Monaco Monarch 2000 User manual

Chapter 1 - Warranty & Information
Chapter 2 - Driving & Safety Tips
Chapter 3 - Appliances & Equipment
Chapter 4 - Water Systems
Chapter 5 - LP Gas Systems
Chapter 6 - Electrical Systems
Chapter 7 - Unit Care & Maintenance
Chapter 8 - Diagrams & Specifications
Chapter 9 - Chassis Information
12V DC System ..........6-6
120V AC Generator .........6-4
120V AC System - 30 AMP Service. ......6-3
Attic Air Vent ..........3-15
Awning - Side (Optional) ........3-16
Awning - Slide-Out .........3-19
Awning - Window (Optional) ........3-20
Automatic Transmission Operation - Workhorse Chassis ...9-6
Bathroom Exhaust Fan ........3-14
Batteries ...........6-7
Bulb Usage ..........8-13
Cable & Telephone Hookups .......3-13
Carbon Monoxide Detector ........2-10
Chassis Fuses & Circuits ........6-8
Chassis Maintenance Guide - Ford ......9-10
Chassis Maintenance Guide - Workhorse .....9-11
Chassis Specs ..........8-10
Citizens Band (CB) Radio Prep .......3-13
City Water Hook-Up .........4-2
Cleaning Refrigerator .........3-6
Cooktop (Optional) .........3-7
Computer Station Hookups ........3-13
Curbside View ..........8-5
Customer Relations .........1-1
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Dash Panel - Ford .........8-8
Dash Panel - Workhorse ........8-6
Defrosting Refrigerator .........3-6
Disinfecting Fresh Water Systems ......4-3
Driving Safety ..........2-1
Egress Exit Window .........2-12
Electric Entry Step .........3-20
Electrical Switch Chart ........6-2
Engine Specs - Ford Chassis. .......8-11
Engine Specs - Workhorse Chassis ......8-12
Exterior Care ..........7-1
Filling LP Gas Tank .........5-3
Fire Extinguisher .........2-11
Ford Chassis Maintenance Guide .......9-10
Fresh Water Tank Fill .........4-2
Fresh Water System Trouble Shooting ......4-6
Front View ...........8-3
Furnace ...........3-15
Gas Distribution Lines .........5-3
Glossary of Terms .........1-7
Ice Maker Operation .........3-5
Insurance Information .........8-2
Interior Care ..........7-2
Leveling Jacks ..........2-3
LP Gas Consumption .........5-2
LP Gas Detector .........5-4
LP Gas Regulator .........5-4
Microwave Oven ..........3-6
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Operator Controls - Ford. ........9-3
Operator Controls - Workhorse .......9-8
Personal Property Information .......8-2
Power Heated Mirrors ........9-1
Power Disconnects .........6-7
Range w/Oven ..........3-7
Ready to Leave Checklist ........2-13
Rear Hitch - Using .........2-13
Rear View ...........8-3
Rear Vision System .........3-13
Refrigerator - 900 Series ........3-1
Refrigerator - 1200 Series ........3-3
Reporting Safety Defects ........1-2
Roadside View ..........8-4
Roof Air Conditioner .........3-14
Satellite System Prep (Optional) .......3-12
Securing Dinette Chairs for Travel .......3-22
Serial Number Information ........8-1
Side Awning (Optional).........3-16
Slide-Out Awning .........3-19
Slide-Out Room(s) . .........3-22
Smoke Detector ..........2-8
Step - Electric Entry .........3-20
Stereo & CD Player .........3-13
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Motor Home ...1-3
Taking Delivery ..........1-2
Tank Capacities ..........8-11
Television Antenna .........3-11
Television & VCR .........3-12
Temporarily Store Motor Home .......2-14
Tilt Steering Wheel - Ford ........9-3
Tires ............9-1
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Tire Rotation - Ford .........9-2
Tire Rotation - Workhorse ........9-5
To Convert Dinette into a Bed .......3-21
To Convert Sofa into a Bed ........3-22
Towing Procedure .........2-12
Trouble Shooting Fresh Water System ......4-6
Using Rear Hitch..........2-13
Vehicle Loading ..........2-6
Vendor List ..........1-5
VCR & TV Cable Switch Box........3-12
Warranty Information File ........1-3
Warranty Statement .........1-9
Washer/Dryer Prep (Optional) .......3-8
Washer/Dryer (Optional) ........3-9
Waste Water Systems .........4-6
Water Filter ..........4-5
Water Heater ..........4-3
Water Heater By-Pass System .......4-5
Water Hook-Up - City .........4-2
Water Pump ..........4-1
Weighing Your Motor Home ........2-8
Wheel Covers ..........9-1
While Driving ..........2-2
Window Awning (Optional) ........3-20
Winterizing ...........7-5
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General Information
In time you will develop a knack
for spotting wonderful little roadside
locations by turning off the main high-
way and exploring. There are many mod-
ern recreational vehicle parks (including
state, county, and federal parks) with
good facilities where you can obtain
hook-ups for electrical, water, and
sewage connections. Directories are pub-
lished which describe these parks and
the availability of services and hook-ups.
