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Bart Mix

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Chassis/frame type
« on: May 14, 2017, 02:02:58 AM »
I own a 03 Beaver, Monterey, 3 slides, 350 Cummins. It has 8 airbags & a 3 jack leveling system. I have been told it is not an RR8 frame but perhaps a Magnum C? How do I determine exactly which Chassis frame I have?
Thanks!
Bart from VA
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George Harwell

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2017, 02:35:03 AM »
Bart, I have the original factory invoice for my 03 Monterey Seacliff and it shows a Roadmaster M-Series chassis. My best guess is that it is a RR8M which equates to raised rail 8 airbag magnum.
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Bart Mix

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2017, 03:21:04 PM »
George,
OK that sounds reasonable.
Thanks!
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Dick Simonis

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2017, 04:10:48 PM »
I believe that when Monaco bought beaver they renamed the Magnum Chassis a Roadmaster with a "M" prefix.
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Russ Mann

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2017, 02:59:13 AM »
I attached a VIN breakdown by Monaco dated 2006. It covers 2001 to 2013. Hope it helps. Maybe this could be posted under Manuals?
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Bart Mix

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2017, 04:02:32 AM »
Russ - the attachment is a good reference guide. It has now narrowed down my chassis frame to a M8R or a M8S or a M10S M series? Now, if I can find a definition for the differences between the 3 I will be able to finally figure out mine. I am inclined to suspect M8R or M8S for a 8 airbag system (which I have) but unsure about the R or S difference?
Many Thanks!
Bart from VA
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Jerry Emert

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2017, 04:22:10 AM »
Quote from: Bart Mix on May 15, 2017, 04:02:32 AM
Russ - the attachment is a good reference guide. It has now narrowed down my chassis frame to a M8R or a M8S or a M10S M series? Now, if I can find a definition for the differences between the 3 I will be able to finally figure out mine. I am inclined to suspect M8R or M8S for a 8 airbag system (which I have) but unsure about the R or S difference?
Many Thanks!
Bart from VA
Bart, The R means rear radiator, the S means side radiator.  8 is 8 air bags and the 10 is 10 airbags (tag axle).
Jerry
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Bart Mix

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2017, 02:52:42 PM »
Jerry - DUH! Now I remember reading that somewhere in my past - but I have slept since then!  :>)
I was sure the 10 meant airbags, but just forgot about the Rear & Side radiators!
Many Thanks for the clarification!
Bart from VA
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jeffprupis

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2017, 02:22:13 AM »
Just had our '05 Monterey into Henderson's for new shocks. Confirmed Magnum M8S (Magnum, 8 bag, Side Radiator)
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Bart Mix

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2017, 06:45:17 PM »
Thanks Jeff! BTW - which brand of shocks did you install & how long did it take them?
Bart from VA
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jeffprupis

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2017, 03:43:36 AM »
Bilsteins. A couple of hrs (I think they estimate 3) but they were working on a couple of other issues too. Love the new shocks and Henderson rocks!! Most definitely sign up for the RPA

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Bart Mix

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Re: Chassis/frame type
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2017, 01:26:16 AM »
Thanks Jeff!
Bart from VA
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