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    2006 HR Scepter 40PDQ-Engine Bay Door Replacement

    in Body, Awning, Roof, Slides, & Steps

    Posted · Edited by Paul J A

    Ricki Mackin  was in charge of the "Paint shops" at Monaco. He has a business in Oregon. He has a inhouse designed Coach Engine door with louvers as a proprietary product .

    I would suggest you CALL him.

    https://www.mackinstreetcustoms.com/services/

    Try these as well.

    RV Parts & Salvage Yards
    https://camperfaqs.com/rv-salvage-yards
    https://bontragers.com
    www.rvdoctorgeorge.com

    Kongsberg Chassis Control Multiplexing

    in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes

    Posted

    59 minutes ago, Tom Whitlow said:

    There are lots of documents and discussions regarding both of these.  There is a thorough write-up, with photos, by Tal G and Frank Mcelroy.  Frank has also described how to add the 12V to 5V transformer.  Another member included detailed photos of this process.  I'm unskilled, unknowledgeable, and untrained; but following the detailed instructions provided by others on this site, I did it with no problems.

    The two breakers I used are : 

    Mechanical Products 174-S0-060-2 Surface Mount Circuit Breaker, Manual Reset, 1/4" Stud 40A

    Mechanical Products 174-S0-080-2 Surface Mount Circuit Breaker, Manual Reset, 1/4" Stud, 60A

    To connect the new breakers to the House and Chassis battery terminals on the PCB, I used 60A (Chassis) and 40A (House) Littlefuse MEGA Fuses (bent to 90 degree angle) because there wasn't enough room on my configuration to squeeze in short large terminated battery cables.  This made the install very easy.  I found these at my local Advance Auto store.  Any NAPA dealer should have them.  I think now maybe I should have upped these fuses so that the resettable breakers would pop before the fuse.  I carry a couple extra fuses in the coach now. 

    The 12V to 5V transformer can be found on Amazon with a search.  I used a 10A model.  Note there's a 1A fuse on both of the power wires.  These can also be found on Amazon.  Good luck over there in the mother country. 

     

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    Chassis Multiplex.pdf 3.33 MB · 3 downloads

    Thank you Tom for a great informative post.

    Windshield Wipers - 2006 Knight

    in General Motorhome Discussion

    Posted

    Consider a shorted wiper blade. A 26-28" will provide adequate vision avenue for you.

    Also consider consulting with any/all of these entities for input from ppl who are acquainted with the product you are using.

     Windshield Wiper Parts

    Rewiring Generator to Chassis battery bank

    in Generators

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Newcsn said:

    Thanks @tom cherry & @ivylog ! I must be one of those “lucky” Dynasty owners that has the genset start issue. I’ve checked all batteries (8 house & 2 new chassis - no bad battery & all fully charged) & cleaned all terminals.  Genset attempts to start but only grunts a couple times. However, when the main engine is running the genset will crank right up! 

    It would appear the “undersized cables” may be its issue. From a cost & labor perspective it would seem much easier to install a battery setup similar to Ivylogs - as opposed to running heavier cables the length of the coach.  And, our 10 KW does have an alternator on it - I’ve replaced its belt.

    Am I missing something on the “cost & labor” side of the equation? Thank you!

    YEP! I would do as Dick Bell did.

    16 hours ago, Tom Cherry said:

    If you want the WHOLE story and the rationale as to WHY most Generator starting issues were the fault of Monaco in undersized wiring and why upgrading the wiring should eliminate the need....

    Some folks have done an excellent job, be it all expensive, and added an upfront battery.  However, at least 80 plus percent of the Dynasty owner never have an issue. Monaco GOOFED.  Upgrading the Wiring to the Generator (where the Starter gets its power) is the most simple and cost effective solution.

    There is NO rhyme or reason as to why the majority don't have an issue, but correcting Monaco's GOOF should eliminate the need for an upfront battery.

    "However, at least 80 plus percent of the Dynasty owner never have an issue."  Tom, is that your estimate or ???

    Harsh ride on my 36 ft HR Endeavor

    in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes

    Posted · Edited by Paul J A

    WEIGH YOUR COACH. Four , or Six corner weight is the best, but single axle weights will be OK too. Fuel and water full. Black and grey tanks empty with your stuff on board. CAT scales at many truck stops. Tell the clerk you want to weigh a coach. There is an intercom at the scale so you can communicate with the clerk. There will be 3 platforms for3 axles. Steer axle on the  first, Drive on the second, and if applicable, Tag on the third. Keep the ENGINE Running, so you stay at Ride Height.Get the print out from the clerk. IF you have a tag axle, you may have to adjust your DOWN pressure to move weight as needed, and after adjusting your down pressure on the tag, REWEIGH the coach.  Now go to YOUR tire Mfg. inflation charts for the correct COLD inflation.

    AFTER You are done weighing your coach and have the CORRECT COLD INFLATION PRESSURE,  CALL sourcerv.com. 

    THE EXPERTS on your chassis.

    Ask for Jim or Scott.

     

     

     

     

     

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    RV Merry Christmas

    in General Motorhome Discussion

    Posted

    Twas the Night before Christmas, when all through the park, quiet hours dictated even dogs shouldn’t bark.
    The stockings were hung on the slide out with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
    The children were restless and wiggly in their bunk, until I yelled “Be still or Christmas is sunk”
    Mom in her Christmas jammies and I in my suit, had just fell asleep tired out and kaput
    When out on the gravel there arose such a clatter, I tumbled over mom to see what was the matter.
    Was it a new neighbor or just a giant racoon? This late arriver flew in without plane nor balloon.
    No diesel pusher, nor skoolie, nor gas; this guy was unorthodox and travelled en masse.
    He drove his ultralight barely room for his stuff, with his load quite unstable, he wasn’t looking too buff.
    All the campers around him peered out through their blinds, this sleigh and reindeer nearly made them lose their minds.
    No need for a pull through nor hook-ups at all, this guy was in a hurry to bring joy with a doll.
    More rapid than campground billing, his team he could enflame, they listened to him ‘cause he called each one by name.
    “Now, Monaco ! Now, Beaver! Now, Thor and Jayco!  On Airstream! On Tiff! On Winnie and Pal-o!”
    “To the peak of that A-frame, to the dome of this rig. Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away jig!”
    So, up to the roof top of course they flew, with a satchel full of treats and Santa Claus too!
    Fearing the load this furry group had created, Magic alone kept the roof unperforated.
    Down through the bath fan Santa came with a bound; dressed for the hunt, he was Christmas Camo gowned.
    No time for chit chat he had things to do. To torture the neighbors, he started by leaving a kazoo.
    Not sure how he did it with his magic of lore, the whole living space was filled, gifts ceiling to floor.
    It doesn’t take much to fill up 200 square feet, but he managed to jam in four TVs, and a pound of dried meat;
    A propane fire pit, bike lights and a hammock chair too; St. Nick left nothing out, even single ply for our poo.
    Just as fast as he’d come he was gone with some speed, His job now complete he was done with this deed.
    But I heard him exclaim in his thick Texas drawl, “Merry Christmas to you, and safe travels to y’all!”
     
     
     
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