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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 08-26-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,579
Posted By pengoquin
Engine Problem

I should have made explanation of the problem. The valve is not "stuck", the valve seat has a problem. The valve is not seating fully, probably occurred during winter storage and ethanol induced...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-09-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,579
Posted By pengoquin
Good question, lost compression in cylinder #2. ...

Good question, lost compression in cylinder #2. 28,000 miles, but it seems not uncommon on v10 for valve to get stuck and it's easier to pull the engine. But I'm looking for more info.
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-09-2023, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,579
Posted By pengoquin
Engine Replacement/Major Service

2017 Windsport 29M, needs major engine repair or replacement.

Looking for shop recommendations.

Now Located in Star Idaho
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 02-07-2021, 12:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,425
Posted By pengoquin
Noise

It's your grill! Get the replacement mesh screen from Thor, a very easy fix and the problem is gone. I put up with the issue for two years, tried all the other suggestions first without success. I...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,747
Posted By pengoquin
Leave a window unlocked

Yep, I just leave a window unlocked and have spare lock.
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 04-29-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,101
Posted By pengoquin
Batteries

I replaced my 2 OEM 12v batteries with 2 Full River 6v AGMs and they have worked great!
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 04-11-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,206
Posted By pengoquin
Having spent a number of years working with...

Having spent a number of years working with various DMVs, mostly CA DMV while assigned to multi-jurisdictional auto-theft task forces I found a number of the clerks weren't very knowledgeable, but...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 04-11-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,206
Posted By pengoquin
While the VIN is your RV's fingerprint, there is...

While the VIN is your RV's fingerprint, there is the MCO that should be used for vehicle year for registration. Here is a good article on the issue.
...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 04-11-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,206
Posted By pengoquin
Look at your VIN, the 10th digit shows the...

Look at your VIN, the 10th digit shows the vehicle year. The current 17 digit VIN system was established by NHTSA back in 1981. It is the primary identification for all motor vehicles, a...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 04-11-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,213
Posted By pengoquin
Our 2017 Chev Colorado crew cab 4X4 has been a...

Our 2017 Chev Colorado crew cab 4X4 has been a awesome toad and best of all it's a Turbo Diesel! We replaced our Honda CRV with it several years ago and it tows like a charm! Never thought I'd ever...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 03-14-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,020
Posted By pengoquin
On my 2017 Chevy Colorado, instead of the battery...

On my 2017 Chevy Colorado, instead of the battery disconnect, I went with the trickle charger. Three years and thousands of miles later all is good. The trickle charger works great, very simple,...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-13-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,365
Posted By pengoquin
Sheepskin Seat Covers

We've had these for three years now and they have been fantastic. A huge improvement over sitting directly on the factory leather. You really notice the difference after a couple of hours on the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2020, 05:48 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,747
Posted By pengoquin
Demand Door Lock Recall

As said here before, contact NHTSA.GOV to file a complaint. This is a ridiculous issue that Thor has failed to take care of, should have been a recall years ago!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,379
Posted By pengoquin
Gen Shutting Off

If you have a Gas generator that is drawing gas from the main fuel tank it will automatically shut off when the fuel level drops to a certain level in the main fuel tank. Usually this is at about...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,348
Posted By pengoquin
Bad Connections

Check all your line connections. When my RV was new I found several loose line connections, the one to the main tank was only finger tight and leaking. Just snug them down with correct fitting...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,747
Posted By pengoquin
Bummer, I keep a spare as well, but haven't had a...

Bummer, I keep a spare as well, but haven't had a problem YET!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,747
Posted By pengoquin
Just over a year old when the door latched broke...

Just over a year old when the door latched broke and jammed. Big Sur, stuck outside in the rain, numerous hard pulls forced it open. I pulled it open and found a cheap piece of broken plastic piece...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-31-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,869
Posted By pengoquin
Dynamat

Installation of after market hood insulation kit was an easy fix took about an hour. And it made a huge difference in noise and heat reduction. While I had the cover off I replaced the mounting...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-05-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5,420
Views: 1,210,822
Posted By pengoquin
We had similar problem, very little hot water...

We had similar problem, very little hot water going to the bathroom sink or shower when the slide was out. Pulled the under sink cover and rearranged the pinched lines to fix it. I also found some...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-05-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5,420
Views: 1,210,822
Posted By pengoquin
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 12-19-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,400
Posted By pengoquin
Based on our experience, here are a few things to...

Based on our experience, here are a few things to be sure get covered. Go over the plumbing completely, understand where, which lines and drains go to what. Thor is big on concealed weatherizing...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-15-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 27,747
Posted By pengoquin
No I leave my front window unlocked!

Mine locked me out at night while camping in Big Sur. Extensive pulling, swearing and prying eventually popped the door open. Pulled the lock apart and found a bit of broken plastic jamming things...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 12-13-2017, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
Posted By pengoquin
Sheep Skin Seat Covers

Check out my post on 29m mods.
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 12-13-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,439
Posted By pengoquin
Sheep Skin Seat Covers

Never found leather seats to be very comfortable, especially on long drives. After a couple of three hour treks the wife and I agreed the leather captain chairs needed seat covers. We opted for...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 12-13-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,439
Posted By pengoquin
The 29m came with a full backsplash around the...

The 29m came with a full backsplash around the cooktop area, but the vinyl wall covering was bare were the rest of the countertop and wall joined. It was like this in our old MH, after several years...
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