David Pratt

Space Coast Plating, Inc., 975 Aurora Road, Melbourne, Florida 32935, 321-254-2880 They can RE-Chrome your Mirror Arms, Bases, Camera Pods and Heads-(Must be Metal-NO PLASTIC) to better than new. Excellent Work and Quick Turnaround.

Mel The Yahoo Monacoers Group no longer exists. When you log into the Home page you get the notice that the site is no longer accepting posts or Memberships. It is only an Email site. In the upper right corner of the Home page is the Icon for mail. when you click on the Icon it will take you to your email page. Any emails that you have saved prior to the site closing done will still be there and you can send and receive Emails like any other email site. Depending on how you set up you email account to send and receive emails anyone posting and sending an email you may get the email and you can respond to them. Hardly anyone is monitoring the site and I have left it up so that any late comers who go to the site will get the message we have moved and have the instructions on how to log into our new site. Eventually, sooner than later, I will pull the plug on the site and it will go away. I want to leave it up to give those Members who have not signed in to our new site the opportunity to do so. Unfortunately some members have not paid attention or read the instructions and will post in an email thinking they are posting to the group, which they are not. So, if you are receiving emails from some of these members try to educate them as I do and let them know they have to go to the monacoers.org web site and sign in to get help with their problem.

Phil Short Answer is YES it is the same.

They Provide Excellent Service and will work with all Extended Warranty Company's and Manufacturers. I have used them for my Aqua-Hot Service and Several Friends in the area have used their services for Warranty Repairs on their Entegra Coaches. They are a Certified RV Repair Facility also. Mobile Service is excellent and on time. They service the Mid-Florida East Coast. A1 RV Repair 1050 South US HWY 1 STE 22, Malabar, Florida 32950; 321-506-1813

Sorry, Bill Groves will be attending the Gathering but will not be weighing coaches this year.

I am in the process of Cleaning out my Rv Barn and I have a perfectly good working Sharp Aquos Receiever/Tuner for the Sharp Aquos TV that is installed from the Factory in the 2004 thru 2006 Executive, Signature and other high end Monaco brand Coaches. The model number is TU-GA1U-S and includes the Remote and cables. The TV died and is not included. If anyone has a need for it, You can have it for the whatever it cost to ship it. ALSO "FOR SALE"; For all you Truckers and CB radio enthusiast I have a very rare 150 Watts "Penetrator" HB150 2-30MHz Amateur Linear Amplifier. Full 80-10 meter amateur band coverage that needs to find a home. Make me an offer. Contact Info: viperrrr@msn.com or 321-427-6909

Paul This would be a great subject to bring to the Saturday morning Roundtable Maintenance Session.

Woody Yes, you are confirmed. We should end up ok on the head count, there is still plenty of time for any stragglers to register.

All I have been using A1 RV repair for servicing the Aqua Hot in my Foretravel. If you are in the area of Melbourne, Florida, They have a Mobile Service that will come to you. They will also honor any Extended Warranty. They are a Certified RV Repair Facility. I just had them service my Aqua Hot last week. They are very dependable and do excellent work Their contact info; A1 RV Repair, 1050 South US Hwy 1 Suite 22, Malabar, Florida 329350. Phone 321-506-1813

We would lose the discount on the complete package,( RV Site and Evening meals) there is no charge for the Seminars. There is over a month before the Gathering and Lazy Days is accepting Reservations. Our 60 sites are locked in until February 1st. I am sure we will have a few members who are on the Fence that will make their Reservations and put us over the minimum.. And there is always the "Negotiation Factor". We were up to 56 confirmed Reservations, but had 8 cancellations in the past month for various reasons that some did not notify me on the Forum. I deal with this for every Gathering and I thought by posting early last year that it would improve the attendance. Last year we had over 60 coaches, I doubt we will get that many this year. This is a tough time of year for trying to fit the Gathering in where it does not interfere with other Venues or maybe there is just not that much interest anymore. Chris Throgmartin and Scotty Hutto have been a great help trying to spread the word to other Monaco groups to get interest in coming to the Gathering. We just can not get over that 50-60 coach barrier. It has been a Busy and Distracting Year, Moving to our new Website and dealing with all the Boggess Monacoers sites and forums has not helped either. No reason to panic!!!! See you all at the Gathering!!!!

