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We run these at work. They work surprisingly well. https://www.raneystruckparts.com/searchresults.html?search_query=auto+socks&Search=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz6PnBRCPARIsANOtCw22mpoD4alqzRchaPhX8JDTCzEGiC0RCkjdfYuz1JpDp_pv8hrCB3saAkfUEALw_wcB

Good to know, guess who will be running the slide switches now

It only does it when it reaches the end if you continue to hold the button in when the slide is bottomed out. It will pop, squeeze the seals tighter and pop again and continue to do so until you let off. I keep telling my DW to listen for when it reaches the end, don't hold it that long.

Same design we have on the front slide, the rear has a clutch, once its tight if you don't let go of the switch it will begin to slip, which also makes an obnoxious clunking sound.

Nope, he hasn’t given up. I keep in touch with Nick. He just purchased his first DP. And he’s been out several times in it.

I use this company for work often. They do a good job, I’m sure they would have something https://www.petestire.com/

Brett, Monaco and Foretravel sound similar, I can see all the way to the center of our tank (baffle blocks 1/2 of the tank) if the level is low. And there is a fill on both sides.

I recently read that there were Monaco coaches built with steel fuel tanks, they rust from the inside and that crud gets sucked up into the fuel lines. There was a couple that sourced an aluminum tank from a salvage yard and installed it where there once was a steel tank, in their driveway. Most Monaco’s the fuel tank is very simple to replace.

dsabers, I wouldn't be concerned. Its all relevant, smaller coach, smaller powertrain, bigger heavier coach larger powertrain more HP and torque.

Load it with all of your belongings, fill the fresh water tank and have it weighed at each corner, adjust the tire pressures according to the pressure chart that can be found on the tire manufactures website. What size tires do you have?

LUXOR4US, Welcome to the FMCA Forums and to the extended Family!

That’s great!

Richard, have you had any issues insuring your bus due to its age and is full coverage an option due to its age?

Glad to hear it was something minor.

Thank you, I was just looking for that link Here is an thread on PAC brakes;

No, sounds like the Converter is OK. I would move onto what ever else is on that circuit that is the easiest to disconnect. Just make your way around one component at a time until the breaker doesn't trip and you found the culprit. Are those breakers tripping fast or do they happen over time and did you happen to notice if they are getting warm?

That's what I figured, everything is made to order and custom. They are very comfortable.

dpersch, locate the converter and unplug it. Retry with everything else plugged in and reset those breakers. I am betting on a failed converter or water heater element, usually the water heater just open's the circuit, not short thus the reason I'd start with the Converter. Our C is wasn't part of the fuse box and it was plugged into an outlet under the dinette. If you have a similar set up that should be easy to do to eliminate that circuit.

We have the optional compression brake with the ISL 400, no PAC brake. What issues are you experiencing and which engine and Horse Power rating do you have?

To answer this question, NO. I found this photo and it looks like the previous owner did at some point as mine are different. Ignore the solenoid that is circled, I took this photo to help someone identify that.

Check the ground for the house batteries. You have the same coach as us just one year older. Directly behind the battery compartment the negative cables come through the back wall of the compartment and bolt to the frame of the chassis.

YUP, that's how we do it also. I have the Auto Generator start/stop set as a back up should the batteries drop to a certain point. I have found the need for electric enough that the batteries get replenished while I am doing other stuff with the generator on.

Same here. Our inverter when on generator or shore power passes through and goes on standby, i'm betting yours is the same since we have almost the same coach built around the same time. That outlet seemed to be the best choice since its not actually running off of the inverter while on shore or generator and all three power sources are available.

Rich, this issue was also an problem on Monaco coaches built by Navistar. They must use the same manufacture for the components as Freightliner, sadly it carried into their truck line also On those the situation would be scary, they didn't drop fast enough for you to think is wasn't an air leak, they would drift down slowly, sound the alarm, you pull over thinking the parking brake was going to be applied and nothing happens. Shut it off, restart it and the gauges were back to normal.

Depends on your refrigerator choice. We mostly run the generator while traveling as well for the roof top AC units if it’s hot out. There are occasions where it’s running on the inverter. The GE I selected will operate on our original Inverter and battery set up.