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Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 06-14-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,019
Posted By Djfred
all states require braking on toads.Look up each...

all states require braking on toads.Look up each state and it will tell you their requirements.i personally wouldnt tow anything over 1000 lbs without one,but I like to be extra careful.Lives are...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 04-29-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,751
Posted By Djfred
leave the blower home!!!!!It is very disrepectful...

leave the blower home!!!!!It is very disrepectful to subject other campers who like quiet time.Same thing for the idiots that chop wood all day!!!Give us a break with the noise!!!!!
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 12-10-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,155
Posted By Djfred
Check if the white ceramic on the igniter is...

Check if the white ceramic on the igniter is cracked.If it is you will not get a spark.
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 12-06-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,520
Posted By Djfred
That tow bar angle is asking for trouble!!!

That tow bar angle is asking for trouble!!!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,437
Posted By Djfred
I put the Michelin Agilis on my 15 Axis last...

I put the Michelin Agilis on my 15 Axis last year and I think they are great tires.Much smoother ride and more aggressive tread than the original .
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By Djfred
Make sure that the cable is on there nice and...

Make sure that the cable is on there nice and tight,if it is as loose as your photo shows it will arc and begin to melt which will lead to a fire!Very important!
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 07-20-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,109
Posted By Djfred
You might want to try some contact cleaner.I have...

You might want to try some contact cleaner.I have had the same problems with my hot water heater and furnace.Contact cleaner cured them every time.
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 04-04-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,141
Posted By Djfred
I use tow haul when I am towing my Jeep.I dont...

I use tow haul when I am towing my Jeep.I dont use it if I am not towing.My mechanic says you should always use it when towing or risk damaging your transmission.It tows fine when not in that mode...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 06-11-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,737
Posted By Djfred
The jl wrangler has a plug in the rear that is...

The jl wrangler has a plug in the rear that is always hot.I use it for my braking system.You just need to purchase an extension 12 volt plug to reach it
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 04-04-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,981
Posted By Djfred
I tow a 2018 Jeep Wrangler 4 dr with a 2015 Axis....

I tow a 2018 Jeep Wrangler 4 dr with a 2015 Axis. V10. 5000 lb hitch with all blue ox equipment.Your Chateau will tow it safely with no problems.my Jeep weighs 4200 lbs and I barely know its back...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 08-18-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By Djfred
I received a free one year membership when I...

I received a free one year membership when I purchased my motor home.I personally found that all of the northeast region Thousand Trail campgrounds were so bad that when I arrived I told them no...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 08-09-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,771
Posted By Djfred
You can fit through the tolls with no problem.I...

You can fit through the tolls with no problem.I have an Axis and have driven the entire length dozens of times with no problem.The height with air conditioner on Axis Vegas is 11ft 3in according to...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 08-05-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,771
Posted By Djfred
I am a retired Garden State Parkway...

I am a retired Garden State Parkway Supervisor.You can drive your motor home the length of the road.Once you get past exit 105. Your gps will tell you that you are over the weight limit.Ignore...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-11-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,444
Posted By Djfred
According to my local body shop ,there actually...

According to my local body shop ,there actually aren’t any paint codes.The motor home is fiberglass and a tint is used in the gel coat.I had my local marina do a small fiberglass patch when I...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 06-02-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,578
Posted By Djfred
one more thing to check in the freezer is the...

one more thing to check in the freezer is the styrofoam behind the switch could be blocking airflow to the fridge section.Things are not made as well as they used to be.You can look it up on the...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 06-02-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,578
Posted By Djfred
Most RV Pros will tell you to go with an RV...

Most RV Pros will tell you to go with an RV Fridge and not residential.I assume people think residential is better or maybe because they are larger they are wanted.If you still have problems after...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 06-02-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,578
Posted By Djfred
The fridge in my house only has one cooling...

The fridge in my house only has one cooling system.There is a small dial that you can adjust to divert the cold air from the freezer into the fridge.Sometimes it is hidden behind plastic covers...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 05-23-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,626
Posted By Djfred
I have a water problem caused by a rubber seal...

I have a water problem caused by a rubber seal that was never installed by the factory.I would consider this a manufacturer defect and Thor agreed to fix it even though my warranty was up.After...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-13-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,057
Posted By Djfred
I still use the old pen method to keep a log of...

I still use the old pen method to keep a log of all of my travels and info on my Axis.Each trip is recorded in my log book.It also helps that I make custom wood pens and other items on my lathe that...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,024
Posted By Djfred
I read somewhere that the two front tires should...

I read somewhere that the two front tires should be switched when you have duallys,not the rears.The shop that does my work says they should be rotated to the inside of the rear duals.So not really...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-09-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,135
Posted By Djfred
And thank you,my unknown friend!Happy and safe...

And thank you,my unknown friend!Happy and safe travels to you also!!!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-09-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,135
Posted By Djfred
Not antagonistic at all.Everyone is entitled to...

Not antagonistic at all.Everyone is entitled to their opinions! We all learn from these forums,and I respect what everyone has to say whether I agree or not!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-08-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,135
Posted By Djfred
On my axis windows,they totally left out the...

On my axis windows,they totally left out the rubber seal around the window on the passenger side! I didn’t notice it until my wall swelled from the heavy rain we had as I was preparing for a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-08-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,135
Posted By Djfred
while you are at it,might as well fix your window...

while you are at it,might as well fix your window seals that are going to leak before they delaminate your walls!
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 02-27-2018, 11:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,578
Posted By Djfred
Attorney time!

Attorney time!
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