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02-19-2019, 11:17 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 35SK
State: Arizona
Posts: 71
THOR #14346
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Thor what were you thinking..
Or rather what were the techs thinking? As we continue to work our way through our newly purchased 2016 FW 35SK, we just get stumped every once in a while. Take a look at the pic. Water filter on top of the converter! Better yet, any ideas on how to change the filter without bathing the ohhh, bus bar, breakers, etc? I have an idea on how to solve it but will hold back. Should I call a safety on this one also? This is almost laughable but must have passed inspection.
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02-19-2019, 11:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite24FE
State: Texas
Posts: 542
THOR #12434
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The engineer who designed that was not a RVer.
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Freedom Elite 24FE, Big Foot hydraulic levelers. Wife is Marilyn, I am called LC
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02-20-2019, 12:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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What?? you mean electic and water dont mix?
The next thing will be telling me is the brilliant idea of connecting the black tank with the fresh water tank is NOT a good Idea. LOL.
What about the Gas tank and grey tank?
Well its a good thing I can still use my perferated hose on the LP tank.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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02-20-2019, 01:26 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,347
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PS Cruisign
Or rather what were the techs thinking? As we continue to work our way through our newly purchased 2016 FW 35SK, we just get stumped every once in a while. Take a look at the pic. Water filter on top of the converter! Better yet, any ideas on how to change the filter without bathing the ohhh, bus bar, breakers, etc? I have an idea on how to solve it but will hold back. Should I call a safety on this one also? This is almost laughable but must have passed inspection.
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Your first mistake was thinking Thor put a water filter in your RV. You sure the previous owner didn't do that installation?
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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02-20-2019, 01:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,180
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PS Cruisign
Or rather what were the techs thinking? As we continue to work our way through our newly purchased 2016 FW 35SK, we just get stumped every once in a while. Take a look at the pic. Water filter on top of the converter! Better yet, any ideas on how to change the filter without bathing the ohhh, bus bar, breakers, etc? I have an idea on how to solve it but will hold back. Should I call a safety on this one also? This is almost laughable but must have passed inspection.
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The same way you change the oil filter on a Chevy Corvair. You use a 2 gallon zip lock plastic storage bag to enclose the filter, then unscrew it and the the bag housing and filter to the sink and dump it all in. Wipe the housing dry with a paper towel and install a new filter, then back to screw the housing into the mount.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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02-20-2019, 03:12 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 stumped...
Will this be an electrical problem when everything shorts our?
Or a water problem when everyrhing shorts out?
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02-20-2019, 03:44 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: Illinois
Posts: 95
THOR #7230
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I have a Four Winds 31W, 2017. The water filter is in the same place. Inches from the electrical panel. I plan on bypassing it to get the water away from the power.
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02-20-2019, 03:47 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 35SK
State: Arizona
Posts: 71
THOR #14346
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This is as good as it gets. Shoddy work that I have to fix. Its all good.
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02-20-2019, 03:56 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 35SK
State: Arizona
Posts: 71
THOR #14346
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Damn I love this place. So after all this stuff ummm... just average thoughts. I thought someone would have a good idea... lol
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02-20-2019, 04:32 AM
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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 PS Cruisign
Damn I love this place. So after all this stuff ummm... just average thoughts. I thought someone would have a good idea... lol
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Yup..just like Beau388 said, change it like on a Corvair ... gallon zip lock bag.
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An SOB Shack called Foretravel...This will Do.
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Thor Infinity
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02-20-2019, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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My 24SR has it similar but even tighter. I took it out all together. Simple Home Depot parts. Filtering the incoming water. Never use that water for drinking anyway nor brushing my tooth.
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02-20-2019, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SF
State: Missouri
Posts: 738
THOR #2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
The same way you change the oil filter on a Chevy Corvair. You use a 2 gallon zip lock plastic storage bag to enclose the filter, then unscrew it and the the bag housing and filter to the sink and dump it all in. Wipe the housing dry with a paper towel and install a new filter, then back to screw the housing into the mount.
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I would use an air compressor first to blow out as much water as possible first. Then plastic drop clothe under it and finally use the gallon zip lock. And even though it goes without saying it I’m going to say it anyway - make sure to turn off all power first. And I wouldn’t put it back in. I would get some PEX and run a straight line to replace it. You can always get water hose fittings for the filter housing and connect it outside as a whole house filter.
