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07-31-2021, 01:48 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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Almost had a disaster here...
I decided to drop the TV down off the jacks, pull in the slides, unhook from shore-power, and give it a little chance to stretch it's legs today...
Privacy shades out of the way...
Tire covers off...
Jacks up...
solar charger disconnected...
Power cord disconnected...
Slides in?
Not quite!
It turned out that I forgot to close up the bedroom windows that were in the slide. They were catching on the body of the RV, as I tried to retract!
Fortunately: I caught myself before I did any damage.
The moral of the story: don't forget about windows in your slides!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-31-2021, 02:08 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,394
THOR #7035
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The side windows in my slide are slide windows (they slide sideways) so that would not be an issue. The kitchen window on the outer wall is a tilt-out window.
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Ted & Melinda
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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07-31-2021, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Washington
Posts: 854
THOR #22245
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The "Pre Fight" check list every time avoids issues. Just wish I followed mine every time. Every once in a while we just get up and go. Fortunately, no damage just embarrassing thank you fellow RVers.
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2021 Aria 3401
2021 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - toad
2010 Porsche Boxster(trailered)
Retired US Navy Corpsman HMC(SW)(FMF)
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07-31-2021, 04:45 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
The side windows in my slide are slide windows (they slide sideways) so that would not be an issue. The kitchen window on the outer wall is a tilt-out window.
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The advantage of a tilt-out window is that you can leave them open during a storm; with minimal chance of the rain co.ing in..
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-31-2021, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,651
THOR #13058
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I have no side windows in my slide; and only tilt window is the Emergency Window in the rear of the coach in bedroom that has no screen. Thus far I only cracked a window or two in front when temperature is nice and cool outside. I turn on the maxx air vents to help pull fresh air inside.
My biggest danger of slide is remembering to make sure the driver chair is turned back around and forward. When I first got RV, I once was bringing slide in and it hit the chair. It put a slight bend; but I can't really tell where to see if it can be straighten up?
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2019 Sunstar 29ve; Toad Lincoln Navigator; RVi Brake 3 & Command Center; Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow bar & Baseplate; Sumo Springs; Safe T Plus; Onan EC-30 AGS; Vmax 250ah AGM; T-Mobile Internet; H/W Heater / Chassis Disconnect Switches; Southwire Surge Guard 44270 & 34951 w/Monitor 40301; Jet Flo Macerator; Alpine SPE500 Speakers; Visio M21D-H8R
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07-31-2021, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,651
THOR #13058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
The advantage of a tilt-out window is that you can leave them open during a storm; with minimal chance of the rain co.ing in..
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Tell me about these storms with no rain. Locusts, dust, fire or just what? I assume if it is snowstorm you want it closed?
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2019 Sunstar 29ve; Toad Lincoln Navigator; RVi Brake 3 & Command Center; Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow bar & Baseplate; Sumo Springs; Safe T Plus; Onan EC-30 AGS; Vmax 250ah AGM; T-Mobile Internet; H/W Heater / Chassis Disconnect Switches; Southwire Surge Guard 44270 & 34951 w/Monitor 40301; Jet Flo Macerator; Alpine SPE500 Speakers; Visio M21D-H8R
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07-31-2021, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A
State: California
Posts: 431
THOR #21941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
The advantage of a tilt-out window is that you can leave them open during a storm; with minimal chance of the rain co.ing in..
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Would someone please explain the term "rain"? Not familiar with that here in California.
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Wayne & Elissa
2021 THOR Four Winds 28A
Fallbrook, CA
Watchdog hardwired EMS, Alignment, Roadmaster front sway bar, vent covers, Dew Gutter
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07-31-2021, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,651
THOR #13058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waynetaylor55
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Well a long time ago before the earth went through global warming transformation you use to see moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops of water molecules. It was called rain, but as Bob noted there is minimal chance of it now
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2019 Sunstar 29ve; Toad Lincoln Navigator; RVi Brake 3 & Command Center; Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow bar & Baseplate; Sumo Springs; Safe T Plus; Onan EC-30 AGS; Vmax 250ah AGM; T-Mobile Internet; H/W Heater / Chassis Disconnect Switches; Southwire Surge Guard 44270 & 34951 w/Monitor 40301; Jet Flo Macerator; Alpine SPE500 Speakers; Visio M21D-H8R
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08-01-2021, 12:12 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Omni XG32 GONE for good
State: Alabama
Posts: 1,750
THOR #22586
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkoldman
Well a long time ago before the earth went through global warming transformation you use to see moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops of water molecules. It was called rain, but as Bob noted th ere is minimal chance of it now
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We've been having that minimal chance all spring and summer.
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2022 Renegade Valencia 35MB
2021 Jeep Gladiator
2019 Harley Davidson FLHTC
2012 PT Crusader 355BHQ
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08-02-2021, 02:07 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,651
THOR #13058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chunker21
We've been having that minimal chance all spring and summer.
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The poster that posed Question about Rain definition is in California. The Global warming is coming in from the West. Being in Alabama you wouldn't know anything about that now, and may not even believe it is coming
We just got rain today in Texas for 1st time in 2 weeks, but it has actually been one of the wettest years on records. All of the local reservoirs are full. We have Neighbors fighting with each other because some believe others are not conserving water, some are actually dumping good water to get down to 1/3 tank before a trip
Some locals don't understand that when reservoirs are full; there is no concept of water conversation from the local supply as the water that is not able to be retained at the dams will eventually make it's way to the ocean and help flood the islands and cities on the ocean coastal shores It is really a hot mess... when you factor in or discount things like that hard freeze that hit Texas or that worst winter storm to hit Colorado in 100 years.
