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01-11-2019, 08:41 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Thor video: Proper use of store/use switch
Yup no kidding, they just posted this:
Perhaps they posted it due to several topics on these forums?? Who knows.
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01-11-2019, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.2
State: Idaho
Posts: 533
THOR #1944
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My one wish for the Axis was that they put a switch on the dash so I could turn off the spark/flames when pulling in for fuel. That's the only time I have use for a disconnect.
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Axis 24.2 "was" tug'n a JK
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01-11-2019, 09:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 330
THOR #11380
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Very well done!
I just tap the switch with my toe on my way out the door to shut down the propane before I top off the gas tank. Naturally, I reverse the process getting back in the rig to continue our exploration.
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Cal Bridgers
YNCM USN-Retired (64-90)
RVN (Tet 68)
2015 Thor Vegas 24.1
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01-11-2019, 11:11 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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I did state before. I took BOTH NEGATIVE cables off coach batteries & Still have Power going to the 12v ceiling lights in coach. Maybe Bimm is wired wrong?
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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01-11-2019, 11:21 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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This video should be considered to be required viewing for everybody!
Thanks for posting it!
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-11-2019, 11:28 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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I think A LOT of Thor RV Owners wish it was as easy as flipping a switch. That does not solve the draining issues. Because of the way the coaches are wired. Something is always on.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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01-11-2019, 11:39 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-11-2019, 11:44 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
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What would that do if.
I did state before. I took BOTH NEGATIVE cables OFF coach batteries & Still have Power going to the 12v ceiling lights in coach. Maybe Bimm is wired wrong?
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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01-11-2019, 11:45 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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pull both power side leads also: it can't hurt!
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-11-2019, 11:52 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
pull both power side leads also: it can't hurt!
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You're Missing the Point. The video is untrue. Type battery in search and guess what there is a huge issue. I bought the cutoff switches. If the video was true why did you install a battery cutoff on your Outlaw?
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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01-11-2019, 11:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 26B
State: Indiana
Posts: 389
THOR #6414
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In the 2 years I've owned my MH I've never used my store/use switch. I've considered disconnecting it altogether.
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Roger, Dawn, and Roxie
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01-12-2019, 12:01 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by airforceret
In the 2 years I've owned my MH I've never used my store/use switch. I've considered disconnecting it altogether.
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Amen! Do you disconnect both House & Chassis batteries? I do.
The way mine is wired from Thor.
A lot of Newbies on here wondering why they put the switch in Store and the Rig is STONE DEAD. I am just letting them know and hopefully saving them $$ Video is Not True. Must disconnect Both House & Chassis. I agree with you! But why should we have to do that ?
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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01-12-2019, 12:11 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 349
THOR #13712
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Thanks, great explanation.
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Chuck and Mary Ann
FMCA, Good Sam Life Member and Thor MC member
Enjoy the journey, one day at a time!
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01-12-2019, 12:24 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 91
THOR #13067
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So far, on our 2018 Vegas, we hit the switch to store on our way out, come back two weeks later, hit use and all the batteries are still full. No phantom drains. We've never disconnected the chassis battery.
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01-12-2019, 12:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.1
State: Colorado
Posts: 388
THOR #5190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
I did state before. I took BOTH NEGATIVE cables off coach batteries & Still have Power going to the 12v ceiling lights in coach. Maybe Bimm is wired wrong?
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Jerry (HalfPrice) posted a description of his finding that with the Thor design you had to disconnect the positive side of the batteries instead of the negative. I'd have to search for the post. Its in his thread Jerry's Hurricane Mods, post 3084.
Thor Forums - View Single Post - Jerry's Hurricane mods
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Rick
2017 Thor ACE 30.1
2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain
RVi Brake 3
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01-12-2019, 01:13 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DenverTransplant
Jerry (HalfPrice) posted a description of his finding that with the Thor design you had to disconnect the positive side of the batteries instead of the negative. I'd have to search for the post. Its in his thread Jerry's Hurricane Mods, post 3084.
Thor Forums - View Single Post - Jerry's Hurricane mods
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That would be great help not only to me but many more. Thank you !
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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01-12-2019, 01:32 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.1
State: Colorado
Posts: 388
THOR #5190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
That would be great help not only to me but many more. Thank you !
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Poor editing on my part. I said I’d look for it, then I posted the link to Jerry’s post
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Rick
2017 Thor ACE 30.1
2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain
RVi Brake 3
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01-12-2019, 02:28 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
You're Missing the Point. The video is untrue. Type battery in search and guess what there is a huge issue. I bought the cutoff switches. If the video was true why did you install a battery cutoff on your Outlaw?
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Because they were draining down to 12.2 volts in less than 3 days. After switch was installed: they'd stay good for a Month.
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01-12-2019, 02:55 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Because they were draining down to 12.2 volts in less than 3 days. After switch was installed: they'd stay good for a Month.
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You proved my the point your Outlaw use\store switch didn't help you either. Thor makes it sound like the store switch will cut off power. It Does Not.
New Rver's should know this and be prepared.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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01-12-2019, 03:20 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,382
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
You proved my the point your Outlaw use\store switch didn't help you either. Thor makes it sound like the store switch will cut off power. It Does Not.
New Rver's should know this and be prepared.
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Maybe they changed it for the newer coaches. We know they didn't use to cut power to the atmosphere monitors but they specifically said it does in this new video.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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