JANUARY UPDATE!!! It is now less than a 2 Months until the 2020 Bill D's Monacoers GatheringTHIS UPDATE IS LONG AND INCLUDES CHANGES AND A LOT OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE GATHERING. I suggest printing it out and keep for reference. Again I want to thank everyone that has Registered and Posted that you will be attending Bill D's 2020 Gathering at Lazydays RV Resort in Seffner, Florida. Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 thru Sunday, February 16, 2020;As of this date We have only FORTY EIGHT (48) Members that have Confirmed they have made Reservations with Lazydays for the Gathering. This is short of our 50 Coach Minimum to keep our group discount. Any Members or Guests that are going to attend the Gathering and are not staying at Lazydays RV Park, but are going to join us for the Evening meals must make Reservations with Lazydays and notify me by email. Lazydays will collect your money when you register at the office for the meals only when you check in.. This will make sure that they have a correct head count for the Meals. There is no charge for anyone who wants to attend any of the Seminars. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS LONG AND EVERYONE WHO IS GOING TO ATTEND THE GATHERING SHOULD SAVE AND/OR PRINT THIS OUT. I WILL BE POSTING OTHER UPDATES AND INFO AS THINGS PROGRESS!!!!! The Bill D's Monacoers 2020 Gathering is going to be held February 11th, 2020 thru February 16th, 2020 at Lazydays RV Park, 6210 County Road 579, Seffner, Florida 33584. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL; 1-800-905-6627 The following is the Reservation Rates and Preliminary Agenda for the Monacoers 2020 Bill D's Gathering. REMEMBER, The Rates for the Gathering include your Full Hook Up Site with 50AMP service, all (5) of the Evening Buffett Meals, all the Seminars/Presentations during the week . Rates for the 2020 Gathering are as follows; Couples - $533.61 includes all Taxes, Two Adults per coach, Pets included. Single - $467.15 includes all Taxes, One Adult per coach, Pets included. Meals Only and Seminars - $132.00 plus Taxes per Couple or $66.00 per IndividualThese Rates reflect a 10% discount based on a minimum of 50 Coaches. We will lose the discount if we have less than 50 coaches. Lazydays has blocked 60 sites for the 2020 Gathering, FIRST COM - FIRST SERVE! YOU MUST BE A MONACOERS YAHOO GROUP MEMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE GATHERING Lazydays is now accepting Reservations. When you make your Reservation you will be asked for a credit card number for a deposit. Your Credit Card will not be charged until you check in for the Gathering . After you make your Reservations You must post to the Forum you have confirmed your site so I can CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE A MEMEBR, keep track and have a record of those who will be attending. AGAIN;; When you have confirmed your Reservations with Lazydays please post to the Forum notifying me that you have registered. There is still plenty of time to get your Registrations in and have a great showing. Any comments or suggestions are welcomed. You can either post them to the forum or Private Email Me. We are working on a Flea Market Program so members can sell their unwanted parts, so bring your unwanted stuff. Your Junk may be somebody else's TREASURE! The Lazydays Chef will also be doing a Presentation, "Unlocking the Mystery’s of Microwave/Convection Oven Cooking" on Thursday, February 13th at 1:30PM;I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH THAT IT VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE NEED AS MANY MEMBERS ATTENDING THESE SEMINARS AS POSSIBLE. THE PRESENTERS ARE THERE FOR YOU AND TO GIVE YOU VALUABLE AND UPDATED INFORMATION AND TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. IT IS GETTING VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE PRESENTERS TO COME AND PARTICIPATE WHEN NO ONE SHOWS UP FOR THEIR PRESENTATION. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT THAT INTERESTED IN THE TOPIC THAT IS BEING PRESENTED, EVERY MEMBER SHOULD ATTEND THE SEMINAR OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE PERSON WHO IS GIVING UP THIER TIME TO PRESENT THE INFORMATION TO YOU. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT LEARN! The following is the Preliminary Schedule and Seminar Agenda for the 2020 Monacoers's Gathering. ALL THE PRESENTATIONS/SEMINARS ARE OPEN TO ALL THE LADIES, PLEASE ATTEND!!!!! 2020 Bill D's Monacoers Gathering Schedule and Seminar Agenda; Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 – Arrival Day & Registration 5:00 PM - Meet and Greet Party, Includes; Honey Baked Ham Served with Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Garden Salad, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf) Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 - Seminars/Presentations; 9:00 AM - TYRON Bands Run Flat System and Tire Safety & Maintenance by Chuck Thatcher 10:30 AM - Body Caulking and Slide Floor Rot Repair & Maintenance by Chris Throgmartin Noon - Lunch 1:30 PM - Roof Care, Maintenance and Renovation Chris Throgmartin 5:30 PM - Baked Chicken Buffet Dinner; Includes: Roasted Lemon Herb 1/2 Baked Chicken Served with: Garlic Mashed Red Potato's, Green Bean Alondine, Mixed Greens Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Apple Pie, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.& Decaf) Thursday, February 13th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations; 9:00 AM - Roadmaster Chassis Suspension Handling and Sheppard Steering Upgrades by Van Williams and Craig French. 10:30 AM - Fire Suppression and Fire Safety - FireFight by Jim Bounds Noon - Lunch 1:30 PM - Microwave-Convection Oven Cooking Class - Lazy Days Chef., NOT CONFIRMED! 5:30 PM - Traditional Meatloaf Dinner Buffet; Includes: Meatloaf, Buttery Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Red Velvet Cake, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.& Decaf) Friday, February 14th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations; 9:00 AM - Cummins Engine Service and Maintenance by Cummins Rep - Dave Eaton 10:30 AM - Cummins/Onan Service and Maintenance by Bert Henderson Noon - Lunch 1:30 PM - Allison Transmission Service and Maintenance by Allison Rep - Derek Gallo 5:30 PM - Roast Beef Buffet Dinner; Includes Roast Beef w/Au Jous; Served with Scallop Potatoes, Roasted Vegetable Medley, Classic Caesar Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Cheese Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf) Saturday, February 15th - Members Open Round Table Day 9:00 AM – Until - Roundtable Maintenance Q & A hosted by David Pratt - Meet your Moderators, Open Discussions to Discuss Problems, Upgrades, Modifications, Technical Problems and Fixes with any/all of the attendees at the Gathering. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND PREPARE TO TAKE NOTES!!!! THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE FORUM AND GROUP. This Round Table Discussion will be open all day to also include visiting other Members Coaches to see and Compare Modifications & Upgrades 5:30 PM - Southern Barbecue Buffet Dinner – Includes: BBQ Spare Ribs, BBQ Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork. Cold Slaw, Baked Beans, Corn Bread, Chocolate Chip cookies. Water/Assorted Sodas/Iced Tea and coffee (Reg & Decaf. Sunday, February 16th, 2020– Departure Day

