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Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-06-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,129
Posted By Monacoach
We spent a week there a few years ago. They have...

We spent a week there a few years ago. They have a free shuttle to the strip. There is a walmart across the street. I thought the park was nice enough.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-30-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,832
Posted By Monacoach
As mentioned you most likely have coach net which...

As mentioned you most likely have coach net which is good. I am not a big fan of coverage where you will be reimbursed later. For me the peace of mind is having one number to call.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-25-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,190
Posted By Monacoach
On our coach there is a circuit board that...

On our coach there is a circuit board that controlls the opening and closing of the isolator solonoid. This circuit board kept burning out on me so when ever the engine was running ,
the house...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,668
Posted By Monacoach
I started tying our electric awning down but that...

I started tying our electric awning down but that didn't curb my paranoia of wind. It only made it more of a choir to put the awning up so I no longer tie it down.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-12-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By Monacoach
Make sure the power boost is turned on ( green...

Make sure the power boost is turned on ( green light). Make sure to depress ant button on control box. Raise antenna and do a full auto search for cchannels.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-21-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,302
Posted By Monacoach
you mentioned that the roof of the slide was...

you mentioned that the roof of the slide was caulked. What about the 4 other sides of the slide. There are alot of seams that could be missing caulking. Get some clear caulking.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-30-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,174
Posted By Monacoach
We have side cameras and I find them to be...

We have side cameras and I find them to be useless. Glare from headlights at night make it hard to see anything, glare from the sun during the day is an issue, cant see when its raining, or when the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-13-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,959
Posted By Monacoach
The person who told you that you do not require...

The person who told you that you do not require brakes on the tow dolly is correct however once you load a car onto that dolly the rules change. It depends on where you travel but in most cases if...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-06-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Posted By Monacoach
I would be nice if the Genny had its own...

I would be nice if the Genny had its own auxiliary tank for times when we drop below a quarter tank. I hate losing the Genny at a quarter tank. Its like they don't trust us to manage our fuel. But...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-16-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,002
Posted By Monacoach
I made the same mistake when only focusing on the...

I made the same mistake when only focusing on the slide rubber seals when in fact there are many more areas that water can penetrate. As mentioned above your windows and then in our case the outside...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,879
Posted By Monacoach
could be leaking 30 feet away from entry point....

could be leaking 30 feet away from entry point....
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-11-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,078
Posted By Monacoach
Just in case I will mention that with ours if the...

Just in case I will mention that with ours if the bedroom rocker switch is turned off, the radio will not work. We also have a rocker switch in an overhead cabinet for home theater/radio that must be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-28-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,157
Posted By Monacoach
Yes I agree that my pressures are to high in...

Yes I agree that my pressures are to high in general because our coach is never loaded to gvwr however this ensures that I will never be under inflated which is the number 1 cause of tire failure. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,157
Posted By Monacoach
Excluding post numbers 2 and 11 everyone else has...

Excluding post numbers 2 and 11 everyone else has given you good correct advice in my opinion. I put my tires at the recommended pressures from that placard by the drivers seat. I weighed all 4...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,706
Posted By Monacoach
Is the safe box and wardrobe part of the slide or...

Is the safe box and wardrobe part of the slide or next to the slide?
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-05-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,948
Posted By Monacoach
Do you have valve extensions? if so take them...

Do you have valve extensions? if so take them off and see if they still leak.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-21-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,422
Posted By Monacoach
Chassis batteries get charged from alternator...

Chassis batteries get charged from alternator only unless you have a bird which it looks like you do not.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-23-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,279
Posted By Monacoach
The isolator sol will still be hooked to both...

The isolator sol will still be hooked to both batt banks and the principles will be the same where as the location of other sols and diodes may be in diff locations ( then my monaco) they still do...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-22-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,279
Posted By Monacoach
Well I did say I was an amature :D

Well I did say I was an amature :D
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-22-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,279
Posted By Monacoach
The house battery disconnect has nothing to do...

The house battery disconnect has nothing to do with charging batteries. After starting coach ( usually less then a minute) a signal is sent to the isolator solenoid to connect batteries so house batt...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-22-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,279
Posted By Monacoach
The one that connects the house batteries so that...

