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12-10-2017, 06:31 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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Rex's 2017 22FE Class "C" modifications thread
Gotta start a build thread with some before pictures. As purchased used with only 2,000 miles.
No changes gonna happen fast, but plan is to convert to 4x4, restripe, aluminum wheels bla bla bla...
Main use for now will be 1-3 day vacations and a tow rig to car shows/swap meets.
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12-10-2017, 06:40 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
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We picked this up today; came from a 1997 F-350... its in better shape than it appears, and I'll be going through completely.
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12-10-2017, 07:13 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 24F
State: Illinois
Posts: 39
THOR #10076
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I’m looking forward to this, as the conversion and stripes are really cool.
Are you going to leaf or coil the frontend?
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12-10-2017, 07:29 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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We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Good luck, and please keep us in the loop!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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12-11-2017, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Cool! You're very ambitious! I'll be following this for sure!
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Pat & Becky & now Katie
Wenatchee, WA
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12-19-2017, 09:18 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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factory brake controller
Thought I'd start with a couple needed mods....
Pulled the dash compartment/change holder out and verified I have a brake controller wiring harness. Then ordered one like shown in OEM below picture. (it doesn't list for a 2017 E450, so we'll see... i'm feeling lucky)
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12-22-2017, 09:57 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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Got a pair of driving lights for a 2000'ish Chevy/GMC truck. It appears Ford never made any for the E series. I like this type of light that shines just in front and sideways towards both curbs.
Cut some holes in the bumper valance and used a heat gun with patience to roll edges for a more factory look. Also ordered this switch panel to go with brake controller.
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12-22-2017, 09:59 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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After I get wired up and adjusted, I plan to clean up the holes a little bit better.
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12-22-2017, 10:09 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ducnut
I’m looking forward to this, as the conversion and stripes are really cool. Are you going to leaf or coil the frontend?
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Not 100% sure, but looking into going with coil springs.
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12-22-2017, 11:25 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 24F
State: Illinois
Posts: 39
THOR #10076
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I’m definitely adding the brake controller and switches to mine, next time I’m around the Ford dealer to order them. I appreciate your researching those items, as I had no idea either were available.
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12-23-2017, 04:33 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 215
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Driving light addition looks VERY nice! Just like it was a factory option. You're doing well.
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2016 Thor Hurricane 29M
Lancaster, CA
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12-28-2017, 08:26 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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Was going to wire in the "upfitter switches" and harness with relays I got off Ebay. But when I looked in the owners manual it showed the fuse panel had fuse and relay locations for the switches. I did a little testing and found fuse box was already wired up, just needs 4 fuses and 4 relays installed. Finding the 4 wires that are the outputs were easy, but the 4 that go the switches proved to be very very difficult. I ended up chasing the wires from the fuse/relay box and pulling them out of the harness.
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12-29-2017, 05:40 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 24F
State: Illinois
Posts: 39
THOR #10076
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That’s unfortunate. Would’ve been cool if they would’ve ran a harness up to that area and just included a mating plug and leads on the switches.
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01-05-2018, 08:41 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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Got "upfitter switches" and F350 brake controller installed and dash back together. 1st picture taken just after key switch is turned to run, will hookup at trailer and test in the spring. Only AUX 1 has anything wired to it (running lights in the bumper valance)... Hmmm what to use other 3 for ?
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01-06-2018, 09:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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Wanted to add a little room and put swivel bases on both drivers and passenger seats.(some other day) First thing was modify dinette to a single seat, removed 21 3/8" today, will cut down upper cushion and make table top smaller tomorrow. So no more drawer storage, but do have easy access to the hot water tank valves now.
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01-06-2018, 09:29 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Citation 24SR
State: Kansas
Posts: 32
THOR #9869
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So are you going to angle the table top?
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01-06-2018, 11:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 24
THOR #10157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBenzLife
So are you going to angle the table top?
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Yeah, plan make it kind of triangular/oval'ish. Gonna make a couple cardboard templates and seem what looks/works ok. It only has to sit 3 and one is a Chihuahua.
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01-07-2018, 04:36 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 24F
State: Illinois
Posts: 39
THOR #10076
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The way Thor jam everything up against the seats is irritating. I’ll gladly give up coach space to gain seat track and recline space.
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01-07-2018, 07:06 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Outlaw 29H
State: Arizona
Posts: 108
THOR #10400
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Nice work
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01-07-2018, 06:44 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New York
Posts: 25
THOR #5410
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Swivel passenger seat
I will be anxious to see the pictures and info about your swivel seat. We have the same model and aren’t planning to change the driver seat. We leave the dream dinette in the bed position and treat it as a sofa. I would like extra seat in coach and want to swivel the passenger seat.
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