The December Update is correct and I will be posting another update for January in a few days with any changes if there are any. There are over Forty Eight (48) coaches registered. I will post the new number with the January Update.

Members Our new site, "Monacoers.org," is up and running. We are good to go with the new site. Scotty, Frank and Larry have uploaded all the old group files and categorized them. Many members are signing in and registering and are using the new site. We are also continually testing it and trying to find holes and make fixes. Yahoo notified us back in October that as of December 14th, 2019 that all Yahoo groups that are private groups such as the Monacoers Yahoo Group will only be an email site and you will no longer have any access to data or files as they will disappear. You will only be able to send and receive Emails. All public Yahoo Groups will end. We have decided that the Monacoers Yahoo site will “Cease and Desist being a GROUP…..as you know it.” on December 31st, 2019. It will only be an Email site that will be used as just another email group. I will be shutting it down permanently. We, the Moderators will be focusing on our new home and improving it. You will lose all access to the files on the Monacoers Yahoo site anyway after December 14th, 2019, so we feel there is no need to continue the site which may only confuse members and potential new Members. Everyone received my post on Tuesday for joining our new web site and were sent an Invitation to join if you are a member of the Monacoers Yahoo Group. If you plan on joining, do it NOW…. The Moderators also appreciate the feedback and comments from those folks that are on board….and we are addressing, as fast as we can, some concerns….but making sure that the MAIN PURPOSE or SITE stays functional will be our priority. See you at our new home….monacoers.org

