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Technical Support / Re: Velvac
« Last post by Joel Ashley on June 04, 2025, 12:20:48 AM »
Both the Hood river and The Dalles bridges are relatively narrow.  I've crossed at Biggs Junction to Maryhill Park with no issues, but then traffic is lighter there, with the caveat that there may be a higher percentage of trucks in that minimalist traffic.  I've crossed The Dalles one, but late at night when there was no traffic at all. 

As you know, the nation's infrastructure update/repair bill was approved a couple of years back, but unfortunately pared down enough to not replace every inadequate bridge that we'd all like.

Joel
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Technical Support / Re: 1997 Monterrey kingpins
« Last post by Dave_Nolan on June 04, 2025, 12:20:26 AM »
Yes , I called them. They don't have any information on the 1997 Beaver Monterrey kingpins.
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Technical Support / Re: Velvac
« Last post by Roy Warren Co-Admin on June 03, 2025, 10:18:17 PM »
I don't believe I have been over that bridge, but I have been over some very narrow bridges and I always pull over to the side before getting onto the bridge to make sure no big rigs are coming at me.  I wait and even backed up traffic to make sure I could cross safely.  Remember, you are important and your family is more important so be safe.
Roy Warren
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Technical Support / Re: Velvac
« Last post by Bill Heffernan on June 03, 2025, 08:29:04 PM »
Thanks for guidance. Very helpful.

Yep - going over with just passenger vehicles wasn't too bad, with a semi coming at me - scary. If we are ever in that area again, we will go the long way. It's crazy that they haven't replaced that bridge. 

Thanks again.
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Technical Support / Re: 1997 Monterrey kingpins
« Last post by Joel Ashley on June 03, 2025, 03:45:50 AM »
A call to Henderson's may provide the answer you need, especially if you identify as a BAC member, and provide their parts techs with your coach parameters and the Westport info you've gleaned so far.  You don't necessarily have to be a customer.
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Technical Support / Re: Velvac
« Last post by Joel Ashley on June 03, 2025, 03:35:34 AM »
I had a similar situation when our old Pace Arrow was new, on a steel girded Snohomish (I think) bridge in Washington.  To avoid an oncoming truck I snuck to the right a bit and that mirror snagged a bridge component.  the mirror had a fiberglass body, had a small dent in it, and wobbled a bit around its slightly shredded base, but mostly it was my pride that got hammered.

As to Velvac mirrors, I had auxiliary cameras added to our left and right lower cap when we bought Monty Rae, so I can't speak to mirror-mounted ones.  But I elected to move my drivers side mirror inward a few years ago to better clear the fence next to our home pad.  Prior to that, I'd have to hold down the air-up button while maneuvering in and out of the side yard, so the mirror would pass over the top of the fence.  The mirror can pivot at its cap mount, or at its head.  After a rather confounding issue described below, I eventually discovered, with some surprise, that I can see to the coach rear side and traffic just as well with the mirror rotated further in than with it hanging way out in harm's way.  Just loosen the set screws accordingly and make combination adjustments.

The problem was the Allen/set screws that held the mirror in place had corroded and seized.  I tried remover tools, but ended up drilling one out;  no easy or speedy task, given the small diameters involved and trying not to ding female threads in the process, or break off a small diameter drill bit.  It took days, a lot of patience, and failed penetrating fluid/micro-hammering sessions before resorting to drilling.  Ultimately I got one out intact, and another required resetting the female threads, thorough metal dust cleanout, lubing inner movable parts, and a new screw placed with anti-rust anti-seize products.  Chrome hole covers/caps were hard to get and poorly fit, so at our local Ace I found chromed plastic plugs that fit very well and except for not screwing in with a screwdriver slot, look little different;  should they ever fall out, I have spares and they aren't expensive.

Joel
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Thank you Joel. I think you are right and I can narrow it down with a micrometer and then order one as I am probably going to need the extraction tool anyway.

Already opened all six bundle connectors cleaned and  used Deoxit . New windshield has solved the leak problem.

Will take your advice on the corrosion protection in the bay when I am done.
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Technical Support / Re: 1997 Monterrey kingpins
« Last post by Dave_Nolan on June 03, 2025, 03:07:39 AM »
I live in the north east.  I'm a retired heavy equipment mechanic. I don't mind doing the job myself. I'm just hesitant about buying the parts when I'm guessing what they are. I was hoping someone else might be able to confirm if the Kingpins in a 97 are the same as the 98.
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Technical Support / Re: 1997 Monterrey kingpins
« Last post by Joel Ashley on June 03, 2025, 02:59:59 AM »
If by chance you are in the Northwest, you would be glad to have visited with Henderson's Line-up in Grants Pass.  They are unparalleled when it comes to chassis services on our coaches.  As BAC sponsors, they may also give a discount to members.

https://www.hendersonslineup.com

And welcome to the BAC and Forum, Dave!

Joel
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Technical Support / Re: 1997 Monterrey kingpins
« Last post by David T. Richelderfer on June 03, 2025, 12:56:23 AM »
I had our kingpins replaced a few years ago, but my coach is a 2004 Beaver Marquis Sapphire, 45 feet and over 20 tons total. Given the difference in the years of manufacture and the model, I doubt the information found in the link below will be of much value.  But... here it is, including sourcing, pricing, and part numbers (p/ns).

https://beaveramb.org/forum/index.php/topic,11030.msg75086.html#msg75086
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