Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual page 359

This section contains knowledge and information on various components
of the motorhome chassis. Following the guidelines and procedures will help
you to understand and operate your motorhome. Complete instructions for
engine and transmission are located in their respective operators manual
included in the Owner's Information File box.
WARNING: When frame or other welding is involved for
motorhome repair or modification, the following
precautions are required to protect electrical components in
the motorhome chassis.
1. Disconnect the (+) positive and (-) negative battery
connection, and any electronic control ground wires
connected to the frame or chassis.
2. Cover electronic control components and wiring to protect
from hot sparks.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors at the transmission
electronic control unit.
4. Do not connect welding cables to electronic control components.
5. Attach the welding ground cable no more than 2 feet from
the part to be welded.
The Roadmaster chassis design provides exceptional balance, handling
and braking characteristics. The Roadmaster chassis is an engine and frame
unit featuring an all steel frame design, providing greater structural integrity
and uniform stress distribution. Incorporated in the Roadmaster chassis is the
air suspension system using eight air bags and Monroe gas shock absorbers.
The design and set up is intended to provide the smoothest ride, best han-
dling and trouble free service while delivering excellent drivability. The
chassis has a three-point hydraulic leveling system. The Roadmaster chassis
design offers unsurpassed ease of maintenance and service.
The towing system rating incorporated in the
construction of the frame is 10,000 lbs. towing and
1,000 lbs. tongue weight.
The Roadmaster's exclusive stacked-rail chassis
with air suspension consists of front and rear axles,
with trailing links. A panhard bar on each axle controls
side motion. Each axle mounts to the trailing links that
are connected to the chassis. The stacked-rail design of
main chassis offers increased bay storage space. The
suspension control arms attach to the frame through
bushings, which require no lubrication. The preset
suspension ride height automatically maintains proper
suspension height throughout the load range.
CHASSIS INFORMATION
DIPLOMAT 2004
Located on the curbside mainframe rail behind the front
tire or in the rear engine compartment.
CHASSIS
- INTRODUCTION
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