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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By jabrabu
I'm pretty sure this is the cable to the DC bus,...

I'm pretty sure this is the cable to the DC bus, but it goes up under the floor of the RV and I couldn't follow it. I think the generator cables go back to the electrical panel under the bed, not to...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 485
Posted By jabrabu
Shorted battery cable - might want to check yours

I have 2018 Chateau 31E. I was on my way to a state park a few hours away for spring break when all the power in the RV died -- no radio, no lights, etc. I could hear the trombetta relay under the...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 08-01-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By jabrabu
On another forum I saw some actual weights of a...

On another forum I saw some actual weights of a Chateau 31E from someone who had it weighed. This was with full fuel and fresh water, and a few camping items (grill and chairs), but no food or...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 07-31-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By jabrabu
I have a Chateau 31E, and the rear does seem to...

I have a Chateau 31E, and the rear does seem to sag.


These 32' class C motorhomes are often overloaded at the rear. The rear axle weight limit is 9600 lbs, and I have seen people post empty...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 952
Posted By jabrabu
Same happened to me on my 2018 31E. Check out my...

Same happened to me on my 2018 31E. Check out my thread here, which shows the repair process:
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f8/stowage-compartment-rotted-out-22825.html
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-20-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 43,991
Posted By jabrabu
Call Thor customer care directly. You will be on...

Call Thor customer care directly. You will be on hold for a really long time, but when someone eventually answers they are usually pretty helpful.
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 06-19-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By jabrabu
There is a whole thread here about restoring and...

There is a whole thread here about restoring and protecting the finish on your RV:
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f8/2023-motorhome-waxing-season-here-33957.html


You won't get a single...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 12,968
Posted By jabrabu
I use a 6 ft step ladder and lean out over the...

I use a 6 ft step ladder and lean out over the hood, which is probably not very safe. For the highest couple of feet on the cap, I do it from on top of the roof.


I have seen some folks rig up...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 12,968
Posted By jabrabu
There is a FAQ for RejeX here: ...

There is a FAQ for RejeX here:
https://www.corrosionx.com/pages/rejex-frequently-asked-questions


Some key takeaways:
- It doesn't remove oxidation, so you need to remove any oxidation before...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-12-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,026
Posted By jabrabu
As an update, I got a new generator tailpipe from...

As an update, I got a new generator tailpipe from Thor.


I tried a local Thor dealer, and their parts folks said that I had to buy a kit that cost over $500 and had various pieces that had to be...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-19-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,026
Posted By jabrabu
I need that exact tailpipe. Anyone know where I...

I need that exact tailpipe. Anyone know where I can get one? All of the Onan exhaust kits I see have the tailpipe just go straight out the side, not forward and then out the side like this one. ...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-02-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 12,968
Posted By jabrabu
My biggest problem area on my class C is the...

My biggest problem area on my class C is the front cap. I've always kept it clean and waxed, but it still gets oxidized. Last fall it was looking very oxidized so I used the Meguiar's products to...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 03-31-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,951
Posted By jabrabu
I don't agree. I don't think the buyer should be...

I don't agree. I don't think the buyer should be responsible for having their new vehicle properly aligned. You can blame Thor or Ford or the RV dealer, but not the buyer.
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 03-31-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,951
Posted By jabrabu
I acknowledge that there is a lot of crap in this...

I acknowledge that there is a lot of crap in this video. However, there are issues with the Ford Econoline chassis regarding its use as the platform for a large class C RV. Many owners have had to...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-13-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,401
Posted By jabrabu
The problem ended up being the high temp limit...

The problem ended up being the high temp limit switch. From what I've read, the most common problems are the sail switch and the high temp limit switch. I started by cleaning the sail switch, which...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-09-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By jabrabu
Mine is a 2018 Chateau 31E class C. The leveler...

Mine is a 2018 Chateau 31E class C. The leveler is not near the swaybar, and it doesn't scrape on my driveway. The rear levelers are pretty low when retracted, and they could be hitting things...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-08-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,382
Posted By jabrabu
Why do I keep losing right rear Snap Pad?

I installed Snap Pads on my Chateau class C leveler feet. For some reason I keep losing the one on the right rear. I've replaced it 4 times now. After the first couple of times I installed a new...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2023, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,401
Posted By jabrabu
Furnace not lighting

I have a Chateau 31E. When turning on the heater the blower comes on for a minute, but then it shuts off without igniting. The igniter isn't clicking and there is no gas smell.


There is plenty...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-12-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,050
Posted By jabrabu
One issue I had was that I turned off the propane...

One issue I had was that I turned off the propane before winterizing, then I went out of town for a couple of weeks and it got below freezing and broke the tankless water heater. If the propane had...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-12-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,050
Posted By jabrabu
I've had squirrels chew through my propane lines,...

I've had squirrels chew through my propane lines, so I always close the valve when I'm not using the RV.
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 12-09-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,906
Posted By jabrabu
My problems with getting warranty work done had...

My problems with getting warranty work done had more to do with the dealers than with Thor. I bought my RV out of state, and I couldn't find a local dealer that would do any warranty work on it. ...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-25-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By jabrabu
I think I found the problem.

I think I found the problem.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-23-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By jabrabu
Yeah, I just learned about that automatic freeze...

Yeah, I just learned about that automatic freeze protection. I usually turn off my propane when I'm not using the RV, so unfortunately that protection was disabled. Lesson learned.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-22-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By jabrabu
Broken tankless water heater

I went out of town for a couple of weeks and wasn't able to winterize my RV before leaving, and it got below freezing while I was away and broke my tankless water heater.


The RV is a Chateau 31E...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 10-19-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,561
Posted By jabrabu
I used to have a Chateau 23U and now have a...

I used to have a Chateau 23U and now have a Chateau 31E, but both were on the Ford platform so I don't have direct experience with the Chevy chassis.


However, in general, these are the things...
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