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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 12-23-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,572
Posted By gr8rcfan
Remember, you basically own a work truck. They...

Remember, you basically own a work truck. They are not known for creature comforts like sound deadening. So we invested about $80 in "RattleTrap" sound deadening material. You have to remove the...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-21-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 29,245
Posted By gr8rcfan
Not Just RV Furniture

The vinyl on our jackknife sofa has disintegrated. in our 2017 Quantum. The captains chairs and dinette seem to be a slightly different color and texture. Maybe they'll last. Incidentally, a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-04-2022, 02:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,973
Posted By gr8rcfan
I spray my tires with 303 and use covers on the...

I spray my tires with 303 and use covers on the sunny side
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 03-17-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,748
Posted By gr8rcfan
I hope to do something similar, but keep in mind,...

I hope to do something similar, but keep in mind, this plan is illegal in many states. But, first and foremost, MAIN BREAKER(S) MUST REMAIN OFF AT ALL TIMES! See the following for more information:...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,148
Posted By gr8rcfan
Yes. I discovered that fact about the status...

Yes. I discovered that fact about the status indicator. Makes the situation totally confusing. How do you know you are charging your batteries? You have to unplug SP, then take note of the status...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,962
Posted By gr8rcfan
If you end up having to replace the batteries,...

If you end up having to replace the batteries, check our Autozone. I recently replaced my batteries and regular batteries were about $100, while maintenance free batteries were $200. At Autozone,...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,173
Posted By gr8rcfan
Anyway, bingo! I hit the Store/Use switch while...

Anyway, bingo! I hit the Store/Use switch while on shore power, heard the solenoid and the converter fan, and found 13.2v on the batteries. (whew)
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,173
Posted By gr8rcfan
At least partial fix

OK....I solved at least part of the problem. I watched this video and now have lights, fridge and shore/store switch operation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmNrb7rpgEY

But I never see what I...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,173
Posted By gr8rcfan
No 12V power to lights/fridge, etc

Quantum RS26
Cant run fridge or lights without shore power or generator.
AND I don't think batteries are receiving charge current under any condition

New batteries (12.6V)
Generator gets 12V...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By gr8rcfan
New batteries installed! Got maintenance free...

New batteries installed! Got maintenance free batteries at Autozone for less than regular batteries elsewhere. Here's the link. Nevermind the photos in this link. There's no caps on this one. ...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2021, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By gr8rcfan
Outstanding recommendation! Thank you!

Outstanding recommendation! Thank you!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-12-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,078
Posted By gr8rcfan
Quantum RS26

Battery electrolyte levels are exceedingly difficult to check and adjust. The first battery is easy, right under the step that opens up. But the 2nd battery is next to the 1st with only about 2"...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By gr8rcfan
It's a momentary On switch that is supposed to...

It's a momentary On switch that is supposed to reverse a relay when depressed. But the indicator remains on when shore power is applied. And the indicator remains off when shore power is removed. ...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By gr8rcfan
House charging system issue

Batteries at 9.6v at all times ( even w/110 AC hooked up, or engine running)
Water levels good

Sequence of events:
Parked but failed to hook up land line for 2 weeks.
2 weeks later, found no...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,727
Posted By gr8rcfan
https://uniquecampingmarine.com/products/sensor-cl...

https://uniquecampingmarine.com/products/sensor-cleaner
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-20-2021, 01:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,203
Posted By gr8rcfan
As the original ones broke, I upgraded to these...

As the original ones broke, I upgraded to these...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 06-19-2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,073
Posted By gr8rcfan
Dont open the black tank until you need to do so....

Dont open the black tank until you need to do so.
Open the grey tank, and leave it open until a day or so before you need to dump the black tank. Judge this by experience so the grey tank can reach...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 03-03-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,910
Posted By gr8rcfan
Yes, absolutely true And you explained it...

Yes, absolutely true And you explained it perfectly well. But this is not the case in my RV. The receptacle in the dining area, farthest from the sink is marked "GFCI", and does indeed go out when...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 03-03-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,910
Posted By gr8rcfan
Yes, absolutely true :) But this is not the...

Yes, absolutely true :) But this is not the case. The receptacle in the dining area, farthest from the sink is marked "GFCI", and does indeed go out when the bathroom GFCI master outlet is tested. ...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 03-03-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,910
Posted By gr8rcfan
Sorry, your answer doesn't make sense. Most...

Sorry, your answer doesn't make sense. Most states require outlets near sinks to be GFCI protected. It doesnt make sense to have a GFCI in the dining area, just behind the driver's seat, but not by...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 03-03-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By gr8rcfan
I will have to check that to be sure. We don't...

I will have to check that to be sure. We don't even use our gas stove, but prefer our induction hotplate. But I wouldn't expect the stove would need 15A 120V power, since the stove should work...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 03-03-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,910
Posted By gr8rcfan
GFCI outlet location

I have a Quantum RS26. In addition to the bathroom and outdoor outlets, we have an outlet under the cabinet, behind the driver seat? Why? Shouldn't the outlet by the kitchen sink be GFCI?
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 03-03-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By gr8rcfan
Unused AC Circuit Breaker

I have a Quantum RS26. The AC circuit breaker panel has a breaker marked "StoveTop" Shutting it off does not appear to shut off anything. (we have a gas StoveTop). So what is the circuit breaker...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-13-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,481
Posted By gr8rcfan
Even a novice mechanic can install this pretty...

Even a novice mechanic can install this pretty easily. The youtube video they link to effectively covers the areas of concern so it is positioned properly to avoid coming in contact with other...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-13-2020, 05:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,481
Posted By gr8rcfan
The stock shock absorber is not a piece of junk. ...

The stock shock absorber is not a piece of junk. But it is not a steering stabilizer either. It is a steering dampener. It's sole purpose is to prevent steering oscillation, something it does...
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