Gemini and Compass

[campy]

Originally Posted by Big Wheel

I am located north of you in Canada and we’re in the same winter mess right now. Had to put my 2019 TR in outdoor storage since the bylaws for our town have recently changed.

Here is my take on your questions:

1. The dealer put all of my remotes in one of the cupboards: one for each tv, one for the DVD player, one for the back up camera, one for the outside sound bar. (There may be another one)

2. My sewer hoses collapse and roll up, I then attach the two ends and fit them into the sewage locker. I am working on a solution that will allow for the hoses to be put in a storage container from the locker. More in the spring.

3. I was going to do this but I believe that it would add too much weight to the unit and with the auto retract, if the screen is on it, you may find yourself in a bit of a jam if the auto retract runs with that room attached.

4. My wife and I are going to try extended stays with our 23TR on the Ford chassis. I am currently out of Chemo for an extended period and hope I can stay that way!

If you haven’t already done so, go to the Thor owners section of the Thor Motorcoach website and set up an account. Once you enter your VIN number you will have access to all of the manuals, even those that weren’t in your Thor bag along with a bunch of videos. You will also have access to all of the serial numbers for all of the kit installed in your coach. It is a great resource.

Have fun with the new ‘tiny house’!

I have a sewer hose tube storage in my dump bay for 2 years now. Very easy to install at the bottom on the bay. I runs parallel to the bumper in this bay and only needs big zip ties to hold in place. Very easy quick access. Got it @ Camping World.

[dbcassidy]

Originally Posted by lipmsp

If your generator runs on propane, I wouldn't worry about it

Um, no, propane produces CO, just like other fuels. BE CAREFUL.

[Big Wheel]

Hi Campy,

I was going to look at doing that once the weather breaks. No Camping World up here. Just way over priced dealers and limited online companies.

It would be much appreciated if you would send pictures. I would like to see if that could be done in the TR.

TNX

[Big Wheel]

X2

The slide seals on these units are not that great to start with. If there is a breeze blowing in the wrong direction you could find yourself in a difficult situation.

[JRA]

We are on our very first outing with our new 23TB, and it is going to be in the high 20's tonight. Should I turn on the tank heaters? Is the some minimum amount of water needed to be in the tanks? Should I disconnect the water line from the ca.per? Help me please, and thanks in advance!

[nmcmilla]

Hi JRA
I am not an expert...
In similar situations I have disconnected from Campground (filled my fresh tank up thinking "more volume = harder to freeze" ), turned on tank heaters (did not worry about how full tanks were), turned up furnace to almost too hot and opened cupboards/ access panels to under fridge to allow heat to pipes... And moved on to somewhere warmer the next morning.
I have read about others winterizing with antifreeze and just using bottled water.. And some adding a heated hose too. Nancy

[yukongrant]

I'm not sure what the recommended procedure is - but last year while bringing my camper home, the days were above freezing. But the nights dropped down below. I did run with the tank heaters on - both day and night. There wasn't much water in any of the tanks - probably less than 5 gallons. And I didn't have any problems.
I slept in the camper at night with the furnace going. The heat from inside was enough to keep the lines all open. The first night, I hooked up to city water. Not a great idea. The hose froze. It was outside and it was cold enough. It didn't rupture. I just put it in a plastic bag and carried it inside. By noon, it had thawed and I drained it. Put it into storage and ran with the pump the rest of the way home - 2 more nights.
I would suspect if it just goes to the high 20s, and then warms up during the day, you'll be fine. Just put a couple of gallons of water in all the tanks.

[campy]

Originally Posted by Big Wheel

Hi Campy,

I was going to look at doing that once the weather breaks. No Camping World up here. Just way over priced dealers and limited online companies.

It would be much appreciated if you would send pictures. I would like to see if that could be done in the TR.

TNX

[campy]

Originally Posted by campy

This was before I had the foam part around the pipe holder. It is now weather tight as well. So easy to use since everything is right where you need it when dumping and saves a storage compartment.

[mountainsam]

Originally Posted by Hobbes

Update: just got the Gemini home. Cap looks pretty good, I think that the dealer could have done a better job on prep, but all in all I am pleased with the outcome. I still maintain that it should never have happened. It's a shame that Thor has abandoned all pretense of standing behind an otherwise good unit. I think the cap-only paint solution is ok. Time will tell.

