Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Thor Forums > Thor Tech Forums > Maintenance and Repair
Click Here to Login
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 01-20-2020, 02:59 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 45AT
State: North Carolina
Posts: 113
THOR #3325
How do you do this without a ladder?

Morning All.

This past weekend I final found the source of 'banging' as we go down the road in our Tuscany 45 AT. The source is the outside vent for the oven/microwave.

I looked at it carefully and there are two tabs on each side that can be moved into a closed position to stop it flapping. However, when you arrive at the campsite you need to move the tabs out of the way so you have proper venting. The thing is, the vent is maybe 10 feet up the side. I do have a ladder in the basement but the thought of having to pull it in and out seems odd.

Anyone figured this out? Thanks in advance.

__________________
LDRider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2020, 03:12 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
ducksface's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,735
THOR #13932
Electromagnetic switch.
__________________
Below is a link to most of my modifications either accomplished or pending.
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f2...n-18996-3.html

Click on my pictures then click the pop-up for a full screen zoomable picture.
ducksface is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2020, 03:42 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Arkansas
Posts: 114
THOR #12542
Perhaps a few feet of thin dowel rod?
__________________
jtyphoid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2020, 04:15 PM   #4
Site Team
 
16ACE27's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,046
THOR #7035
I had those type of vents in all my TT but the one in my ACE seems to be a newer design that doesn't have that outside flap and locking tabs. Maybe replace what you have with one without locking tabs?
__________________
Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
16ACE27 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2020, 05:22 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Popfla's Avatar
 
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
Cool

On my old fiver I had the same problem. I had a long pull rod for the manual awning that was just right for reaching those little tabs. I kept that rod, and I now use it to pull stuff from the deep recesses of the storage bays. Of course, if you have an electric awning, you probably don't have a rod, but could probably get one at CW.
__________________
Ed
Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
Living The Dream in "God's Waiting Room"
Popfla is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2020, 06:52 PM   #6
Site Team
 
16ACE27's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,046
THOR #7035
Quote:
Originally Posted by ducksface View Post
Electromagnetic switch.
Not sure what you are referencing in that link.
__________________
Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
16ACE27 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2020, 07:04 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
ducksface's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,735
THOR #13932
The link is in my signature. I've added a description to the signature.

Any magnet operated by any switch will lock it shut.
https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Elect...547692&sr=8-14
This one holds 132lbs.

If you get all wild it could lock and unlock with the ignition so it opens automatically when you park.
No climbing, no pole in the rain and the associated discontent. No forgetting.


Add the wireless remote control that IS in my signature link and it gets even easier.
__________________
Below is a link to most of my modifications either accomplished or pending.
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f2...n-18996-3.html

Click on my pictures then click the pop-up for a full screen zoomable picture.
ducksface is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-21-2020, 12:21 AM   #8
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Citation
State: Texas
Posts: 920
THOR #8139
When I need to work on the awning, slide toppers etc I look at the compartment where the ladder is, then look at the picnic table.
I usually move the table much easer than emptying the compartment.
__________________
abjbrtd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-21-2020, 12:43 AM   #9
Senior Member
 
MJC62's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,830
THOR #14698
So the vent is ten feet up. Average reach for a senior aged fat man (me) bout 7' give or take. Need about a 4' wooden dowel rod or such to access the latch. Piece of 3/8 X 4' wooden dowel at Home Deposit runs about a buck. Couple wood screws for the end to make a "latch tool " maybe 50 cents. $1.50 throw it in pass through and call it good. If it doesn't work, remove the wood screws and sharpen the end for a hot dog stick...
__________________
2018 ACE 27.2
Toad 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Towbar
Roadmaster Invisibrake
MJC62 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-21-2020, 10:34 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,324
THOR #6903
I use the driver side pull Awning rod and in the past had a light broom handle

My Tuscany has the same tabs
__________________
lwmcguire is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2020, 07:40 AM   #11
Junior Member
 
Brand: Still Looking
State: Iowa
Posts: 17
THOR #6176
Use the metal rod that you use to open and close your window awnings. Use the L end. Opening the tabs is easy. Closing takes a bit more finess.
__________________
Jacktextor is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thor Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.




All times are GMT. The time now is 05:50 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2