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06-18-2018, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37BT
State: North Carolina
Posts: 259
THOR #11321
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I to was looking for some permanent attachment point for the safety chains but the entire underneath front of the Edge is closed by plastic covers, all the way past the front Axel. I like Denver Transplant's idea, maybe a plastic/rubber covered cable, or chain through the wheel, with the safety chains though eyes on each cable/chain.
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Max Shaver Jr.
2017 Thor Challenger 37 TB
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06-18-2018, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37BT
State: North Carolina
Posts: 259
THOR #11321
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Denver where did you get the cables ?I think that would work.
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Max Shaver Jr.
2017 Thor Challenger 37 TB
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06-19-2018, 04:56 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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Originally Posted by Maxjr758
Denver where did you get the cables ?I think that would work.
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Straps from Amazon and cables from e-trailer. Cables are plastic coated and usually used with some baseplates. Plastic coating prevents wheel damage
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...x/BX88208.html
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2017 Thor ACE 30.1
2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain
RVi Brake 3
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06-19-2018, 03:15 PM
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#3124
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 1,168
THOR #2757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Classictint
Nice looking
Congrats !
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Dino & Angie
2017 Thor Windsport 29M
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4 (Toad)
FMCA: F463694
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06-19-2018, 03:20 PM
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#3125
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 1,168
THOR #2757
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Originally Posted by jpmihalk
We got a MasterTow with surge brakes. We got it for just under $1300 new and we like that it has a swivel pan and permanent ramps. Setup is simple (1 pin removed to lower the ramps, drive up, ramps tip back forward, secure with pin and cotter pin, straps on wheels, strap down steering wheel, make sure parking brake is off, test roll...) It stores under the rear of the motorhome in most locations. Can be moved by hand (although sometimes not easily enough!) We have towed two different FWD Jeeps with it. Surge brakes mean nothing to hook up to a brake controller. Don't really know it is behind us except we see it in the backup camera. Does well on long downhill grades too.
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Thanks for the info on the MasterTow dolly. It seems to be the consensus tow dolly used by RVers!!
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2017 Thor Windsport 29M
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4 (Toad)
FMCA: F463694
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06-19-2018, 03:32 PM
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#3126
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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Dino, check Craigslist in your area, sometimes you can get a great deal on a new or gently used dolly from them! When I bought our second dolly I found a dealer on Craigslist that had purchased several and he wasn’t selling them, bought the dolly new at a used price. Just a thought.
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06-19-2018, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37BT
State: North Carolina
Posts: 259
THOR #11321
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Originally Posted by DenverTransplant
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Thanks for the tip, may have saved the day on towing our Edge.
I was thinking of removing a couple of the covers to look for someplace to hang a cable, or chain through a hatch I would cut in the covers.
I tried to put the cable around the A arm but couldn't get it through, as I could barely reach it laying on the ground, and the fact that I was having excruciating back pain(ended up turning around coming back home after 60 miles of almost sicking pain at each bump).
I think with the cable setup I can do it all standing, as I can attach the chains to the dolly before loading, the then run the hook end through the cable eyes, and hook it back to itself.
Thanks again!
I'll post pics of my setup, when I can. Trying to rest the back, I have ongoing issues with back and neck from my 10 years in the World's Greatest Navy! 100% Disabled,but by the Grace of God still able to RV! Traded my F350 & 5th wheel for a Class A .
Ok I'll stop talking now ! Lol
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Max Shaver Jr.
2017 Thor Challenger 37 TB
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06-19-2018, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,132
THOR #3761
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperD
Dino, check Craigslist in your area, sometimes you can get a great deal on a new or gently used dolly from them! When I bought our second dolly I found a dealer on Craigslist that had purchased several and he wasn’t selling them, bought the dolly new at a used price. Just a thought.
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This is true, I have seen some posted as well.
By the time we got around to buying, there weren't any in our area and we got such a good deal it was worth it to buy new.
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2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
FMCA - F457085
Blog - https://traversity.us
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06-19-2018, 07:59 PM
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#3129
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 1,168
THOR #2757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperD
Dino, check Craigslist in your area, sometimes you can get a great deal on a new or gently used dolly from them! When I bought our second dolly I found a dealer on Craigslist that had purchased several and he wasn’t selling them, bought the dolly new at a used price. Just a thought.
