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Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 09-20-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,386
Posted By Machinetools1
If you're in Santa Cruz, don't forget the Beach...

If you're in Santa Cruz, don't forget the Beach Boardwalk. It is a fun place to enjoy an afternoon. If you are headed down 395 towards Biship California, check out Alabama Hills. beautiful place to...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-16-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,175
Posted By Machinetools1
Locking gas cap

We have a 2019 Thor 29m motorhome. We are looking for a locking gas cap. I went to the local auto parts stores and they could not help me.

All I need is a part number and I can get one ordered....
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 01-17-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,295
Posted By Machinetools1
Thanks again for the info....Scubawise do you...

Thanks again for the info....Scubawise do you still ride bikes.

For my street bike I currently have a HD FXD, a KTM 1190 Adventure and a KTM 500 EXC. We take the 500 on the back with a...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 01-17-2022, 03:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,295
Posted By Machinetools1
Thank you very much for the info. Years back I...

Thank you very much for the info. Years back I did a lot of traveling via motorcycle. It always seemed spotty in Az as there were a lot of Indian land there.
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 01-16-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,295
Posted By Machinetools1
Dispersed camping between Tuscon Az and Las Cruces NM

Hello Everyone

Looking for a good area between Tuscon Az and Las Cruces NM to do some dispersed camping. Headed to Texas from Quartzsite, wanting to keep the travel time between 5 and 6 hours per...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 10-12-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,669
Posted By Machinetools1
I totally agree... it seems hard days work is...

I totally agree... it seems hard days work is gone in our society no matter what the hourly pay is. People want things for free and here out West there is no shortage of free.
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 10-12-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,669
Posted By Machinetools1
I think in this day and age, expecting people to...

I think in this day and age, expecting people to work a full days work is a pipe dream. With the Government giving money to people to stay home and free money incentives we are in a world of hurt.
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 10-12-2021, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,505
Posted By Machinetools1
Welcome to the forum...There is a wealth of...

Welcome to the forum...There is a wealth of positive information and help here. All you have to do is ask. Enjoy.
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 10-12-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By Machinetools1
Welcome to the forum...There is a wealth of...

Welcome to the forum...There is a wealth of positive information and help here. All you have to do is ask. Enjoy.
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 10-12-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,057
Posted By Machinetools1
Welcome to the forum...There is a wealth of...

Welcome to the forum...There is a wealth of positive information and help here. All you have to do is ask. Enjoy.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By Machinetools1
I have 3 12 volt batteries in my 2019 29m. I see...

I have 3 12 volt batteries in my 2019 29m. I see the only way to make room for one more battery is to extend the shelf where the batteries sit.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
Fantastic....Thank you for everyone's help. I...

Fantastic....Thank you for everyone's help. I have learned a lot and this is why we have forums.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
DavidEm: I can understand that. I think...

DavidEm:

I can understand that. I think when they set these MH's up it was only for 1 100 watt solar panel.

I am glad you clarified that information for me. I always thought the reading at...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
So if I put 2 more 100 watt panels in...

So if I put 2 more 100 watt panels in series/parallel configuration with the 4 I have. The total being 6 100 watt solar panels, I will see no more than 11.44 amps but the voltage will jump to 53.7. ...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
If I would have connected the solar panels all in...

If I would have connected the solar panels all in series, I would have gotten a total of 71.6 volts and 5.72 amps. If I would have connected the solar panels with all parallel, I would have come up...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
Sorry I stand corrected. I checked the voltage at...

Sorry I stand corrected. I checked the voltage at the controller twice. Once right after I hooked up the solar panels 39.5 volts. Again 1.5 hours later when the solar panels were starting to get...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
So a drop of 6 volts from the top of the coach to...

So a drop of 6 volts from the top of the coach to the controller. I believe it is using 10 gauge wire. Now if a person was to use, say 6 gauge wire I understand the voltage drop would be less but...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2021, 03:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
Well boys.....We got solar. First off I want to...

Well boys.....We got solar. First off I want to thank you all for the help. I have never done much wiring and even the basics for some may not be basic for others. I always said a person could do...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 10-06-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,866
Posted By Machinetools1
Welcome to the forum...There are a lot of...

Welcome to the forum...There are a lot of fantastic members here who have much expertise and are willing to help.

We have a 2019 Thor Windsport and love it very much....Great choice.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
Wow...Awesome guys. I totally understand what I...

Wow...Awesome guys. I totally understand what I need to do. Thank you so much for your expertise. When I get off of work I will be in the thick of it. Again you guys rock, and thank you.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
Not to sound lame, but when you say loop back. ...

Not to sound lame, but when you say loop back. Do I take the positive and negative off of the controller and tie them together. Go to the roof solar port and do A "loopback continuity check"? If...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
By the way.... Thank you for everyone's help. I...

By the way.... Thank you for everyone's help. I really do appreciate it. As stated the electrical portion I need a little guidance and just want to make sure I do not have a melt down in the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
There was a 20 amp fuse in the battery...

There was a 20 amp fuse in the battery compartment for the old solar PWM controller. I replaced that fuse with a 40 amp fuse when I went to the 40 amp MPPT Renogy Rover controller.

I hooked the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
Does the roof port solar wires go directly to the...

Does the roof port solar wires go directly to the Renogy charger. Or does the wires hook to something under the bed area then go to the renogy charger.

At work now and when I get off I will be...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,161
Posted By Machinetools1
Yes... The 2019 Thor Windsport came with a...

Yes... The 2019 Thor Windsport came with a factory 10 amp PWM controller. I changed over to the 40 amp Renogy Rover MPPT controller. I followed the directions by hooking up the battery first then...
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