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09-20-2018, 02:15 PM
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Brand: Jayco
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Vegas 24.1 - Adding engine oil
I need a little help with finding where the engine oil filler cap is on our 2018 Vegas 24.1. I have looked under the hood but can't seem to find it. Do I need to remove the engine cover inside? That would be a real pain!
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09-20-2018, 02:19 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: North Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DLFoust
I need a little help with finding where the engine oil filler cap is on our 2018 Vegas 24.1. I have looked under the hood but can't seem to find it. Do I need to remove the engine cover inside? That would be a real pain!
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It’s on the left side near the batter box. Usually easier if you remove the air intake hoses by loosening the clamps.
Good luck!
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09-20-2018, 02:21 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
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Once you get a line of sight, you’ll spot the yellow cap. Best to use a large funnel with an extension to keep your work outside the engine compartment. I use a wide mouth funnel and a piece of 1 inch plastic tubing. Hope this works for you
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09-20-2018, 02:46 PM
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Brand: Jayco
Model: Entegra Vision 31V
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Found it!
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Originally Posted by Curbmaster
It’s on the left side near the batter box. Usually easier if you remove the air intake hoses by loosening the clamps.
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Thanks! That worked. I found it.
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09-20-2018, 03:27 PM
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Glad to hear that you found it!
What's next on the List of things to check over?
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09-20-2018, 04:16 PM
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Brand: Jayco
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My List
I believe that I am at the end of my list for now. I'll have to read a few more forum post's on things to look out for.
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09-21-2018, 02:56 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 2018 24.1
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Thanks for asking this question. 2018 24.1. I'll definitely check that method out especially the mention of looking for the yellow cap. Some mention it is easier to access from under the right passenger fold down dash area where you would find the battery. We will both have to do this some day. The engine cover dog house is a pain but understand if you live in the south the heat from an uninsulated dog house is miserable but there are things that can be done to mitigate this.
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09-23-2018, 09:16 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 2018 24.1
State: Florida
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I found the yellow cap. Was investigating a battery issue that i know will happen eventually and wanted to mod the access area. After removing the passenger side desk the yellow cap is easily seen and accessible. Also moved the hoses off of the battery preventing future problems by tying them up with zip ties. (one hose was zip tied to the battery cable). Clear sight to the battery now as well as the filler for the oil. Currently trying to find the best permanent way to make the plywood access to our batteries and oil filler user friendly...
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09-23-2018, 10:48 PM
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Brand: Jayco
Model: Entegra Vision 31V
State: Florida
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Front desk
I guess that I will have to go snooping under the desk!
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09-24-2018, 10:35 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: Delaware
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Curbmaster
Once you get a line of sight, you’ll spot the yellow cap. Best to use a large funnel with an extension to keep your work outside the engine compartment. I use a wide mouth funnel and a piece of 1 inch plastic tubing. Hope this works for you
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I used this same method but found it to be difficult with the space between engine cover. Definitely going snooping under desk for better results.
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09-24-2018, 10:54 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 2018 24.1
State: Florida
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Yesterday I broke the seal to investigate. Oil filler is easily accessible to the left. I re routed the hoses off of the battery and now have a clear view of that as well.
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2006 Gulf Stream G24 Sprinter Van
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09-24-2018, 11:33 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: Delaware
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THOR #12773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mstng
Yesterday I broke the seal to investigate. Oil filler is easily accessible to the left. I re routed the hoses off of the battery and now have a clear view of that as well.
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Thanks for the pics will be doing the same today to check it out
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09-24-2018, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 2018 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 179
THOR #12484
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yippie
Thanks for the pics will be doing the same today to check it out
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One hose was zip tied to the battery cable and the other was tied up with other electrical components. Used hanger ties and secured them off the engines
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09-24-2018, 01:37 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mstng
Yesterday I broke the seal to investigate. Oil filler is easily accessible to the left. I re routed the hoses off of the battery and now have a clear view of that as well.
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Just curious. What weight oil is on the oil fill cap of your Vegas?
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09-24-2018, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 2018 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 179
THOR #12484
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Quote:
Originally Posted by axis earl
Just curious. What weight oil is on the oil fill cap of your Vegas?
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Hard to see in the pic but it’s 5/30
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09-29-2018, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 2018 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 179
THOR #12484
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2018 Vegas 24.1
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09-29-2018, 08:58 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Jayco
Model: Entegra Vision 31V
State: Florida
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Did you reuse the same panel that you cut out?
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09-29-2018, 10:30 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 2018 24.1
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Yes, Used 1/8 inch plywood and attached the cutout piece. Was going to glue them together but the screws I had were coincidentally the right size. The plywood slides in the forward and right side easily. It feels stable and seals well, I added one screw to the forward part to hold in place but may not have needed it. I also trimmed the sides of the opening to make the piece fit well.
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10-03-2018, 08:03 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mstng
Yesterday I broke the seal to investigate. Oil filler is easily accessible to the left. I re routed the hoses off of the battery and now have a clear view of that as well.
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Did you run into any trouble removing the "workdesk"?
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10-03-2018, 11:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 2018 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 179
THOR #12484
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No trouble at all. Simple with a battery screw driver. A you-tube video exists for the 24.1. The most difficult part is coming up with a way to re seal the hole and making it easy to access in the future when you need too.
I could have cut another piece of 1/2 inch ply wood to fit the hole instead of rigging the piece I removed which leaves about 1/4 all the way around. The 1/8 plywood makes a pretty stable base for whatever you use to cover the hole.
Even if you decide to access oil and the battery some other way, the duct system sits on the battery and could cause problems in the future. Good idea to get that off of it by using hanger zip ties. Makes it easier to see everything as well.
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