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In response to your OEM-Tank Monitoring System I have a 2004 40' Diplomat PDQ that I purchased with 9k miles on it from Private party in 2006.After 3-4 years of messing with replacing sensors and never really knowing the true accuracy of any tank I did a bunch of research and went with SeeLevel II Tank Monitoring system.I was still working fulltime and didn't have time to do myself so had it installed by a very reliable,qualified RV Repair Shop here in Glendale ,Az. I would definitely suggest you add a monitor to your Wet-Bay when you install. I find it worth every cent I had to pay for it ...very convienient when servicing tanks,saves alot of steps to see where guage is while either flushing tanks or adding fresh water.These gauges have been in service for going on 14 years and absolutely no problems what so ever! Quality product I remember saying after I had installed ",Should have put them in sooner." There is nothing any more comforting than walking up to that Monitor,hitting the button and knowing exactly where the Blackwater tank level is...especially when dry camping etc! FWIW...if you are at all handy around your bus you could easily install it yourself,the install manual and their help line is very good.A good friend of mine who we travel quite abit with after several years of screwing with the gauges on his 03 Executive upgraded to the same system ...same comments after,"Wished he'd done it sooner." It's one of those upgrades you'll never regret making. I have never understood why a company like Monaco didn't make this system standard...I mean it isn't like Monaco was an" EntryLevel Coach,"they were proud of what they charged,they perfected charging for options, I may be wrong but I don't recall back in the day seeing this option being available @Monaco.The other thing I wanted to mention that I was thrilled about the install...They were able to use same wiring to the Inside monitor with little modifications,and did a beautiful job with cutting the hole where original switches/buttons were and mounted SeeLevel right to existing panel,you cannot tell it wasn't factory!! Win-Win for me.Good Luck on your install!
Bruce E>Crocker
2004 Diplomat 40'PDQ
2004Diplomat40'PDQ
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Bob,As other members have said I would agree that Stone Vos is the place to get your toppers and awnings replaced. Call Chris Throgmartin I had him replace all four of my toppers 8-10 years ago on my Diplomat and had local guy install,you won't deal with a more honest and honorable Man than ChrisT. They really pay attention to quality control and stand behind what they do and say. My toppers are still in excellant shape,no tears no rotted threads and I live in Sun City Az,we get to test Mother natures sun and these have stood up very well, today we are suppost to hit 116 today,down from 118 this weekend! You will enjoy doing business with Chris and his staff,a Class-Act that we don't always see in the RV business.Absolutely do not be afraid to take his recommendations and advise he is one of the most knowledgable and honest people you will have the pleasure of dealing with,people like him are hard to find,he will treat you well,you will have no reason to look elsewhere,I know an awful lot of people on this forum respect Chris'opinions and recommendations. Bob I hope this helps you to decide who's gonna make your Toppers,I appreciate their quality work every time I put my slides in and out!!
Bruce E,Crocker
2004Diplomat 40PDQ
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I concur with previous posts on this subject,I agree with Ray and have a regulator valve similar to Ray's but paid $45-$50 for it because prior one purchased from Camping World,made in China was pure junk. At the time the second one I purchased I insisted it was made in America,(probably why the extra $)and have had nothing but perfect results from it.I like I'm sure others have shared my situation that made me a quick believer in this piece of brass. Ten plus years ago while headed to a summer in Idaho finished a 400 mile day up on the wheel,pulled into campground with reservation for our two spots to find a note to me with campsite# etc. We both find our sites,I hook up water/electric forgot to put the generic 45-50 lb regulator valve on hose when hooking up.Was in a hurry to go assist my buddy get his fifth wheel set up.Walking back 15 min. later to see water running out of my wet bay! Shut off water ,see I screwed up by not putting in reg.valve ,then the fun began finding and repairing the damage. Not exactly what I wanted to do @ 7pm after 400+miles for the day,that time slot has Scotch written in it! Come to find out the water pressure popped the fill line at the back/inside of my AriaII Deluxe Toilet..causing the flooding of bathroom.Luckily found it within reasonable time and kept confined to bathroom area.Pulling the toilet and repairing it wasn't in