On overnight or weekend trips chances
are you will not fill up the sewage holding tank, deplete the water or LP gas supply, or
run down the batteries which supply the living area 12 volt DC current. On longer trips,
when you have stayed where sewer connections and utility hook-ups were not available,
it will be necessary for you to stop occasionally to empty the holding tanks, and to replen-
ish your water and LP gas supply. Many gas stations have installed sanitary dumping
stations. Publications are available which list these dumping stations. When you stop for
the night, your Monaco motor home is built to be safely parked in any spot that is rela-
tively level and where the ground is firm. Try to pick as level a parking spot as possible.
Your facilities are with you, you are self-contained.
This safety alert symbol means CAUTION or WARNING - “Personal Safety Instructions”.
Read and understand instructions where this symbol is displayed in this man-
ual. Failure to comply with specific instructions may result in personal injury
or death. Many instructions are required by the National Safety Associations.
Customer Relations
Only by insuring your confidence and satisfaction with our products and services
can we have continued success as a manufacturer of motor homes. We believe a good
relationship with our customers is just as important as improving the technical excel-
lence of our products. Your authorized dealer is pleased to help you with instructions
about your motor home and to offer service when you need it. Most problems arise from
misunderstandings about warranty or service needs. If problems remain after you have
consulted your dealer, you are invited to contact our Consumer Affairs Department.
Please have all pertinent information (serial numbers, model number, etc.) when calling
We will work with the dealer and see that every attempt to resolve the matter is made.
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Monaco Consumer Affairs Department
606 Nelson’s Parkway
Wakarusa, Indiana 46573
1-877-466-6226
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your motor home has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Monaco. If NHTSA receives simi-
lar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of motor homes, it may order a recall or remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Monaco. To con-
tact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hot line toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or
366-0123 in Washington DC area) or write to:
NHTSA
400 Seventh Street
US Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590
Taking Delivery
Your motor home has been inspected by factory personnel throughout the manu-
facturing process. Your dealer performs additional pre-delivery inspections and system
checks. Your dealer will also help you understand the limited warranty and complete any
necessary forms.
Dealer Responsibilities Include:
1. A customer orientation to the motor home, its systems and components,
including their operation.
2. Ensuring the customer receives a complete Owner’s Packet with warranty cards
and registrations for the motor home and separately warranted products including
detailed operating and maintenance instructions.
3. Reviewing limited warranty provisions with the customer stressing the impor-
tance of mailing warranty cards and registrations to the manufacturers within the pre-
scribed time limit to avoid loss of warranty coverage. Assisting the customer in complet-
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ing these forms and assist in locating serial numbers. Requesting that the customer
reads all warranty information when possible and explaining any provision not clearly
understood.
4. Instructing the customer on how to get local and out-of-town service on the
motor home and its separately warranted components whether in or out of warranty.
