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Sophia, Are you looking for a rustic CG or a full service CG?

Howard, Here is the 3-2 that I use: http://www.roadmaste...electrical.html Scroll down to the bottom of the page to: Roadmaster 732 Brite-Lite 3-to-2 converter.

JC, Best to open an inlet lower and install fans exhausting at the top of the cabinet. But, cabinet configuration does not always allow this arrangement. Just be sure to have the inlet in the coolest area that you can use.

Terry, Pull the radiator lower hose to drain. Look at what comes out and THEN decide whether you need a cooling system flush. If so, follow the directions. Then flush with tap water until that is clean/clear. Then use distilled water for the final flush. Fill with 50% of cooling system capacity with coolant CONCENTRATE and then top off with distilled water. This easily accounts for the several gallons of water trapped in the lines from engine to dash heater as well as heater core. Many of us have switched to the new OAT-based coolants-- basically 6 years with no SCA's to test. Cheaper in the long run. Caterpillar has one. So does Cummins. I would use the one sold by your engine manufacturer. Consult your chassis maker (who designed and installed your cooling system for the correct way to bleed the air from the cooling system. Brett

Towing backwards is advised against by ALL makers of tow dollies. Your toad's front suspension geometry is designed with caster such that it will "return to center". By towing it backwards, it is designed to wander. Like pushing a grocery cart backwards. Don't do it.

No, wet hubs do not use grease. You just drain/pump out the old oil and refill with gear lube. I use an old transmission hand suction pump to remove the old oil. Check for the viscosity called for for your axle and climate. I use synthetic oil-- a quart will do both sides with some left over. Be sure to be on level pavement when you check the final oil level. Most wet hubs have a ring with arrow and "full" marked. Do not over/under fill.

pjibs, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Safest answer is to crawl under and copy the Allison model and serial number off the transmission plate. Then give Allison a call: 800 252 5283.

If there is no uneven wear, no reason to rotate motorhome tires. If uneven wear (which is more common on front than rear tires), THEN do rotate them. Rotate both front tires to ONE side in back-- the side with the tires in better condition. This is usually the drivers side rear, as they hit fewer curbs, potholes, etc. Move the two rear tires from that side to the front. Direction of rotation does not matter unless they are directional tires (very rare in an RV application and will be clearly marked on the sidewall).

In a word NO. 4 220 amp hr 6 VDC batteries hooked in series and then each pair of series batteries in parallel gives 440 amp hrs @ 12 VDC. Similar size foot print 12 VDC batteries would be very close to the same. Generally, wet cell deep cycle 12 VDC batteries are more expensive than 6 VDC golf cart batteries. If you are looking at high end batteries such as AGM's, the price difference is not large. The house bank in our coach is two 8D Lifeline AGM's which are 12 VDC batteries.

Sorry, need a better description: No fuel and the generator should not start. And as to affect of being connected to shore power-- most coaches are wired so that the generator is the "favored" source so if generator is started, the load transfers from shore power to generator. BUT, the ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) could be wired so that shore power is the favored source. You can NOT have two sources of 120 VAC power at the same time. If you do have fuel (over 1/2 tank), turn off your main breaker in the 120 VAC breaker box. That will prevent a heavy start up load. See if the generator stays running. If not, check oil level, check for fault codes.

Ron, Strange that blowing in the overflow showed it clear/unobstructed, yet it does not function as an overflow. Only explanation I can think of is that you have an anti-siphon valve at the top of the loop that allows you to blow air, and may have a blockage between tank and anti-siphon valve. And, be VERY careful filling until this is remedied. Hydraulic pressure in a fully full tank can do tremendous damage-- easily lifting the floor of the motorhome.

John, Actually many coaches do NOT activate the brake lights when using just engine brakes-- I know ours does not. But, it would be very simple to wire from just the service brake switch were that desired. I also like the M&G brake, but there a limited number of vehicles with enough room to install them between the toad vacuum boost and master cylinder. I know they are not offered for our Ford Focus. I would be the first to agree that there is no one best brake for all vehicles/situations. Heck some companies offer 3 or more different braking systems.

What part of the country?

jdhagan, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Yes, it may help others to post photos of the old and new trailing arms. Were the new arms indeed made by Source or were they the "new Monaco" designed arms?

John, Sorry, I did not understand that you have MAINTENANCE-FREE batteries. Though they were just hard to access.

It is the arms themselves that fail, not a weld that is repairable.

John, The are not quite 50% discharged. If they have not been charged in awhile, they are likely OK. But, you DO need to check water level. Can you use a mirror and flashlight to check? And many use an old ketchup bottle with 3' of thin clear plastic hose that just fits through the "spout" to add distilled water-- cost around $1.

Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Some RV's have an ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) that sends EITHER shore power or generator power to your 120 VAC breaker box. In others, particularly older entry level ones, you must physically change the plug from shore to generator. Do any 120 VAC appliances work in the coach? Any outlets. If not, and you have the ATS, start by turning the on-generator breakers (usually two) OFF and back ON.

Tom and others, If you receive a PM (Private Message) the envelope icon at the top right of the page will show a number corresponding to the number of unread PM's you have received. BTW, I just sent you a test PM, so you should have at least one. Brett Moderator

Andy, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Yes, many would be delighted for you to write up and take photos of the process and post them here. Thanks.

The multiple regional conventions vs national convention issue is complicated. Many come for the vendors and many, many quality technical seminars. Companies like Michelin, Allison, Cummins, etc can easily justify sending quality presenters to give seminars for 1500+ coaches in ONE location. Same for coach manufacturers. Much more difficult for them to justify attending 10 regional events. Said another way you will get (and should expect) far better vendor and seminar presentations at large events. Yes, the downside is that more total people would likely attend 10 regional events than a single large one. But the cost of 10 small ones would probably exceed that of the single large one. So, IMO no clear answer, but believe there is a place for the National Conventions.

If you have the bad design, the only safe fix is to replace them with the new much stronger designed arms. The metal is too thin-- welding would not cure that. If in doubt as to whether you have the defective trailing arms, take it by a Monaco dealership, and/or compare your arms with the photos in this discussion.

Tom, Best answer is to have the code(s) read and KNOW what triggered the check engine light. Could be something as simple as a coolant level sensor, or could be something that left un-repaired could damage the engine.

Look closely at the way the shower is constructed-- in many the walls overlap the floor pan. If so, it does not require any sealer. Others do just butt up and do require a sealant.

TMass, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Please tell us what kind of coach/chassis you have. Does anything that normally only works with the ignition on work-- dash HVAC fan? Does the engine start? The more details you give us the better we can help.