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Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-13-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,417
Posted By plastrd
I have a 2018 of the same model and experienced...

I have a 2018 of the same model and experienced much of the same sway that got worse when pulling our Canyon as a toad.

It's a short wheelbase RV and in our case pulling a 4500lb pickup putting us...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 04-29-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,438
Posted By plastrd
I think it'd be great for clearing off the mat...

I think it'd be great for clearing off the mat before rolling it up at the end of a weekend. Main issue I would have is that I typically roll up the mat either right before I go inside the last night...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2023, 12:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,585
Posted By plastrd
I think there is too much attention on the wall...

I think there is too much attention on the wall mechanism and tracks and not nearly enough on the under floor rollers. The rollers are what actually carry the weight of the slide, the wall mechanism...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,401
Posted By plastrd
One of mine on my '18 Freedom Elite is out too...

One of mine on my '18 Freedom Elite is out too but haven't got to replacing it yet.
I didn't measure diameter but found 3/4" round amber clearance lights on Amazon that look kind of like them: ...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 07-06-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,540
Posted By plastrd
Everyone focuses on the front but all the reasons...

Everyone focuses on the front but all the reasons already stated in this thread make that a pointless endeavor because they create compromises.

The other air drag is the big vacuum bubble you're...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 05-05-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,604
Posted By plastrd
I'm dealing with the same on the fiberglass front...

I'm dealing with the same on the fiberglass front cap of my C where the upper surfaces from the roof down about a quarter of the way have lost their shine and look chalky.
Probably from the same...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-19-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,530
Posted By plastrd
Bottle jacks are cheap but you're trading...

Bottle jacks are cheap but you're trading stability, especially on a slope where the jacks are likely to tip over without warning.

I had our last trailer on a bottle jack while repacking the...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 02-15-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,139
Posted By plastrd
I guess I'm curious why the solar charge...

I guess I'm curious why the solar charge controller needs to be as close to the batteries as possible?

The converter/fuse panel is under the bed at the rear of the coach and there seems to be no...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 01-05-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,170
Posted By plastrd
If you end up needing to replace the fitting,...

If you end up needing to replace the fitting, this is the only manufacturer:

https://www.icondirect.com/holding-tank-fitting-3-hub-fitting/

$5 for the fitting and around $9 for shipping,...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,851
Posted By plastrd
Do you happen to have a link to the switches you...

Do you happen to have a link to the switches you bought? I also bought a large computer case fan to put in my front roof vent. I found the 12V wiring for the lights passes right around the opening so...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2021, 02:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,873
Posted By plastrd
I received a reply from Elk Mountain (actually...

I received a reply from Elk Mountain (actually Tiara RV Sales in Elkhart if anyone wondered or cared) with the correct Thor part numbers for the tall domes:
0352432 for the outer dome, 14x22x7, $120...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By plastrd
That "Flex Mend" was exactly what I was looking...

That "Flex Mend" was exactly what I was looking for and apparently this material and the need to repair it is common on mobile homes. I found a smaller/cheaper ($14 for 20 feet) roll from Recpro's...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,873
Posted By plastrd
Mine took an acorn from an oak tree sometime...

Mine took an acorn from an oak tree sometime during the last week that punched through the UV faded outer dome.
Pictures show the repair progression of "Oh crap, there's a hole in the roof" to ...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By plastrd
Patching damaged tarp-like material under coach over tires

It looks like one of my rear tires threw up a piece of debris which smacked a quarter sized chunk out of the underside of the plywood floor above it.

Under the coach it looks like the plywood is...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-09-2021, 04:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,302
Posted By plastrd
And for around that same price I could have the...

And for around that same price I could have the 500W MSW and had enough juice to run the fridge :)
The one I linked was $25 with a sale/coupon and I don't have any sensitive electronics that would...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-09-2021, 03:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,302
Posted By plastrd
I bought this Bestek 300W inverter...

I bought this Bestek 300W inverter (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LC5SPLM/) (not a true sine but works fine) and Xantrex Auto Transfer Switch...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-09-2021, 02:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,263
Posted By plastrd
Ordered up those 24x18 mud flaps and cut them...

Ordered up those 24x18 mud flaps and cut them down to the same width as the originals by scoring and snapping.
This is on the passenger side since the driver side one is still holding up for now. I...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 08-04-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,046
Posted By plastrd
I had one of those round window cling...

I had one of those round window cling thermometers (https://smile.amazon.com/ElectroOptix-KT7-KT-7-KleerTemp-Thermometer/dp/B000A2N7K8/), probably about 6" in diameter. It fit perfectly on the window...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-02-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,053
Posted By plastrd
Thanks for the tips and about the Permatex, I was...

Thanks for the tips and about the Permatex, I was thinking I'd only need pipe dope or gas tape but might as well make it solid as OEM. Good to know I can unthread it from the manifold without having...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2021, 02:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,263
Posted By plastrd
I tried to patch mine up a couple weeks ago but...

I tried to patch mine up a couple weeks ago but they already broke free again. You can see the original hole the self-tapping screw into the side wall went into was worn into a slot and eventually...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-02-2021, 02:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,053
Posted By plastrd
Adding propane quick disconnect for grill

We upped our griddle game this summer with a Pit Boss 2 burner table top griddle since the Blackstones have been mostly out of stock. It runs off the 1lb propane bottles our smaller Blackstone Dash...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2021, 02:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,675
Posted By plastrd
My theory on the AC fan is the roof of your coach...

My theory on the AC fan is the roof of your coach where those ducts are routed is being baked by the hot sun. When the AC compressor isn't running you're basically operating a solar heater with the...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 08-01-2021, 02:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,551
Posted By plastrd
UHMW is a hard plastic kind of like HDPE you...

UHMW is a hard plastic kind of like HDPE you would commonly recognize as plastic cutting boards. Very durable and slippery material you can buy in sheets of a given thickness.
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-21-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 22,086
Posted By plastrd
I always fill the tank at home before we go...

I always fill the tank at home before we go anywhere, full hookup or not.
Our city water tastes good and doesn't crust fixtures up and I have no idea what I'm getting at a campground so I just bring...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 05-26-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,655
Posted By plastrd
My class C doesn't have levelers but has rear...

My class C doesn't have levelers but has rear electric stabilizer jacks. They have an alarm that sounds like the smoke detector but constant tone OP described if you start the engine without fully...
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