Randy Sears

Thanks John.  I will make a big note on the alternator......seems like one of those things that could get ya unexpectedly.  Who knows, maybe have it tested and head it off at the pass !  Well, I have a lengthy list but that's ok.  We are not planning on any major trips til spring.  Plenty of time to get acquainted with it !  😀

Thank you for the vote of confidence !  Yep, my new hobby ! lol

34 minutes ago, JDCrow said:

Welcome aboard!

I have a bit newer, and shorter Coach. I’ve done a few things, really gutted it, and suspension mods.

You can read through the mod pages. Your engine and Trans are top notch. 
 

JD 

Thanks JD.  I'll look at your mods, I'm amazed at some of the things that are accomplished on these mammoth coaches.

4 minutes ago, tomevansfl said:

Welcome from the land of Mickey Mouse!

Just remember, new coaches have problems from the factory and older coaches have problems from deferred maintenance and life happening. Either way the coach will have problems. You aren’t alone in that respect but the people on this forum will be there to help you every step of the way. 

Yes, thanks Tom.  I'm sure whether old or new; they all can have their own issues.

12 minutes ago, Jim Bob said:

If you enjoy fixing and maintaining then you are in for a good time.  The coaches are pretty solid, except for if someone got behind on routine maintenance.  If it has not been driven much, I'd check the rear wheel bearings too.  Make sure the fuel shut off solenoid bolts are tight.  Seems like I remember someone having an issue of them working themselves loose.  I'd go easy on the eternabond tape... and not sure about enamel on fiberglass.  There is a special process of sanding, cleaning and sealing that is not an easy process but it sure looks good when you are done.  If you inspect the fiberglass closely for spider cracks, etc you will know when that is needed.  The air dryer is something that seems to get overlooked.  I opted to just replace the entire unit.  Fuel filters are always a source of problems if that gets neglected.  Hopefully it has the Winn fuel/water/air system on it...  easiest way to prime it after servicing it.  The inverter/charger may need to be swapped out... those have improved considerably in the last 25 years...  I also replaced all the 12 volt lights with LED...  Let me know if you run into something particular.  This is a great forum for these older coaches.  Happy trails.  Jim

Yes, I'm a little nervous about it setting mostly, lots of maintenance deferred.  I'm either having the fuel tank cleaned or installing a polishing system as a precaution against fuel contamination issues.   Spare lift pump and fuel shutoff solenoid on the list.  I think rear wheel bearings oiled by axle gear oil but I will check.  Air dryer definitely needs serviced soon.  A good marine enamel can go over fiberglass; that's what is used on all kinds of sailboats.  I'm going to replace the Winn system with a FASS fuel filtering system.  I will have to check out the inverter/charger and the ATS.  At least torque the connections after inspection to prevent arching and sparking.  May replace both.  I appreciate your input; it makes my maintenance list grow !  lol

Hello all.  I've been reading ALOT of the trials & tribulations that ya'all have went thru with your Monaco Coaches.  Ya see, I'm about to take delivery of a '95 Executive, C6T8.3 Cummins, been mostly parked indoors for last 4 years.  Decent price.  Took it for a drive, seems good on the road.  Yes, there are some minor hiccups I've noticed exists but, I'm a retired Navy engineer who feels somewhat capable of dealing with issues.  Yes, I've started collecting the required pieces to perform the King Control throttle conversion by years end altho it's not seemingly an issue at the moment.  Six speed Allison shifts well, cruise control works as designed.  My plans are for massive preventive and corrective maintenance where needed.  Wet sand edges and brow of roof cap, coating with good marine enamel.  Roof cap gets repaired as needed with eternabond tape and coated with white siliconized coating.  Roof AC's will be thoroughly cleaned and capacitors electrically tested.  All 6 wheels will get new metal valve stems installed and I'll need to inspect and repack front wheel bearings.  I'm replacing the 2-way elect/propane fridge with a 12 volt unit and adding a 12 volt cube freezer to the storage basement.  Adding six (6) solar panels on the roof and going with four(4) Trojan T-105 house batteries.  I know some are partial to lithium, I'll stick with the Trojans.  I respect the opinion of others, asking those with experience with older Monacos if there are specific items, such as King Control throttle, that have given you headaches or fits during your chapter in life with your Monaco.  I realize they can be troublesome or not but, it's a new "hobby" I am taking on realizing there will be hiccups along the way.  Thanks in advance for you taking the time to read this !  Safe travels to all.....