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06-15-2016, 02:27 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3 (2016)
State: Montana
Posts: 511
THOR #4032
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Possible Defect in Ace, Axis and Vegas ???
Someone posted a problem with their Atwood Heater on their Axis. They said Thor said the cover had the louvers punched in wrong causing water to enter and short circuit a board....mine appears to be made the same way. I am attaching a picture so you can see how the louvers would allow water to enter. Tell us what you think... 
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06-15-2016, 02:33 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Arizona
Posts: 110
THOR #1670
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Totally different cover on my Vegas (14 )
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06-15-2016, 02:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3 (2016)
State: Montana
Posts: 511
THOR #4032
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Quote:
Originally Posted by srolfe
Totally different cover on my Vegas (14 )
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The guy who originally reported this has a 2016 Vegas 25.2 ...
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06-15-2016, 04:02 AM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Michigan
Posts: 87
THOR #3954
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We heard about this from a new owner while at the Thor Service Center at Wausau, IN. Apparently the bad louvre panels were showing up sporadically on various models.
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06-15-2016, 10:36 AM
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Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Fortunately on our 2016 Vegas 24.1 the panel is rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the picture shown, so the louvers are sideways...not the best if driving the Unit in a hard rain.
Doc
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06-15-2016, 01:11 PM
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Brand: Still Looking
State: Michigan
Posts: 87
THOR #3954
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BTW, our 2016 Miramar doesn't have louvres on the panel [emoji15]
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06-15-2016, 01:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Montgomery
The guy who originally reported this has a 2016 Vegas 25.2 ...
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This is a photo of the side of our 2016 Axis
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2001 Scamp 13'
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06-15-2016, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3 (2016)
State: Montana
Posts: 511
THOR #4032
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel556180
We heard about this from a new owner while at the Thor Service Center at Wausau, IN. Apparently the bad louvre panels were showing up sporadically on various models.
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Then everyone should examine their units for this defect. 
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06-15-2016, 02:58 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vkb
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Ron and Kay,
Same as our 2016 Axis 24.1, no louvers.
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06-15-2016, 03:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by axis earl
Ron and Kay,
Same as our 2016 Axis 24.1, no louvers.
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Strange isn't it !?
Well, we were in some driving rains on this past trip and in May sitting in our driveway..with tornadic conditions surrounding us..and I am thankful to say we have had no damage or water problems.
K
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06-15-2016, 03:16 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 25
THOR #3441
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2015 Vegas
Thank you, Just spoke to Thor and having a replacement door and decals sent out.
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06-15-2016, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel556180
BTW, our 2016 Miramar doesn't have louvres on the panel [emoji15]
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as you can see from the photo I posted...we do not have louvres either..
should we have them ?
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06-15-2016, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Adam,
Mine look like yours...and yours is bad?
If so, who did you talk to at Thor? No sense starting all over again.
Doc
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06-15-2016, 04:59 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 25
THOR #3441
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Mike,
The design would allow water to come into the louvre panel. I did not get the name of the female i spoke to. She asked for pictures and the VIN to be sent to : warrantysupport@tmcrv.com
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06-15-2016, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Adam,
Thanks. Heading home at lunch to take a picture, then I'll send it in later today.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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06-15-2016, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3 (2016)
State: Montana
Posts: 511
THOR #4032
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adamkottler
Mike,
The design would allow water to come into the louvre panel. I did not get the name of the female i spoke to. She asked for pictures and the VIN to be sent to : warrantysupport@tmcrv.com |
Thank you, I just sent a photo to Thor. Lets see what happens.
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06-15-2016, 06:06 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: VEGAS
State: California
Posts: 33
THOR #3113
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Adam mine looks like yours. How should they look ? What a screw up they made on this. Whats gonna be next on the list.
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06-15-2016, 07:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: SOB
State: South Dakota
Posts: 948
THOR #3916
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vkb
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Need to get the "mud dauber" screens installed on the water heat,furnace & refer vents... will save yourself some grief on down the road
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Thor Infinity
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06-15-2016, 08:21 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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The problem with the louvers will not be limited to specific models but rather to any coach with that model Attwood furnace since they build and provide the cover as part of the furnace.
My Challenger has the same cover and I have not had an issue and we have had some pretty heavy rain and snow over the last year.
Due to the requirement to paint and decal the covers I wouldn't expect Thor to replace the cover unless a dealer verifies there is a problem with water infiltration on your particular coach. If enough problems are reported and verified then a recall might get issued by Attwood or Thor.
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06-15-2016, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Well, they changed the design of the curves on my Vegas 24.1...the entire cover is just the paint with no decal.
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1466023082
Doc
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