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10-22-2020, 11:57 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 19G (used Cruise America)
State: Georgia
Posts: 7
THOR #20952
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New owner 19G
I just bought a 19G (the smallest) from Cruise America. I’m converting it to a mobile office. So far I’m happy but I’m discovering that their maintenance guys are not the brightest. I had a roof leak the first night in it which was due to them caulking the Maxxair vent creating a puddle inside the cover. Also, the original builder only installed 4 corner screws in each vent instead of all 24 screws, and used caulk (poorly done) instead of the putty tape. I have since replaced both and done it properly. I’m now inspecting all systems with a critical eye and learning where they hid critical components.
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10-22-2020, 12:25 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,705
THOR #1469
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Welcome to the forum
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10-22-2020, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 37.1
State: California
Posts: 2,457
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Welcome to the forum. Glad you have been able to repair some of the issues without much trouble. If you run across something else and are not sure how to address it, just ask and someone will have an answer for you.
Paul
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10-22-2020, 06:13 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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Welcome aboard!
What kind of business will you be using the "Little-G",for?
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10-22-2020, 11:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.5
State: Florida
Posts: 278
THOR #12686
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Welcome aboard!
What kind of business will you be using the "Little-G",for?
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My guess is a "lock business". Jeez Bob, you don't have the eye for detail that you used to have.
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2018 Thor Vegas 25.5
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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10-22-2020, 11:51 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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Sorry... I spent most of the day in a Continuing Education seminar...
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10-23-2020, 12:12 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,735
THOR #13932
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Sorry... I spent most of the day in a Continuing Education seminar...
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Me too.
Eight. Hourz. Of. Zoom. Turdishness.
Spent 8 hours reading every page in the book we already had.
I'm not sure I'll ever see as well as before the meeting and it'll take me a week to grow back the brain cells he killed.
Op,
You're doing it right.
Most just complain and don't do the fixes.
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10-23-2020, 12:19 AM
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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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Ours was 8 hours in the classroom.
At least they fed us a great lunch !
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12-03-2020, 10:56 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Majestic 19G
State: California
Posts: 13
THOR #21414
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lockpro
I just bought a 19G (the smallest) from Cruise America. I’m converting it to a mobile office. So far I’m happy but I’m discovering that their maintenance guys are not the brightest. I had a roof leak the first night in it which was due to them caulking the Maxxair vent creating a puddle inside the cover. Also, the original builder only installed 4 corner screws in each vent instead of all 24 screws, and used caulk (poorly done) instead of the putty tape. I have since replaced both and done it properly. I’m now inspecting all systems with a critical eye and learning where they hid critical components.
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Did you buy it not refurbished, or did you remove the graphics yourself? If the latter, heat gun and ... ?
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12-03-2020, 11:58 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 19G (used Cruise America)
State: Georgia
Posts: 7
THOR #20952
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Originally Posted by TwistedGray
Did you buy it not refurbished, or did you remove the graphics yourself? If the latter, heat gun and ... ?
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I asked them to not install the graphics as part of their “refurbishment”. I got a $300 credit. They repaint all the units so I’m thinking that removing graphics on fresh paint after the fact could be a disaster. . . The paint job reminds me of Earl Shieb or Maco, certainly not top of the line when you start scrutinizing the details.
But I’m happy with it so far. I added the Safe T Plus steering damper and a front sway bar and it dramatically improved the handling. Next is the Koni shocks (on back order until January)
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12-04-2020, 03:40 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Majestic 19G
State: California
Posts: 13
THOR #21414
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lockpro
I asked them to not install the graphics as part of their “refurbishment”. I got a $300 credit. They repaint all the units so I’m thinking that removing graphics on fresh paint after the fact could be a disaster. . . The paint job reminds me of Earl Shieb or Maco, certainly not top of the line when you start scrutinizing the details.
But I’m happy with it so far. I added the Safe T Plus steering damper and a front sway bar and it dramatically improved the handling. Next is the Koni shocks (on back order until January)
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While I am sure a quick Google can find it, care to link to the sway bar? I've done this in a car before, so it shouldn't be rocket science as far as the install is concerned. I've never installed a steering damper on a car before though (only on a moto).
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12-04-2020, 10:33 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 19G (used Cruise America)
State: Georgia
Posts: 7
THOR #20952
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Originally Posted by TwistedGray
While I am sure a quick Google can find it, care to link to the sway bar? I've done this in a car before, so it shouldn't be rocket science as far as the install is concerned. I've never installed a steering damper on a car before though (only on a moto).
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Honestly I don’t know. It is whatever Safe T Plus sells. It is bright yellow and about twice the diameter of the stock bar. Safe T Plus is here in Georgia and the factory installs the components for just the cost of the part, no labor. And they ride with you after installation to calibrate the damper. Check their website Or give them a call, nice folks.
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12-04-2020, 06:41 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Majestic 19G
State: California
Posts: 13
THOR #21414
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Originally Posted by Lockpro
Honestly I don’t know. It is whatever Safe T Plus sells. It is bright yellow and about twice the diameter of the stock bar. Safe T Plus is here in Georgia and the factory installs the components for just the cost of the part, no labor. And they ride with you after installation to calibrate the damper. Check their website Or give them a call, nice folks.
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Damn, that's pretty great service!
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12-05-2020, 07:01 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Washington
Posts: 1,112
THOR #6433
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Congratulations on the new office and welcome to the group
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