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09-22-2023, 11:32 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 9
THOR #27003
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Axis/Vegas wiper switch fix
Like a lot of people have commented, I have always hated the switch that Thor used in my Motorhome for the wipers. So I have designed a module that can use the Ford multifunction switch located on the column. So far, on a breadboard, the switch has full function, including high, low, all intermittent, and spray… if there is a lot of interest in this, I may make and start selling these modules. Tell me if you would purchase one. Not sure how much one would cost yet.
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09-22-2023, 01:56 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 160
THOR #30073
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I'd be interested depending upon the price.
Keep us advised, please.
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09-22-2023, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member
Model: 25.2 Axis
State: Arizona
Posts: 839
THOR #3471
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Yes please
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09-23-2023, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: vegas 24.1
State: Nevada
Posts: 205
THOR #17346
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ditto sgilbert, and the ease of installation.
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09-23-2023, 10:18 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 9
THOR #27003
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I actually received the PCBs that I designed in the mail on Friday… I will try get one assembled and post some pictures. Installation would basically be the six wires from the multifunction switch to the module and 5 of the 6 wires from the Freightliner switch to the module. Sixth wire is for illumination, which isn’t needed for my module. I also designed a housing that I can 3d print for the module as well.
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09-23-2023, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 160
THOR #30073
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Irishfamily
I actually received the PCBs that I designed in the mail on Friday… I will try get one assembled and post some pictures. Installation would basically be the six wires from the multifunction switch to the module and 5 of the 6 wires from the Freightliner switch to the module. Sixth wire is for illumination, which isn’t needed for my module. I also designed a housing that I can 3d print for the module as well.
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Will this work with the Ford E450 or E350?
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09-23-2023, 11:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SGilbert
Will this work with the Ford E450 or E350?
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Same question here!
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09-24-2023, 12:18 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 9
THOR #27003
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It should work if you have this multifunction switch…
And it has this 6-pin plug on the back of the multifunction switch…
And you currently are using this switch
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09-24-2023, 01:51 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 160
THOR #30073
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Originally Posted by Irishfamily
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I don't know about the 6 pin plug, but everything else looks identical to my Axis's E450 Dash
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09-24-2023, 03:09 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 9
THOR #27003
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Looks like the 2017 E350 and E450 have the same schematic. So if you can find these wire colors at the multifunction switch, I have no doubt that my module would work…
This is what the module looks like.
And I 3d printed a housing for it.
It can be mounted under the cover above the gauges. The wires from the Freightliner switch are long enough. I had to extend the wires from the multifunction switch. I just used some 22 gauge wire.
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09-25-2023, 12:27 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 886
THOR #28145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Irishfamily
Like a lot of people have commented, I have always hated the switch that Thor used in my Motorhome for the wipers. So I have designed a module that can use the Ford multifunction switch located on the column. So far, on a breadboard, the switch has full function, including high, low, all intermittent, and spray… if there is a lot of interest in this, I may make and start selling these modules. Tell me if you would purchase one. Not sure how much one would cost yet.
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I do not understand. What is the problem you are trying to fix? I get that most cars no longer have the wiper controls located on the turn signal stalk.
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2018 Thor ACE 30.3
Towing 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Former 1996 28' Tiffin Allegro owner
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09-25-2023, 02:22 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 9
THOR #27003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan-sr@perra-us.net
I do not understand. What is the problem you are trying to fix? I get that most cars no longer have the wiper controls located on the turn signal stalk.
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Some of the Thor motor homes, including mine, don’t use the Ford wiper controls located on the turn signal stalk to operate the wipers. They instead put an aftermarket wiper switch way off to the left, that is generally disliked, and left the Ford control in place. This removes that aftermarket switch and uses the Ford wiper controls on the turn signal stalk instead. I have a 2017 Vegas. Im not sure what years or models that Thor did this in, but if you search the forum, there are quite a few complaints about this.
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09-25-2023, 03:42 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,585
THOR #13932
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I'm in for one.
I'll do the e450 experiment to verify usability for everyone.
Send soon and I'll install/verify soon.
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09-25-2023, 04:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,202
THOR #13362
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Following thread with interest
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Fallbrook, CA
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09-25-2023, 12:36 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 886
THOR #28145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Irishfamily
Some of the Thor motor homes, including mine, don’t use the Ford wiper controls located on the turn signal stalk to operate the wipers. They instead put an aftermarket wiper switch way off to the left, that is generally disliked, and left the Ford control in place. This removes that aftermarket switch and uses the Ford wiper controls on the turn signal stalk instead. I have a 2017 Vegas. Im not sure what years or models that Thor did this in, but if you search the forum, there are quite a few complaints about this.
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Ok, now I understand. My 2018 F53 ACE uses the wiper control on the turn signal stalk. I did not realize that some motorhomes would ignore the stalk controls and use another system instead. Thanks for the explanation.
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2018 Thor ACE 30.3
Towing 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Former 1996 28' Tiffin Allegro owner
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09-26-2023, 11:16 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 9
THOR #27003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
Same question here!
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Both the E350 and E450 have the same multifunction switch. So yes.
Part number for the multifunction switch is W0133-2237158. For 2005 to 2019 E350 and E450…
The key is that it has this connection.
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09-27-2023, 10:20 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 90
THOR #14401
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Definitely Interested and how to install etc��
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09-27-2023, 10:21 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 90
THOR #14401
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Where can it be ordered?
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09-28-2023, 12:47 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Washington
Posts: 60
THOR #3723
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I’ll take two!
( my in-laws have Vegas, we have the Axis! )
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09-28-2023, 11:11 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 9
THOR #27003
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So far, with all my testing, my prototype is working perfectly. I have another person testing it as well. I want to hear his feedback to see what improvements, if any, I should make. Keep posting if you would be interested, so I get an idea of how popular it would be. I’ll post any updates soon.
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