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I can't believe that I read the whole thing. Sixty seven page, over approximately 6 years. Still no summary, but I can see how difficult it would be. It would help to break it into gas and diesel for one thing.
My stories and I am sad to say they are plural go back to when I first bought the coach on consignment from a dealer. Unfortunately the low mileage was due to the coach sitting a lot while the owner was on various assignments around the country. It helps to drive these babies as they are made for that. Most of my problems have appeared here before so I won't go into great detail, suffice it to say that it was very traumatic at the time. I have met several small shop diesel mechanics who are really a great breed. The following is my expierience since 2004 when we bought the coach:
RV particulars: Monaco Dynasty, Roadmaster Chasis
Driveline (Engine, Transmission):Cummins 8.3 325 HP, Allison 6 Speed
Miles:30,000
Year:1997
Break Down Description: First trip after purchasing it used. Pulling a flatbed trailer with SUV on it. Stopped for fuel and engine wouldn’t turn off. Finally found a fuse to pull which shut off the engine.
Symptoms: Engine won’t turn off.
Effect:
Cause: The RV dealer installed a trailer wiring kit which did not have a solenoid disconnect and the trailer break away battery fed back into the coach.
Outcome: Disconnected the trailer plug every time I stopped during the rest of the trip. Never did fix it since I switch to towing 4 wheels down shortly afterwards.
This particular problem has been experienced by another forum member who I was able to help via the internet while he was on the road experiencing the problem.
Miles:35,000
Break Down Description: After camping in the rain for a few days the engine would not start.
Effect: Fuel solenoid would not open shut off valve.
Cause: Corrosion on wire connector.
Outcome: I hot wired the valve with a fuse and switch to get home.
Seems like every owner should know the ins and outs of their particular fuel shut off valve since this appears to be a frequent problem.
Miles:35,000
Break Down Description: Alternator was not charging.
Cause: Broken wire.
Outcome: Ran on battery until it dropped to 11 volts then stopped and charged battery off of generator.
Miles:37,000
Break Down Description: Fuel fogging the toad.
Cause: Loose injector
Outcome: Found a truck shop and mechanic tightened the injector-$20. Cost $30 to clean toad and engine.
I am going to check fuel lines and injectors more frequently since this appears to be a common problem.
Miles:40,000
Break Down Description: Lost power due to low turbo boost
Cause: PacBrake cylinder pivot mount broke and causing butterfly to block exhaust flow to turbo.
Outcome: Because mechanics thought the turbo had blown they suggested the mh be towed to a truck shop. Mechanic checked out turbo and then found the problem with the PacBrake. He wired it open. Cost tow $680 covered by insurance, mechanic diagnosed problem with temporary fix and re-install drive shaft $65. I fixed the PacBrake for the cost of a new cylinder $78.
Miles:42,000
Break Down Description: Engine high temperature light and alarm went on while gage indicated normal engine temperature.
Cause: Suspect faulty sensor.
Outcome: Cooled the engine to ambient and restarted. Alarm was still on while gage indicated a cold engine. Disconnected the sensor and carefully monitored engine temperature gage. Have not fixed it yet.
My stories and I am sad to say they are plural go back to when I first bought the coach on consignment from a dealer. Unfortunately the low mileage was due to the coach sitting a lot while the owner was on various assignments around the country. It helps to drive these babies as they are made for that. Most of my problems have appeared here before so I won't go into great detail, suffice it to say that it was very traumatic at the time. I have met several small shop diesel mechanics who are really a great breed. The following is my expierience since 2004 when we bought the coach:
RV particulars: Monaco Dynasty, Roadmaster Chasis
Driveline (Engine, Transmission):Cummins 8.3 325 HP, Allison 6 Speed
Miles:30,000
Year:1997
Break Down Description: First trip after purchasing it used. Pulling a flatbed trailer with SUV on it. Stopped for fuel and engine wouldn’t turn off. Finally found a fuse to pull which shut off the engine.
Symptoms: Engine won’t turn off.
Effect:
Cause: The RV dealer installed a trailer wiring kit which did not have a solenoid disconnect and the trailer break away battery fed back into the coach.
Outcome: Disconnected the trailer plug every time I stopped during the rest of the trip. Never did fix it since I switch to towing 4 wheels down shortly afterwards.
This particular problem has been experienced by another forum member who I was able to help via the internet while he was on the road experiencing the problem.
Miles:35,000
Break Down Description: After camping in the rain for a few days the engine would not start.
Effect: Fuel solenoid would not open shut off valve.
Cause: Corrosion on wire connector.
Outcome: I hot wired the valve with a fuse and switch to get home.
Seems like every owner should know the ins and outs of their particular fuel shut off valve since this appears to be a frequent problem.
Miles:35,000
Break Down Description: Alternator was not charging.
Cause: Broken wire.
Outcome: Ran on battery until it dropped to 11 volts then stopped and charged battery off of generator.
Miles:37,000
Break Down Description: Fuel fogging the toad.
Cause: Loose injector
Outcome: Found a truck shop and mechanic tightened the injector-$20. Cost $30 to clean toad and engine.
I am going to check fuel lines and injectors more frequently since this appears to be a common problem.
Miles:40,000
Break Down Description: Lost power due to low turbo boost
Cause: PacBrake cylinder pivot mount broke and causing butterfly to block exhaust flow to turbo.
Outcome: Because mechanics thought the turbo had blown they suggested the mh be towed to a truck shop. Mechanic checked out turbo and then found the problem with the PacBrake. He wired it open. Cost tow $680 covered by insurance, mechanic diagnosed problem with temporary fix and re-install drive shaft $65. I fixed the PacBrake for the cost of a new cylinder $78.
Miles:42,000
Break Down Description: Engine high temperature light and alarm went on while gage indicated normal engine temperature.
Cause: Suspect faulty sensor.
Outcome: Cooled the engine to ambient and restarted. Alarm was still on while gage indicated a cold engine. Disconnected the sensor and carefully monitored engine temperature gage. Have not fixed it yet.
