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04-24-2021, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
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Chassis Lubrication
I know I have seen threads about this before, but I was wondering what I need to do the chassis lube. Our Hurricane 29M is 2 years old, so that makes the chassis 3 years old already. I change the oil myself but am a little concerned the chassis has not yet been lubricated. If I remember correctly the owner's manual has a diagram showing all the lubrication points. What sort of grease gun and grease do I need to get the job done?
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Jeff and Melissa - Roodie and Jaxson
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04-24-2021, 02:39 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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I own a 14 oz grease gun but rarely use it as a home mechanic. I prefer the smaller 3 oz cartridge gun especially on my back under a vehicle, it's easier to maneuver. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Slippery-Pete...dp/B07P67WLZP/
To me, you have grease, and marine grease. Since finding marine grease years ago it's the only thing I buy, works great in non-marine applications as well and since it: "Provides rust and corrosion protection in both fresh water and salt water environments" which pretty much describes the bottom of a vehicle, it is the only grease I buy anymore.
https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-106...dp/B00O7CLV1O/
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04-24-2021, 02:55 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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I buy Ford grease on amazon
I printed out the diagram and keep it on my wall of many funnels
Jerry
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04-24-2021, 06:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
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THOR #11266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halfprice
I buy Ford grease on amazon
I printed out the diagram and keep it on my wall of many funnels
Jerry Attachment 29977
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How often do you grease those linkages?
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04-24-2021, 07:45 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,726
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish and Dear
How often do you grease those linkages?
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What does your owner's manual say for frequency of lubrication under the service schedule?
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04-24-2021, 08:44 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
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I grease mine every oil change. I use lithium based grease in a pistol grip large gun. I use same on everthing that has chassis fittings. For u joints and bearing like mower deck have another gun with general purpose grease.
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04-24-2021, 10:17 PM
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Brand: Still Looking
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THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish and Dear
How often do you grease those linkages?
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Every oil change
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04-25-2021, 02:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
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THOR #11266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EA37TS
What does your owner's manual say for frequency of lubrication under the service schedule?
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Owner's Manual says inspect every 15,000 miles and lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. I was just wondering what others do.
Also I do not have a pneumatic grease gun. How difficult and time consuming is this job?
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04-25-2021, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
I own a 14 oz grease gun but rarely use it as a home mechanic. I prefer the smaller 3 oz cartridge gun especially on my back under a vehicle, it's easier to maneuver. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Slippery-Pete...dp/B07P67WLZP/
To me, you have grease, and marine grease. Since finding marine grease years ago it's the only thing I buy, works great in non-marine applications as well and since it: "Provides rust and corrosion protection in both fresh water and salt water environments" which pretty much describes the bottom of a vehicle, it is the only grease I buy anymore.
https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-106...dp/B00O7CLV1O/
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Thanks. I ordered these off Amazon. Question...how difficult and time consuming do you find this job to be?
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Jeff and Melissa - Roodie and Jaxson
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04-25-2021, 02:18 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 Fish and Dear
Thanks. I ordered these off Amazon. Question...how difficult and time consuming to find this job to be?
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Easy to do if you're experienced in greasing with a gun and grease fittings.
5 to 10 minutes of prep work which for me is using the front levelers to lift the MH higher and finding my creeper. 5 to 10 minutes to clean the zerks and grease them up.
Not as easy as doing cars on a lift but certainly not difficult.
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04-25-2021, 02:33 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,726
THOR #1469
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My method for years has been extremely easy and not overly time consuming.
I just tell the Service Advisor I want an LOF Service. I can also get it done at any Speedco while I’m on the road.
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04-25-2021, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Easy to do if you're experienced in greasing with a gun and grease fittings.
5 to 10 minutes of prep work which for me is using the front levelers to lift the MH higher and finding my creeper. 5 to 10 minutes to clean the zerks and grease them up.
Not as easy as doing cars on a lift but certainly not difficult.
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Unfortunately my experience greasing things like this was decades ago, but I am sure it will come back to me. I read someone on another forum say he was unable to do it without a pneumatic grease gun. I don't see why these fittings should be so difficult to lubricate.
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04-25-2021, 03:42 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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Easy to do, 5 to 10 minutes.
I grease the fittings while the oil is draining out of the pan. I installed he fumoto valve during the first oil change. It takes a while for the oil to come out. Smaller opening with the valve.
Hardest part is finding the zerk fittings. I bring a roll of paper towels and bucket for trash. Get on my back with the diagram and start greasing. Number 7 fitting is the hardest. You can't get to it with the wheels straight
I tried the small 3" grease tubes and gun. Didn't like it. Went back to full size
Jerry
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04-28-2021, 07:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,100
THOR #20220
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how and where do i find the fumoto valve to fix on a quart bottle?
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04-28-2021, 07:44 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 Scubawise
how and where do i find the fumoto valve to fix on a quart bottle?
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1 - Fumoto valve has nothing to do with the thread topic (greasing)
2 - Fumoto valves don't connect to fill bottles - they replace the oil drain plug on your engine drain pan
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
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04-28-2021, 08:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,100
THOR #20220
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thanks there was a other decussion about attaching some yellow device with a plastic tube to pour oil into the engine. sorry for the confusion . i am new to all this !
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Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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04-28-2021, 09:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 521
THOR #9553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish and Dear
I know I have seen threads about this before, but I was wondering what I need to do the chassis lube. Our Hurricane 29M is 2 years old, so that makes the chassis 3 years old already. I change the oil myself but am a little concerned the chassis has not yet been lubricated. If I remember correctly the owner's manual has a diagram showing all the lubrication points. What sort of grease gun and grease do I need to get the job done?
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You also don't want to forget about repacking the front wheel bearings. Ford told me to do that at least every 50k!!!! Bob
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