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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TK
State: Indiana
Posts: 55
THOR #10919
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A slide out question
On the compass model RVs, is there a way to manually operate the slide outs in the event there is no power or some other issue that prevents the slide out from working normally? Some other RVs I looked at had means to do this.
My particular model has the slide out dinette.
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05-24-2018, 04:37 AM
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#342
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TK
State: Indiana
Posts: 55
THOR #10919
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Drain hoses
I saw on some other forums for other RVs besides the Compass that the owners found a way to mount a pipe or fence post of different types under the chassis to store the holding tank drain hoses. Anyone done the same on the Compass or Gemini units and if so how so?
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05-24-2018, 11:09 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis123
On the compass model RVs, is there a way to manually operate the slide outs in the event there is no power or some other issue that prevents the slide out from working normally? Some other RVs I looked at had means to do this.
My particular model has the slide out dinette.
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If its the Schwintek mechanism (pretty sure it is: all Thor's are):
There is also this video from Thor:
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05-25-2018, 02:34 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TK
State: Indiana
Posts: 55
THOR #10919
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slide out maintenance
So continuing on the topic of slide outs. I am making this my next area of study. Slide out gears require a lubricant and the seals require a different type of conditioner. Lots of choices on Amazon for both. Any recommendations?
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05-25-2018, 02:36 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TK
State: Indiana
Posts: 55
THOR #10919
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
If its the Schwintek mechanism (pretty sure it is: all Thor's are):
There is also this video from Thor:
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Thanks, By now I should know that anything you want to know can usually be found on YouTube.
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05-25-2018, 04:14 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: California
Posts: 981
THOR #6701
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis123
So continuing on the topic of slide outs. I am making this my next area of study. Slide out gears require a lubricant and the seals require a different type of conditioner. Lots of choices on Amazon for both. Any recommendations?
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CRC Power Lube, or so I was instructed by the dealer. Also works great on door hinges. I sprayed all my house door hinges over a year ago and haven't heard a squeaking hinge since.
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DW, Daughter and 2 dogs, Sofie (black lab/boxer) and Phoebe (schnoodle)
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05-25-2018, 07:02 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Texas
Posts: 5
THOR #11735
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Joining this thread thanks for starting it. I just purchased a 2017 Compass 23 TR and it seems to be working great. Heading to Gila National Forest this Memorial Day weekend and I’ll see what if anything goes wrong on it. Thanks for starting the thread, this forum is extremely helpful and informative.
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05-25-2018, 07:12 PM
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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Has anyone else received the recall on the Trailer Module water Intrusion?
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05-25-2018, 09:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: California
Posts: 981
THOR #6701
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bfdchief24
Has anyone else received the recall on the Trailer Module water Intrusion?
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Yes, just today. Sounds like they want to put anouther hole in it to drain the water back out rather than seal it. 
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2017 Gemini 23TR Ford chassis w/ power stroke 3.2
DW, Daughter and 2 dogs, Sofie (black lab/boxer) and Phoebe (schnoodle)
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05-25-2018, 10:40 PM
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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Yes that is what it sounds like. Why not reroute wiring?
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05-26-2018, 03:54 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TB
State: Virginia
Posts: 42
THOR #11030
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Safety Recall
Can someone take a photo and point out this area that this recall is about?
I recently went camping and driving in some heavy rains and noticed no water intrusions. Thanks.
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Mike and Nancy, 2 dogs PupPup and Salsa.
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05-26-2018, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Compass 23TR
State: Florida
Posts: 100
THOR #9752
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mountainsam
Yes, just today. Sounds like they want to put anouther hole in it to drain the water back out rather than seal it. |
Received the recall notice in the mail today. Guess I will have that Service Bulletin for the code reader taken care of at the same time.
Hope they know what they are doing!
Paul
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05-26-2018, 07:39 PM
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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I have mine done this Tuesday. I’ll update when I get it back.
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05-26-2018, 07:45 PM
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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PupPup I’m assuming this area. Not sure what side?
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05-26-2018, 07:45 PM
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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05-26-2018, 08:59 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TB
State: Virginia
Posts: 42
THOR #11030
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thanks BFD
The recall said on the driver side but I see nothing there.
On the passenger side, as in your photo, a compartment is there but it's empty.
Is what I've pointed out in red the Trailer Module in question? If so, it's high and dry.
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05-26-2018, 09:04 PM
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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I'm thinking it's under the plastic where you step?
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05-27-2018, 05:16 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23 TR
State: North Carolina
Posts: 3
THOR #11018
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Recall for 2016 Ford Transit chassis
I got mine in the mail this week too. I have had ours out in the rain (been a really wet spring) and I haven’t noticed anything. I have a feeling it’s under the footwell & can’t be seen. I’ll post an update on my experience when repairs are done
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05-27-2018, 05:20 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23 TR
State: North Carolina
Posts: 3
THOR #11018
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Towing
I was wondering.... how many of you have towed a dinghy with the ford chassis? We were looking at options - flat towing, trailer, etc. I know it’s supposed to be rated for 5000 lb, but I was hoping to keep it (vehicle & hookup) to around 3000. Thoughts?
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05-27-2018, 12:06 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 12
THOR #5588
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Fvb2018, I previously had a class A on a Ford F53 chassis with the 30valve Triton v10 and towed a dinghy quite a bit. My dinghy was not a small vehicle, it was a 5800lb offroad built 4 door jeep on 37" tires. It wasn't the ideal situation as the jeep was pushing the limits of towing capacity. It took longer to stop, it taxed the engine going through the Smoky mountains and it was very noticeable in crosswinds.
That being said, if you are looking at flat towing a 3-4k lb vehicle you shouldn't have any trouble.
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