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08-08-2017, 04:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: Maryland
Posts: 252
THOR #3227
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Dash instruments hard to see
We have a 2016 Thor Hurricane 35C. I find during day
Light hours the instrument panel is very hard to see and if wearing sunglasses impossible to make out gauges.
Anyone else experiencing this and if so, anyone find a solution?
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Jim K - Avenue, Maryland
2016 Thor Hurricane 35C
2015 Ford F-150 King Ranch
2013 Chrysler 300 "S", 1936 Chrysler C-8
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition
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08-08-2017, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 911
THOR #2271
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This is why I have my Garmin 760RV GPS mounted above the instrument panel. I can see the speed without taking my eyes off the road.
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08-08-2017, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 292
THOR #5374
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrown
This is why I have my Garmin 760RV GPS mounted above the instrument panel. I can see the speed without taking my eyes off the road.
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Ditto , I do make it a point to check my other gauges from time to time but rely mostly on the Garmin 760RV to keep track of my speed.
Digital read out is easier to deal with and because it's gps it's more accurate.
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08-08-2017, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: Maryland
Posts: 252
THOR #3227
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I agree with both of you on the mounting of the GPS and I do the same. But, that doesn't solve the problem of not being able to watch Temperature of engine and transmission, oil pressure, RPMs, etc.
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Jim K - Avenue, Maryland
2016 Thor Hurricane 35C
2015 Ford F-150 King Ranch
2013 Chrysler 300 "S", 1936 Chrysler C-8
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition
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08-08-2017, 05:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 22B
State: Florida
Posts: 465
THOR #5326
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brakeman48
We have a 2016 Thor Hurricane 35C. I find during day
Light hours the instrument panel is very hard to see and if wearing sunglasses impossible to make out gauges.
Anyone else experiencing this and if so, anyone find a solution?
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there is another thread out there on this, several have added a small LED strip light over the gauges and says it resolves the problem I also use GPS
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Don & Liz B.
Four Winds 22B
Sunseeker 2800QSF GTS (Loss to hurricane Ian)
Windsport 27K
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08-08-2017, 05:57 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Axis 25.1
State: Maine
Posts: 53
THOR #3986
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I too had trouble seeing the gauges so I found a wireless OBDii transmitter that I was able to pair with an old amazon kindle to display my gauges
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08-08-2017, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Windsport 34f
State: Alabama
Posts: 295
THOR #6507
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kdlamoreaux,
That's just down right cool!!!
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Rick & Jan
with Lilly (Most Active Dog) & Mattie (Laziest Dog in the World)
Wally: 2014 Thor Windsport 34f
Toad: (Wally One) 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking (4 Down)
"Welcome to our front porch"
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08-08-2017, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Windsport 34f
State: Alabama
Posts: 295
THOR #6507
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I have the Megellan GPS that goes "Warning, Warning" whenever you go over the speed limit.
The first time it happened it scared the hell out of me. I started screaming at the DW, "What is it? What is it?" Then we laughed when we realized what it was.
It reminds you of the old tv show: Lost in Space - "Danger, Danger Will Robinson."
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Rick & Jan
with Lilly (Most Active Dog) & Mattie (Laziest Dog in the World)
Wally: 2014 Thor Windsport 34f
Toad: (Wally One) 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking (4 Down)
"Welcome to our front porch"
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08-08-2017, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: Maryland
Posts: 252
THOR #3227
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I like that idea. I'll do some searching.
PS. Novice to this so how would I search all of thr Thor forum for the thread referenced?
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Jim K - Avenue, Maryland
2016 Thor Hurricane 35C
2015 Ford F-150 King Ranch
2013 Chrysler 300 "S", 1936 Chrysler C-8
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition
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08-08-2017, 07:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 22B
State: Florida
Posts: 465
THOR #5326
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brakeman48
I like that idea. I'll do some searching.
PS. Novice to this so how would I search all of thr Thor forum for the thread referenced?
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On top bar you will see a SEARCH drop down box along with other actions available. Type subject there
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Don & Liz B.
Four Winds 22B
Sunseeker 2800QSF GTS (Loss to hurricane Ian)
Windsport 27K
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08-08-2017, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Washington
Posts: 270
THOR #8606
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wireless OBDii transmitter. Did a search on this, brought me back to this post. Search for what?
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08-08-2017, 08:55 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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We also have a 2016 Hurricane 35C and only have that issue when the plastic instrument cover is dirty or dusty. Once cleaned, everything is readable even with sunglasses on.
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John
2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
FMCA - F457085
Blog - https://traversity.us
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