Customer Responsibility
As a new motor home vehicle owner you are responsible for regular and proper
maintenance. This will help you prevent conditions arising from neglect that are not cov-
ered by your Monaco Limited Warranty. Maintenance services should be performed in
accordance with this Owner’s manual, and any other applicable manuals. As the owner,
it is your responsibility and obligation to return the motor home to an authorized dealer
for repairs and service (See Limited Warranty). Since the authorized dealer where you
purchased your new motor home is responsible for its proper servicing before delivery,
and has an interest in your continued satisfaction, we recommend that Inspection,
Warranty and Maintenance Services be performed by the dealership. We suggest that you
take your new motor home on a weekend shake down before leaving on an extended trip.
Warranty Information File
In addition to this Owner’s Manual you will find a Warranty Information File in
your unit. This file contains valuable documents about your motor home systems and
equipment. Be sure you read and understand all the information in this file to help you
safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Motor Home
Give Thought to the Appointment Time
Know when to take your motor home in for service. Monday and Friday are busy
days for most dealers. Therefore, it makes sense to make a mid-week appointment when-
ever possible. Ask your dealer if additional time is needed for check in and completion
of paperwork.
Prepare for the Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have your warranty registration
papers with you. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty; be sure
to discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your
motor home service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem.
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Prepare a List
Make a written list of specific repairs needed. It is important the service manager
be aware of all previous work which has been done on your motor home. For example: if
the motor home has been repaired due to an accident. While this may not seem impor-
tant it could have a significant effect on the diagnosis of a problem.
Be Reasonable With Your Requests
Don’t leave a list of 20 items to be serviced and expect to have your motor home
back by five o’clock. If you list a number of items, and you must have your motor home
back by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service manager and list your
items in order of priority. Expect to make a second appointment for work not completed,
or for the parts that may need to be ordered.
You Can’t Look Over the Technicians Shoulder
Please don’t be offended when you are told you cannot watch the work being done.
Insurance requirements forbid the admission of customers to a service area.
Inspect the Work Properly
Check out the service or repair job when you pick up your motor home and notify
the service manager of any dissatisfaction. If circumstances prevent returning for imme-
diate corrective work, make an appointment as soon as possible.
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Vendor List
AIR CONDITIONER FURNACE MONITOR PANEL/
Dometic Corp Atwood Mobile Products STORAGE TANKS
219-463-7712 801-972-4621 KIB Enterprises
219-294-1504
ATTIC FAN GENERATOR POWER CONVERTER
Carefree of Colorado Onan Progressive Dynamics
303-469-3324 219-271-0303 616-781-7802
AWNINGS GFI OUTLET POWER HEATED
Carefree of Colorado Kevco MIRROR
303-469-3324 219-522-8820 Velvac
219-294-7691
BATTERIES HITCH RECEIVER RANGE
Battery Pro’s Reese Products Atwood Mobile Products
541-683-1810 219-264-7564 219-262-2655
CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELING JACKS REAR VISION SYSTEM
DETECTOR Power Gear Jensen
MTI Industries, Inc. 800-334-4712 800-323-4815
800-383-0269
DIESEL ENGINES LIGHTS REFRIGERATOR
CaterPillar, Inc. RB Gustafson Norcold
800-447-4986 219-522-0871 800-543-1219
ELECTRIC STEP LP GAS DETECTOR ROOF VENT
Kwikee MTI Industries, Inc. Ventline
503-836-2126 800-383-0269 219-848-4491
FIRE EXTINGUISHER MICROWAVE
The Fire Extinguisher Co. Sharp Electronics Corp.
919-563-5911 800-447-4700
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SEATING TIRES WINDOW
Flexsteel Industries Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Excel Window
219-831-4050 800-847-3638 219-264-2131
SMOKE DETECTOR WATER FILTER
Bob Gun Associates Everpure, Inc.
616-467-8705 800-323-7873
TELEVISION ANTENNA WATER HEATER
Winegard Company Atwood Mobile Products
319-753-0121 219-262-2655
NOTES
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Glossary of Terms
AC ELECTRICITY - Alternating current also known as household power.
BLACK WATER - Term associated with the sewage holding tank. The toilet drains direct-
ly into this tank.
CAMPSTORE - A store that usually has bread, milk and other essentials but not fresh
meats, fruits or vegetables.
CITY WATER - A term associated with the water supply that you hook-up to when you
are at camp grounds. It is called city water because you pull water from a central source
(like in a city) and not the fresh water tank.
