Forum: Maintenance and Repair
05-16-2020, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 12,219
shower
We tend to dump the tank prior to taking a shower and leave it open while showering. Later we close it. You need some grey water to properly clean the dump hose after running black water through it.
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-26-2020, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,028
a few comments
The chassis battery is isolated from all coach functions. It will not charge on shore power. It will not power any coach devices. It can only be charged by the alternator, or an external battery...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
02-02-2020, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,483
Some US Sat providers will work for Canadian...
Some US Sat providers will work for Canadian cities near the border, but you will need a US mailing address to subscribe. All of them work in Southern Ontario. of course, you get the US networks and...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
01-12-2020, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,333
amazon
RV mattresses are made for occasional use. Most RVs are intended for vacationers, so a good bed is not a priority. If you use yours for more than a few weeks, or are a full timer, they are very poor....
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
12-28-2019, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 20,949
Ladder woes
I knew from the moment I saw the attached ladder, that it was an accident waiting to happen. When you see RVs running down the road, count how many have another ladder clipped on to the RV ladder....
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Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads
12-25-2019, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,211
racks
I was very successful with this setup. Buy a sleeve that fits onto you square back bumper, and holds a reciever ball. Buy a rack that fits onto the ball ( Hollywood has one) and gives you a heavy...
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Forum: DRV Luxury Suites
07-06-2019, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,516
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
07-06-2019, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 20,949
Ladder
Not being a small guy, I had little faith in the RV ladder from the get go.
I am not alone in this, Running down the road the most common sight of things attached to the RV ladder is another ladder....
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
06-15-2019, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,571
Tv
When I started RVing, I bought a flat screen TV. They were new at the time. A friend of mine, who was both a cabinet maker, and an Engineer for a major TV network told me.
" if you mount your TV on...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
05-25-2019, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,341
Wifi Antenna
Amazon has a number of wifi antennas that work quite well. I have used this one from idea works for several years to good effect. Works great at Camp Walmart.
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
03-23-2019, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 12,217
Sports
Here is a link to a huge sports access page. Baseball, football Real Football(soccer), tennis and more. Hockey, NHL and European.
https://livetv.sx/enx/
You'll have to learn to ignore the pop...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
12-02-2018, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,301
TV
A friend of mine is both a senior TV network engineer and also a cabinet maker.
He said one important thing. If you attach your TV to you unit in any way, then every shock and bounce your unit...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
11-18-2018, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,263
Oven
That is the oven. Note if you are cooking stuff for more than a few minutes I find it good to start cooking with the food foil wrapped then take it off part way through.
As for the cooker cast iron...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
11-17-2018, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,263
simple way
For those who are considering an induction cooker, i suggest trying it first, and cheaply. I use a Nuwave cooker. I made an insert that sits on top of the gas grill, cut so I can use the gas or the...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
11-10-2018, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,222
Mattress topper
I had back issues, and did not want to jump into a new mattress, so I bought a 4 in mattress topper from Amazon Zinus brand $71. Even if you try it for a few months then go to a full mattress, at...
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Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads
10-07-2018, 04:14 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 9,788
Brakes
Weights differ from state to state or province to province. Generally speaking, if you are good to go in your home territory, then you can take it anywhere. I use a tow dolly, and a car under 2500...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
08-11-2018, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,818
Me too
Definitely NOT a scam. WE found a winery in New Mexico, of all places. had a very nice stay. Did not love their wines, no problem, no demand to buy.
also stayed in the Temecula Valley in California...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
07-21-2018, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,419
Uncommon Sense
There seems to be a lack of common sense on this thread. Good drivers respect their fellow drivers (even when they don't deserve it.) This means not doing anything that will create a problem. EVEN IF...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
07-14-2018, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,852
slide
before you go to all that trouble, try this. Get two thin pieces on plywood, or metal sheet, 4 in wide, and the length of your slide. When the slide is extended, the rollers will be near the cabin...
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Forum: DRV Luxury Suites
07-14-2018, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,588
shower door
Sometimes bad luck turns out to be good luck.
My plastic panel shower door cracked, First I installed a shower curtain with a normal spring rod. Then I went to camping world and got one of those...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
07-07-2018, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 19,188
Why bother?
I am not a fan of attached RV ladders. Most are too weak to hold a plus sized guy like me. Plus, you have one access point to your roof no matter where you need to go. Walking all over your roof is...
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Forum: DRV Luxury Suites
06-09-2018, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,820
ladder
I took the installed ladder off years ago, for a number of reasons. its flimsy at best for anyone over 200 lbs. It is located at the back, far away from AC, vents, TV ant or anything else you may...
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Forum: DRV Luxury Suites
05-11-2018, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,192
Alternates
I was in the southwest this year and found the wifi greatly improved. Several parks had a fee for the better connection. I don;t mind paying a reasonable fee if the service is good enough for...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
09-20-2017, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,617
useless ladder
Most RV ladders are useless. There are weight issues and access issues.
Will the ladder hold your weight? Will the pressure on the attachment screws tear the RV wall and let moisture in.
The...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
09-14-2017, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 973
Class C floor repair
I have a chateau Sport Class C . It has two slide outs, one per side.I have had some water damage issues which has degraded to composition board underlay. I am told I need to replace this. Has anyone...
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