The one that connects the house batteries so that they can be charged by the alternator is called the Isolator solenoid. ( located near batteries). The brain that sends the signal to the isolator is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-21-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,279
Posted By Monacoach
Should be near the batteries. Follow the heavy...

Should be near the batteries. Follow the heavy gage red battery cables from each battery bank, should lead you to the solenoid.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-12-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,222
Posted By Monacoach
Not enough detail in the Ops story for me to...

Not enough detail in the Ops story for me to judge against dealer or manufacturer.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-22-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,312
Posted By Monacoach
I have heard that the inverter even with TVs...

I have heard that the inverter even with TVs turned off can run the batteries down overnight while boon docking. Do you dry camp? ( flying J's etc) and if so how do your batteries do with the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-22-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,312
Posted By Monacoach
I think you are right.

I think you are right.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-19-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,312
Posted By Monacoach
Yes its the one in my sig. and the inverter is a...

Yes its the one in my sig. and the inverter is a 600 watt which runs both TVs. I do have a manual but there is no mention of a switch other then the one directly on the inverter. Again I hope you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-18-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,312
Posted By Monacoach
I would love it if that were true. However you...

I would love it if that were true. However you did make me get off my butt and do another search for a switch. The plug for the microwave is labeled "inverter" not sure why as it is only a plug for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-14-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,312
Posted By Monacoach
It is to much of a problem for me because I have...

It is to much of a problem for me because I have to go outside to turn the invertor off or on.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,123
Posted By Monacoach
Yorker my parents left for Florida two weeks ago...

Yorker my parents left for Florida two weeks ago from Canada where both bedroom slides would only go out part way. When things warmed up the problem was solved. So maybe there was some ice that had...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-15-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,125
Posted By Monacoach
I went back and read my post again. It confused...

I went back and read my post again. It confused me to. :)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-15-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,125
Posted By Monacoach
Maybe I should have said before I have...

Maybe I should have said before I have "completely" passed. How about this... yesterday I passed a car with my semi 75 foot rig and when the car was half way down my rig ( not fully passed yet) I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-14-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,125
Posted By Monacoach
My point was that seeing headlights in your...

My point was that seeing headlights in your mirror does not indicate you are clear to change lanes. With your set up you should see headlights clearly in your mirror long before passing the vehicle.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-14-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,125
Posted By Monacoach
Not sure that I would endorse this procedure as...

Not sure that I would endorse this procedure as it depends on how long your unit is and if you are pulling a trailer.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-13-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,123
Posted By Monacoach
How cold was it when you tried the slide? Cold ...

How cold was it when you tried the slide? Cold weather can affect slide operation.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-10-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,125
Posted By Monacoach
Our rig came with the side cameras but I would...

Our rig came with the side cameras but I would never pay to have them. They are ok to have but usually there is to much glare and they are useless when it rains. I do love the adjustable rear camera.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-26-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,409
Posted By Monacoach
I like the idea of daytime running lights as to...

I like the idea of daytime running lights as to many don't use their headlights until they cant see ahead of them. Its not easy to see a car passing on a dark rainy day when no headlight system is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-26-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,409
Posted By Monacoach
I think you have to take your rig to Canadian...

I think you have to take your rig to Canadian tire. Also don't forget if you have a trade in you will get burned on the tax.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-02-2010, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By Monacoach
I would go back to that loose cable and see if...

I would go back to that loose cable and see if its loose again and check all connections especially the ones at the hydraulic pump with special attention to the ground from hydraulic pump to the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,536
Posted By Monacoach
Just attended a charging systems seminar at Lazy...

Just attended a charging systems seminar at Lazy Days in Seffner and the technician ( Steve Roddy) confirmed what most of us already know, which is that every motor home is designed to have its...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-23-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,536
Posted By Monacoach
I'm curious Bachelor. What were your last 3 motor...

I'm curious Bachelor. What were your last 3 motor homes ( make and year)

Never heard of motor homes that don't utilize some way of charging the house batteries while rolling down the...
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