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The information you posted, are the part numbers from Monaco? Are they the OEM numbers that need to crossed to one that will fit the new tank? Rich.

Joe, Could expand on the type of repair shop you are looking for, Chassis or Coach Repair for the group? Well I see that Brett and I posted at the same time !!! Rich.

Steve, Welcome to the Forum! I ditto DD and Brett thoughts. Could you list the chassis maker and model for the group? Rich.

Start by contacting Monaco and ask if they can supply the specifications on the sensor used on the old expansion tank and if they supply one that would fit your replacement tank. You would need the mounting hole / point dimensions of the new tank. If they do not use one with the proper mounting, then post the data on the OEM sensor along with the opening and mounting information of the new tank. Maybe one of the members of the forum and offer an option. The sensors often change resistance or Capacitance when immersed in coolant and this difference is detected by the ECM. Rich.

Tom, There are a number of different ways to limit slide travel. The newer systems tend to use current limiting circuits. That is why overloading the system can cause issues. You did mention that everything looks square so that removers the slide rail timing or binding. The other possibility is to have a helper or 2 push on the slide corners to see if it will fully close until you can have it checked. If you could find out the make, model and any other information on your system, then I might have a tip sheet that covers your particular problem. Rich.

Bill, JB Weld does a good job on many items, but I never used it to repair a table before. LOL I have drilled out the area and placed a piece of wooden dowel in the hole with some wood glue. I use hardwood dowels for the job. Then drill a pilot hole for the old screws. The last one lasted for years and was still good when we traded in for a newer coach. OH, just in case someone has this problem, you can use a wooden match stick or something like it and some wood glue for a good fix until a stop the hardware store. Rich.

Mark, When we leave the North country in cold weather, we always carry 3 gal of the pink antifreeze to keep the traps, drain lines and holding tanks below the freezing point. Should you be returning in February or March plan on re winterizing the coach. Do not forget the Water heater and fresh water tanks or the fresh water lines and the city water line !!!! Rich

Gkleinhe, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Your model coach often uses a BCC(Battery Control Center) with a number of fuses and 3 or 4 smaller relays to control many of the coach 12 volt systems and controls. Do you have any manuals regarding a BCC unit? This system is different from the Inverter system. These units often control the 12 volt latching relays. The main control board is mounted inside a black metal box, with 2 black latches that flip so the cover can be removed. REMOVE the cover carefully so a short is not created !!!! Rich. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS, CIRCUIT FUSE PANELS AND BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATIONS American Eagle and Tradition (Front Entry Door Models) • Chassis 12-Volt Fuse Front Panel ................................. In the entry step-well • Chassis Fuse 12-Volt Rear Panel ................................. In the battery compartment • Chassis Engine Preheat 12-Volt Breaker ....................... Under the bedroom engine access cover • Chassis 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch .................. Rear engine access compartment • House 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch .................... In the battery compartment or by the entry door • House 12-Volt Fuse Panel ............................................. Under the bed • House 120-Volt Breaker Panel .................................... Under the bed

Tom, The system is different then my set up on our Fleetwood coach. Wish I was more familiar with your system mechanics. The drive system is most likely made by Power Gear. One more item to consider, I think your storage pods move out with the slide, if that is the case. How much weight are you carrying in the pods. To much weight will cause this kind of problem. Rich.

Good deal!! Have a good Thanksgiving!! Rich.

Tom, When the slide stops moving in, if you try to engage the system again to completely pull the slide in, does it try to move or wiggle at all? If it tries and stops I'm thinking you have a current limiting issue. Now if it does not even try to move, then it might be a limit setting issue. When the slide is pulled in is it square with the coach walls at both ends? IE. slide seals equally compressed at both ends. Could you also supply the make and model information of your slide system. Rich

Batsome, Could you post the Make, Model and Year of your coach for the group. Some have the vacuum system, others do not and a good chance that some of the same make maybe wired a little different. Rich.

Melgu, Welcome to the FMCA forum! From your description, sound like the cam / latch assembly that rotates when you turn the inside handle has failed. They are often made of plastic and the square hole rounds out and is no longer rotating to retract the door locking pin / plunger. The outside handle is connected to the same link, but that part is activated at a different point on the outer portion. Rich.

Dennis,There are a number of control modules that come into play in the new wiring layouts. Sounds like the problem is in the supply to the E275 circuit or the BTSI relay. That relay is in the same fuse / relay box as the 5 amp fuses. Keep the forum posted on what you find and Yes electrical issues can be very intimidating. Rich.

The most common cause of the drop is the screws fastening the cabinets to the ceiling pull out of the wood roof trusses for lack of a better term. I did have to reattach one of mine by inserting a small wooden dowel into the holes with some wood glue. Let it dry, then drilled a hole into the repaired area equal to the length of the screws. Allowing for the thickness of the material thickness in the cabinet frame. One does not want to drill a hole through the roof !!!! Rich.

