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02-13-2019, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 30.2 Bunkhouse
State: Kentucky
Posts: 145
THOR #8259
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My Spring List
Here’s my list of things to do/check before our first trip in April. What would you add? What am I missing?
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02-13-2019, 01:24 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Seem to be missing any slide checks: Make sure slide operates without issues.
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02-13-2019, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Check LP system and make sure all appliances are in working order...including the electrical side of everything (A/C's, fridge, blower motors, water heater). Fill fresh tank after cleaning. Pressurize water system and check for leaks. Check seals in toilets. Re-tighten all cabinet hinges.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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02-13-2019, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Good list, also try to check for any loose wires under the RV and zip any that are suspect. Make sure you have your insurance card and road side assist #'s inside the RV.
Maybe Check and tighten all the wiring/connections in and around your fuse panel (the big inside panel with AC and DC) and check for anything else that is loose thoughout the RV. I had to tighen several connections in my fuse box.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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02-13-2019, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3901
State: Idaho
Posts: 698
THOR #9660
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When greasing the front end, your drive shaft at transmission output and u-joints most likely have fittings also. Check your wipers and fluid. Make sure your refrigerator is working. You have a great start on your list. It may not seem like it outside, but spring is coming.
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Vicki and Mike, Aria 3901- The Wined Up Bus, towing 16 Jeep JKUR.
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02-13-2019, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite24FE
State: Texas
Posts: 542
THOR #12434
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What will you do tomorrow?
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Freedom Elite 24FE, Big Foot hydraulic levelers. Wife is Marilyn, I am called LC
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02-13-2019, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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I didnt find any zerk fitting on my ujoints (E450 Axis) but I did check to make sure they were tight .....along with the center drive shaft carrier.
Normally you can get like 75K+ miles out of ujoints (in my experience) and they are easy (and cheap) to replace. So unless your driving off road a lot or heavy loads/towing you should be fine until 75 K miles IMO (but check at least once a year).
On my jeep I started replacing them every 40K miles (or so) to be safe but I make sure I have zerk fittings on new joints and lubed them twice a year.
Jacked up Jeeps that get used off road some go though U joints much quicker.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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02-13-2019, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: California
Posts: 784
THOR #6582
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The ice cubes are ineffective. The Tornado tank sprayer is much better.
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I'm wearing trifocals now but my hindsight is 20/20.
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Bilsteins and Sumos front and rear...HUGE! FatMat and Hoodliner...HUGE!
Hellwig sway bars F&R, 235/85 Hankook ATM, alignment...HUGE!!!
Battery watering, 260watts Solar and BigFeets to make life easier.
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02-13-2019, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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The ice does work. I used that on previous TT several times and it worked. In the video above, the guy mixed up his simulation and plastered it to the inside of a totally dry tank...then set it out in the sun on black cloth to super dry for over an hour. If he had put a small amount of water in the tank (as our black tanks usually have in them) prior to adding his mixture and immediately drove around...the results would have been much different. The ice did remove a fair amount of material anyway...just not his stucco/sheet rock mud job he made. The bottom of our black tanks are never totally dry and baking in the open sun.
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Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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02-14-2019, 12:43 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 Compass 23TR
State: Michigan
Posts: 129
THOR #11426
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Clean and lubricate all outside hinges and latches.
Fresh batteries in all remotes, smoke detector, other devices.
Check and clean refrigerator vent, furnace vent.
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02-14-2019, 01:47 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 349
THOR #13712
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Spring Maintenance
Don't forget to treat all slide seals, inside and out, check to make sure no screws are protruding from the seal edge/holder as well.
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Chuck and Mary Ann
FMCA, Good Sam Life Member and Thor MC member
Enjoy the journey, one day at a time!
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