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Alphamonk's avatar
Alphamonk
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Oct 08, 2013

Aladdin System question

Hoping someon on the forum can help me with a couple of questions concerning the Aladdin System. It looks like my VCM has failed. I get no video out. I believe this is the brains of the system as well as the video controller. I cannot find another one that is the exact same version and model as mine. Can I use a unit that is not the same model or version? They look the same as far as input and output. If nothing else can I pull the EPROM from my old one and use it in a new one?
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  • Alphamonk's avatar
    Alphamonk
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2013
    Wow - hope this means nobody has had problems with their Aladdin System. 50 plus reads and no comments.
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Oct 10, 2013
    You need to provide a LOT more info. There is the Aladin and the Aladin jr. Your profile shows a Tiffin 2005 which did not use any such system. Monaco used that system and I do not believe your previous HR 1993 used that system. What year/model/brand and have you called Monaco about parts availability? If it IS the 1993 you are SOL. Doug
  • Alphamonk's avatar
    Alphamonk
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2013
    Sorry about any confusion. I need to update my profile. I own a 2005 Monaco Signature Series. I don't believe it is the Junior Aladdin. I just figured if anyone had trouble with their systems, this would be the place to ask. Since several brands used the Aladdin, it makes since not to isolate my question to a particular forum.
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Oct 10, 2013
    I am not aware of any other Brand using the Aladin system other than Monaco. Regardless, you need to contac Monaco and ask if they still have the troubleshooting manual still available and if they have parts available. IF Aladin JR, it will state that. But, the Signature series used the full system. Doug

    http://www.silverleafelectronics.com/
  • 2ndhom's avatar
    2ndhom
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2013
    Alphamonk wrote:
    Hoping someon on the forum can help me with a couple of questions concerning the Aladdin System. It looks like my VCM has failed. I get no video out. I believe this is the brains of the system as well as the video controller. I cannot find another one that is the exact same version and model as mine. Can I use a unit that is not the same model or version? They look the same as far as input and output. If nothing else can I pull the EPROM from my old one and use it in a new one?

    Try contacting NW Rv Supply ... 86325 College View Rd
    Eugene, Oregon

    (541) 746-9092
  • steveownby's avatar
    steveownby
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2013
    Alphamonk wrote:
    Sorry about any confusion. I need to update my profile. I own a 2005 Monaco Signature Series. I don't believe it is the Junior Aladdin. I just figured if anyone had trouble with their systems, this would be the place to ask. Since several brands used the Aladdin, it makes since not to isolate my question to a particular forum.


    The Aladdin was built in house by Monaco and was only used in The brands built by Monaco. The folks at Northwest supply might know if you can use a later VIM module.
  • 2ndhom's avatar
    2ndhom
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2013
    steveownby wrote:
    Alphamonk wrote:
    Sorry about any confusion. I need to update my profile. I own a 2005 Monaco Signature Series. I don't believe it is the Junior Aladdin. I just figured if anyone had trouble with their systems, this would be the place to ask. Since several brands used the Aladdin, it makes since not to isolate my question to a particular forum.


    The Aladdin was built in house by Monaco and was only used in The brands built by Monaco. The folks at Northwest supply might know if you can use a later VIM module.


    NW RV bought a whole bunch of stuff from Monaco when they closed Coburg.
  • Alphamonk's avatar
    Alphamonk
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2013
    Thanks for the responses. Northwest shows the module on the website but it always says out of stock. I have found some on Ebay, but they are a slightly different version or model. When I referenced other brands, I was thinking the brands bought up by Monaco through the years - Holiday Rambler, Beaver, Safari to name a few. Sounds like I should just buy one and give it a try.
  • Alphamonk's avatar
    Alphamonk
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2013
    I was just checking out the VMspc 330. Looks like that might be another option.

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