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Motorhomes and Tow Cars / FOR Sale: 1997 Beaver Patriot Ticonderoga 37’ Coach

« Last post by Robert Norris on June 18, 2025, 08:01:27 PM »

For Sale:   1997 Beaver Patriot Ticonderoga 37’ Coach
VIN:4SLC0DN35V1151313
CAT 3126, 230 hp. Diesel engine, Allison Trans
Miles: 64500

For those of you that have been to Beaver Rallies in the past, you may have know Pete (God Rest His Soul) & Mary Allice Willhite. They were the owners that we bought the unit from. Anyone that knew them, know how well they kept their coach.

It is a beautiful coach both inside and out. It would be a great coach for the persons that know the Beaver product and is mechanically inclined, and able to do a lot of the work themselves. A great value for those looking for a luxury coach at a bargain price. When not in use, it is kept in a covered storage facility.

We have done a lot of work in the 18 months we have owned it: New luxury mattress, 6 new Goodyear tires, new power converter, and all new batteries. Recently serviced, new air and fuel filters, new alternator (engine), new a/c compressor (engine), belts & hoses.

It is also equipped with a Roadmaster towbar. We set our 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport up to tow behind the unit. It can be sold as well if the buyer is looking for a tow-n-go package. The Jeep has 45k miles on it, most of those are tow miles. It is also equipped with the RVi Brake 3.

Coach is very clean, immaculate interior.
•   Full size reefer.
•   Onan 6500 propane generator.
•   Solid wood cabinets.
•   New stereo system
•   All manuals
•   All maintenance records
•   2 A/C units

Asking          $39,500
W/2022 Jeep Wrangler   $70,000 (for both)

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Technical Support / Re: How can I access windshield wiper mechanism on 2006 Monterey?

« Last post by Gene Obie on June 18, 2025, 05:22:29 PM »

These windshield wiper huggie springs worked well for me to put more pressure on the windshield.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JSY90O?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

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Technical Support / Re: How can I access windshield wiper mechanism on 2006 Monterey?

« Last post by David Ciotti on June 18, 2025, 01:39:31 PM »

On a related note:  I would like to replace the wiper arms on my 2002 Marquis.  The wiper blade on the passenger side doesn't hit the windshield on most of the bottom half.  I think the spring in the arm isn't strong enough anymore.

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Technical Support / Re: I cant find the shut off for a water drain

« Last post by Fred Brooks on June 18, 2025, 01:40:53 AM »

  Mike,
  On page 2 of your owner's manual, it shows a picture of the water compartment with an assortment of service valves. One of the valves it shows is the freshwater tank fill valve. It is used when you are connected to city water. The issue could the valve is partially open just enough to continue to fill the tank. The other choice is the internal silicone seal is worn out inside the valve. Some Ace hardware stores carry these valves. It is a 3-way valve. The inside seal can be changed from the outside by removing the knob then the serrated cap under it. Be careful to check the orientation of the valve internal seal.
Hope this helps, Fred

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Technical Support / Re: How can I access windshield wiper mechanism on 2006 Monterey?

« Last post by Carl Boger on June 18, 2025, 12:10:55 AM »

Jon,

I am not sure what kind of access you have as our coaches while still Beavers were made by different manufacturers.
On mine like yours the plywood under the dash is one solid piece and not easily removable.

My coach has a cavity under the dash that is accessible by removing the front aluminum panel on the front under the windshield, or from underneath behind the bumper area.  My generator is on a slide in the nose of the coach and extends straight out, but access to the wiper attachments is easier with it left in. Long arms help.

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Technical Support / Re: How can I access windshield wiper mechanism on 2006 Monterey?

« Last post by Richard Davis on June 17, 2025, 09:26:56 PM »

Jon
I think you would be better off disconnecting the generator and extending it out (and supporting it) so you could get above it to work on the wiper mechanicals.  Whatever approach you take, please keep us informed as to what works and what does not so the rest of us with 2006 Monterey's can benefit from your experience.  We will all likely have to go there at some point in the future.  Good luck.
Richard
p.s.  Be aware that the thick plywood segment in front of the firewall and dash is a structural support for the windshield and front cap.  Be careful that you do not diminish that structural support.       

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Technical Support / Re: How can I access windshield wiper mechanism on 2006 Monterey?

« Last post by Jon Wells on June 17, 2025, 08:16:12 PM »

I posted this question on the "Beaver Motorhome Fans" Facebook Group.  One person said that he was able to reach his wiper mechanism by going through the dash.  In his case, he found that removing the defrost vents exposed some screws.  Removing these screws allowed him to remove that padded section of the dash.  Then he cut into the plywood and created a trap door allowing him access.  I removed one of my dash defrost vents, unfortunately I do not see any screws.  I'm hoping there's a way to access it all via the dash since it is the passenger side wiper that is messed up, which is in the area above the generator. 

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Technical Support / Re: I cant find the shut off for a water drain

« Last post by David T. Richelderfer on June 16, 2025, 06:21:02 PM »

Does your coach have an electronic water fill valve?  I assume it does, as Mr. Warren suggested.

Do you know the location of the electronic water fill valve?  In our coach and if not, then look in the basement door immediately fore of the water bay door.  Stick your head in the door and look to the right.  On the wall, you should see a wall cover plate , about 1' high by 2' long.  Remove the plate; it is held onto the wall by spring snaps.  Inside the box behind the plate, you should see the water pump, a filter, plumbing pipes, etc., and a Red Hat valve.  The Red Hat valve is the electronic water fill valve.  If it is original, or otherwise old, then it could be getting weak and need replacing.  Also, excessively high shore water pressure could be overpowering its ability to stop the water flow to the water tank.  Flip the water fill switch while listening to the valve; you should be able to hear it working.  I replaced our Red Hat valve with a US Solid rotating ball valve found on Amazon.

If the above doesn't sound like your problem, then keep looking.  lol

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Technical Support / Re: I cant find the shut off for a water drain

« Last post by Roy Warren Co-Admin on June 16, 2025, 02:23:04 AM »

Mike,
If you have an electric fill switch in the coach under the kitchen sink you can normally shut it off by pressing it down.  Turn your kitchen faucet on and see it that reduces or increases flow.  If that doesn't work try turning it off then back on.  Also try with the same switch in the water bay and possibly in your bathroom.  I know I have to operate the switch once to start to fill then again a full on/off to stop the cycle.  If nothing else works, turn off the water to the coach and use your pump until you need to refill.
Roy Warren

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Technical Support / Re: I cant find the shut off for a water drain

« Last post by Carl Boger on June 16, 2025, 12:03:30 AM »

Mike on mine the plastic pipe is a ABS drain for the fresh water tank and there is a valtera valve in the storage bay that will let the water drain out.  It is kind of hard to see and toward the middle of the coach.  If the fresh water fill is not fully turned off or is leaking water will continue to fill the fresh water tank.  If so it will either come out the overflow or the drain which as you noted are located close to each other.