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Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 05-25-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By kmhappel
Welcome to the Forum!

Glad to join in welcoming u to the forum! Noticing asthma... We both have COPD and have oxygen concentrators and other equipment on board. If you have questions, just ask. We were helped so much by...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 05-25-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,895
Posted By kmhappel
The answer for the Thor Vegas 27.7 turned out to...

The answer for the Thor Vegas 27.7 turned out to be, they are not foldable or movable at the connect to the body (four bolts hold them on), They stick out 13 inches but are at an angle. The body is 8...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 05-25-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By kmhappel
CA Goodbye - Moving to Las Vegas

Grew up in San Diego, married the love of my life from La Jolla, took care of mom for 15 years in family home... but the taxes finally got us. $10,000 a year property tax, $500 a month electricity...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 05-25-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,079
Posted By kmhappel
I think the flag is beautiful and never tacky,...

I think the flag is beautiful and never tacky, unless tacky means that it stands for the ideals, privileges and accountabilities that have stuck to me all my life.
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 05-03-2019, 06:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,895
Posted By kmhappel
side-view mirrors how far do they stick out, how to dismount

Thinking of installing a Palram Arcadia carport for our thor vegas 27.7, but it is 128 inches (10.6ft) wide, The rv hole on our new house is normally 12 feet wide. This would fit inside.

We just...
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 02-19-2019, 04:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,241
Posted By kmhappel
West Coast Ralley

We would love to come...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 02-08-2019, 06:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,740
Posted By kmhappel
Thor Vegas 27.7 Here!

Hi there, we just bought a Thor Vegas 27.7 and the forum here helped us so much. We were able to straighten out lies told us by sales people, learn from people who have each model and find out what...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 02-08-2019, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By kmhappel
Hi there from a fellow newbie!

Welcome!

My wife and I just bought a new Thor Vegas 27.7 and are just having mods made to it before setting out on our first adventure. Isn't it exciting! We have wanted to wander the west with a...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-08-2019, 05:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,456
Posted By kmhappel
confirmation plus great emissions

Your experience with fuel usage and hp and shifting matches the claims from both 5 star and ultra power. cool... I have no comparison, since we started out with the Vegas tuned, stabilized and sway...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-04-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,456
Posted By kmhappel
UltraPower is Less Expensive

UltraPower is $499.00 and I would be happy to ask if they would give us a discount. I am going to get one of theirs.
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-02-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,456
Posted By kmhappel
2 valve performance increase

I think the most important thing about both are that one may expect a 40+ effective horse power increase from either!
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-02-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,304
Posted By kmhappel
I apologize if I have offended anyone here. Lynne...

I apologize if I have offended anyone here. Lynne and I are most grateful to this community and are looking forward to being active members of it.
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 02-02-2019, 01:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,275
Posted By kmhappel
GmTEch Wow +

So in another thread you mentioned that you found one wheel of your vegas was weighted down more than the others and used air bags to level.... Now I understand... You say you went to the indy car...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-02-2019, 01:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,456
Posted By kmhappel
Thanks for the correction...

The tech guy said there was a difference, thanks for the correction. I noticed in the fuels discussion that 5-star sounded like they were going to give us a discount, true?
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-02-2019, 12:31 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 30,678
Posted By kmhappel
Ultra Power tuner

Just a note, I talked to the UltraPower tuning people who make a competitive product to the 5-star, even uses same hardware device but different programming. I wrote a report as a new thread in the...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-02-2019, 12:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,456
Posted By kmhappel
Report on UltraPower Tuning of 6.8 V10 2- valve

I had promised to call UltraRVProducts.com and get detailed information on their UPFORD - Ford V10 Ultra Power Custom Tuning Power Upgrade. Talked to the chief tech advisor.

They confirmed that...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-01-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,304
Posted By kmhappel
Sirius subscription tuner

I have a subscription and a built in in my GMC, but when I called they said that the subscription tuner was an FM or USB connection. The FM connect, even they say has limited quality. The USB is...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-01-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,304
Posted By kmhappel
Thank you

Agreed
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 02-01-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By kmhappel
Welcome we just bought a Thor Vegas 27.7, having...

Welcome we just bought a Thor Vegas 27.7, having fun getting used to all its checklist and where everything is and goes... Hope you are having as much fun...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-30-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,805
Posted By kmhappel
I agree, the ability to put as much tire...

I agree, the ability to put as much tire footprint on the ground with equal loading seems important to stability. The 20% is nice with the larger tires I am using since they cost 325+ a piece.

...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 01-30-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,304
Posted By kmhappel
About cognitive impairment... a last word

Dear Chance,

I don't take it personally as about me and I have seen all of that and more. I understand your pain if you are going through it yourself and, if so, please accept my condolences and...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-30-2019, 12:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,805
Posted By kmhappel
About tires, TPMS and wheels

While looking at TPMS systems and tires I realized that I am replacing the standard tires with a Michelin 235/85/E 16 120/116 XPS commercial duty steel casing, retreadable, radial tire that is...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-30-2019, 12:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,805
Posted By kmhappel
Crossfire Link

Here is the web link Crossfire Components (https://crossfirecomponents.com/)

Gmthech you are how I initially found them, I was trying to figure out what the tubes were in your rear wheels, showed...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 01-30-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,304
Posted By kmhappel
Age and Cognitive Impament

First of all, I appreciate your concern. For the most part I have not reacted to the discussion of age here except to note that I am aware of the reduction in reaction time, strength and endurance...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-29-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,805
Posted By kmhappel
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems vs. Crossfire

Hi everybody, getting our Vegas ready to go I have been considering a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). While talking to truck tire dealers I discovered that some actually think that the...
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