P.S. I really miss my Corvair.
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02-20-2019, 02:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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I'm not sure why the factories, any of them, feel as though they 'have' to provide a whole house water filter, when anyone who takes their RV out to the campground or rv park can easily attach their own, at the spigot, where a water drip or leak is narry' a problem.
Early on, I found that ours, mounted on the passenger side water tank bay, stuffed in between the water tank and the sidewall on the left, was not only very difficult to reach and change the filter, but also perplexed as to why they would waste all of the additional 20' of water lines to have it mounted on the complete OPPOSITE side from where it makes SENSE to mount it - in the WET BAY! So, I did it myself.
Later, I actually wondered WHY I even needed a whole house water filter that is mounted IN the wet bay, where it just requires even more connections that can possibly leak. If I'm going to have to hook up to spigot/pressurized water anyway, why not USE the whole house filter AT the spigot(?)... so, I removed the water filter canister system from the wet bay all together, and now just attach it DIRECTLY to the spigot, and the output to the RV connection. If it leaks, who cares.
When I leave, I remove the water canister from the spigot, unscrew and drain it... no more water sitting in the filter while traveling. The filter has ALREADY filtered any water into the water tank, so no worries there either.
Could I just do without a filter all together(?)... yes. I've never worried about campground or rv park water, or even water provided at a dump station. But that's just me. I guess since I have the filter, I'll use it. : )
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two Campers, two Electric cars
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02-20-2019, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,327
THOR #6903
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Apparently quite a few different ways and locations the whole "coach" water filter is mounted. Tuscany is in the wet bay and filters all the water coming out of the tank. This is a perfect way to filter what has been stored and upon demand. Having a secondary filter or filters filling the tank is an excellent option as well. Location is exactly where it should be. It might just come down to available space when the designers are trying to locate a lot of equipment in a given foot print. don't forget to change out those filters no matter where they at maximum 6 months and optimum 90 day or seasonal intervals.
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02-20-2019, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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...hmmmm....are you 'sure' it's filtering what's coming OUT of the water tank, and not what went IN to the tank? if so, how is it then filtering the water that you use directly from the rv park or campground?
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02-20-2019, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: California
Posts: 784
THOR #6582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TurnerFam
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Could I just do without a filter all together(?)... yes. I've never worried about campground or rv park water, or even water provided at a dump station. But that's just me. I guess since I have the filter, I'll use it. : )
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Then there was that CG in So Texas with sand in the water line. A new pump and a lot of fun cleaning the tank. The filter is sooo much easier.
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Hellwig sway bars F&R, 235/85 Hankook ATM, alignment...HUGE!!!
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02-20-2019, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,327
THOR #6903
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TurnerFam
...hmmmm....are you 'sure' it's filtering what's coming OUT of the water tank, and not what went IN to the tank? if so, how is it then filtering the water that you use directly from the rv park or campground?
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Yes the plumbing is arranged so that water from the city goes through the filter and if using the pump it goes through the filter also. To fill the tank you have to use the gravity fill cap on the opposite side of the coach
City water injects between the pump and filter by the winterizing valves. Pump check keeps the water from back flowing through the pump into the tank
so when you use the pump it flows right through the filter
This is the way they should all be connected and if not then they are installed wrong
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02-20-2019, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 576
THOR #12830
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regardless what your thoughts are on the necessity of a filter, before or after, its in a bad place in some coaches. It's a bad design period. In mine you couldn't get a filter wrench on it and having any leverage to release it wasn't easy. Imagine being older and trying to do this common maintenance item? Bypass it and use an incoming filter. Save the aggravation.
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02-20-2019, 10:32 PM
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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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We have the same issue - filter is stuck between the water tank and wall - no way to get a wrench onto the unit. Not sure who added it there, but guess what - it lifts up and out of the bay with enough line to actually change the filter! PS Crusign, Check to see if yours pulls up and away from the electric connections - still stooopid place to have the filter! gallon bag does it!
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Enjoy the journey, one day at a time!
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02-20-2019, 10:45 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by TurnerFam
...hmmmm....are you 'sure' it's filtering what's coming OUT of the water tank, and not what went IN to the tank? if so, how is it then filtering the water that you use directly from the rv park or campground?
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It's mounted inbound of the pump so it catches the incoming city water also.
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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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