Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
02-18-2023, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 12
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You might want to check on the air conditioning...
You might want to check on the air conditioning model. My 2016 Vegas did not come from Ford with air conditoning. I assume it was added by Thor although I have not checked to see if they used Ford...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
02-18-2023, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,345
Vegas radiator cap
As others have noted there is no pressure cap on the Ford V-10 radiator. It is a flooded system with a pressurized surge tank that you see on the right. The cap on the surge tank is the pressure...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
01-07-2023, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,474
Vegas/Axis engine access
The rear spark pugs and injectors are accessed from the rear dog house. For the fronts, jack up the front end, put on stands, remove the wheels and the fender liner. The fender liner is just held...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
12-22-2022, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
01-05-2022, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,563
There are two issues at work often. First as...
There are two issues at work often. First as others have mentioned the overhead cam v10 holds a lot of oil in the heads and it takes some time to drain back into the pan and get a proper reading. I...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
10-27-2021, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,648
I had the exact problem with my 2016 Vegas...
I had the exact problem with my 2016 Vegas (E450). The gear shift interlock would not disengage when I pressed on the brake. If that is your problem the issue is that interlock. If you look under...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
01-22-2020, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 8,880
Axis/Vegas windshields
There was definitely an issue with the early model Axis/Vegas windshields but have not heard of many issues with the new ones. Thor changed over to the new-smaller windshields sometime in 2015. My...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-02-2019, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,004
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
06-01-2019, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,004
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
05-01-2019, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,535
Thanks for the info and I think I have two...
Thanks for the info and I think I have two issues. The first is that Thor wired the BIRD incorrectly and I am not sure what impact that has unless the BIRD malfunctions. Second even with the...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-30-2019, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,535
I agree with you completely since I came across...
I agree with you completely since I came across the same instructions on the Intellitec site. However, that is not what Thor did on this unit. The "ignition connection" is wired to the large right...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-29-2019, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,535
Some good thoughts there, thanks.
In my case...
Some good thoughts there, thanks.
In my case the BIRD is wired permanently and directly to the chassis battery so if the BIRD is energizing the Trombetta ,once it drops out all the load has to come...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
04-29-2019, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 94,734
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-29-2019, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,535
One more BIRD / Trombetta issue
2016 Vegas 25.2 with a very intermittent issue (has happened 3 times in two years). It has the potted Intellitec BIRD and Trombetta solenoid. Each time the symptoms have been identical. When...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
04-29-2019, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 94,734
Great illustrations.
The caster should around...
Great illustrations.
The caster should around -5.1 degrees on the driver's side and -5.3 degrees on the passenger. You need a little more on the passenger side to compensate for the crown of the...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
04-28-2019, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 94,734
Thanks, good information about the front bump...
Thanks, good information about the front bump stops. I notice there is not a lot of travel in the front suspension so would not be surprised if it hits the bump stops once in awhile. I am sure the...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
04-24-2019, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 94,734
Not sure about the factory steering damper. As...
Not sure about the factory steering damper. As per Ford it is strictly for safety in the case of a tire failure on a heavy vehicle. I know people install them to control wheel shake on rigs with...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
04-24-2019, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 94,734
2016 Vegas 25.2 with about 26,000 kilometers...
2016 Vegas 25.2 with about 26,000 kilometers (16,000 m). I pulled the steering damper off today to check it. It has a strange operation to it. At mid-point (as would be driving straight down the...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
12-22-2018, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Vegas oil change
I have a 2016 Vegas 25.2 on a Ford $450 chassis. All Axis and Vegas models are on an E350 or E450 chassis. As per Ford, the engine requires an oil change every 12,000 km (7500 miles) or every 6...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
12-01-2018, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,999
Bilstein shocks
I would agree completely with the quality of the Bilstein's. I had a small Class C that I had installed Bilsteins front and back (HDs). Since I bought the Vegas before I sold the class C, I had...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
04-11-2018, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 187
Views: 94,734
25.2 pantry
Thanks Baddad53. It seems they changed the design a little for the 25.3. I did get mine out after I removed the liner on the bottom shelf. There are two small screws that once removed, allow the...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello
03-27-2018, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 94,734
Vegas 25.2 pantry
Hi all, just registered here. Have a 2016 Vegas 25.2 on an E450 chassis and been using it for about a year now. So far am happy with it but always looking at ways to improve.
One issue I do...
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