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05-27-2018, 02:41 PM
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#361
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: compass 23tw
State: California
Posts: 229
THOR #7466
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Door air leak
Hello,
I noticed a air leak from around bottom of my entry door
& there are two areas bout 3 inches long with no rubber seal.
duz that seem normal?
thanks for the help
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Mike
Bakersfield,Ca
2017 Gemini 23TR- sold
2020 29J Outlaw- sold
2021 23tw compass
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05-27-2018, 05:32 PM
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#362
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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FBV2018..... I pull a 09 Mini Cooper 4 down with aux brakes on Mini and the Transit does a good job. Most of our trips with it have been in the flatter parts of the country since we live in the mountains. Thinking Mini is around 3,500 lb range?
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05-27-2018, 09:10 PM
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#363
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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 FBV2018
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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Actually they aren’t rated for 5000. That’s just the class of hitch. Correct me if I am wrong but I think 3500 is pushing the GCWR.
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05-28-2018, 01:01 AM
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#364
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TR
State: Texas
Posts: 111
THOR #7972
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Safety recall
My curiosity got the best of me so I went looking for the “trailer light module”. Found it but I had to take the seat and batteries out to get to it. In a year of ownership there hasn’t been any water intrusion in my footwell. It’s dry as a bone with no sigh of being wet & that was with 60” of rain from Harvey last August. For now I’m going to monitor by popping out one of the bolt covers and looking.
The lesson here might be to not drive through any high water. Seems to me Ford’s idea of drilling a hole would allow water in. If I ever see any sign of water I’ll relocate the module to under the seat.
Hugh
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05-29-2018, 01:29 PM
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#365
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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 vfrhugh
My curiosity got the best of me so I went looking for the “trailer light module”. Found it but I had to take the seat and batteries out to get to it. In a year of ownership there hasn’t been any water intrusion in my footwell. It’s dry as a bone with no sigh of being wet & that was with 60” of rain from Harvey last August. For now I’m going to monitor by popping out one of the bolt covers and looking.
The lesson here might be to not drive through any high water. Seems to me Ford’s idea of drilling a hole would allow water in. If I ever see any sign of water I’ll relocate the module to under the seat.
Hugh
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So can we see a show of hands? How many are going to go ahead with the recall and how many are going to not fix what is not broken (so to speak)?
I am like vfrhugh thinking that drilling a hole will only make water intrusion more likely...
Paul
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05-29-2018, 01:36 PM
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#366
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: compass 23tw
State: California
Posts: 229
THOR #7466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by safari
Hello,
I noticed a air leak from around bottom of my entry door
& there are two areas bout 3 inches long with no rubber seal.
duz that seem normal?
thanks for the help
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bump
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Mike
Bakersfield,Ca
2017 Gemini 23TR- sold
2020 29J Outlaw- sold
2021 23tw compass
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05-29-2018, 07:18 PM
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#367
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TR
State: Texas
Posts: 111
THOR #7972
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Entry door bottom weather stripping
Looked at my door and it has a small (1/2”) gap on the hing side and all little larger (1”) on the striker side. It was surprisingly difficult to take a picture.
Hugh
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05-29-2018, 07:34 PM
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#368
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: compass 23tw
State: California
Posts: 229
THOR #7466
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thank you for taking the time to reply
I'am going to replace mine all the way across
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Mike
Bakersfield,Ca
2017 Gemini 23TR- sold
2020 29J Outlaw- sold
2021 23tw compass
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05-29-2018, 07:44 PM
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#369
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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 Paul N
So can we see a show of hands? How many are going to go ahead with the recall and how many are going to not fix what is not broken (so to speak)?
I am like vfrhugh thinking that drilling a hole will only make water intrusion more likely...
Paul
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I am also concerned the fix may not be the solution but I will take it to the Ford dealer and get their opinion. So my hand is up for the moment. By time I have returned from our planned trip in July they should have had a van or two in for the recall and they will know more about it, maybe.
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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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06-01-2018, 05:14 PM
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#370
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Compass 23TR
State: Florida
Posts: 100
THOR #9752
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Finally decided to call a Ford dealer to set up an appointment for the Tow Module recall and also the control module reprogramming FSA. The nearest Ford dealer who will work on an RV is over 1.5 hours away and the first available appointment is not until the end of the month. The service writer said the reprogramming may take up to 5 hours???
