Forum: Maintenance and Repair
03-23-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 607
50 Amp Plug
I have the same problem on my Jayco class A. So I am considering getting one of these replacement plugs and fixing it myself:
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
03-22-2024, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 131
Paint Touchup - Norcold Fridge
My 2017 Norcold gas/electric fridge is showing some signs of surface rust on the black tubing that zig-zags up inside the unit and on its attaching reservoir. I would like to treat the rust and use...
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Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes
02-10-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,441
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-13-2023, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,274
The Jayco Drives Nice And Straight
My Jayco Precept holds the road very well in the straight-away and the steering is very stable. There is no pulling to either side. Its feel on the road has not changed any since it was new. It's...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-13-2023, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,274
Drive Axil Alignment
No, they didn't check the drive axial and I also was wondering if it could have become misaligned during the hard breaking. Perhaps I will get someone to follow me down the road to see if my RV...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-10-2023, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,274
Hard Braking Incident
No, my wheels were straight when I hit the brakes and did not turn the steering wheel. Also, there were no bumps; just smooth pavement.
My Jayco Precept has what they call "J Ride" which I think...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-10-2023, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,274
Good Tips
Thanks for the tips. I will check out things you suggested. And, yes... I did notice what I think you are calling "keepers" and U bolts and saddles and they looked secure. But I will look again. ...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-10-2023, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,274
Didn't allign steering wheel
The steering wheel misalignment is not too slight to see. The wheel is obviously rotated from true center in the straight away. But the truck shop didn't seem to think it was a problem and I only...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-09-2023, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,274
Class A Steering - Peculiar Issue
I had a peculiar thing happen to my Jayco Precept class A steering wheel alignment. I was in heavy traffic and had to hit the brakes really hard when a car cut in front of me and slammed on brakes. ...
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Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads
11-02-2023, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
CRV Towing
I have been towing my 2013 CRV since it was new. I don't know how the 2014 compares.
My 2013 CRV says right in the user's manual what steps to take. I do change the transmission fluid more...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
09-13-2023, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,307
Reports On Slide Out Problems Are Worrisome
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SLIDE-OUT PROBLEMS WORRISOME
In the RV blogs I read frequently read about slide-out problems and it always makes me worry. I have had four RVs (two used and two new) for 23 years and, though I...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
07-08-2023, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,424
Spare Tires
My class C's had spare tires I suppose because the tires were smaller and could easily be stored under the frame. But I have not seen a class A with a spare. I guess one could be mounted underneath,...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
04-23-2023, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Levelers
How often should leveler fluid be replaced and what do mechanics do if you take the RV in to have the hydraulic system serviced?
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
03-01-2023, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,260
Engine Check Light
Untightened or worn-out gas cap is a common cause for an engine check light.
I have not had a chance to confirm it yet with my Ford gas engine manual but someone just told me you can continue...
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Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes
03-01-2023, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,269
Jacks Down Alarm
I have never heard of an alarm that signals jacks being down in RVs. So I took it on myself by making a red flag that I slip over the transmission shift lever to remind me to retract the jacks...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
12-31-2022, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,092
I am a retired engineer and I have always been...
I am a retired engineer and I have always been intrigued by why an RV, when it gets hit by a side wind, tends to steer to the side. Unlike cars, it's steering has to be continuously corrected in...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
12-31-2022, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,092
Relaxed Driving
Your description as to how you like to drive your RV gets a thumbs up with me. There is a valid reason why professional fleet trucking companies required their trucks to drive at 65 mph. Not only...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
11-10-2022, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,092
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Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes
09-16-2022, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,838
Atwood 36681 Propane/CO2 Sensor
Is this the propane/CO2 detector you have (see attached). And, if I read your correctly, I can just pop the cover off by prying under the edge with a screw driver. Is this correct?
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
08-18-2022, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,333
Smell The Brakes
Sounds like you did the prudent things. Two questions:
1. What was the max speed you maintained? I keep it at 45 or lower.
2. Do you have brakes on brakes on the Toad?
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
07-26-2022, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 14,967
Clogged pump filter
The stuff in your pump filter could have been just manufacturing debris. The RV manufacturers are notorious for leaving debris everywhere. I had to remove a number of water filters in faucets, etc....
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
07-01-2022, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,185
Steering Wheel Misalignnent
Thanks for the info.
And, yes, I heard about that method and I might try it. My current misalignment is not much so I may also just decide to live with it.
What I don't understand is why...
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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions
06-28-2022, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 8,128
Safety Check Valves?? !!
Wow! Check vales? That's news to me. That would certainly be reassuring. I am going check my system per your instructions.
I have a class A RV so I have the big LP tank so I presume it works the...
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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions
06-26-2022, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 8,128
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
06-26-2022, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,185
Steering Gearbox Spline
Yes, and thanks for confirming my theory. I got under the RV and saw that spine you described and was thinking that would be a way to realign my steering wheel. I am not sure I want to take it on...
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