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Forum: Class A Motor Coach Today, 01:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 477
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Let me guess. It's a Schwintek slide system. They...

Let me guess. It's a Schwintek slide system. They discovered one of the motors popped up off the bearing block (the popping noise) which disengaged the motor drive gear.

Sorry for your luck, but...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair Today, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 109
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Does the fuse blow immediately, or after the bed...

Does the fuse blow immediately, or after the bed motor is running? Does the motor seem to labor, or does it run smoothly as expected? If replacing the switch doesn't fix it (which would be great!),...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair Today, 01:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 787
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
I think you're on the right track. A suggestion...

I think you're on the right track. A suggestion also might be to visit a reputable mechanic's garage and ask some questions... I'm betting there exists a combination of the correct length and size of...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair Yesterday, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Here's the screws I got. The two loose ones are...

Here's the screws I got. The two loose ones are the originals I removed. The smaller ones are an exact thread match... Just 1/4" longer than the originals.

The larger ones are in case the hole...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach Yesterday, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Search for Judge's Eternabond Challenge. You...

Search for Judge's Eternabond Challenge. You don't need to remove Eternabond when installing components (vents, etc.) just cut where you need to then lap new tape over the old when finished. Like...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics Yesterday, 12:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 174
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
When all else fails... start a new thread??

When all else fails... start a new thread??
Forum: Maintenance and Repair Yesterday, 12:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
My front motor was the problem child... which was...

My front motor was the problem child... which was lucky because the rear one is a REAL B**** to get at.

The underlying cause is there was NO WAY a 1/2" screw inserted into the large oval opening...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 03-26-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 689
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
The reference to a Harley through a campground...

The reference to a Harley through a campground was not to compare the noise, setting etc. It was to illustrate the absence of intellectual maturity... which affects decision making. The reference...
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 03-26-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 280,204
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
At my eye surgeon this morning for cataract...

At my eye surgeon this morning for cataract surgery follow-up... saw this in the restroom.

As I get older, it's the little things in life that makes me smile.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-26-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
What would make sense is if Thor offered Vroom as...

What would make sense is if Thor offered Vroom as an upgrade. But without any incentive, the Schwintek woes will continue. Vroom's design isn't perfect, but it's a night and day improvement on the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-26-2024, 02:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 450
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Mine developed a minor crack last summer... it...

Mine developed a minor crack last summer... it was the wife's fault. :D

It's on my long list for replacement. Amazon Prime... free returns if it doesn't fit! :thumb:
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 03-26-2024, 02:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
All my original coach manuals are in the magic...

All my original coach manuals are in the magic black Thor zippered bag. I keep a separate tabbed notebook of printouts diagrams/layouts etc. of the modifications I've done... just paper copies of my...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 03-26-2024, 02:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 689
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
The Duck nailed it. He's not being rude .. it's...

The Duck nailed it. He's not being rude .. it's just old fashioned common sense. One of those life decisions.

A Harley rider with straight pipes cruises through the campground at 2 a.m. You...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-26-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Thanks! :). I think key with mine (and in the...

Thanks! :). I think key with mine (and in the posted video) is making sure that set screw stays in place, which (theoretically) keeps the motor from popping up off the drive shaft. Hopefully the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2024, 11:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
On newer rigs there's usually two types of...

On newer rigs there's usually two types of motors:

Part # 236575 300:1 Black Cap
Part # 287298 500:1 Clear Cap

As one of the videos I posted shows, they are NOT interchangeable... but...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 03-25-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,058
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
I installed the diode kit on my Wrangler... which...

I installed the diode kit on my Wrangler... which is required if tapping into ANY vehicle if mixing the motorhome's power with the towed vehicle's for brake and tail lights.

What I DIDN'T need was...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
You're right... I probably way overestimated. We...

You're right... I probably way overestimated. We spent 6 weeks in Colorado Rockies last summer, and most campgrounds were at least 4 - 5 days. And even 4 day weekend trips the slide only...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Not full time. But starting last season and...

Not full time. But starting last season and moving forward will be using for continuous 2+ month long trips.

But to date, thinking out loud math:

Count an overnight as one cycle......
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 03-25-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 280,204
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Yours are easier to reach than mine. I just order...

Yours are easier to reach than mine. I just order 10' of cable ($57... ouch!) to install the third and final battery.
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-25-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 344
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Air conditioners and compressor refrigerators are...

Air conditioners and compressor refrigerators are the two largest wattage appliances in an RV. A compressor based refrigerator uses between 300 - 500 watts while running. So that's between 25 - 41...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2024, 12:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 494
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Use a multimeter and do a continuity check on the...

Use a multimeter and do a continuity check on the old plug before cutting the end off. Then you'll be able to match the plug prongs regardless of insulation color. You don't need any special tools......
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 03-24-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 238
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Sometimes unfortunate things happen to the most...

Sometimes unfortunate things happen to the most careful people. I feel for those unfortunate folks.

And sometimes clueless people invite their own little disasters which have the potential to...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
To follow up on the fix: New motor ordered from...

To follow up on the fix: New motor ordered from Amazon to arrive tomorrow. Larger slightly longer hardened stainless steel screw from Lowes. The Vroom is a little out of budget range at this time.
...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Finally bit by Schwintek!

After four full seasons and no problems with my Schwintek slide room it finally came to an end! Here's a brief description of what happened:

As usual about this time of year we're prepping for the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 231
Posted By Chateau_Nomad
Ace "aced" it as usual. The two center wires are...

Ace "aced" it as usual. The two center wires are power and ground. So they're probably a stock size used in the wiring harnesses for powering components.
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