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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 09-09-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,381
Posted By JGallagher
Bob, My deepest sympathies. James

Bob,

My deepest sympathies.

James
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,350
Posted By JGallagher
I do my own oil changes on the E-450 Chateau ~...

I do my own oil changes on the E-450 Chateau ~ every 7500 miles. Very easy and there is tons of room under there!
Usually buy oil from Costco/BJ's and oil filters from either Walmart or Amazon.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-07-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,637
Posted By JGallagher
Good Morning, Per Thor, I need to take the RV...

Good Morning,
Per Thor, I need to take the RV to one of their local authorized service centers to have the Wing Wall issue evaluated.
Since we are new to the Charlotte, NC area, I don't know who...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,637
Posted By JGallagher
Hi Sappy2, The more I look, the more I am...

Hi Sappy2,

The more I look, the more I am convinced that something has moved.
However, I can't find any evidence of that.
Is it possible for you to describe where I might look to find the second...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,696
Posted By JGallagher
We are the 2nd owners of a 2017 Chateau 23U and...

We are the 2nd owners of a 2017 Chateau 23U and Thor (at the factory) replaced the wing walls at no charge, last November.

As you may see from my thread in this category titled "Wing Wall Woes" I...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2022, 01:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,637
Posted By JGallagher
Thanks Jimbo12. It may be a while before I can...

Thanks Jimbo12. It may be a while before I can take a look.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-23-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,637
Posted By JGallagher
Here's another photo showing the area. RE:...

Here's another photo showing the area.

RE: Screws/bolts. If one were to tighten the screws, they do take hold but are under significant pressure. You can see the wing wall bowing under the...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 03-22-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,581
Posted By JGallagher
I called Camping World @ Charlotte Speedway after...

I called Camping World @ Charlotte Speedway after I posted and was told that I could take my RV to any Ford dealership for service.:facepalm:

I managed to receive a call back from someone more...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-22-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,637
Posted By JGallagher
Clearly something has shifted. To me, it is as...

Clearly something has shifted. To me, it is as if the front cab moved forward but there is no indication that this has happened. I would expect to be able to see open seams somewhere on the cab if...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-22-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,637
Posted By JGallagher
To continue: The wing walls were actually...

To continue:

The wing walls were actually replaced twice during our visit as the technician used the wrong staple gun on the upholstery. The long staples penetrated through the wing walls to the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-22-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,637
Posted By JGallagher
Wing Wall Woes

Hello all,

I knew that I had a problem with my wing walls on our 2017 Chateau as they were rotting from the bottom and would, as some point, need replacing.

Based on a random post that I read...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 03-22-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,581
Posted By JGallagher
Ford Service Charlotte, NC

Hello,

After 9 months, construction has finally begun on our home in Denver, NC (north of Charlotte).

We are new to the area so I am seeking recommendations for Ford RV Service for the Chateau....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,920
Posted By JGallagher
I ordered the part from Amazon, got the Camco...

I ordered the part from Amazon, got the Camco regulator delivered in 1 day for $39.
Very straightforward to remove and replace.

Thanks to all for the help.

James
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2022, 02:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,920
Posted By JGallagher
Ted, Yes, I'll crawl underneath tomorrow to...

Ted,

Yes, I'll crawl underneath tomorrow to inspect the lines. Thanks for the tip.

The regulator replacement looks pretty straightforward.

Do I stick with the same brand (Fairview) or is...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,920
Posted By JGallagher
Propane regulator

Good Afternoon.

I have noticed that the flames from the stove burners have a lot of "yellow" in them and no longer just blue. This happens on all 3 burners. Also, I have soot on the bottom of my...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-05-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,971
Posted By JGallagher
An update: As I feared, the mounting holes...

An update:

As I feared, the mounting holes on the large adapter plate that I purchased did not match up with the mounting holes on the rv mount once the plate was attached to the tv.

The tv...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2022, 01:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,971
Posted By JGallagher
16ACE27: Yes, I just measured. The holes...

16ACE27:

Yes, I just measured. The holes are 16" (400mm) wide and 8" (200mm) high.

Now I get it. The adapter bracket does not have threads to accept the bolts:facepalm:

ChateauNomad:

My...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2022, 01:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,971
Posted By JGallagher
I think that this will work. It is a VESA...

I think that this will work. It is a VESA adapter plate that adapts to the different spacing of the mounting holes.

I'll try to find one locally so that I can get the job done tomorrow....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2022, 01:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,971
Posted By JGallagher
Hi Wayne, There is no bracket on the old tv....

Hi Wayne,

There is no bracket on the old tv. It mounted directly to the existing bracket.

I thought that VESA mounts were standard sizes and, perhaps they are, but in this case, the old tv has...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,971
Posted By JGallagher
Oh, what a good idea! I should be able to find...

Oh, what a good idea!
I should be able to find something simple that could work.

Thanks for the suggestion.
James
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-01-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,971
Posted By JGallagher
Tv Mount. Seeking advice.

Hi,
Our Seiki tv, mounted over the front cab, has died.
I bought a 40" Vizio that barely squeaks into the fixed vertical dimension of 20.4" on the installed bracket.
Most TVs of this size seem to...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,320
Posted By JGallagher
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. ...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
Interestingly, no clunks in the past 2 days.
I'll follow up with any further developments.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2021, 02:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,320
Posted By JGallagher
E450 "clunks" when shifting from park

Hi Gang,
My 2017 Chateau Class C 23U has intermittently started to make a "clunk" sound when shifting from Park to D or R. Also the sound is sometimes heard when starting from a stop.
This is a...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 09-29-2021, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,542
Posted By JGallagher
Several weeks back we stayed at: Crow Peak...

Several weeks back we stayed at:
Crow Peak Brewing Company, Spearfish
Naughti Wines, Hill City
both are harvest hosts and decent places to overnight.
Can't remember the price for
The Lodge at...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 09-12-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,931
Posted By JGallagher
We are just about 2 months and 6000+ miles into...

We are just about 2 months and 6000+ miles into our trip since selling the house in Massachusetts.
No Reservations anywhere.
Been all through Michigan UP, South Dakota, Wyoming and now Utah.
Did...
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