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11-25-2016, 12:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: hurricane 32n
State: Florida
Posts: 799
THOR #4158
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Congrats on your new MH!!!!! Happy Trails!!
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Jerry and Debbie
2015. Hurricane 32N /Kia Soul toad
Retired
Crawfordville Fl. Vietnam Vet.
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11-25-2016, 04:19 PM
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#62
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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 Jegdrum5050
Congrats on your new MH!!!!! Happy Trails!!
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Thank you sir!
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11-25-2016, 05:24 PM
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#63
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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Originally Posted by DinoC41
Good morning halfprice (Jerry and Maria)...Angie and I pulled the trigger and are now happy owners of a 2017 Thor Windsport 29M. We picked "Windy" up from Motorhome Specialist in Alvarado Texas on the 22nd of November and are currently in Moore Oklahoma spending Thanksgiving with family. Will head back to Lubbock Texas on the 26th of November. Can't wait to start some of the mods you have posted. Thanks again for sharing and happy camping!!
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Good luck with your new motorhome. So far we are very happy with it.
For the mods first thing you should do i my opinion is the chf surge protector and flow rite battery filler. All the others are comfort features
Im looking into sumo springs and maybe rear sway or trac bar
We still get push around by semi trucks and strong winds. Not as bad after doing the chf but its still there
Good luck
Jerry
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11-25-2016, 07:07 PM
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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, Congratulations on your new coach!!! Glad you finally made a decision since the last time we posted. The people at MSHRV are super, glad we bought our coach from them too. Like halfprice said, CHF is the first mod I would make, on the 29M it's like driving a different coach! Changing the position on the sway bar mounts stiffens the bar, new bars aren't going to be that much stiffer and aren't worth the expense in my opinion. Next thing you will want to do is change out the Seiki tvs, they are junk! I changed out the bedroom and living room tvs with Samsungs, a lot more over the air channels and they will work on cable. I will probably change the outside tv soon. Also get a foam topper for your bed, unless you like a firm mattress, which the Denver is. A standard king is 76x80, ours is 70x75 so I used and electric knife to trim off the excess and round the corners.
Hope you really enjoy your new coach, we sure do! Wish you many Happy and Safe miles!!!
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11-25-2016, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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I agree foam yopper is also a must
Tv's. I might change them out at some point but for now tge stock ones are ok. I try not to watch tv when camping. Being outdoors is what i like doing more but at night the tv is good or a dvd
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11-25-2016, 11:22 PM
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#66
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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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We don't watch tv much either except when going to bed and early morning when eating, that's why I didn't mess with changing the outside tv.
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11-26-2016, 03:43 AM
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#67
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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 halfprice
Good luck with your new motorhome. So far we are very happy with it.
For the mods first thing you should do i my opinion is the chf surge protector and flow rite battery filler. All the others are comfort features
Im looking into sumo springs and maybe rear sway or trac bar
We still get push around by semi trucks and strong winds. Not as bad after doing the chf but its still there
Good luck
Jerry
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Thanks Jerry...I will take your advice and get started soonest
Dino
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11-26-2016, 03:45 AM
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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 SuperD
Dino, Congratulations on your new coach!!! Glad you finally made a decision since the last time we posted. The people at MSHRV are super, glad we bought our coach from them too. Like halfprice said, CHF is the first mod I would make, on the 29M it's like driving a different coach! Changing the position on the sway bar mounts stiffens the bar, new bars aren't going to be that much stiffer and aren't worth the expense in my opinion. Next thing you will want to do is change out the Seiki tvs, they are junk! I changed out the bedroom and living room tvs with Samsungs, a lot more over the air channels and they will work on cable. I will probably change the outside tv soon. Also get a foam topper for your bed, unless you like a firm mattress, which the Denver is. A standard king is 76x80, ours is 70x75 so I used and electric knife to trim off the excess and round the corners.
Hope you really enjoy your new coach, we sure do! Wish you many Happy and Safe miles!!!
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Thanks Super D! Appreciate the comeback...let the fun begin!
Dino
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12-10-2016, 01:03 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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Mods to the Windsport 29M
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Originally Posted by halfprice
Good luck with your new motorhome. So far we are very happy with it.
For the mods first thing you should do i my opinion is the chf surge protector and flow rite battery filler. All the others are comfort features
Im looking into sumo springs and maybe rear sway or trac bar
We still get push around by semi trucks and strong winds. Not as bad after doing the chf but its still there
Good luck
Jerry
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Quick update Jerry...I have installed the Progressive Industries 50 Amp EMS and a TPMS on our 29M. As soon as the weather gets a little warmer I will adjust the front sway bar and install the WasteMaster system. I am loving my RV
Thanks again for your Mod suggestions and encouragement!!
