Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
10-09-2022, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
10-09-2022, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Still are energy independent
The most recent data I've seen from the EIA (US Energy Information Administration) shows that the US was basically energy independent in 2021. The numbers are tricky as we import some and export...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
09-18-2022, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,456
2022 Thor Sunshine Fall Rally Thread
Search for the "2022 Thor Sunshine Fall Rally" for all the details. They are great meet ups. Unfortunately I usually have standing conflicts for the fall and spring rallies so I haven't made it in...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
09-18-2022, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,450
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
05-05-2021, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,087
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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions
04-17-2021, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,928
The ones with an arm under the mattress work fine
We have used the ones with the arms that go under the mattress. The wood rail actually gives it more support as the mattress "gives" enough so they can be placed inside up against the frame. Don't...
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Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes
04-11-2021, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,185
No shuttle service on Going to the Sun this year?
I believe they also canceled shuttles this year for Going to the Sun Road as well. So we rescheduled our trip til next year and are going to different mountains. We do not bring a toad, so we .rely...
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Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes
04-11-2021, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,318
Nice Park
You'll be in the grassy area, so watch for sand flies/gnats. We've gotten bitten up sometimes. You are from Florida so you know about chiggers and avoiding spanish moss and wet grassy areas. ...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-10-2021, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,371
Shock absorber question
Just brought the coach back from her spring check-up. Brought her to a highly recommended facility with lots of trucks, buses, RV's in their lot. I gave them a list of standard items to check,...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
03-16-2021, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,219
Think towards future as well as current needs
Family RVing is great fun.
You are smart to ask questions now--buying new and trading in a year or 2 is an expensive learning curve, so it's good to get it right the first time!
The suggestion to...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
03-13-2021, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,823
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Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes
02-25-2021, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 7,113
Alaska
We have RV'd Alaska several times BUT as working stiffs we fly to Alaska and rent an RV there. Each time the rental units were in great condition and two years or less old. I have convinced my DH...
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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions
12-03-2020, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,060
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
12-03-2020, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,265
We had a service contract on both of our...
We had a service contract on both of our Fleetwood's and we have one on our Thor ACE. Shop well by both price and coverage. Ours has paid for itself for each unit--replaced A/C's, water heaters,...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
09-21-2020, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
It's in the details....
Hey Muggs--
I don't think this is about perceptions , but rather what details you are looking for. Because I am responsible for my 95 year old mom (not her caretaker) I look to see that masks are...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
09-20-2020, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
We were there the same weekend and were...
We were there the same weekend and were disappointed in Disney as we found Covid compliance by attendees a mixed bag and Disney was not actively enforcing their mask policies once you were inside the...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
09-11-2020, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,499
Replacement ports
The ones I bought show as unavailable in Amazon. I pulled my dead one out to see what I needed to replace it. Now they have 3.0 fast charging ports, I put in 2.4's. Once you know the shape (socket...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
09-10-2020, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
Scary
Fires are my biggest worry, followed by full wall slide stuck in extended position. Looks similar to my ACE 2015 bunkhouse with full wall slide. Gas fill is not centered on rear, which I think...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
08-28-2020, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,253
Check admittance valve and vent stack
New is the hint that helps. First, check your admittance valve (under the bathroom sink) and tighten if it is loose. If that didn't work--has it been windy, or even a steady light wind? Then likely...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
08-28-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,629
About .5 g/h
We run our genny (onan 4000) about like you described (1 A/C fridge some lights occasional microwave etc) and max out at half a gallon an hour. I have an OBDII plugged in so I can see the...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
08-27-2020, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,656
Wrinkles drove me nuts too
This is contact paper (sticky glue) not wallpaper (wet based glue). I used my hairdryer and a wallpaper roller to patiently flatten out the wrinkles. This stuff has memory, so when you get it where...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
08-24-2020, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,527
Humidity is your biggest threat
Once mold takes up residence you are in for a long struggle to eliminate it. Especially if it gets behind the walls. Running the AC or a dehumidifier is critical to keeping that moisture down. ...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
08-23-2020, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,660
Command shower storage caddie
We use a Command shower storage caddie that is made for use in the shower so the command strips are waterproof. We stick on the glass sidewall and it has held all our shower stuff for 5 years as we...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
08-08-2020, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Heat reflecting fabric
When ours went I ordered a roll of heat reflecting fabric from the factory here in the US. I had to buy way more than I needed but the factory price was about the same as buying just the yardage I...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
08-08-2020, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,499
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