Thanks for posting the pic of the newly painted cap. You mention the dealer could have done a better prep job, did you have the RV dealer do the paint or did you have an independent shop do it? I like the fact that the brand isn't on the front also. Looks cleaner that way.

[Big Wheel]

Originally Posted by campy

This was before I had the foam part around the pipe holder. It is now weather tight as well. So easy to use since everything is right where you need it when dumping and saves a storage compartment.

TNX Campy. It looks like I have a bit of different set up. My fresh water tank drain drops down right beside that grey tank #2 pipe coming from the passenger side of the coach.

I will check out what you have done and see if I can squeak something in there. Right now I collapse the slinky's and the connectors for them into this compartment with their fittings. And yes I do connect the ends together so that there is no leakage!

Appreciate your help in posting this!

[Big Wheel]

There has been some discussion on this forum about a Gemini/Compass get together. It may be difficult for people to cross the country. Since I am located in the east, is there an appetite for a get together to meet and show off those unique mods?

Maybe one in the east, one in the west, one in the middle.

Just askin'

[jdkirk]

Hey all gemi compass heads,
Big wheel, if the mini rally you are referring to is the one I suggested for later September for somewhere in northwest USA.( Post 1336 )Then yes it's still on in planning stages.so far 7-10 people expressed interest. I'm thinking south Dakota at a state park. I'm thinking at this point is to ask everyone interested ,on suggestions of where to meet. (Any where ) I've never been to a rally, or planned one. Also wouldn't mind meeting you or anyone while camping. One question I have is how dose one find a place to make reservations for 10 to 20 campers. Any and all suggestions welcome.
Doug K.

[Alaska]

Ford says it is due to market share of the I-5 diesel that is made in south Africa.
Thor says that they will not produce a Compass or Gemini with rear wheel drive (only), just the 4 wheel drive and gas engine with a 10 speed transmission.
2021 models are being delivered in April 2020

[mountainsam]

Originally Posted by Alaska

Ford says it is due to market share of the I-5 diesel that is made in south Africa.
Thor says that they will not produce a Compass or Gemini with rear wheel drive (only), just the 4 wheel drive and gas engine with a 10 speed transmission.
2021 models are being delivered in April 2020

That will be very interesting. Maybe more tow capacity? Wonder what the price will be.

[mountainsam]

Originally Posted by jdkirk

Hey all gemi compass heads,
Big wheel, if the mini rally you are referring to is the one I suggested for later September for somewhere in northwest USA.( Post 1336 )Then yes it's still on in planning stages.so far 7-10 people expressed interest. I'm thinking south Dakota at a state park. I'm thinking at this point is to ask everyone interested ,on suggestions of where to meet. (Any where ) I've never been to a rally, or planned one. Also wouldn't mind meeting you or anyone while camping. One question I have is how dose one find a place to make reservations for 10 to 20 campers. Any and all suggestions welcome.
Doug K.

I'm not sure if you can reserve space in state parks or are they first come first served? nmcmilla was suggesting Wyoming somewhere but don't remember what time frame that was. It would be nice to be somewhere that alternative travel wasn't necessary since few if any would have toads. I'll toss in a suggestion for Jackson Hole WY but we're willing to follow the crowd if time allows.

[nmcmilla]

Originally Posted by mountainsam

I'm not sure if you can reserve space in state parks or are they first come first served? nmcmilla was suggesting Wyoming somewhere but don't remember what time frame that was. It would be nice to be somewhere that alternative travel wasn't necessary since few if any would have toads. I'll toss in a suggestion for Jackson Hole WY but we're willing to follow the crowd if time allows.

Hi Big Wheel, jdkirk and mountainsam, I am interested in a Gemi/Compass meet-up but I was suggesting sometime in June as I am thinking about driving to Rock Springs, Wyoming for the Escapee event June 21-26 https://escapade.escapees.com/ (Though I haven't actually registered yet). If I do go to the WY Rally in June, I am not sure I would head back that way for south Dakota in September...but maybe;-) Nancy

[jdkirk]

Where at in Jackson hole wy.

[mountainsam]

Originally Posted by jdkirk

Where at in Jackson hole wy.

Well, after closer investigation I think Jackson Hole would be a bad idea as I found only extremely expensive RV parks. We didn't buy a motor home to spend 100+ per night for a space. Sorry, I should have check prices first.

[Alaska]

Mountain Sam,
Thor says 3500 lb. towing and the price is at $80K