2001 Monaco Knight 36R Need shocks
Hello ALL,
I just purchased a 2001 Monaco Knight 36R. It is an oldie but looks and runs pretty well. I have it a local diesel shop having it serviced an checked out. They tell me for 95k miles it runs really good.
I have a few questions I am hoping I can get some advice on. The coach has according to the Monaco brochure is on a Roadmaster RM4C chassis. I want and need new shocks. Everywhere I look on line for Bilstien or Koni they only go back to 2002. The Monaco brochure for the 2002 year says it is on the same chassis. Is this true? Does anyone know what and where I can get shocks for this RV? I may do some other handling upgrades in the future but want to take it one step at a time. Any help finding the RIGHT shocks is appreciated.
My other questions are about the roof. The RV has a fiberglass roof with a seam down the center. It has a silver tape on it. It looks very similar to Eternabond white tape. It is in pretty bad shape. Can I use the Eternabound to replace it on the fiberglass roof? Also has anyone ever just gone over the old tape with a wider one? It looks like it will be a real PIA to remove.
The edges of the RV roof where it meets the side wall I want to also reseal. It looks like it has been done before. Is it necessary to remove the old caulk or can I just add new over the existing? Again, it looks like it will be a pain to remove. What type of caulk is best for this location. I believe this seal is what holds the fiberglass in place.
I hope that anyone who has or does one of these RV's will chime in.
I had a 5th wheel for years and a Ram diesel so I am familiar with a lot of the house stuff but this is my first motorhome. There is a lot more to consider with it than a trailer.
I have been a member of this site for many years and always found it a great place for help and advice. If there are other forms I should look in to for help I appreciate that information. Thanks again for all the help.
Phil
I just purchased a 2001 Monaco Knight 36R. It is an oldie but looks and runs pretty well. I have it a local diesel shop having it serviced an checked out. They tell me for 95k miles it runs really good.
I have a few questions I am hoping I can get some advice on. The coach has according to the Monaco brochure is on a Roadmaster RM4C chassis. I want and need new shocks. Everywhere I look on line for Bilstien or Koni they only go back to 2002. The Monaco brochure for the 2002 year says it is on the same chassis. Is this true? Does anyone know what and where I can get shocks for this RV? I may do some other handling upgrades in the future but want to take it one step at a time. Any help finding the RIGHT shocks is appreciated.
My other questions are about the roof. The RV has a fiberglass roof with a seam down the center. It has a silver tape on it. It looks very similar to Eternabond white tape. It is in pretty bad shape. Can I use the Eternabound to replace it on the fiberglass roof? Also has anyone ever just gone over the old tape with a wider one? It looks like it will be a real PIA to remove.
The edges of the RV roof where it meets the side wall I want to also reseal. It looks like it has been done before. Is it necessary to remove the old caulk or can I just add new over the existing? Again, it looks like it will be a pain to remove. What type of caulk is best for this location. I believe this seal is what holds the fiberglass in place.
I hope that anyone who has or does one of these RV's will chime in.
I had a 5th wheel for years and a Ram diesel so I am familiar with a lot of the house stuff but this is my first motorhome. There is a lot more to consider with it than a trailer.
I have been a member of this site for many years and always found it a great place for help and advice. If there are other forms I should look in to for help I appreciate that information. Thanks again for all the help.
Phil
