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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-10-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,310
Posted By BASSMAN
My understanding that a tire rated C was just a...

My understanding that a tire rated C was just a light duty car tire, so do the europeans do it different, I replaced my two front tires on my 2017 Axis with the Goodyear work horse tires, got them...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 02-07-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,752
Posted By BASSMAN
I have used fuel additives in the past and...

I have used fuel additives in the past and recently saw an article that they will cause the oxygen sensor in the exhaust system to fail prematurely, I have a boat with a Mercury 150 outboard and...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-05-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,306
Posted By BASSMAN
DC to DC CHARGER

I have the Renogy 60 amp DC to DC charger, I have 4 gel cel batteries and it does a good job of keeping the batteries topped off, the charger has dip switches to match the charger to FLAs, Gel, AGM...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-02-2024, 01:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,524
Posted By BASSMAN
You can put a voltage meter on a battery and have...

You can put a voltage meter on a battery and have it show 12.5 volts and then put a load tester on it and watch it fall on its butt when you load it so a voltage meter is not going to show the true...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-02-2024, 01:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,306
Posted By BASSMAN
Big difference between a BIM an a DC to DC...

Big difference between a BIM an a DC to DC charger, the BIM is a light duty Solenoid/ Relay link between your engine battery and your house battery, the BIM is interment duty and the DC to DC charger...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 01-03-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,139
Posted By BASSMAN
I got the code 14 wile the unit was still under...

I got the code 14 wile the unit was still under warranty and took it to an Onan dealer, they kept insisting it was the carb and wanted $500.00 for a new one, I dropped it off an they later called me...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-25-2023, 02:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,272
Posted By BASSMAN
I have replaced those L brackets 3 times, last...

I have replaced those L brackets 3 times, last time I made a set out of some 3/16 flat bar and used some thin rubber strips between them and the framework, I saw a post a short time ago of some one...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-29-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,437
Posted By BASSMAN
I have a 2017 AXIS and all the seats are doing...

I have a 2017 AXIS and all the seats are doing the same thing, when I was in high school the auto shop teacher asked me an another guy if we wanted to take an upholstery class during the summer and...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 11-09-2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,682
Posted By BASSMAN
Common sense will tell you that every thing has a...

Common sense will tell you that every thing has a life span, no way would I ever trust a government agency option on the life of a tire, the government puts an expiration date on everything including...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 11-08-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,682
Posted By BASSMAN
In the Arizona desert area the tire shops have a...

In the Arizona desert area the tire shops have a sign up to replace tires ever 3 years regardless of tread wear, I live in Southern California but spend a lot of time in the Arizona desert during the...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 10-28-2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,027
Posted By BASSMAN
Contact a supplier of a solar systems for RVs ...

Contact a supplier of a solar systems for RVs like Renogy, give them all your information and tell them what you are trying to accomplish, too many arm chair generals on this site will give you...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 10-26-2023, 01:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,580
Posted By BASSMAN
The Li-BIM is light duty, it switches on an off...

The Li-BIM is light duty, it switches on an off during charging, compare the two and make your decision
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-26-2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,030
Posted By BASSMAN
I looked at upgrading my LP tank to a larger size...

I looked at upgrading my LP tank to a larger size and was shocked by the price, so I just carry a 5 gallon spare and put some fittings in with a regulator to act as a back up.
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 10-26-2023, 01:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,580
Posted By BASSMAN
I disconnected the BIM and use a DC to DC battery...

I disconnected the BIM and use a DC to DC battery charger, I have a manual battery switch between the house batteries and the engine battery an have to switch it on for the house batteries and engine...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-26-2023, 01:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,772
Posted By BASSMAN
Switching to Lithium requires some changes, if...

Switching to Lithium requires some changes, if you have a solar package and your controller is not lithium compatible you will need to replace it, if you have a inverter/charger that is not lithium...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 08-04-2023, 12:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 944
Posted By BASSMAN
Too bad you did not get to see the failed parts,...

Too bad you did not get to see the failed parts, I can not speak for the bushing in your coach as I have been retired but most of what I worked on the very ends of the inner metal sleeve had...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 08-02-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 944
Posted By BASSMAN
How about showing some photos of the actual...

How about showing some photos of the actual failure, most spring eye bushing are a outer metal shell with a inner metal shell with rubber between the two shells or sleeves as some might call them,...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-14-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Posted By BASSMAN
I have a 2017 AXIS an my alternator is bad, some...

I have a 2017 AXIS an my alternator is bad, some just quit charging and some will continue to charge but will drain the battery when its setting, thats what I have going on, one of the diodes in the...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 05-14-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By BASSMAN
Go with the glue down mounts from Renogy, you can...

Go with the glue down mounts from Renogy, you can buy them cheap on Amazon and no screws needed, I have 6, 100 watt panels on my roof and they have been there since 2017, as long as you get the right...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 04-16-2023, 12:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,204
Posted By BASSMAN
The DC to DC charger can be set to charge the...

The DC to DC charger can be set to charge the lithium batteries at the charge rate they require, your alternator on its own will not do this unless your engine battery is a lithium and I doubt that...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-02-2023, 11:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,501
Posted By BASSMAN
I check my air on all my tires every time before...

I check my air on all my tires every time before I hit the road and the original flex extensions that came with the coach leaked, so I replaced them with the solid ones I found on Amazon, I found a...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,501
Posted By BASSMAN
HUMMELR, without knowing what kind of system you...

HUMMELR, without knowing what kind of system you have there are a lot of variables, in most cases there should be a fitting on the pump assembly that can be removed and a pressure gauge or a hose...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 03-25-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,165
Posted By BASSMAN
Before you buy the rim do some checking as the...

Before you buy the rim do some checking as the motorhome rim is not the same as the E-350/450 tuck rim, I got the dealer to throw in the rim an tire as a spare when I bought my 2017 Axis and found...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-09-2023, 01:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,501
Posted By BASSMAN
Most of the hydraulic hoses being used for RV...

Most of the hydraulic hoses being used for RV leveling jacks are the nylon or synflex and do not use a rubber with a steel braid, they are subject to leaking from kinks, or rubbing through at a sharp...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 03-01-2023, 10:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,377
Posted By BASSMAN
Every year I get on the roof of my 25.4 AXIS to...

Every year I get on the roof of my 25.4 AXIS to inspect the roof and this last time I noticed the screws on the front cap going across from left to right, from the left side to half way across I...
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