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11-08-2020, 11:49 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 31s
State: Florida
Posts: 54
THOR #19594
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How to remove console
So we just completed a cross country trip in our WIndsport 31S and on the way noticed that a bolt that secures the driver deck to the chassis is backing it's way out and pushing up on the linoleum on the driver's side. It looks like I could access it and tighten it down if I could remove the center console.
There are a total of 4 screws that hold the console in place. When I backed out the first two screws on the console it doesn't budge at all. I looked underneath and they seem to just be like sheet metal screws, so I am not sure why the console won't budge. Maybe it's glued down?
Any advice appreciated.
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11-09-2020, 12:31 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,672
THOR #11781
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The dog house on my Hurricane 29M looks just like that. I have removed mine by pulling out the 4 screws. It wasn't glued down.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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11-09-2020, 02:27 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 31s
State: Florida
Posts: 54
THOR #19594
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Keefer
The dog house on my Hurricane 29M looks just like that. I have removed mine by pulling out the 4 screws. It wasn't glued down.
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Thanks, I would like to get this out and tighten down the bolt myself. Seems like a waste to pay someone for it. I only removed the front two screws and I expected to be able to lift it a little, but it would not budge, so I re-tightened them.
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11-09-2020, 02:22 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 29 M Hurricane
State: Florida
Posts: 57
THOR #14300
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Dog house removal
I removed mine on my 29M to add more sound deadening. It was held down with 4 self tapping screws. I went around the edges carefully with a putty knife and it came up without any issues.
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2019 Thor Hurricane 29M, Road Master Stabilizers
Safety Plus Steering Stabilizer
Sumo Springs, Road Master Spare Tire/ Hitch
RecPro Recliners
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11-09-2020, 03:16 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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Yeah the doghouse isn't glue down but its kind of suck in place. The putty knife is your best bet I just grabbed it and pulled hard
Jerry
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11-10-2020, 05:24 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 31s
State: Florida
Posts: 54
THOR #19594
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilobob
I removed mine on my 29M to add more sound deadening. It was held down with 4 self tapping screws. I went around the edges carefully with a putty knife and it came up without any issues.
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Thanks, Just curious, what did you use for the sound deadening and how well did it work? I wouldn't mind trying that if I have it apart anyway.
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11-10-2020, 08:02 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 29 M Hurricane
State: Florida
Posts: 57
THOR #14300
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Doghouse insulation
I used a material called Dynamat. Used for insulation on automobile hoods. Worked great just cut to fit and stick on. I found it made a big difference in the noise level. If you want to really quiet it down you can cover the cab floor. I used rubber mats from Lowe’s. They were 4x6 and were easily cut with scissors. I made a paper template of the front cab floor cut them to fit. On top of that I used the template to cut a custom rug to go over the rubber padding. I had the rug bound really happy with the look and the sound reduction
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2019 Thor Hurricane 29M, Road Master Stabilizers
Safety Plus Steering Stabilizer
Sumo Springs, Road Master Spare Tire/ Hitch
RecPro Recliners
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11-10-2020, 10:39 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 31s
State: Florida
Posts: 54
THOR #19594
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilobob
I used a material called Dynamat. Used for insulation on automobile hoods. Worked great just cut to fit and stick on. I found it made a big difference in the noise level. If you want to really quiet it down you can cover the cab floor. I used rubber mats from Lowe’s. They were 4x6 and were easily cut with scissors. I made a paper template of the front cab floor cut them to fit. On top of that I used the template to cut a custom rug to go over the rubber padding. I had the rug bound really happy with the look and the sound reduction
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Great ideas! I've ordered the dynamat and am looking at options for the mats and carpeting. I did get the doghouse off and bolt tightened back down. There is a rubber gasket at the bottom and I couldn't break the seal until all four screws were out. Thanks for the help.
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11-14-2020, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,407
THOR #17765
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I also used dynamite under the dog house.
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11-14-2020, 10:37 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo56
I also used dynamite under the dog house.
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This musta been you then.....
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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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11-15-2020, 02:54 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 31s
State: Florida
Posts: 54
THOR #19594
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
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LOL, don't you love spellcheck?
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11-15-2020, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,407
THOR #17765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
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Sometimes life is a b....!
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