the schedule however we know as RVers we always have unscheduled maintenance at sometimes we do not plan on. BTW...Upon trips in/out doing repair,met a fellow camper that said had similar problem and introduced me to "said-valve."After I completed the fix to waterline disconnect causing flood,said neighbor offered me the option to hook his reg.valve to my water supply to see what pressure was...my pressure was in excess of 120lbs. Lesson learned ;I kind of treat it like my American Express Card...I don't hook-up without it!I love that it is easily adjustable also even though rarely need to do.This is true story I forgot to mention,let me back up a bit! After I found my water leaking out of wetbay and shut off water,I was not a happy camper... I look around ad spotted a new arrival that pulled in right behind me while I was helping my 5ThWheel get in.The evening was getting dark ,they had their lights on inside their camper and as I am looking I see what appears to be "raining inside their camper" I walk over to the back of their camper to see a Paper-plate denoting that they had just that day purchased their very first bumper pull RV!I knock on their door see inside to see two very wet adults trying to figure out what was going on.I had all I could do to contain myself...I explained perhaps they should shut off the water!It was then they explained they just picked this brand new camper today and this was their first Night! I often wonder if they continued to RV!! I went back to my Monaco and trying to explain to my wife what I had just seen and suddenly was very lucky and happy with the inconvieince of only having to R&R my toilet and mop up the tile floors! It could have been much worse! We have crossed that RV Campgrounds off our list...it was a converted KOA I believe in Provo,Utah.
Bruce E.Crocker
2004Diplomat40'PDQ
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On 10/10/2021 at 4:23 PM, kenandjoanne2002 said:
I have a Onan 7500w Quiet Diesel Generator in my 02 Diplomat pbdd. The coach has 133k and genset has 3800hrs. On my current trip twice the genset breaker has tripped. The second time I was watching the numbers on the EMS panel hover close to 38amps. I was making coffee, using microwave and charging batteries. A normal load in the past. I was NOT the winner of the 650million Powerball so not really interested in going to Cummins Coach Care. We will be at our Arizona City home in 7-8 days and the coach will be parked for 3-4 months before heading to Quartszite. My genset is not on sliding tray and must be removed to work to be done. Does anybody know a genset mechanic that doesn't have solid gold tools like Coach Care? The engine is still humming even when the breaker is tripped. Not being knowledgeable on gensets my guess something is wearing out. Any thoughts? Ken Parsons 72707 541 963 8990
Ken I am with TonyG7RayDavis,I would start with breaker on genny itself first. I have an 04 40'Diplomat PDQ and a few years ago my breaker kept tripping randomly on genny,I did amazon trick and put new one on .As I remember it was somewhat of a PIA even though mine is on a pullout tray not rocket science but time consuming to get all covers off to access mounts of breaker. Solved problem never tripped again,I think breaker was somewhere around $30-$40.Cheap fix! Good Luck! My Dip currently has 62k miles I did this repair at probably 15k miles ago...so you did well to get 133miles! Whatever your doing keep it up!
Bruce E Crocker
2004 40'Diplomat PDQ
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Chargerman, For what it is worth,do yourself a favor and spring for the SeeLevel's...I did on my 04 Diplomat about 9 years ago never to look back,I tell other RV friends,strangers met in campgrounds the best money I spent and only regret I have is I didn't do it 5 years earlier! They are very accurate when you check levels ,no more guessing like the factory installed" Some-Of -The-Time-Work" but rarely if ever accurate. You get a true reading 0-100% in 2-3% readings. I also had supplemental Remote Gauge installed in wet bay...love the ability to check tanks and monitor filling from outside with out trecking into Coach to check. Plus...Never had a single problem since installed. The other bennifit is they were able to remove original gauge from wall panel and cut new SeeLevel in same spot and looks factory. To me the best feature is all sensors are mounted on outside of tanks and read through tank for always accurate reading. Hope this helps and good luck with whatever system you decide on.
BruceE.Crocker
2004 Diplomat 40'PDQ
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Paul,
You are welcome!You won't regret the purchase.I did the portable you plug into post when I decided to purchase I was getting ready for extended trip and did not have time to put hard wired unit in and this filled the bill so to speak. They both do same thing you just have to separately plug it to the post then your power cord to bus.
