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Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 09-29-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,135
Posted By Tinman
Centerline of baseplate connections on my...

Centerline of baseplate connections on my Colorado are 25” above ground. The center of tow hotch on my Palazzo is 15”. Had to get the 10” riser for the tow bar.
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 07-03-2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,781
Posted By Tinman
I flat tow a 2018 Chevy Colorado and it works...

I flat tow a 2018 Chevy Colorado and it works great. One other thing to consider in your decision is if flat towing you cannot back up. I’ve almost been stuck in a tight parking lot or getting out of...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-12-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,400
Posted By Tinman
Here is a pic of the upper right corner of my...

Here is a pic of the upper right corner of my 2016. The screw is black and has a pan head.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-12-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,400
Posted By Tinman
TV Mount

My 2016 Palazzo has a mounting plate slightly larger than the TV. There are 4 screws which are barely visible at each corner. They look like Torx but they aren’t. A square bit works on these. The...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 03-20-2021, 11:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,763
Posted By Tinman
5 CB Fuse

It is not that anything in that circuit is more likely to cause a trip, it is a safety factor to insure that if there is an intermittent trip, the fuse will reset and you will not loose your LP gas...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 11-20-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,178
Posted By Tinman
We attended a Thor Diesel Club rally at the...

We attended a Thor Diesel Club rally at the Distant Drums RV park in Camp Verde. It is across the highway from the Cliff Castle Casino and is owned and operated by the sane folks that run the casino...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-03-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,347
Posted By Tinman
The few times that I have started the generator...

The few times that I have started the generator to exercise it while plugged into shore power has usually resulted in tripping the shore breaker (happens at my house and at the last RV Park I stayed...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 04-12-2020, 03:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,675
Posted By Tinman
Utah 12

My mistake, one of those grades is actually 14%!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2020, 02:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By Tinman
Awning Noise

I was having the same issue on my 2016 Palazzo. I finally found the source of the noise - it wasn’t the pivot points, it was the shaft/plunger in the air piston. Try spraying silicon dry lube on the...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 04-12-2020, 02:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,135
Posted By Tinman
Colorado Toad

I tow a 2018 ZR2 Colorado. It tows great. I installed a BlueOx baseplate and use the BlueOx Acclaim tow bar. Since the ZR2 sits a bit higher than the other models and the Palazzo tow hitch sits very...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 04-11-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,675
Posted By Tinman
Yes, but they are very short sections. I just...

Yes, but they are very short sections. I just dropped to 3rd gear and barely needed to touch the brakes. We were also lucky to have almost no westbound traffic through these areas so I could take it...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-09-2020, 02:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,774
Posted By Tinman
EZBatteryCheck

I replaced my coach battery caps with the EZ Battery Check caps. They have a float that raises and lowers an indicator that is easily visible. It also has a fill port to hook up tubing to add the...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 03-25-2020, 10:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,675
Posted By Tinman
Great Trip

My wife and I did this trip last year in our Palazzo 36.1 with a toad. I was a little nervous about it going into the trip but we had no trouble either. There are two 12% downgrades going West but...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,491
Posted By Tinman
Another item to add to your routine maintenance...

Another item to add to your routine maintenance after you get it open is to check all the screws on the latch mechanism and in the door jam to make sure they are tight. I have a Palazzo and the latch...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,609
Posted By Tinman
Had the same problem in my 2016 Palazzo. Turn the...

Had the same problem in my 2016 Palazzo. Turn the A/C controller to the “Fan” position. It will probably show “On” or “Low” or “High”. Use the up/down control to change it to “Auto”. Now the furnace...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 10-26-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,309
Posted By Tinman
Slides and Ignition

I also have a 2016 Palazzo and the slide switches are locked out whenever the engine is running. I do the same sequence mentioned above:
1. Pull into site
2. Unhook toad
3. Dump air bags
4. Drop...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-21-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,779
Posted By Tinman
Switch by Toilet

This is for the heating blanket that is on your rear black tank. It is only needed if you are in below freezing temperatures. Not sure the forward black tank has one. It is less exposed since it is...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-21-2019, 12:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,779
Posted By Tinman
Fellow 2016 Palazzo Owner

I also recently purchased a 2016 Palazzo 36.1 and have learned a few things over the last 14 months.

The solar is likely only trickle charging the house batteries. Some people start up the engine...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-30-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,892
Posted By Tinman
Dewalt Pancake

I purchased a Dewalt pancake style that was rated to 150 psi. The extra pressure really helps get air flow into the high pressure truck tires. I noticed the new models are rated to 165 psi. Got mine...
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