jleamont Report post Posted December 24, 2018 Old video that was enjoyable to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 24, 2018 Brings back a lot of memories! Back then, every coach manufacture, built with pride and no short cut's...Oh, well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted December 24, 2018 Cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 24, 2018 Another one; Another one; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 24, 2018 I figured someone one day will purchase a used Monaco product and wonder how it was built. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 24, 2018 Didn't know they was building them again? MHSRV = Motor Home Specialists, Alvarado, TX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 25, 2018 I believe they posted the video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 23, 2019 Found this useful document to decode a Monaco vin should someone not know what chassis they have; ftp://safercar.gov/MfrMail/ORG5291.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 23, 2019 Joe. Does that mean, they used the leftover chassis from 2002 to 2007 in their 2009 to 2014 units? Along with the "Trailing arm issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 23, 2019 Carl, not that I am aware of. I know our chassis was discontinued in the 02 model year built in 01, was the end. I used it on ours and it was spot on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 23, 2019 Joe. The TA issue was 2002, 3, & 4. An example: 70% off everything on my 2010 coach, is from 2004, 5, & 6 ! No longer available. Chassis is 2009, but leveling system is 2006. Awnings are Girrard elect. 2004. etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted February 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, manholt said: Joe. The TA issue was 2002, 3, & 4. Actually, the trailing arm failure extended to 2009 on some models. See links above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 23, 2019 That's what I was wondering about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hvacahand Report post Posted March 22, 2019 We just purchased a 97’ Monaco Diplomat. While she’s not new anymore I’m truly amazed at the options and features she’s got! Over 20 years old and still a super smooth ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 22, 2019 Hvacahand, Welcome to the FMCA forums! You got an oldie but a goodie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 22, 2019 Welcome to the forum. Where did you find it and where are you based? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted March 22, 2019 Just like me, an Oldie but Goodie. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 23, 2019 Herman, your right & you don't need a wash & wax! Hope that's not a bubble, 2/3rds back & near top! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted March 23, 2019 The defected trailing arms are on the RR4R or R4R with the 4 bag suspension. see link below. https://sourcerv.com/RoadmasterR4R_FMC1109.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hvacahand Report post Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 11:32 AM, WILDEBILL308 said: Welcome to the forum. Where did you find it and where are you based? Bill I acquired it from a customer in Georgetown, TX. I’m based out of Round Rock, TX. The thing was bought in the Austin area new and has lived it’s life here. We are finding somethings that need attention and making the needed repairs as we go. I’ve always wanted one and certainly don’t mind the challenge. It’s all in fun and memories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hvacahand Report post Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 11:08 AM, huffypuff said: The defected trailing arms are on the RR4R or R4R with the 4 bag suspension. see link below. https://sourcerv.com/RoadmasterR4R_FMC1109.pdf Thanks so much for the link! This thing is a 97’ I’ll have it checked out. The article mentions 02’ up. Hopefully they hadn’t cheaped out yet with this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 3, 2019 With a 1997, you should be good to go...Solid in those days! Happy trails! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted April 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Hvacahand said: Thanks so much for the link! This thing is a 97’ I’ll have it checked out. The article mentions 02’ up. Hopefully they hadn’t cheaped out yet with this one. I would be shocked if that large of a coach had such a small chassis (i.e. low GVW) as the RR4 under it. Is that an 8 air bag chassis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted April 3, 2019 Joe, IMHO & memory, it's on a 42' chassis & 8 bag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