Bruce Crocker
04Diplomat40'PDQ
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Paul I don't think you can go wrong with the Progressive Unit,I have had one for 13+years on my Diplomat and has saved me many times from faulty/low power posts.I believe they still have LIFETIME warranty,if fails send it in to them and you'llbe back to new...no charge to you. Not the cheapest by any means but the decesion I had to make when deciding which brand was considering their reputation and reviews on this site no bad reviews.I felt it was one of those things where you got the peace of mind and protection you(I) was seeking! One of those decissions one has to ask self...do I want to be partially or totaly protected and save that money somewhere else....electrical failures burn and cost alot of $'s and disruption. Still feel and have had several electricians tell me cannot get a better one,cheaper yes quality no.Not often today do we get what we pay for ,I feel this is one where you do,FWIW... Good Luck!
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat40"{DQ
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Possibly time for fuel filter change?Same symptoms I have w/04 Diplomat. Been chasing a bad fuel/algae problem .Change filters no problem till plugged up again ...the good news is I.m getting more miles between filter changes! Two great additives help the problem.Biobor and Star Tron Enzyme fuel Treatment additive,Tom Cherry recommended the addittion of Star Tron,great stuff .it allows sub-micron debris to be safely eliminated as engine runs.Together they work great,I use them as preventive maintenance rather than when needed as then it is a bigger problem.Hope this helps your situation as it has mine. There is nothing like the feel of a dead accellerator and looking in rear view mirror to see Black Smoke knowing ya gotta get over and change a filter! Sometimes I have gotten lucky,pulled off and when tank settles(pickup tube) clears and all back to normal.Just a reminder to driver "You are on borrowed time,look for a safe place to pullover and change it up!"Hope this helps!
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat40'PDQ
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Try shooting a squirt of good silicone spray into it .I recently did this to my 2004 Diplomat and I found out it wasn't all o combo me getting older and arthritic hands!! Wish I had thought of sooner,has never worked this well even when new9( purchased it @ 15 months old) you will find it will soften rubber seals and lube the sliding mechanisms also...a win-win for me!
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat PDQ-40'
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On 5/3/2021 at 1:06 PM, Larry Laursen said:
I have used Speedco for a number of years. However, tried today and was told they NO LONGER service RV's. Had issue with one and stopped the service for liability reasons. I am now looking for another shop in the Phoenix area.
Larry,For what it's worth if you are still looking for a place to service your Bus in Phoenix , I found a place that I would highly recommend based upon using him for past 5-6 years for several projects on my bus .His name is Steve Davenport owns business,Davenport Diesel ,he is a very well qualified diesel mechanic,nice person to deal with,honest etc,you know...all those qualities that are hard to find! Steve still has same employees that worked on my rig 5 years ago..tell's me something. He allows me to bring own oil/filters/parts etc and I feel he treats me fair.His shop is easily accessible from I17/ Deer Valley RD @22855 N 1st Ave,Phoenix.
Larry I live in Sun City,Az Feel free to contact me if you have any questions I'd be happy to help you if I can,good places are hard to find. Can drop me an email @skykingii@yahoo.com would be happy to answer/share what you may want to know! Looking forward to chatting if interested.
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat40"PDQ
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I contacted the manufacturer direct a couple years ago and replaced all of them at as I remember a fair price. Name I believe was imprinted on plastic cap,just googled and ordered.Good luck,fairly easy exchange also.
Bruce Crocker
2004Diplomat 40'PDQ
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Bill, For what it's worth I replaced the poorly performing original gauges with same system as Ken showed pic's of in his Executive .I have had them for probably 10 years;I could not be happier.You'll be very pleased with the quality and performance of these'I also put one in wet bay also,comes in very handy when you want to just check levels and don't have to enter coach to see levels. With out a doubt some of the best money I have spent on this coach...wish I had them for my previous two RV's! Never any more surprises when you need to use the facilities just to be reminded you have to go out and dump a particular tank first.Let alone the freedom it gives you if you dry-camp and have to depend on those never accurate original gauges,ya don't jump from 1/3rd full to 3/4 with one flush! Give yourself an early fathers day present and order the one for the Wet-Bay also...you will never regret the addittional convience it affords you(best hundred bucks you'll spend for yourself) I love these gauges could not imagine traveling without them.