CURBSIDE - This refers to the side of the motor home which faces the curb when it is
parked. Often called the door side.
DC ELECTRICITY - Direct current also known as battery power.
DRY CAMPING - Camping in the motor home when there is no city water hook-up or
shore power. In other words using only the water and power that is in the motor home
and not anything from another source.
DUMP STATION - Sites where you can drain your waste (gray) and sewage (black) tanks.
In most states it is illegal to drain your tanks anywhere except at dump stations.
DUMP VALVE - Another name for the T-handle valve used to drain the sewage (black)
and waste (gray tanks).
EGRESS WINDOW - The formal name for the emergency window located in the rear of
the motor home. Egress windows can be easily identified by their red handles.
FULL HOOK-UP SITE - A campground that has city water, shore power and sewer hook-
ups or connections available.
GRAY WATER - Term associated with the waste water holding tank. Water from the sink
drains, the shower and the washer/dryer (if equipped) go into this tank.
ICC BLINK LIGHTS - This switch enables you to blink clearance lights the on motor
home. It is commonly used as a way of indicating your thanks for a courtesy shown to
you by another driver.
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LOW POINT - The lowest point in the plumbing. Drains are placed here so that water will
drain out of the lower end of the motor home. These drains must be closed when you fill
the water tank.
PRIMITIVE SITE - A campground that may have either city water, shore power or sewer
hook-up, but not all of them. Primitive sites may have no hook-ups or connections at all.
DRAIN TRAP - This is a curve that is in all drains. Water is trapped in the curve and this
creates a barrier so tank odors cannot escape through the drain.
PULL-THROUGH SITES - Camp sites that you pull the unit through without having to
back up into the site.
ROAD SIDE - This refers to the side of the motor home which faces the road when it is
parked. Often called the off-door side.
SHORE LINE - This is the electrical cord which runs from the motor home to the camp
ground 120 volt electrical supply.
SHORE POWER - This is the 120 volt outlet that you can plug your motor home into a
campground.
STABILIZING JACKS - These jacks are extended after you have parked the motor home.
They are used to level the motor home.
STINGER - An arm attachment on a tow truck that is used to lift the motor home slight-
ly so that it can be towed.
TAG AXLE - A non-drive axle located behind front axle. A tag axle increases weight car-
rying capacity of the chassis.
WINTERIZED - If you see this on a unit it means that the unit has been prepared for stor-
age. All water systems are drained and RV antifreeze has been added to protect the water
lines and drains. Low point drains will be open.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
NONCOMMERCIAL USE LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY:
Monaco Coach Corporation (Monaco) warrants to you, the original purchaser, for a peri-
od of (1) year from the date of purchase or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, that this
Monaco Coach Corporation motor home shall be free of SUBSTANTIAL DEFECTS (as
defined below) in material and workmanship attributable to Monaco. Items incorporat-
ed in the motorhome that were purchased, manufactured and/or installed outside
Monaco’s factory are not covered by this warranty, but may be covered by the Seller,
Manufacturer and/or installer of the particular item.
Monaco will repair the defect, pay the reasonable parts and labor charges to perform the
repair, and in the event that original consumer purchaser’s motorhome is inoperative due
to malfunction of a warranted part, Monaco will pay the cost of having the motorhome
towed to the nearest Monaco authorized repair facility. If your motorhome must be
towed, you must contact Monaco prior to incurring the towing charges for its direction to
the nearest authorized repair facility. Monaco reserves the right to make use of new
and/or remanufactured parts at its own option in making such repairs.
Monaco reserves the right to change the parts and designs of its motorhomes from time
to time without notice and with no obligation to make corresponding changes in its
motorhomes previously manufactured.
If you are a commercial purchaser, please refer to Monaco’s 90-day limited warranty
which will be provided upon request.