Rich Yes the Groups.io format is the same as the Yahoo group. It was developed by the same individual who developed Yahoo. Over the past couple of years many of the members have asked for us to get away from the Yahoo Group as there was to many re-occurring problems and you never knew what monkey wrench Yahoo was going to throw at you. Now with their October Surprise that they were shutting down all Yahoo groups and would only remain an Email base forum we could have lost all our valuable info. On of the reasons we chose not to convert over to the groups.io format was that we would not own the site or the content and we could not be sure if we would not have the same issues that we have with Yahoo now. The other reason was that groups.io is not free and you pay a fee to have a forum on this site and there is no guarantee that in the future groups.io might not go the same way as Yahoo. As with all things, when there is change it will take awhile for some members to adjust, but our new home is great and is easy to use and you can do much more on it. We have no issues with groups.io, it was just not a good fit for the Bill D's Monacoers Yahoo group. We wanted something better and something we owned and had control over. The other site in question that is on the groups.io called Monacoers is a BOGASS site set up by a guy who stole, copied our parts list and our email addresses and was a member of the Monacoers Yahoo Group. We will not support him and if some one wants to be a member of his group that is OK. They just will not be allowed to be a member of the Bill D's Monacoers Group.

DECEMBER UPDATE!!! It is now less than a 3 Months until the 2020 Bill D's Monacoers Gathering THIS UPDATE IS LONG AND INCLUDES A LOT OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE GATHERING. I suggest printing it out and keep for reference. Again I want to thank everyone that has Registered and Posted that you will be attending Bill D's 2020 Gathering at Lazydays RV Resort in Seffner, FL. Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 thru Sunday, February 16, 2020; As of this date FORTY EIGHT (48) Members have Confirmed they have made Reservations with Lazydays for the Gathering. Any Members or Guests that are going to attend the Gathering and are not staying at Lazydays RV Park, but are going to join us for the Evening meals must make Reservations with Lazydays and notify me by email. Lazydays will collect your money when you register at the office for the meals only when you check in. This will make sure that they have a correct head count for the Meals. There is no charge for anyone who wants to attend any of the Seminars. I WILL BE POSTING OTHER UPDATES AND INFO AS THINGS PROGRESS!!!!! The Bill D's Monacoers 2020 Gathering is going to be held February 11th, 2020 thru February 16th, 2020 at Lazydays RV Park, 6210 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL; 1-800-905-6627 The following is the Reservation Rates and Preliminary Agenda for the Monacoers 2020 Bill D's Gathering. REMEMBER, The Rates for the Gathering include your Full Hook Up Site with 50AMP service, all (5) of the Evening Buffett Meals, all the Seminars/Presentations during the week . Rates for the 2020 Gathering are as follows; Couples - $533.61 includes all Taxes, Two Adults per coach, Pets included. Single - $467.15 includes all Taxes, One Adult per coach, Pets included. Meals Only and Seminars - $132.00 plus Taxes per Couple or $66.00 per Individual These Rates reflect a 10% discount based on a minimum of 50 Coaches. We will lose the discount if we have less than 50 coaches. Lazydays has blocked 60 sites for the 2020 Gathering, FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED! Lazydays is now accepting Reservations. When you make your Reservation you will be asked for a credit card number for a deposit. Your Credit Card will not be charged until you check in for the Gathering . After you make your Reservations please post HERE and RSVP on the site Calendar that you have confirmed your site so I can keep track and have a record of those who will be attending. Get your Registrations in early and let's have a great showing. Any comments or suggestions are welcomed. You can either post them below, private message joe, or Email me. We are working on a Flea Market Program so members can sell their unwanted parts. The following is the Preliminary Schedule and Seminar Agenda for the 2020 Monacoers's Gathering. 2020 Bill D's Monacoers Gathering Schedule and Seminar Agenda; ALL THE PRESENTATIONS/SEMINARS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE, PLEASE ATTEND!!!!! The Lazydays Chef will also be doing a Presentation, "Unlocking the Mystery’s of Microwave/Convection Oven Cooking" on Thursday, February 13th at 1:30PM; I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH THAT IT VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE NEED AS MANY MEMBERS ATTENDING THESE SEMINARS AS POSSIBLE. THE PRESENTERS ARE THERE FOR YOU AND TO GIVE YOU VALUABLE AND UPDATED INFORMATION AND TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. IT IS GETTING VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE PRESENTERS TO COME AND PARTICIPATE WHEN NO ONE SHOWS UP FOR THEIR PRESENTATION. