen but unable to. It said that if the stop engine light came on I would need to immediately stop. Sure enough in about 10 miles the stop engine light came on. I ended up on the side of the road calling a mobile mechanic. He hooked his computer and forced a regen. He advised that I get it checked at Trans West in Fountain Co. They said the DPF had been breached and it was due to over fueling. Said I needed all new injectors and DPF. I told them J wanted to do the least I could to get me back home to NC. They said I would at least need to replace the DPF or it would come back on and defame the engine. The 2009 Dynasty only has 60k miles so wonder why it would need injectors. Code said exhaust temp got up to 1650 degrees. Any input appreciated.
I am going also include pictures of the codes the mobile tech found. Also will include the estimate from Trans West.Thanks
Daryl
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4 hours ago, Frank McElroy said:
I first need to know if your 2008 is a conventional or a chassis multiplex system. Post a picture of your dash switches or the front run bay below the driver's window.
Frank, thanks for responding to my post. Here is a picture of the front bay.
Daryl
2 hours ago, Tom Cherry said:Daryl,
As perhaps a "Newbie", you need to post a picture of the interior of the front run bay so that Frank can advise which system you have. There was a transition year. If you have the Chassis Control Module System or the Kongsberg Chassis Multiplex System, you need to know that and have prints on you PC as not many service facilities are familiar with it. It has it's own "Unique" arrangement and is sometimes troublesome. However, if a Tech does NOT understand it and just starts "messing around" and causes damages, you will be in serious trouble.
If you DO not have it, then a lower echelon of techs can work on it.
That is why it is critical to identify it. I share you "lifestyle". My 2009 was, and is, my ONLY DP. I graduated from a Gasser after 2 1/2 years. We have put 65K on it since we bought it new....and have had the pleasure of having out two GK's out with us for almost 8 months total....we use it a lot. Not Fulltimers....but average almost 60 nights out per year.
Good Luck. Put a Picture up and then you will know...
Thanks Tom,
I just sent Frank a picture of the run bay so I will know which system I have.
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11 minutes ago, Tom Cherry said:
Yes
It is called out in your Manual in the back. Look there.
You can also start to use the search Function. That is preferred as we have too many subjects that are related and we have to do housekeeping to clean them up.
NOTE. I searched for Refrigerant in the TOPICS section and found at least a dozen posts. I am merging or combining this one into the one that looks the most complete.
Thanks, in advance for searching before posting....,
Thanks Tom, I tied the search but must not have done it properly or put in the correct words. My bad will try to do better in future. Appreciate this site and the info you guys share. I know it must take a lot of work to keep it going.
Thanks Again,
Daryl
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2009 Monaco Dynasty 43’. Does anyone know where I might find the Freon refrigerate capacity for the Chassis AC on my Dynasty?
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14 minutes ago, vito.a said:
Frank is correct. In late 2008 and 2009 Monaco installed the Kongsberg chassis multiplex system on the diesel coaches. There are very few places that can work on it.
It may also help if you tell us what electrical problems you are having?
Thanks Frank I appreciate your response. I think we have sorted it out.
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On the road and having some issues with the chassis electrical system. Brought it to Trans West Truck and RV repair. They tell me that they can’t do anything because they don’t have access to schematics of the chassis electrical system. My Mtrhome is a 2008 Monaco Dynasty 43. Does anyone know where I might get access to system schematics?
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Thanks Jim
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Has anyone towed an AWD 2016 Lincoln MKX? Lot of conflicting information about this car and whether it is towable or not. Thanks for any input.
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Need to replace the pull down shade on the driver's side. The spring is broke. Anyone have a source for a replacement shade?
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On 11/1/2020 at 6:13 PM, pwhittle said:
Hi George,
Pictures are good now. Thanks for letting me know.
I've sent you a PM with my phone number. Please give me a call when convenient.
Paul
PWhittle,
I have a 2009 Dynasty with the three piece mirrors and the side view cameras are mounted in the lower portion of the mirror. My left side camera is not working. I have checked all connections I can find and all seems good. Are there replacements and a way to replace those cameras that are mounted in the mirrors that you are aware of?
Daryl
PWhittle,
I have a 2009 Dynasty with the three piece mirrors and the side view cameras are mounted in the lower portion of the mirror. My left side camera is not working. I have checked all connections I can find and all seems good. Are there replacements and a way to replace those cameras that are mounted in the mirrors that you are aware of?
Daryl
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6 hours ago, Cubflyer said:
My question first is there something wrong with your current steering box? Does the coach go where you steer it? Or does it wander around and you can’t keep it going straight.
If it does not go where you steer it then you may need another steering box, if it wanders around at every bump or change in road surface or truck passing, you need suspension work or improvements.