“SUBSTANTIAL DEFECT” DEFINITION:
A part or system qualifies as a substantial defect under this warranty only when it fails
to perform substantially within the design specifications for the part or system and the
failure is attributed to work performed by Monaco
WARRANTY RECOVERY LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS:
No person shall be entitled to recover from Monaco any consequential or incidental dam-
ages resulting from any defect in the motorhome. There is no warranty of any nature
made by Monaco beyond that contained in the warranty. All implied warranties of mer-
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chantability or of fitness for a specific purpose are limited in duration to warranty peri-
od of one (1) year from purchase by original consumer purchaser or 24,000 miles,
whichever comes first. All implied and express warranties on items not covered are dis-
claimed, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
and such uncovered parts or systems are sold “as is”. You and any supplier who may
warrant such component part assume the entire risk as to the quality and performance
of such uncovered parts and systems. If the uncovered parts and systems prove defec-
tive, you and any supplier that may warrant that part or system and not Monaco,
assumes the entire cost of repair with respect to such systems or parts.
Some states do not allow limitations how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion
of limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights and other rights which may vary
from state to state.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
Items purchased, manufactured and/or installed outside Monaco’s factory are not cov-
ered by this particular item.
The engine, the transmission and its components, batteries, tires, axles and domestic
appliances are not covered under this warranty. Any warranties covering these items are
provided by the manufacturer of such items and are not the responsibility of Monaco. The
domestic appliances that are not covered include, without limitation, the refrigerator,
stove, oven, microwave, ice maker, water heater, furnace, television, stereo, radio, com-
pact disc player, video cassette player/recorder, washer, dryer and all other domestic
appliances.
Any service contracts offered by a dealer are not warranties of Monaco. All rights and
remedies on such contracts are between the purchaser, the dealer, and the administra-
tor of the service contract.
This warranty does not cover any motorhome that is rented, leased, or loaned for use by
anyone other than the original owner.
Damage or corrosion due to accidents, misuse or alterations is not covered under this
Warranty. By definition, this shall exclude from coverage any accident or damage caused
by off road use, collision, fire, theft, freezing temperatures, vandalism, riot, explosions,
objects striking motorhome, driving over curbs, overloading, racing or unauthorized
motorhome alterations. Additionally, warranty coverage shall not apply if the odometer
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has been stopped, disconnected or altered. Basic instructions for proper use of this
motorhome are discussed in the Owner’s Manuals.
Damage or surface corrosion due from airborne fallout (including chemicals, tree sap,
etc.) stones, hail, earthquake, water, acid rain, flooding, windstorm, lightning, road salt,
road salt spray, blowing sand, road surface debris or other environmental factors are not
covered under this Warranty.
Damage caused by off road use or a lack of proper maintenance as described in the
Maintenance schedule, in any applicable instructions from Monaco or in any instructions
from a systems or component part manufacturer or in instructions from a repair facility
or as common sense would dictate are not covered. Damage caused by failure to use the
fuel, oil and lubricants recommended in the Owner’s Manual is not covered under this
Warranty. Proof of proper maintenance is your responsibility, therefore you should keep
all receipts evidencing maintenance performed. Maintenance expenses shall be borne by
you. Normal wear-and-tear is not covered under this Warranty.
USAGE LIMITATIONS:
Any usage beyond design intentions will relieve Monaco of responsibility under this
Warranty. Usage of this motorhome in a manner inconsistent with Owner’s Manual
directions will also invalidate the Warranty in regard to defects caused by that inconsis-
tent usage.
Misuse or neglect of the motorhome, failure to provide reasonable and necessary main-
tenance, unauthorized alteration or modification, accident or improper loading shall dis-
charge Monaco from any and all obligation under this warranty.
This limited warranty does not cover any motorhomes subjected to any commercial or
rental use whatsoever. Any such commercial or rental use voids this limited non com-
mercial consumer warranty. The sole coverage available to any purchaser making any
commercial or rental use of a motorhome is defined by Monaco’s limited commercial war-
ranty, which contains different terms.
Monaco considers any commercial or rental use whatsoever as voiding this limited war-
ranty and limiting owner to coverage, if any, available under Monaco’s written commer-
cial limited warranty. For the purposes of this paragraph, any use, even part-time or only
occasionally, in any business or business-oriented activity, constitutes commercial use.