Hope this helps,enjoy&safe travels!
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat 40'PDQ
Bill'I neglected to mention my gauuge also has a pump switch and propane also,again with excellent accuracy for propane.Cheap way of updating these two functions if interested.
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat 40'PDQ
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Dennis,thanks for the reply,I did also read the label but was curious as to which mixture you found worked on your radiator? My reason for the question is usually with these chemicals the less you need is better(and cheaper) as this SP isn't cheap,don't want to "overkill the mix",to get the job done thats all! Did not mean to beat this to death was really not aware of this product(PRO-HD) previous to your comments,again thank's!
Bruce Crocker
2004 Dip 40'PDQ
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This post raises a very important question because I have added freon to my systen 3-4 times in past 14 yearsnever more thana pound or less to complete charge.Could someone please share a particular brand of oil that has been successfully used and how to install to system? I would rather add some oil than new system!
Thank's,
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat 40' PDQ
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Hi Dennis,Thankx for sharing info on Pro HD...This annual project is cumming up and Amazon was kind enough to deliver through Prime account the gallon of HD..Was curious as to what mix ratio have you found works best on radiator? I have the rear rad in my 04 40'Diplomat PDQ. I am anxious to see how this works out! Thank's,
Bruce Crocker
04 40' Diplomat PDQ
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Thanks for replies...I concidered wd40 but was concerned with it attracts and holds debris possiblyadding to problem,but if you guys have used it w/o incident it obviousky is ok. I'm guessing kLcdenver's suggestion is probably the permanant fix ...I just was hoping to just squirt it and go! Will do a quality one and be done with it ,I was thinking the rubber was the culprit also.BTW David yes I use it for airing up tires ...so far in 15years haven't had a tow...wanna keep it that way!
Thank you all for the input.
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat 40'PDQ
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Does anyone have a suggestion on lubricating the air chuck(female part) that sets beside the Onan 7.5 ,as to what to use ie silicone,dry lube etc. It is getting very difficukt to insert and release.Once it connects ,no leaks etc ...just difficult to manuver.These hands are getting old! Thanks in advance for quick advise.It is still the original chuck.
Bruce Crocker
2004Diplomat 40'PDQ
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Dwight L., sorry for the delay in getting back to you in referance to to the great help you provided on my RVA Jacks not working. Dwight the document referance you sent me was priceless! Had alot of usefull info to help to one to understant the workings of the system and pic's to identify what it was I was looking for to trace/test etc.Also want to thank all who offered helpfull advise as to how to trace problem,really appreciate the help.Now just for what it is worth I want to report for possible other members bennefit what we did and discovered on our quest to fix it! After much digging and tracing various wires to see if were operable and checking all of those 5-pin relays etc. After diving into the panel next to drivers seat where all transmission console etc is located and removing cup-holder and jack's keypad tried locating the relay which was apparently tied into this problem,it was one hot mess of wire looms some appeared to be secured to floor or were just plain out of reach to follow without pulling top of console off. (my good friend Ken W. AKA"Grampy OG" @this site.) has a much better understanding of electrical stuff than I and was very instrumental in tracing the problem.It appeared that the relay that we located sitting on the bottom of the enclosed console,appeared to have a problem with Blue wire I believe it was terminal 86 of that relay did not have sufficient ground to operate correctly.Becauce of the impossible location of where that loom of wire went and it's inaccesibility w/o tearing intotop console we decided (after testing and proving it was the culprit,installed a new ground wire ,drilled through floor and grounded it to the electrical panel in the front run bay under drivers seat. It appears to be working very well so far! Never was able to find "mystery-fuse"that was supposto be by rear pump area! Once again this forum has proven to be priceless with the accumulation of knowledge and sharring that the members do to help one another! Thank's again for your input! This Coach reminds me of the nursery rhyme about the Little Girl.".when she was good she was very,very good...when she was bad she was Horrid!" She is Very very good again!