Kind of sounds like a relay issue, Did you get any information on the main relay and fuse panel ? What chassis series do you have- W-20 / W-22 / W24 ? When you mentioned the 5 amp fuse, do you have 2 fuses one for the right side and one for the left side? The main fuse for the circuit is generally 20 amps. Now, there is an outside possibility of an open diode in the circuit, used to shunt the counter EMF field generated when a relay coil is discharged. A call to Workhorse Chassis Assistance: 1-877-294-6773 might be in order. Rich.

ticat900, Dirt does build up in the carburetor float bowls over time and if the carb. sets and the fuel evaporates these deposits dry out, then mix with the fuel and can get caught between the needle and valve seat, causing a continuous flow of fuel that can be from a minor to a major amount of excess fuel being delivered to the engine. A poor seal between the needle and seat caused by the seal drying out can cause the same problem. The Rochester Q-jet model E4ME came in to styles, one with a MC valve and one without the valve. The difference being the weight class of the vehicle and the EPA requirements for the class of vehicle. There is also the E4MEU series. These Dancing needles as they are referred to, need to be set to the proper dwell, generally 30 degrees and this cycle timing is controlled by the ECM by comparing a given voltage reference and the voltage being sent to the ECM from the O2 sensor that measure the exhaust temperature to maintain a good drive ability curve for the engines. One can get the book Rochester Carburetors by Doug Row that covers them quite well, what is missing is the information on the importance of the dwell settings and for the most part are only in the shop manuals for each year vehicle. The MC Solenoid is pictured in the Book mentioned, but the set up of the solenoid and how that setup affects driveability are not covered. Two years ago I was fortunate to have a conversation with one of the primary engineering technicians that developed the fixtures and the setup of the system and a copy of his notes. The late models of the Q-jet carburetor can be a nightmare to setup after a rebuild because of the narrow window the MC Solenoid needs to be set at. The shops that can repair and setup these carburetors are somewhat limited. There is the Sun Cruiser Chapter in FMCA that very proudly repair and restore these Coaches built by GM and are powered by the Oldsmobile Toronado Engine and front wheel drive trains. This Chapter might be a source of information for the different Q-jet setups. The High Energy ignition system and its operation are another story. Rich.

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Think you should have the fuel filter changed, if it has not been replaced for awhile. The engine temperature settles in after about 15 min. and the ECM is in control of the fuel / air mixture. Before the engine gets warmed up good the ECM is allowing for a richer mixture, that would off set the low fuel supply to a degree. The filter would be a lot less expensive then a transmission job. Rich.

Got to be honest, I travel with a girl that is always trying new recipes ! Never sure what we are going to eat allot of the time. When on the road we cook what is in season, when items are fresh at road side stands. We do have some favorite's that we go back to. So here are two books that travel with us. Meals- Better Homes and Gardens ISBN-0-696-21546-2 Company is Coming, Slow cooker Recipes. This one covers item other them just meals, like Appetizers, Breads, Cakes, Desserts, Beverages. Check out there Web sight--companyscoming.com Enjoy you cooker and eat well !! (-; Rich.

ticat900, I know that Power Gear supplies different motor setups. Think they use basically the same motor, but change the gear ratio. Rich.

Thank you Walt! Good information! Thanks for sharing the link. Truly points out the strength and the depth of information members bring to the group!!! Far more then I had on file. Rich.

Sailor, if you have the 4L80e Transmission, you might want to change the engine fuel filter. A clogged filter restricts fuel flow and that restricts Torque / Horsepower that keeps the transmission from shifting into Overdrive. If you have an Allison transmission, please post the model number of you transmission. Rich.

Tim, I have a feeling that the antenna is powerd from the chassis batteries, not the coach batteries. Need to clarify that you have voltage at both sides (terminals) of the relay when you activate the relay, Correct? The relay you mention, is it under the hood inside a black box? The Box contains fusses and relays. There is likely a rest button for a circuit breaker in side the box. Look around under the hood if you have not found a black metal box. Be careful removing the cover so you do not short out anything. Your Owners Manual may refer to a BCC(Battery Control Circuit) in the electrical section, but not mention where its located. Call Thor/Damon customer service at 877-855-2867. Keep the group posted. Rich.

Sailor, Welcome to FMCA. I do not know of a Service Center in FL. Could you post the the mileage and the last time you had the transmission fluid and filters changed for the group. That information might help pin down the cause of shifting problem posted and how much work you might be looking at. Like a good flush and filters, shift solenoid or a pressure issue. Good information helps determine what or how deep one needs to go to fix the problem. Rich.