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YOUR EXPENSE RESPONSIBILITY:
You shall be responsible for and bear all expenses incurred in delivering the motorhome
to Monaco’s factory or authorized repair facility for warranty service including, but not
limited to, the costs of transporting the motorhome for warranty service, lodging and
meals. Unless prohibited by law, if Monaco deems it necessary to have the motorhome
returned to the factory you shall be responsible for and bear all expenses incurred in
delivering the motorhome to Monaco’s factory.
Regular maintenance, including cleaning, polishing, lubricating, replacing filters and
worn brake linings and performing other normal maintenance services required shall be
at your expense. See Maintenance Schedule and Owner’s Manual for recommended
maintenance procedures.
MANDATORY NOTICE:
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU MUST NOTIFY MONACO (NOT JUST YOUR
DEALER) IN WRITING THAT THERE HAVE BEEN TWO UNSUCCESSFUL REPAIR
ATTEMPTS OR MORE THAN 15 DAYS AGGREGATE REPAIR TIME ON SUBSTANTIAL
DEFECTS. THIS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO MONACO IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE
SECOND REPAIR ATTEMPT OF ANY SUBSTANTIAL DEFECT OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER
15 DAYS OF AGGREGATE REPAIR TIME ON SUBSTANTIAL DEFECTS DURING THE
TERM OF THE WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FAILURE TO PRO-
VIDE MONACO WITH THE REQUIRED NOTICE VOIDS THIS WARRANTY. IF A CLAIMED
DEFECT IS RELATED TO AN APPLIANCE THAT FOUND TO BE COVERED BY THIS
WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR LAW, ANY REPLACEMENT RIGHTS, TO
THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THAT
APPLIANCE, NOTHING MORE. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE ALL
DISPUTES WITH MONACO WILL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY BY BINDING ARBITRA-
TION UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IN (A)
ELKHART, INDIANA OR EUGENE, OREGON AT BUYER’S CHOICE, (B) AS OTHERWISE
MUTUALLY AGREED OR (C) AS DETERMINED UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE:
If towing is necessary phone Monaco prior to towing for assistance. A toll free number
(1-800-283-0869) is provided for your convenience.
To obtain Warranty Service, call the authorized repair facility nearest you for an appoint-
ment. Contact Monaco’s Warranty Department for assistance in locating an authorized
warranty repair facility in your location. A list of Authorized service facilities can be
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obtained from Monaco by contacting it at the address listed below. You must deliver the
motorhome to an authorized service center within a reasonable time after discovery of the
defect and in no event after the expiration of the appropriated warranty period. Warranty
Service can only be obtained at Monaco’s authorized dealers and service centers. No
other claims will be honored.
You must request that Monaco be consulted BEFORE work commences to avoid possi-
ble delay and reduction of reimbursement request and you must present your owner
identification card to the Service Manager.
All request for reimbursement for warranty service must be received by Monaco on a
Warranty Reimbursement Form with evidence of the charges and the work performed at
the address noted below within 60 days of the date the services were performed. If you
cannot obtain satisfactory Warranty Service from authorized dealers or service centers,
or if a substantial defect has not been resolved after the second repair attempt, you must
contact Monaco in writing immediately to seek a satisfactory resolution of the situation.
Written notice to a dealer or authorized or unauthorized repair facility shall not consti-
tute written notice to Monaco of a continuing problem or unsatisfactory warranty serv-
ice.
As a goodwill gesture, and without any legal obligation to do so, Monaco often provides
reasonable assistance to the original consumer purchaser in contacting the manufactur-
ers of components not warranted by Monaco if the original consumer purchaser believes
such components to be defective. The original consumer purchaser may request such
assistance by contacting Monaco’s Warranty Department listed below.
As a goodwill gesture and solely to assist the purchaser who does not desire to take the
motorhome to an authorized repair facility, Monaco may also refer you to an unautho-
rized repair facility, and may pay for a repair. Whether or not Monaco pays for such
repair efforts shall not constitute a repair attempt by an authorized repair facility or
Monaco.
PAYMENT FOR SERVICE:
Request for warranty payments must be received by Monaco within 60 days of service
rendered. Request for reimbursement submitted beyond 60 days will not be paid.
