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08-20-2019, 03:52 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Dorado Dutchman
State: Kansas
Posts: 4
THOR #16441
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Where are house batteries??
Hi folks,
Brand new to rv'ing and forum discussions and all...
We have a 2009 Thor Four Winds 24' Dakota Dutchman Class C. Don't laugh but for the life of me I can't find the location of the house batteries.
Thanks in advance!!
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08-20-2019, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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under the steps?
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08-20-2019, 03:55 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,329
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turnerfam
under the steps?
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08-20-2019, 04:20 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Dorado Dutchman
State: Kansas
Posts: 4
THOR #16441
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No, unfortunately... I looked and nothing but the step motor unit.
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08-20-2019, 04:47 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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 "Curiouser and curiouser"...
If it's not in a compartment under the entry steps: it's got to be in an outside storage bay...
But everything that I've seen seems to indicate the steps. 
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-20-2019, 04:52 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Also check under the bed and dinette cushions.
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08-20-2019, 05:03 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,329
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MILPD4
No, unfortunately... I looked and nothing but the step motor unit.
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Not those steps; lift the wood steps in the entryway.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
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08-20-2019, 05:09 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,329
THOR #7035
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I think you are on the MB Sprinter chassis so that could be different.
Bob - Can you help the man out?
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08-20-2019, 05:28 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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On the Sprinter chassis: My batteries are underneath the top entry step.
Here's a picture of them...
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1566322125
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-20-2019, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Is it possible its under the drivers or passengers seat on his model?
That would make sense if he cant find it anyplace else.
Just an idea. It seems like I came across this a couple of years ago an an older RV.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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08-20-2019, 06:49 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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The driver's seat hides the chassis batteries...
The only thing under our passenger seat is cookie crumbs!
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08-20-2019, 07:21 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Having a issue where replies are not posting. I posted one earlier with a manual extract.
Do a Google search for 2009 Four Winds battery compartment and a link for a pdf manual will be listed. In the manual it says they are inside a compartment enclosed by a cover secured with 4 screws. Reads like they are under the stairs under a screw down thread.
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08-20-2019, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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There you go...mystery solved. Time to have a Scoobie snack. 
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08-20-2019, 09:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Long & Winding road
There you go...mystery solved. Time to have a Scoobie snack. |
Are "Scoobies snacks" where Bob's cookie crumbs originated?
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08-20-2019, 10:05 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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Don't I wish! 
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08-21-2019, 02:04 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MILPD4
Hi folks,
Brand new to rv'ing and forum discussions and all...
We have a 2009 Thor Four Winds 24' Dakota Dutchman Class C. Don't laugh but for the life of me I can't find the location of the house batteries.
Thanks in advance!!
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Welcome to the forum! Suggest you call Thor customer service with your serial number and request all the schematics for your rig. You might also get this from the Thor website.
When you find those batteries, clean them and check them! They may be old enough to require replacing (likely for a second time!)
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08-21-2019, 06:13 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 29 FE
State: Texas
Posts: 1
THOR #4861
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Under center step held down by 5 Philip’s head screws and a latch. My Class C has one 12 volt deep cell. The step cover is metal with rear hinge. Cover has sealant holding step down and sealed. You May have to lift hard getting step cover raised. And there is the battery. There is enough room for two batteries. Removed mine and it tested dead
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08-21-2019, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 182
THOR #6999
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
The driver's seat hides the chassis batteries...
The only thing under our passenger seat is cookie crumbs! |
Bob, if you had a dog you wouldn't have that problem.
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08-21-2019, 01:23 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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We do have one... But she's more interested in getting attention: than eating the junk under the seats!
Oh! My picture of the battery box pretty much lacked any reference points for it's location.
Here's a better picture:
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1566393803
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-30-2020, 03:30 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Dorado Dutchman
State: Kansas
Posts: 4
THOR #16441
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Found it!
Thank you everyone for your help. I did finally contact Thor and after 20 minutes of searching manuals they were able to give me an answer!!
The house battery on my 2009 MB frame Four Winds Dutchmen Dorado is located on the driver side floor closer to the middle (the transmission tunnel if you will).
It was incredibly misleading as I had previously removed the carpet section and found a gray rubberized/plastic flooring which I took for the vehicle floor.
However, after Thor's input, when simply lifted and removed the plastic flooring exposed the true floor of the vehicle and thus the battery compartment.
Again, thank you all for your camaraderie and assistance!!
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