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT THAT INTERESTED IN THE TOPIC THAT IS BEING PRESENTED, EVERY MEMBER SHOULD ATTEND THE SEMINAR OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE PERSON WHO IS GIVING UP THIER TIME TO PRESENT THE INFORMATION TO YOU. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT LEARN! 2019 BILL D's MONACOERS GATHERING SCHEDULE AND SEMINAR AGENDA Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 – Arrival Day & Registration 5:00 PM - Meet and Greet Party, Includes; Honey Baked Ham Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf) Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 - Seminars/Presentations; 9:00 AM - TYRON Bands Run Flat System and Tire Safety & Maintenance by Chuck Thatcher 10:30 AM - Body Caulking and Slide Floor Rot Repair & Maintenance by Chris Throgmartin Noon - Lunch 1:30 PM - Roof Care, Maintenance and Renovation Chris Throgmartin 5:30 PM - Baked Chicken Buffet Dinner; Includes: 1/2 Baked Chicken Served with: Buttery Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.& Decaf) Thursday, February 13th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations; **9:00 AM - Roadmaster Chassis Suspension Handling and Sheppard Steering Upgrades by Van Williams. 10:30 AM - Fire Suppression and Fire Safety - FireFight Products by Jim Bounds Noon - Lunch 1:30 PM - Microwave-Convection Oven Cooking Class - Lazy Days Chef., NOT CONFIRMED! 5:30 PM - Traditional Meatloaf Dinner Buffet. Buttery Served with Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.& Decaf) Friday, February 14th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations; 9:00 AM - Cummins Engine Service and Maintenance by Cummins Rep - Dave Eaton 10:30 AM - Cummins/Onan Service and Maintenance by Brett Henderson. Noon - Lunch 1:30 PM - Allison Transmission Service and Maintenance by Allison Rep - Derek Gallo 5:30 PM - Roast Beef w/Au Jus Buffet Dinner; Includes; Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf) Saturday, March 2nd - Members Open Round Table Day 9:00 AM – Until - Roundtable Maintenance Q & A hosted by David Pratt - Meet your Moderators, Open Discussions to Discuss Problems, Upgrades, Modifications, Discussions on Entertainment / Internet Service, Technical Problems and Fixes with any/all of the attendees at the Gathering. Anything and Everything about the Monaco Brand Coaches and Accessories and Equipment is on the table for Open Discussions to Discuss Problems, Fixes, Repairs, Upgrades, Modifications, Technical Problems with any/all of the attendees at the Gathering. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND PREPARE TO TAKE NOTES!!!! THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE FORUM AND GROUP. The Round Table Discussions will be open as long as necessary to also include visiting other Members Coaches to see and Compare Modifications & Upgrades. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND PREPARE TO TAKE NOTES!!!! THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE FORUM AND GROUP. 5:30 PM - Southern Barbecue Buffet Dinner – BBQ Spare Ribs, BBQ Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork. Dinner rolls & Chocolate Chip cookies. Sides: Cold Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Pasta Salad, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Water/Assorted Sodas/Iced Tea. Sunday, February 16th, 2020– Departure Day SEE EVERYBODY IN FEBRUARY!!! "Happiness Is The Journey, Not The Destination" David & Sandy Pratt, Melbourne FL FORETRAVEL IH-45, 2016 Ford Explorer Bella "The Ratwieler" Yorky and RJ "The Man" Pomeranian-(In Doggy Heaven)

You are now in the right group. Bill D's Monacoers.org is the Monacoers yahoo group that you are a member. I posted to the group on Tuesday that our new website was now up and running and that you would receive an Invitation to join if you were a Member of the Monacoers Yahoo Group. That was the invite you received from " An Administrator has created a new account at Bill D's Monacoers". I also stated in the notice that the MONACOERS@GROUPS.IO visualsc and groups .io were BOGAS sites started by a guy who pirated our parts list and other information from the Monacoers Yahoo Group to start his group. I also stated that if you were a member or became a member of that group you will not be allowed to be a member of the Bill D's Monacoers.org group. This guy is misleading our members into joining his group and will not be tolerated here. IF YOU WANT TO STILL BE A MEMBER OF Bill D's Monacoers GROUP, I SUGGEST THAT YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP FROM THE Monacoers@groups.io GROUP We Welcome you as a member of the Bill D's Monacoers.org Group and hope you will stay. Please let us know!

The January 2020 Update posted 01/08/2020 replaces the December 2019 Update to avoid confusion. See you all in February. __._,_.___