Bruce E.Crocker
2004Diplomat40'PDQ
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Am looking for some sage advise as to how to proceed to find cause and fix what is causing my leveling jacks not to desend and level. I have 2004 Doplomat 40'PDQ,with RVA 3 point jack system Manual leveling hydraulic system. With ignition in position to operate jacks the switch panel to operate jacks lights up properly but when I push to operate I do not get the familiar sound of the pump working and nothing happens. I have checked the fuses in FRB with volt meter and all seem to be good. It seems like I am missing a fuse somewhere...is there possibly an "in-line" fuse that I haven't found? I get no sounds from @solinoids/hydraulic resevoir when switches are activated,however when I press switch and observe battery guage in hall I can see drop in voltage when switch is activated,telling me switch is working?? Any and all suggestions will be welcome,this is first time of any problems with these jacks other than ocassionally adding fluid to the reservoir! Thank you in advanse for your input!
Bruce E.Crocker
2004 Diplomat 40' PDQ ISC-330
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Mike, Just to add my two-cents worth on tires ,as someone else mentioned in this thread "Lots of varying opinions on this subjec". I many years ago jumped ship from Michelin because of their sidewall cracking an Michlin Rep stating it wasn't tires fault,was ozone. Well apparently other Mfg's figured out the problem and did/does not have cracking. I used to run Michelins on all my vehicles exclusively. Ifeel the Michelins were over priced and over rated for both cars and RV's in my coral...I am currently on my second set of 295X 75X 22.5 Firestone tires on 2004 Diplomat and absolutely love the ride,handling albeit freeway or mountain switchbacks,rain or snow! They are smoother than Michelins and Goodyears quiet,wear great no cracks and each tire took between 2-3 ounces to ballance!! Never did that with a Michelin! They are keepers for me and BTW several hundred dollars less than eithter Mich/Goodyears. Was pleasantly surprised when hit Freeway to find out the quality of these tires,I don't think you'd be dissapointed if you tried them...your credit card/checkbook will love them. I was seriously was looking at Toyo's&Yokahamas which are equally good tires and in my opinion a better choice than Michelins but the shop owner I purchased these from explained to me these are manufactured in same plant as (I think BF Goodrich senior moment!) he claimed the only differances was Goodrich would get more milege because of rubber compound differance...a moot point to me cause I have never since 1983 ever worn-out a RV Tire before they time-out...so he suggested and I accepted "Let's save several hundred dollars and do the Firestones. " And yes even my Wife noticed the differance in ride especially when rough heavily truck routes are traveled. I hope this helps you out in your evaluation,good luck and Happy Trails with
that "Sig"!
Bruce
2004 40'DiplomatPDQ
Mike, forgot to add on your question on Surge-Protection, Like the AmericanExpress add...don't leave home with out it! It used to be the consencus that the only way to go was with Progressive,I took Bill D's advice when purchesde my Diplomat and purchased one and it has saved my coach several times over the yr's...cheap insurance and peace of mind!
Bruce
2004Diplomat 40'PDQ
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Thankx for the imput Ron. How many bags did you replace and what brand were they? I found a place called Truckland Trailer.Parts out of Nebraska for $120.00 for Continental Bags and $153 for Firestone plus shipping. ike stated he's sold more than 50 continental bags since January this year no complaints,he claims quality is comparable so I opted forwo Continentals! According to what I was able to get on web these were the best buy.
Bruce Crocker
2004 Diplomat 40'PDQ
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Been awhile since I have posted but want to congradulate all who designed this new site,I am on the learning curve! Was wondering if any one has any immediate suggestions on replacing rear air bags on 040'Dip-PDQ,ie best price ,availability,and any comments on preferance of Firestone(originals) or Continentals. This is my first failing bag,is it advisable I would assume to replace in pairs? Please advise,it appears from initial research Continentals are approx $30 lessper bag...any down side been experienced by going to continentals? What is fair price for labor or time to change out? Thanks in advance for all the help! I am looking to replace the two behind the axle.
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I was just getting ready to suggest 50/50 mix of Acetone/Auto Trans Fluid and saw Pauls Suggestion. I do a fair amount of restoration of Classic Cars and have found this very helpful...Quite Affordable also, apply liberaly and keep doing so and as mentioned don't be afraid to apply a BallPeen Hammer as needed,be patient and I think you'll be happy with results...I have been!
Good Luck!!
Bruce C.
2004 40'DiplomatPDQ