AUTHORITY TO ENLARGE WARRANTY:
No person, dealer or repair agent has authority to enlarge, amend or modify this war-
ranty. This Warranty gives only those legal rights specifically enumerated herein. You
may have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
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WARRANTY APPLICABILITY:
This Warranty applies to covered parts of Monaco Coach Corporation motorhomes and
Roadmaster Chassis registered in the United States and/or Canada.
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
ATTENTION: WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
91320 COBURG INDUSTRIAL WAY
COBURG, OREGON 97408
1-877-466-6226
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Driving Safety
There are differences between
your motorhome and passenger auto-
mobiles. You should always be aware
of those differences.
Before You Start Out
As you first sit down in the dri-
ver’s seat you will notice that you are
sitting up higher and further to the left than in a passenger automobile. Your perspec-
tive of the road will therefore be different. Because of the driver’s seat location and con-
figuration of the motorhome, you will rely on the outside mirrors to line up with your lane
and to check conditions behind you. Your dashboard may contain more gauges and con-
trols than are normally found in passenger automobiles. You should become familiar
with these devices and how they operate before starting out.
Safety Seat Belts
All occupants must be furnished with and use seat belts while the
motorhome is moving. Driver’s seat and all other seats designed to
carry passengers while the motorhome is in motion are equipped
with safety seat belts. While traveling, do not occupy beds or any
seats that do not have a safety belt. Seat belts must only be used
on permanently mounted seats. Driver’s seat must be locked in the
forward facing position while the motorhome is in motion. Do not
use a seat belt on more than one person.
To fasten seat belt, pull belt out of retractors and insert tab into buckle; you will
hear a click when tab locks into buckle. Seat belt length automatically adjusts to your
size and sitting position. Do not route seat belts over armrests.
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Seats must be pointed in a forward position and seat belts fastened while
motorhome is in motion. Avoid seat rotation while in transit.
Children must not be transported unrestrained. Infants must be placed in
approved safety seats. Small children must be restrained in child safety seats.
Failure to comply with these rules can cause injury or death.

While Driving
Because your motorhome is longer than the average automobile the turning radius
will be wider. Therefore, it is always a good idea to pay close attention when turning your
motorhome. Keep a close eye on the rear of the motorhome making sure it will clear
potential obstacles. Your motorhome is also heavier than an average automobile with a
higher center of gravity. Those factors may make it difficult to change momentum of your
motorhome. Swerves and sharp turns, especially at high speeds, could result in loss of
control of the motorhome. You should always keep that in mind and drive with extra
caution necessary to avoid situations which might require quick momentum changes.
You will find that your motorhome will travel safely and comfortably at highway speed
limits. However, it will take longer to reach that speed and you must always bear this in
mind when overtaking and passing another vehicle. Allow more time to go around other
vehicles because you cannot cut back as quickly, due to the longer length of your
motorhome. When descending a long hill, drop down into a lower gear. The transmis-
sion and engine will help in controlling downhill speed and can lengthen brake life. The
distance required to stop your motorhome will be greater than an automobile’s. Even
though your motorhome is equipped with brakes designed for its Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), we suggest that you practice stopping, away from traffic, until you
become accustomed to the motorhome’s stopping distance. When backing up, have your
co-pilot get out of the motorhome and walk to the driver’s side rear corner. Your co-pilot
can watch for any obstacles and give hand signals to you as you back up. When travel-
ing make sure that any bridges you cross can support the weight of your motorhome.
Check tonnage limit of bridges before crossing them. Signs are normally posted at bridge
entrances. Know and observe the laws where you will be traveling as they may vary from
state to state.
Emergency Stopping
Always carry road flares or reflective warning signs to display if necessary. Pull off
the roadway as far as possible for emergency stopping or tire changing. Turn ON your
motorhome hazard warning flashers when parked alongside traffic lanes. Set the park-
ing brake.
Backing In
If your destination does not have drive through sites, pick a good level site and
back in carefully. We suggest that you stop near the site, get out of the motorhome and
observe the surrounding area. Check for low-hanging tree limbs, posts, large rocks or
other obstacles. Try to choose a site that is on the driver’s side, so that you can see what
the rear of the motorhome is doing. With the site on the passenger side you would be
backing into the site on your blind side, which is more difficult. When site conditions are
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