My coach needed suspension improvements, my steering box (non TRW) directs the coach just fine…. Since adding “watts link” and “crossbars” to my RR8R suspension the coach tracks great…. It used to take off in a different direction at every bump, dip and passing truck.The coach goes where i steer it but if it is wondering off in one direction it takes a lot of rotation of the steering wheel to correct and sometimes over corrects so I am fighting it back and forth. It is like when it wonders to the right it is hard to bring it back straight the correction makes it go left? Would not think it is component wear as the coach only has 35k miles on it. It had a front end alignment performed prior to my purchase. I found the paperwork and it looked good. May need to do the Watt's first before changing out the steering box?
3 minutes ago, Chargerman said:A good way to confirm where the play is to have someone constantly move the steering wheel back and forth within the free play and get under the coach and see if the control arm is moving. If it is moving consistent with the steering shaft movement then the steering box is tight and the lost movement in downstream of the steering box. If the control arm coming out of the steering box doesn’t move then the steering box is loose. Continue following the assembly until you find where movement is lost.
I will try that Chargerman. Thanks for the input.
2 hours ago, Hypoxia said:Wandering may be a rear axle alignment/tire problem, it was on mine.
Is yours a tag? How did you detect the rear axle alignment problem? Got new tires on my coach.
4 hours ago, Hypoxia said:I'm really surprised it didn't come with a TRW. I thought it was just the early model coaches that had Sheppard. My 2007 has TRW.
Yea I am not sure why the Shepherd box but that was about the time Monaco was starting to have financial problems I think, from what I have read.
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5 hours ago, Chargerman said:
The OP has a tag axle Coach so the suspension improvements that greatly help the RR8R chassis help much less on his Coach. He did mention that it wanders. My question is if there is a lot of steering wheel free play? That is the only thing a new steering box will improve as the Shepard is non-adjustable. If there is minimal free play then I would be looking at the remaining steering components for wear. Then I would closely insect all of the suspension bushings.
There is quite a bit of free play in the steering. If it starts wonder off in one direction it takes a significant amount of turn to get it directed back straight.
4 hours ago, Cubflyer said:I totally agree with you Chargerman, the fact that he said his coach was wandering, something that a loose steering does not 'cause', was what I was trying to point out.
All vehicles, RV's, Trucks, cars, boats, motorcycles, go carts...etc. should track straight, and should not 'need' to be 'held' straight with 'tight' steering.
I also, would suggest he should look for other worn components. If all those are good and the coach still wanders, there is an inherent designed-in issue with the RR8 Chassis. There needs to be more than one 'pan hard rod' holding the "H" frame square to the coach. There is only one panhard rod and it 'allows' the H frame with the axles attached to 'squirm' under the coach which sends the coach off a straight track with any outside influence (bumps, dips, wind, road ribs).
The Watts Link (MonacoWatts.com) controls that 'squirming' of the front H frame and (in this case) the tag axle helps the rear.
Ken
my home has tag axle and i guess the RS 10 chassis. What Chargerman said about loose steering not causing the wandering makes since but when it starts to wonder it takes a lot of steering wheel rotation to correct so that is why I was thinking a steering box change is in order. It may be prudent to do the Watt's Link first and see if stopping the wonder would be what is needed. The coach only has about 35K miles so I wouldn't think there would be a lot of suspension component wear.
7 hours ago, cbr046 said:If you do a search here and on IRV2 there's several discussions on the Shepherd box. Some are detailed, some not.
It's possible your issue isn't in the box but in the chassis . . . or both. Look up threads concerning Watts Link. From what I recall "wandering" is a steering issue.
I have a Shepherd box but no wandering. I am affected by wind, tho. It was suggested I do the Watts Link first.
Good luck.
That may be my best path also. I may do the front Watt's first and then if not corrected address the box?
Thanks for the reply
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Have wondering issue with my Monaco and am looking to replace the steering box as I have heard that is the only fix. Has anyone changed out the M110 Shepherd box to a TRW box and if so what TRW replacement number did you find that worked. I spoke with the people at Weller Truck and they have a replacement number for the box and Pittman arm for the M100 but not the M110. They do not recommend replacing the M110 box with the the same box that replaces the M100 as the M110 is larger and more powerful. Would appreciate any feedback.
Daryl Ammons
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Just want to give a huge shout out and kudos to Mr. Frank McElroy !
in General Motorhome Discussion
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Frank also saved me from having a $12-15k replacement of all the injectors in my coach that a service center was recommending. There is such a wealth of information in this group and the members are all so helpful. So thankful to be a part of this group and hope someday I can pay it forward.