Dino C
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12-10-2016, 04:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DinoC41
Quick update Jerry...I have installed the Progressive Industries 50 Amp EMS and a TPMS on our 29M. As soon as the weather gets a little warmer I will adjust the front sway bar and install the WasteMaster system. I am loving my RV
Thanks again for your Mod suggestions and encouragement!!
Dino C
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Dino
What is the waste master system
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12-10-2016, 09:26 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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Originally Posted by halfprice
Dino
What is the waste master system
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It is a black and gray tank waste removal system that uses the "cam" instead of the traditional twist on hose fixture...hope it works since our "wet bay" is small and the connection could be a little tricky!!
Dino sends
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12-10-2016, 11:14 PM
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#72
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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, I looked at the waste management system and I don't think the adapter that glues on the coach outlet will work. There is very little space from the outlet to the hatch, even with being able to swivel the fitting I don't think you can make the connection and get the hose thru the hatch. If you haven't already purchased the system I would look and measure very carefully before you buy.
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12-11-2016, 01:00 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Travato
State: Florida
Posts: 2,475
THOR #1765
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I have installed two Clean Dump macerator systems in my Vegas and Axis and they work great. The second Axis installation was very easy as it fit with no modifications. I picked the Clean Dump because it seemed to have the smallest footprint and most robust pump and hoses. I have used them for 3 years with no problems.
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12-11-2016, 03:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DinoC41
It is a black and gray tank waste removal system that uses the "cam" instead of the traditional twist on hose fixture...hope it works since our "wet bay" is small and the connection could be a little tricky!!
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I just checked out the system. I've never had a problem dumping my tanks so I don't really see a need for this. Just my opinion.
From looking at the video I agree with SuperD Not sure it will fit.
Jerry
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12-11-2016, 08:50 AM
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#75
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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, I looked at the waste management system and I don't think the adapter that glues on the coach outlet will work. There is very little space from the outlet to the hatch, even with being able to swivel the fitting I don't think you can make the connection and get the hose thru the hatch. If you haven't already purchased the system I would look and measure very carefully before you buy.
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Okiedokie...will take a close look at it before committing to that system...darn shame cause the "cam" system should be the "standard" instead of the twist on system
Dino
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12-11-2016, 09:01 AM
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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 halfprice
I just checked out the system. I've never had a problem dumping my tanks so I don't really see a need for this. Just my opinion.
From looking at the video I agree with SuperD Not sure it will fit.
Jerry
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Hi Jerry,
I will do some more research before making a final decision...our wet bay is kind of small and the connection port is tight...we shall see!
Dino
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12-11-2016, 01:54 PM
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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, I most certainly agree the cam lock is great and wish it was the standard. Guess I've used a standard slinky so long I just don't give it much thought. I will say I use a 90 degree clear elbow on the outlet and then a Dominator hose. The Dominator is one of the toughest and best hoses I've had over the years, my two cents.
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12-11-2016, 02:09 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 SuperD
Dino, I most certainly agree the cam lock is great and wish it was the standard. Guess I've used a standard slinky so long I just don't give it much thought. I will say I use a 90 degree clear elbow on the outlet and then a Dominator hose. The Dominator is one of the toughest and best hoses I've had over the years, my two cents.
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Did some more research and I agree that the Dominator kit with the clear elbow is a suitable choice over the Wastemaster system
Dino
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12-11-2016, 06:26 PM
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#79
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DinoC41
Quick update Jerry...I have installed the Progressive Industries 50 Amp EMS and a TPMS on our 29M. As soon as the weather gets a little warmer I will adjust the front sway bar and install the WasteMaster system. I am loving my RV
Thanks again for your Mod suggestions and encouragement!!
Dino C
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Dino,
Do the CHF on the front and back sway bars. Both are easy to do. While you are under the mh also check the torque on the sway bar bracket bolts. The brackets hold the bar to the axles. On irv2.com many have posted that these bolts were not torqued properly and have come loose or fallen off.
Which tpms did you buy. I have one from Minder Research, Tire Minder 400c. Works great. Used it on my 5th wheel. Just bought the signal booster from them ($35) and still need to hook it up. I was getting some interference on the rear sensors.
Jerry
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12-11-2016, 06:35 PM
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#80
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DinoC41
It is a black and gray tank waste removal system that uses the "cam" instead of the traditional twist on hose fixture...hope it works since our "wet bay" is small and the connection could be a little tricky!!
Dino sends
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Dino,
You do know the sewer connection valve on the mh swivels up and down. Remove the round access plate below the valve, swivel the black/gray valve down then hook up the hose through the access hole.
I keep two 10' hoses, one 5' hose (I use for my tote tank), and two 90* elbows plus the sewer hose support (similar to this https://www.amazon.com/Level-Trek-LT...+hose+supports ) in the sewer compartment. Its small but everything fits just fine.
Jerry
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