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Technical Support / Re: Magnum chassis rear torque arm
« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on December 06, 2025, 11:36:11 PM »
Yes I've used one to replace one of my rear lower adjustable torque rods.

Eric
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Technical Support / Re: Magnum chassis rear torque arm
« Last post by Brian Buchanan on December 06, 2025, 04:20:03 PM »
I had found that kit on the Dayton Parts site, but I could not find the bushing width, have you used this kit? And was the bushing 3.25” wide? Or did you have to add shims?
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Technical Support / Re: Magnum chassis rear torque arm
« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on December 06, 2025, 01:13:17 AM »
Brian
The adjustable lower torque rod can be replaced with a fixed length one with a welded kit .

Brian go to the coach assist library  ( common problems) l where you will find an article I wrote tilted (repair / replace torque rods) out lining the torque rods and replacement kits .

This is a link to the weldable  kits for the rears ( they have a larger bolt hole than the fronts)

https://www.stengelbros.net/345-820-Uni-Rod-Kit_p_11504.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqiUL0Pe-wkysxNWA2-QDqchbthytQSwGlpf1dtEAOxhOG2u6_R


Hope this helps
Eric
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Technical Support / Magnum chassis rear torque arm
« Last post by Brian Buchanan on December 05, 2025, 10:45:58 PM »
Hello: Has anyone ever been able to source the adjustable rear torque arms for a Magnum chassis? Have a broken one and when I inquired about one from Beaver Coach I was quoted $1695.00 FOB Bend, quite honestly I can't afford a $2000 repair right now, I have nothing against a company making a profit but this price is ridiculous. I know they a the ball style bushings but I just can not believe it worth that much. Any ideas or suggestions appreciated.
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Technical Support / Re: Steering Column Cover removal
« Last post by Steve Huber on December 05, 2025, 07:04:10 PM »
Roger,
The wiring diagram indicates the DLRM module is part of the Front Cap harness, indicating it in the front cap or possible in the front elec bay. I would find it and disconnect it before any other troubleshooting since the PO added/modified it.
Steve
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Technical Support / Re: Steering Column Cover removal
« Last post by Roger Milne on December 05, 2025, 05:20:05 PM »
OK Steve that sounds good yeah unfortunately I won’t be able to get to that till next week.
Just for clarification this DRLM module isn’t something that I think is in the forward bay as I previously stated in a post the PO has put in aftermarket headlight units that are not the originals I do have them disconnected from the wiring harness to eliminate any potential issues they might be causing.
I will definitely have to do a little bit more investigation on this other option you stated regarding where the F 69 fuse goes to this GPS pin.
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Technical Support / Re: Steering Column Cover removal
« Last post by Steve Huber on December 05, 2025, 03:21:40 PM »
Roger,
Your coach is apparently a late year model as the 08 connector tables show the VCE-1 to HR1-30 connection that the 07 tables don't. But the 08 wiring diagrams don't. (Thx Monaco!). In any case F69 should be between pin 30 of the headlight relay R11 and the common pin of the dimmer switch (one controlled by the stalk on the steering column). Since F69 blows when you select low beam with the dimmer switch, the problem is between the low beam switch connection and the headlights. You stated the original DRLM connector is just hanging and not connected. I would disconnect the replacement connector to see of that resolves the F69 issue. Removal of the DRLM should not impact the headlight functions.
If F69 still blows I would start by unplugging the headlight connectors at the headlights and verify the fuse still blows when low beam is selected. If not the problem is at the headlights. If it does blow, leave the headlights disconnected and verify the wiring from VCB-11 to VCC-2 to the headlight connector. If no short is found the only other possible source is the VCB-11 to NAV-9 (GPS connector, pin 9). It's a 9 pin connector that should be in the front bay. Disconnect it to see if that solves the fuse blowing issue.
As far as the DRLM, as I noted its not needed for the headlights to work. If the original (factory) connector is disconnected, you may want to reconnect it. But fix the fuse issue first.
Steve
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Technical Support / Re: Steering Column Cover removal
« Last post by Roger Milne on December 04, 2025, 11:04:08 PM »
Hey Steve,

Spent some time going back and forth over all the schematics.

So, I've pretty much dialed in on the 2 possible sources of issue, but wanted get your input and then when I get home next week I can actually do continuity checks through the points on the circuitry.

I need to know about this DRLM module. It's at the end of the low beam circuit and feeds back to appropriate fuses, but what does this look like on the original RV. (as I stated in an earlier post the PO did some crazy wiring for a light bar) BUT I have a DRLM connector hanging in the forward bay area. So I can eliminate the circuitry would the original DRLM module have been something it plugged into on the headlamp unit and fed both headlights or a module attached to the firewall feeding the headlights. From what I can see in the schematic as long as its unplugged from the Lo Beam circuits it shouldn't interfere with normal ops'. But I just want to put that circuit to rest.

The most glaring issue is the F#69 fuse circuit. It feeds to R11 then to VCE1 which states it goes to HR1-30 Hi/Lo switch. I can check the continuity for the F69 to R11 to VCE1 easy enough BUT this Hi/Lo switch HR1-30 ??? What and where is this?? Is this the "Dimmer Switch" on the steering column or something else.

I think if I can trace this circuit back to the HR1-30 switch I may have my problem narrowed down.

Thaks for the help.

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General Discussion / Re: 2009 Beaver Marquis amethyst, cat C 15 engine, 45 feet
« Last post by Steve Huber on December 04, 2025, 08:19:00 PM »
Mike
Carl's advice is right on. Looking at the 08 Contessa wiring diagram (probably close to the 09 Marquis) it shows the following lights on the parking light circuit and fed by a single daisy chained source:
•   Top left light cluster
•   License plate
•   Bottom left light cluster
•   Clearance lights
•   Top right light cluster
•   Bottom  right light cluster
Whats not clear is why both front lights would be out as the diagram shows each are fed by a separate wire in the daisy chain. So as Carl suggested, start at the bulbs and trace back looking for a bad/broken connection. Also check the bulbs and sockets. Coach Assist has an 09 Marquis wiring diagram but I can't access it as I'm limited to what I've saved on my PC. Let us know what you find.
Steve
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Technical Support / Re: Steering Column Cover removal
« Last post by Steve Huber on December 04, 2025, 02:05:07 PM »
Roger,
Source and destination of VC connections vary. They are shown in the 07 & 08 Contessa Wiring diagrams in Coach Assist. The Front Elec Bay PCB Conn Pinouts (Vehicle Cabin - CB Connector Pin-Out) shows where each pin on each PCB connects to. The 07 Contessa Specific Front Elec Bay PCB Block Diagram shows a schematic diagram of each VC connector so you can see both input and output.
Steve
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