Anyone gone through this? Really 5 hours!
Paul
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06-01-2018, 08:14 PM
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#371
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: California
Posts: 981
THOR #6701
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I was at the dealer less than two hours for the reprogram. Thanks for reminding me to call about the recall.
Just had my paint protection warentee pays off today. They sent a detailer to my house and he did some buffing, power washed my roof and washed the entire coast as well as retreated the area that was in question. It looks new again.
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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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06-01-2018, 08:52 PM
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#372
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Compass 23TR
State: Florida
Posts: 100
THOR #9752
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Just for fun I tried calling another Ford dealer about the recall and found out they install an insulated fusible link as part of the recall. The only other Ford dealer within a two hour drive was out of stock and did not expect to get more for over a month! Going to keep my appointment at the other dealer. Maybe having to get the part is why the first appointment was not until the 27th?
Glad to hear the reprogramming only took two hours.
Paul
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06-02-2018, 01:23 AM
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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Paul N...... I had both recalls done this past week and I dropped it off at 8:00 am and they were finished at 4:00 pm but I told them I was in no hurry. I’m not sure what they did but I will investigate later and report on it.
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06-02-2018, 11:53 AM
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#374
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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 Bfdchief24
Paul N...... I had both recalls done this past week and I dropped it off at 8:00 am and they were finished at 4:00 pm but I told them I was in no hurry. I’m not sure what they did but I will investigate later and report on it.
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Thanks = That makes it easier to plan my day.
Paul
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06-03-2018, 07:53 PM
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#375
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX
State: Washington
Posts: 11
THOR #11845
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Refrigerator light?
Just bought a Gemini 24TX that has Norcold 5.5 ft3 refrigerator series 512. Surprised that there is no inside fridge light??? Really want to add something as locationof fridge makes it hard to see inside contents? Anyone else know of this issue and have good solution? Thinking about adding small LED battery unit that can be turned on manually.
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06-03-2018, 08:02 PM
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#376
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hjd3021
Just bought a Gemini 24TX that has Norcold 5.5 ft3 refrigerator series 512. Surprised that there is no inside fridge light??? Really want to add something as locationof fridge makes it hard to see inside contents? Anyone else know of this issue and have good solution? Thinking about adding small LED battery unit that can be turned on manually.
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We have a 24TX as well, and I too was surprised by the no lite in the refrigerator. Most of the time its really no problem, but I did put a light on the inside wall, toward the front, which I got from Costco. Its manual, but lights the inside quite well. Just have to remember to turn it off when you close the door. I will say, compared to the Norcold we had in our previous coach, it works much better. Refrigerator stays at a constant 38 degrees, the very small freezer stays pretty much at -3 degrees.
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06-03-2018, 09:58 PM
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#377
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TB
State: Virginia
Posts: 42
THOR #11030
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I have gotten these lights a while back. I haven't tried them in the fridge yet as it's not working still. Not sure how cold temps will affect them.
https://www.amazon.com/Anywhere-Port...binet+lighting
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Mike and Nancy, 2 dogs PupPup and Salsa.
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06-04-2018, 12:03 AM
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#378
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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The ones we have seem to be ok at cold temps in the refrigerator. The one I have came in a pack of six, and can be turned on and off with a remote. I mounted several in the closet, then mounted the remote on the inside of the closet door, they work great in the closet. Only needed one in the refrigerator, but just turn it on and off with the switch on the light.
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06-05-2018, 11:52 PM
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#379
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Compass 23TB
State: Virginia
Posts: 42
THOR #11030
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Drawers Question
I'd like to take out the drawers out to see whats behind them. I can't figure them out and don't want to damage them. Anyone know how to take them out?
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Mike and Nancy, 2 dogs PupPup and Salsa.
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06-06-2018, 12:13 AM
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#380
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Member
Model: Windsport 31z
State: Arizona
Posts: 99
THOR #8277
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When the drawers are out there are black plastic tabs on the sides of the slides. You push them up or down depending on the side and then the drawers will come out.
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