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I finally was able to get a mobile RV technician to checkout my problem. After much confusion due to Monaco's poor wiring schematics (wire colors on diagrams do not match what Monaco used in their wiring loom), it was determined the most probable cause is either bad soldering on the control board or bad diode. Each relay was removed and tested, and each relay was verified to be in good operational condition. So now I've ordered a new slideouts control board complete with all new relays. Cost with shipping about $125. Board should arrive in a few days. Technician was able to close my slideouts by unhooking the wiring harness and applying 12 volts DC directly to the wires connected to the slide motors. I located the Slideouts Control Board only after receiving the part diagram from a Monaco parts supplier. Prior to receiving the control board image I had no idea what it looked like. Thanks to all who took the time to respond, it is much appreciated. Eddie

Oh, I thought I'd upload the only two relevant wiring diagrams pertaining to my Monaco Cayman slides that I could locate. Is it possible the slide control board is hiding behind my slide out toggle switch panel?

Still trying to trouble shoot my problem. I'll upload a few pics of the fuse panel and such located in the cargo bay under the drivers seat. On the large circuit board there are 2 grey colored (modules / relays) that are either soldered onto the board or they plug onto the board, not sure. Additionally on the right hand side of cargo bay bolted to wall, there appears to be what I would refer to as a relay, with 1 relay draped over the wiring harness (not bolted to wall). Can someone help shed some light on what is pictured here? Thanks in advance.

Carl, Yes my coach is fairly level. The slideout control switches work flawlessly when opening both kitchen and bedroom slidesouts. It is only when trying to close my slides do I encounter the problem. I'm finding this to be a wee bit frustrating.

kaypsmith, Thank you so much for your input, I truly appreciate your contribution. I've been searching for wiring diagrams, 2003 Monaco Cayman 36PDB, with no luck whatsoever. Can anyone suggest a retail source/outlet? I am willing to purchase $$. Thanks, Eddie

Sorry for delay in responding... I've been tied up, working extra long hours lately. Wayne, Yes separate switches. The pic I've uploaded is not from my coach ( I didn't have a pic of my control panel handy), this is from a 2005 Cayman but its very similar to mine. The lower right hand corner has the two separate switches that control both my kitchen and bedroom slides. I'll see about shorting across the switch this weekend. I'm a novice when it comes to electrical. What puzzles me is my two slides have separate control switches, yet both have the same problem (won't go in). What are the odds both panel toggle switches are bad? Kaypsmith, Sadly I'm not sure what type of toggle switch I have at this time. But I will look into this over the weekend. My batteries are well charged as I had two solar panels installed, one for the coach four batteries and one for the two engine batteries. Thanks to all who have contributed feedback to my current slide issue. Fingers crossed for good luck...

Hi Herman, No my bay doors were closed up until we opened them to gain access to the slide motor for the purpose of manually closing them with the 12 volt power supply. I tell you, this one is baffling me for sure. Eddie

For the first time ever my slideouts will not close on my 2003 Monaco Cayman 36PBD. They both open as normal but will not close. A friend showed me how to manually close them using a 12 volt power supply at the motor on the kitchen slide. He simply disconnected the wire harness plug on slide motor, then connected his 12 volt power supply directly to the motor wire leads, reversing the colored wires, black to red ~ red to black, and immediately the kitchen slide closed as normal. We tried figuring where the problem might be, unfortunately we are both clueless. I thought it might be the master switch panel, but it is strange that both slides operate normally to open (separate toggle switches). If anyone out there can point me to where I should be looking I would be most grateful. Eddie

Thank you Brett, I would have never considered my ice maker itself actually decaying right before my eyes. First I'll check to locate and replace my charcoal filter, removing the water line from the rear of my Norcold refrigerator and flush the line a few times as suggested by kaypsmith. If that doesn't solve this irritating problem, then its onto replacing the ice maker itself. Thanks to all who have responded, I truly appreciate all of your feedback.

I too am somewhat puzzled as my kitchen sink, like yours, is located in the slide also. If in the end it turns out that the water line feeding my Norcold ice maker is coming from the charcoal filter located under my kitchen sink, I will be a bit concerned about the water line one day becoming pinched or worse.

Hello, I am sort of still a newbie. I purchased my 2003 Monaco Cayman in March of 2015, so just under a year at the time of this post. I have already replaced my rear trailing arms with those from Source Engineering, so no worries there. My Monaco may be 12 years old but I really enjoy it, and the fact that it only has 17,000 miles, makes it feel as though it were but a few years from new. Here is my problem. I am extremely frustrated due to black particles found within the ice cubes made from my ice maker, Norcold refrigerator/freezer model N843IM. It appears that the black particles could be charcoal breaking away from an old aging charcoal filter on the water inlet line. My frustration is locating this filter so it can be swapped out for a new one. The only water filter I have been able to locate is the one found under the kitchen sink. But as far as I can tell, this filter only serves the drinking water faucet located on the kitchen sink. I do not see any branches downstream of this filter that could run under the floor and over behind my Norcold refrigerator. Would Monaco have installed a charcoal type filter behind the refrigerator unit itself? Any advice is very much appreciated. Eddie

I am a newbie, I drive an 03' Monaco Cayman 36BPD, live in California and am wondering how good Coach-Net would be for me as most of my traveling is within California? I read the following disclaimer on Coach-Net's website; "Benefits and services provided by Coach-Net RV, Inc. except in California where benefits and services are provided by National Motor Club of California, Inc. and in Massachusetts where benefits and services are provided by National Motor Club-Group Services, Inc. This is a brief summary of program benefits. Limitations, restrictions & exclusions apply. If there are any conflicts between this document and the Benefit Guide, the Benefit Guide shall govern. A Benefit Guide will be sent upon issue of membership." Why is California not serviced by Coach-Net RV? Could this become problematic?

Hello, I am a newbie and love RVing. I recently purchased a 2003 Monaco Cayman 36PBD motorhome. I would like to strip away the old roof sealant and reseal the entire roof. My concern (question) is simply; what brand of sealant would be best to purchase to reseal my fiberglass roof seams. Thanks in advance. Eddie from So. Cal. PS. Thanks to FMCA forums for posting about fractured Monaco Cayman rear suspension trailing arms. Because of FMCA, I was able to get the seller to pay for a set of Source Engineering replacement trailing arms including installation, as it was a safety issue.