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Gunnyjeep, Welcome to the FMCA Forums! Do you have this electrical compartment on the right rear? there is a relay labeled engine ignition, I believe that powers the ECM and TCM. I would check it for power and grounds, the schematic for the relay is stamped on the side.

I was going to mention, if you are ok with boondocking a few extra days that could help a lot. I’d hate to see you stuck at Walmart for a few weeks while you wait for a site to open.

Khsmile, Welcome to the FMCA Forums! I have nothing on this manufacture to share, hoping someone else might be able to chime in.

Not normally. Our Type C had one underneath on a winch, our A had nothing. I bought a wheel and tire, it and it resides in one of the basements. Most coaches with aluminum wheels only have the rear outer in aluminum and of course the front. I switched ours to all aluminum, the only difference is what side is polished. I can live with an ugly wheel until I get home and break them down and switch them around.

Nope. I had it and canceled it. Needed it twice 1st time “sorry we are unable to locate service in your area” I changed my tire myself (installed an 11 year old spare). Found a local tire shop on Thanksgiving, (I wasn’t running that old spare the remainder of our trip) that our provider called and they refused the service call. The tire mechanic explained that he wasn’t coming out for $25.00 when their holiday rate was $100. He sold me a new tire, put it on and I was out the door. 2nd time they “couldn’t locate a tire”, I changed it myself (car this time) went up the road, DW called a Walmart, they had it in stock we drove in and had it replaced. Plus it was a 2 hour wait. If I look back at all of the money I spent on that annual charge I spent more money on that than I ever spent replacing tires on the road. I carry a spare, jack, tools and torque wrench in the DP now and the power of the internet for assistance should we need it. Might not work for everyone, but it works for us.

Personally if I were traveling that far I would make a reservation. Especially if there is a specific campground/area preferred.

Pann25, Welcome to the FMCA Fourms! you need what is referred to as a “driveaway service”. There are many on the internet. Here’s one example; https://atcdriveaway.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-r-41aHt5gIVGaSzCh0eqAE7EAAYASAAEgLG4fD_BwE

IMHO, RA is a waste. If you’re tech savvy and have the internet at your fingers you can open more options for yourself than any RA. They have a select list to pull from, you could have many more options. They also might be more responsive since they are not working at a reduced rate. One could argue that the services minus materials are free with RA, but there is a fee for it. If you use it that’s often you need to look into why and correct your maintenance practices or bad habits that are causing your frequent breakdowns.

I replaced the same switch last summer with this one; https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Dynamics-PD52V-Automatic-Transfer/dp/B003VAWNVK/ref=asc_df_B003VAWNVK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312104220456&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18078635839392378973&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007337&hvtargid=pla-449802171731&psc=1 the internal wiring is just internal to the switch, once you remove it it all goes in the trash with the switch Box. The one above only has jumper wires inside used to open and close contacts, they do not carry the load of the coach.

I had to do that once, I sent them shopping I took the coach, worked out ok. The tough part was all the stuff I didn’t realize wasn’t secured until I went around a corner.

Not uncommon at all. Ours is a 40’ but measures 41’2”. Now my friends Tiffin is a 40’ and measured 39’11”

Yeah, I’d unhook the coach and drive to a propane dealer or hardware store and get it filled up.

I had a guy tell me I was #1 for pointing that out to him as he speed by in a campground, I got the last laugh

Larrym73, typically they are powered off of the House battery bank. Some do have them connected to the chassis batteries. Its very odd yours only starts with the coach engine running. Id call Fleetwood tech support for advise.

Chassis manufacture dictates that.

I read that somewhere, I cannot seem to locate the bulletin.

X12 is not an option or those would have that engine after a few years pass and they proven themselves!

Great engine! Series 60, I have never seen one in a Monaco product, that's why I didn't mention it.

I picked up this habit from you, I do it every time. If I don't my fuel gauge will not make it to full. The Monaco tank fill necks are to low by IMHO design flawed. I can squeeze another 15 gallons into ours and still have room for expansion

If you find one that had all of the updates and its a lower HP rated engine I wouldn't be concerned as long as it has proper maintenance records to back it all up and so you know it was taken care of. Personally, the Cummins ISM or ISL would be my preference.

You wouldn’t! Don’t forget certain years all horsepower ranges had ceramic plunger failures that destroyed the engine. Bearings don’t do well with shards of ceramic where there should be oil.

I bet they don't, yours is so much easier to work on they probably welcome it with open arms.

Factor, if you are on Facebook, there is a Facebook group with older HR, Monaco and Beaver coaches for sale if that is what you are looking for. "monaco motorhomes, parts, & accessories for sale"

Roland, Sorry to hear, glad no one was hurt. Do you have any photos? It would be easier to put our heads around the damage.

Gettysburg is close to home for us. We Love that area. Carl was out here last summer and missed that area. Maybe next time.