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04-17-2019, 06:54 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 37.4 Former ACE30
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 45
THOR #1590
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Diesel fuel stabilizer
Any thoughts on which diesel fuel stabilizer to use when putting my Thor Palazzo 37.4 into intermediate/long term storage? While price is a consideration I am willing to pay for the best product if there is one out there.
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04-17-2019, 06:57 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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 I'm also wondering about this kind of thing...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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04-17-2019, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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Some fleets just use a little isopropyl alcohol. Eliminates moisture. It’s not the more you pay the better it works.
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2017 Mercedes Chateau Citation 24SR, flat towing at times a 2013 Honda CRV or two Rad Power electric bikes depending on the trip.
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04-17-2019, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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If you choose to use one, Sta-Bil is the best. Personally I've never used any of that stuff. I've had diesels for over 25 years and the most idle is the Kubota tractor. During winter I keep tank full and it sits sometimes 4-5 months...fires right up. I also keep 8 each 6 gallon Jerry Cans of diesel in stock, rotating it out every 6 months or so. Diesel is more a light oil and is vert stable when left for long periods. It already has stabilizers in it from the refinery. A quote from the net:
Exxon and Chevron state that “diesel fuel can be stored 6 months to 1 year without significant fuel degradation if you keep it clean, cool and dry.”
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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04-17-2019, 10:32 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Don,
I just knew that you would have some good answers for us: thanks! 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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04-17-2019, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Well, I missed the ethanol ball and struck out. This one is a base hit.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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04-17-2019, 10:39 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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A three-run double: hit the the Center Field wall... 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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04-18-2019, 12:20 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 37.4 Former ACE30
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 45
THOR #1590
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I've been through the Freightliner manual and the say to store it with the tank full and use a fuel stabilizer, but do not recommend a specific one. I'd rather err on the side of caution for $20.00 than take a chance.
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04-18-2019, 01:55 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany
State: Texas
Posts: 484
THOR #1808
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sta bil or power service
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04-18-2019, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 349
THOR #13712
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I've used Sta-bil for the coach and my gas units - Boat, ATV, mower and the like - no issues. There are different types of Sta-Bil so watch to get the right one - there's Marine, storage, etc.
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FMCA, Good Sam Life Member and Thor MC member
Enjoy the journey, one day at a time!
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04-18-2019, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Sta-Bil makes one specifically for diesel. Don't use any stabilizer that says "gas or diesel".
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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04-18-2019, 11:55 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I'm glad that you mentioned this... it's just the sort of mistake I'm known for! 
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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