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Right on Dave! Good idea!!
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2017 Thor Windsport 29M
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4 (Toad)
FMCA: F463694
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06-19-2018, 08:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 1,168
THOR #2757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpmihalk
This is true, I have seen some posted as well.
By the time we got around to buying, there weren't any in our area and we got such a good deal it was worth it to buy new.
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2017 Thor Windsport 29M
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4X4 (Toad)
FMCA: F463694
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06-22-2018, 12:15 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,498
THOR #3156
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Well let the a/c project begin.
New ac arrived today. Install tomorrow.
I was undecided about whether or not to do the center vent mod to direct the air down to the bed. That decision was made for me by Coleman.
Wish me luck on the install. I think the hardest part will be cleaning all the dicorp off the vent area, need a smooth surface for the ac gasket, and lifting the ac on to the roof
Jerry
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06-22-2018, 12:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 156
THOR #4312
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Very nice ! I’d love to add one to mine but am just as excited for you ! Dual Ac should be standard not an option
Hope you find a safe and easy solution getting the Ac up on the roof let me know if you need a hand
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2017 Thor Hurricane 29M
Be a blessing to someone
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06-22-2018, 12:51 AM
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#3133
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halfprice
Well let the a/c project begin.
New ac arrived today. Install tomorrow.
I was undecided about whether or not to do the center vent mod to direct the air down to the bed. That decision was made for me by Coleman.
Wish me luck on the install. I think the hardest part will be cleaning all the dicorp off the vent area, need a smooth surface for the ac gasket, and lifting the ac on to the roof
Jerry Attachment 10922
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You got this Jerry, you will be so happy with the results!
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2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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06-22-2018, 12:53 AM
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#3134
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 223
THOR #10254
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Best of luck Jerry. I'm sure it will all go well. Take your time & remember how much you're saving by doing this yourself.
Can't wait for you & Maria to enjoy the finished product
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06-22-2018, 01:00 AM
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#3135
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,498
THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Classictint
Very nice ! I’d love to add one to mine but am just as excited for you ! Dual Ac should be standard not an option
Hope you find a safe and easy solution getting the Ac up on the roof let me know if you need a hand
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Thanks for the offer Lance. I have 2 friends helping or i should say doing the lifting. Both dont want me to lift because of the neck surgery. But im good and probably will.
Jerry
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06-22-2018, 01:18 AM
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#3136
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 156
THOR #4312
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halfprice
Thanks for the offer Lance. I have 2 friends helping or i should say doing the lifting. Both dont want me to lift because of the neck surgery. But im good and probably will.
Jerry
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You’re welcome. Was curious how you plan on getting the Ac unit up on the roof ? I’ve been thinking about that Because they weigh about 85lbs
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2017 Thor Hurricane 29M
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06-22-2018, 01:26 AM
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#3137
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,498
THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Classictint
You’re welcome. Was curious how you plan on getting the Ac unit up on the roof ? I’ve been thinking about that Because they weigh about 85lbs
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Well that's the question of the day.
One way is two guys on each side one in the middle. Lift up while climbing the ladders.
Other way is tie a rope around the ac while still in the box. Put extension ladder against the mh. One guy pull the rope other push ac up
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06-22-2018, 01:57 AM
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#3138
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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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Another way is to find someone/someplace with a forklift tall enough
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06-22-2018, 02:08 AM
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#3139
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 156
THOR #4312
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Jerry's Hurricane mods
I was thinking something similar to Jerry but also strapping the AC in the box to a 8’ 2 x 4 and have one person on each side of it walking walking up the ladder and then having someone on top to pull it up and over on top of the roof ? I think the person on the roof could pull the Ac unit up making it lighter for the guys on the ladders?
Thick moving blankets on the sides and top for protection
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2017 Thor Hurricane 29M
Be a blessing to someone
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06-22-2018, 02:21 AM
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#3140
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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 Classictint
My idea might be dumb but I was thinking of strapping the AC in the box to a 8’ 2 x 4 and have one person on each side of it walking walking up the ladder and then having someone on top to pull it up and over on top of the roof ? I think the person on the roof could pull the Ac unit up making it lighter for the guys on the ladders?
Thick moving blankets on the sides and too for protection
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You could also work from inside of pickup truck bed. You will be half way up.
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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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