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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,320
Posted By sduff
Was able to replace Fuse on the back of Axxera AV615BHM to get it working again.

I had an issues with my Axxera radio not working.

House batteries fully charged and on. I also pressed the reset button several times as well.

I remembered from previous radio installs in...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,844
Posted By sduff
Axxera AV615BHM Fuse Replacement to get radio working again.

I had an issues with my Axxera radio not working.

House batteries fully charged and on. I also pressed the reset button several times as well.

I remembered from previous radio installs in...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 08-10-2020, 05:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,201
Posted By sduff
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 08-10-2020, 02:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,560
Posted By sduff
I am glad I found this post. Just bought a FWD...

I am glad I found this post. Just bought a FWD Sedan and a two dolly so we can tow behind our class C. Wife said I could get new rear shocks or rock guards...not both!

Based on what I have read on...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 08-10-2020, 01:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,201
Posted By sduff
Do you need mud/rock guards to protect your tow or is it just an unnecessary expense

I want to know if they are really needed to protect your tow vehicle, or are they an unnecessary precaution.

I want to hear from people who haven't used mud or rock guards when they have used a...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 08-10-2020, 12:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,201
Posted By sduff
Do you really need rock guards while using a tow dolly?

I am about to start towing my FWD Kia Optima behind my 32 foot Class C RV using a Roadmaster 3477 Tow Dolly.

I just wanted to know if you really need the rock guards. The dolly is going to lift...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-20-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,426
Posted By sduff
Update: I took my coach on a 100 plus mile trip....

Update: I took my coach on a 100 plus mile trip. I encountered high winds and many semis and larger RVs passing me.

The front Sumo Springs and the Bilstein dampener continued to impress. Sometimes...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 07-17-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,905
Posted By sduff
I also spent 28 years in the Army...currently in...

I also spent 28 years in the Army...currently in my second career as a teacher. I love that I get 2 months off to go on RV trips with the family (I had kids late so my little ones are only aged 13...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 07-17-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,905
Posted By sduff
Enjoy, I miss the DC area. I was stationed at Ft....

Enjoy, I miss the DC area. I was stationed at Ft. Belvoir for 3 years. The wife and I thought we would want to go back there and retire because we loved the area so much...then we moved to Colorado...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-17-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,660
Posted By sduff
I guess it depends on your coach. For me I am...

I guess it depends on your coach. For me I am amazed at just how much the front springs helped in reducing sway and improving low speed cornering and high speed stability.

I am certain that adding...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-17-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,660
Posted By sduff
Class A’s on the F53 chassis have a two piece...

Class A’s on the F53 chassis have a two piece Sumo Spring for the front.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-17-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,426
Posted By sduff
Jerry, if I would have known how effective the...

Jerry, if I would have known how effective the Bilstein steering dampener/stabilizer was going to be I likely would have went with the blue front Sumos as well.

When I test drove with just the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,264
Posted By sduff
I agree, however, I still called it a stabilizer...

I agree, however, I still called it a stabilizer because it is a term that more people are familiar with.

Personally, I still believe it still stabilizes even though it does not have the return...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2020, 12:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,264
Posted By sduff
I added my Bilstein Steering Stabilizer...

I added my Bilstein Steering Stabilizer yesterday. My steering is now night and day...I no longer feel like I am steering a boat.

Now... it feels like I am driving my Honda Ridgeline truck when I...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-17-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,334
Posted By sduff
Congratulations fellow Army Vet...you are living...

Congratulations fellow Army Vet...you are living my dream👍.
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 07-17-2020, 12:02 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,905
Posted By sduff
Congratulations fellow vet (retired Army for 4 ...

Congratulations fellow vet (retired Army for 4 years now).

Welcome to the RV life!!! Best wishes with your new to you Class A. I wish I would have checked out some of the on post resale lots lime...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-16-2020, 11:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,660
Posted By sduff
They are for the front and the rear. They replace...

They are for the front and the rear. They replace the bump stocks with helper springs.
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-16-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,334
Posted By sduff
I just did the steering stabilization...it is...

I just did the steering stabilization...it is difficult for people to appreciate the difference it makes. I added a Bilstein, which one did you get?
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-16-2020, 11:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,426
Posted By sduff
Because you already have an HD anti-sway bar I...

Because you already have an HD anti-sway bar I would just add the Blue Sumo Springs.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-16-2020, 11:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,426
Posted By sduff
FYI.... I now believe that most of the people who...

FYI.... I now believe that most of the people who were passing me had likely already installed some modifications to their coach that gave them more confidence driving on curvy roads and/or in the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-16-2020, 11:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,426
Posted By sduff
I really believes that adding Sumo Springs...

I really believes that adding Sumo Springs provides effects that are similar to adding stiffer shocks and a sway bar.

Because of this I am debating what I want to do to the rear next, either Sumo...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-16-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,426
Posted By sduff
I used the black ones. I was willing to give up a...

I used the black ones. I was willing to give up a little comfort on bumpy roads in order to get more stability.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-16-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,426
Posted By sduff
I empathize with your son... I cannot believe...

I empathize with your son... I cannot believe that Ford and the RV manufacturers allow their vehicles off the lot like this, especially when a relatively inexpensive solution is available.

I...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-16-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,426
Posted By sduff
Front Sumo Springs and a Bilstein Steering Stabilize have all but eliminated sway

Last week I was returning home from Rapid Ciry Sourh Dakota to Colorado Springs. For about 450 miles of a 500 mile drive I endured high winds.

From the lack of control I felt while trying to drive...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2020, 02:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,264
Posted By sduff
I just installed some front Sumo Springs...

I just installed some front Sumo Springs yesterday and I ordered a Bilstein Steering Dampener that should arrive tomorrow.

I will post a review after I get the dampener installed.

By the way,...
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