Of course all of this is non issue if Bob just keeps his tilt out window shut, so the climate cannot be a factor inside his RV
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2019 Sunstar 29ve; Toad Lincoln Navigator; RVi Brake 3 & Command Center; Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow bar & Baseplate; Sumo Springs; Safe T Plus; Onan EC-30 AGS; Vmax 250ah AGM; T-Mobile Internet; H/W Heater / Chassis Disconnect Switches; Southwire Surge Guard 44270 & 34951 w/Monitor 40301; Jet Flo Macerator; Alpine SPE500 Speakers; Visio M21D-H8R
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08-02-2021, 02:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 34F
State: Alberta
Posts: 301
THOR #22490
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I decided to drop the TV down off the jacks, pull in the slides, unhook from shore-power, and give it a little chance to stretch it's legs today...
Privacy shades out of the way...
Tire covers off...
Jacks up...
solar charger disconnected...
Power cord disconnected...
Slides in?
Not quite!
It turned out that I forgot to close up the bedroom windows that were in the slide. They were catching on the body of the RV, as I tried to retract!
Fortunately: I caught myself before I did any damage.
The moral of the story: don't forget about windows in your slides!
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Whew, I thought you were going to say you knocked over your opened beer bottle.
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Kev
2015 Thor Windsport 34F = empty pockets
2010 Kia Soul
REME veteran
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08-02-2021, 03:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Omni XG32 GONE for good
State: Alabama
Posts: 1,750
THOR #22586
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkoldman
The poster that posed Question about Rain definition is in California. The Global warming is coming in from the West. Being in Alabama you wouldn't know anything about that now, and may not even believe it is coming
We just got rain today in Texas for 1st time in 2 weeks, but it has actually been one of the wettest years on records. All of the local reservoirs are full. We have Neighbors fighting with each other because some believe others are not conserving water, some are actually dumping good water to get down to 1/3 tank before a trip
Some locals don't understand that when reservoirs are full; there is no concept of water conversation from the local supply as the water that is not able to be retained at the dams will eventually make it's way to the ocean and help flood the islands and cities on the ocean coastal shores It is really a hot mess... when you factor in or discount things like that hard freeze that hit Texas or that worst winter storm to hit Colorado in 100 years.
Of course all of this is non issue if Bob just keeps his tilt out window shut, so the climate cannot be a factor inside his RV
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Oh we have climate change in Alabama. Every year we have warming and call it summer a few months later we have "global cooling", and that we call winter. In Alabama we are smart enough not to keep election politicians who will promise endless spring and free sunshine.
You can talk to water all you want and it won't listen.
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2022 Renegade Valencia 35MB
2021 Jeep Gladiator
2019 Harley Davidson FLHTC
2012 PT Crusader 355BHQ
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08-02-2021, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,651
THOR #13058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trophy1200
Whew, I thought you were going to say you knocked over your opened beer bottle.
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I thought that too, but I realized he got a Tiffin; so it is designed for no Tippin the beer bottles.
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2019 Sunstar 29ve; Toad Lincoln Navigator; RVi Brake 3 & Command Center; Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow bar & Baseplate; Sumo Springs; Safe T Plus; Onan EC-30 AGS; Vmax 250ah AGM; T-Mobile Internet; H/W Heater / Chassis Disconnect Switches; Southwire Surge Guard 44270 & 34951 w/Monitor 40301; Jet Flo Macerator; Alpine SPE500 Speakers; Visio M21D-H8R
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08-02-2021, 11:40 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trophy1200
Whew, I thought you were going to say you knocked over your opened beer bottle.
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https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1627904448
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-02-2021, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum JM31
State: Tennessee
Posts: 703
THOR #21926
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This thread is starting to remind me of how much water to put in the water tank! All because Bob almost forgot to close a window. Bob you need to quit sharing your dirty laundry!
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Bob
2022 Quantum JM31
2023 Colorado Z71
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08-02-2021, 11:41 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkoldman
I thought that too, but I realized he got a Tiffin; so it is designed for no Tippin the beer bottles.
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VERY nice...
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-02-2021, 11:40 PM
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#17
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds
State: California
Posts: 406
THOR #24260
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Terry and Geri
2017 Four Winds 35SD
2020 Grand Cherokee Toad
Semper Fi
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08-03-2021, 12:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 946
THOR #13505
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Nodine
This thread is starting to remind me of how much water to put in the water tank! All because Bob almost forgot to close a window. Bob you need to quit sharing your dirty laundry!
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Bahahahaha!
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Retired Squid who has a Retired Squid that drives him around in a RV!
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08-04-2021, 06:38 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 24HE (24F)
State: Michigan
Posts: 64
THOR #17874
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I had one of those round window cling thermometers, probably about 6" in diameter. It fit perfectly on the window on the side of the slide and was in a good spot to read from inside.
Had.
Brought the slide in and heard a terrible crunching noise. Fortunately the thermometer just crushed and didn't break the window.
Now I just look at my phone to see what the temperature is somewhere in my current zip code but it isn't quite the same.
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08-04-2021, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A
State: California
Posts: 431
THOR #21941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by plastrd
I had one of those round window cling thermometers, probably about 6" in diameter. It fit perfectly on the window on the side of the slide and was in a good spot to read from inside.
Had.
Brought the slide in and heard a terrible crunching noise. Fortunately the thermometer just crushed and didn't break the window.
Now I just look at my phone to see what the temperature is somewhere in my current zip code but it isn't quite the same.
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I bought a wireless thermometer and put the sensor near the roof just inside of the forward awning arm where it would be protected from the wind as we drive and shaded by the awning when it is deployed. Ours has a barometer also.
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