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12-21-2022, 12:44 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 27.7
State: Indiana
Posts: 7
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New to RV
Hi just up up a 2020 Thor 27.7 new to this game lol the wife are now retired and want to see the USA we live in Indiana so off we go
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12-21-2022, 01:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: New York
Posts: 373
THOR #5330
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So when are you leaving?
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12-21-2022, 01:47 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,726
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Welcome to the forum and safe travels.
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12-21-2022, 01:51 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 27.7
State: Indiana
Posts: 7
THOR #28698
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January 13 to St. Aug. FL for 2 weeks then up to Savannah GA for 2 weeks then who knows....
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12-21-2022, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 37.1
State: California
Posts: 2,460
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Welcome to the forum. Have fun in your travels. If you head north to Virginia, stop over at Colonial Williamsburg for a visit. A lot of history and fun. If you head east be prepared for winter weather(snow and cold).
Paul
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12-21-2022, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Connecticut
Posts: 1,772
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Make sure that you are adequately winterized before leaving and don’t dewinterize until you reach reliable mid 20s+ overnight temps.
Driving at 65 will quickly freeze systems that won’t normally freeze while stationary due to wind chill.
Also make sure to start with full propane tanks because you will probably need to run the furnace while underway. If you are staying at FHU sites, plug in an electric heater or two. With two, be sure to plug them in to opposite sides of your coach to keep them from blowing the 15A breaker.
David
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12-21-2022, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2022 Axis 24.1
State: Kansas
Posts: 817
THOR #24565
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Post some pictures from time to time. And, welcome!
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12-21-2022, 04:22 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,117
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidEM
Make sure that you are adequately winterized before leaving and don’t dewinterize until you reach reliable mid 20s+ overnight temps.
Driving at 65 will quickly freeze systems that won’t normally freeze while stationary due to wind chill.
Also make sure to start with full propane tanks because you will probably need to run the furnace while underway. If you are staying at FHU sites, plug in an electric heater or two. With two, be sure to plug them in to opposite sides of your coach to keep them from blowing the 15A breaker.
David
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Inanimate objects don't experience "wind chill".
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Originally Posted by Weather.com
Wind Chill is a term used to describe what the air temperature feels like to the human skin due to the combination of cold temperatures and winds blowing on exposed skin
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Exposed piping and water will freeze faster in a windy environment than a calm environment due to convection heat transfer (moving fluid flow, air is a fluid). With no wind you only have radiant heat transfer.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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12-21-2022, 05:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Connecticut
Posts: 1,772
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Inanimate objects don't experience "wind chill".
Exposed piping and water will freeze faster in a windy environment than a calm environment due to convection heat transfer (moving fluid flow, air is a fluid). With no wind you only have radiant heat transfer.
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No, you are correct, but that term is understood by most to mean that inanimate objects will cool down faster the stronger the wind velocity.
Another less understood principle is that air at 33 degrees will not freeze water no matter how fast the air is moving.
David
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12-21-2022, 06:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SV34
State: Arizona
Posts: 283
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Congratulations on your new rig, adventures ahead and especially on your retirement!
Looking at the weather for Indiana this week you may want to consider leaving today
Be safe, stay warm and have fun!
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12-21-2022, 07:06 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,117
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidEM
No, you are correct, but that term is understood by most to mean that inanimate objects will cool down faster the stronger the wind velocity.
Another less understood principle is that air at 33 degrees will not freeze water no matter how fast the air is moving.
David
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True dat! Unless you want to get really complicated.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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12-21-2022, 07:13 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,117
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ottosails
Congratulations on your new rig, adventures ahead and especially on your retirement!
Looking at the weather for Indiana this week you may want to consider leaving today
Be safe, stay warm and have fun!
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Ain't that the truth!
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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12-22-2022, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RQ29
State: Ohio
Posts: 1,296
THOR #13648
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Welcome to the forum
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02-17-2023, 04:59 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 27.7
State: Indiana
Posts: 7
THOR #28698
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1st Trip out
Had a great time all went well
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