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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 03-20-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,508
Posted By Wiley1
If your antenna is like most, it can be rotated...

If your antenna is like most, it can be rotated from inside the camper by turning a knob. Mine has a string of blue LEDs that indicate when the antenna is pointing to the strongest signal, which...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-11-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,892
Posted By Wiley1
Are you admonishing me for not testing thoroughly...

Are you admonishing me for not testing thoroughly enough? Seriously?
That sort of reply is unhelpful.

I installed those new tail-lights over a year ago. After the installation, I had my wife...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,892
Posted By Wiley1
Today my motorhome went through Virginia state...

Today my motorhome went through Virginia state inspection for the first time since I installed the new tail-lights. All lights work at night. Both turn signals work in the daytime. But, when the...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 08-03-2023, 01:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,183
Posted By Wiley1
Sounds like I need a Li-BIM. Where do I get one...

Sounds like I need a Li-BIM. Where do I get one of those?

Will it work with my AGM batteries until I can afford a few LiFePO4s ?
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 08-02-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,183
Posted By Wiley1
This has been an ongoing problem for me. My...

This has been an ongoing problem for me.

My rig sits in my driveway for months at a time, always connected to shorepower. When I go to use it, the house battery bank is always 100% and the...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 07-21-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,145
Posted By Wiley1
I my case, the inverter is mounter under a...

I my case, the inverter is mounter under a dinette seat and the batteries are under the entrance stairs. I used a 2-foot cable to go through the floor and bolt the negative to the vehicle chassis. ...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-21-2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,086
Posted By Wiley1
I'm not sure what you mean by "right rear",...

I'm not sure what you mean by "right rear", "front rear", and "center rear". My 2017 Freedom Elite 23H has one huge storage compartment under the corner queen on the right side. Under that is a...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-17-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,944
Posted By Wiley1
To me, this is very straight forward. The...

To me, this is very straight forward.

The purpose of the Use/Store switch is to fully disconnect the house batteries from everything except possibly the charging cable from the alternator by...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-17-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,263
Posted By Wiley1
I wouldn't goof around with any complicated...

I wouldn't goof around with any complicated work-arounds.

Just connect a battery charger to the chassis battery overnight.
If it doesn't start in the morning, you have a bad battery.
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 10-17-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,555
Posted By Wiley1
I'm sure I'm just repeating what others have...

I'm sure I'm just repeating what others have said, but....

When connected to shore power, if your SOC is anything less than 100%, you should see current flowing into the batteries and the SOC...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-17-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,803
Posted By Wiley1
When I connected my new XTrons head unit in that...

When I connected my new XTrons head unit in that way, my chassis battery was dead within a month. That is because my chassis battery isn't charged by the house converter.

The solution was to...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-14-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,237
Posted By Wiley1
I'm pretty sure I don't want anything in my cab...

I'm pretty sure I don't want anything in my cab that stops me from moving from the front seat to the coach area. I don't want to get wet when it is raining.
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 08-31-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,465
Posted By Wiley1
We don't know the circumstances, but I'll make...

We don't know the circumstances, but I'll make two predictions:

1. That cop is a dick

2. The case will be null-processed
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 08-31-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,803
Posted By Wiley1
They refused to cover my blown CoP (coil on...

They refused to cover my blown CoP (coil on plug). Coach is 5 years old and 16,000 miles.
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 08-31-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,465
Posted By Wiley1
In the world of practicality, it is not how the...

In the world of practicality, it is not how the law is written, but how it is enforced.

It won't take long until the cops figure out the intent of the law and they enforce, or don't enforce, as...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-28-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,819
Posted By Wiley1
I've done exactly what you are talking about at...

I've done exactly what you are talking about at my house.
The greatest danger is, when power is restored, that the utility power will destroy your generator.
Another consideration is that your...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,045
Posted By Wiley1
Here is where I put my ignorance on full display....

Here is where I put my ignorance on full display.
I've always believed the two statements below to be true. If I'm wrong, maybe somebody can educate me.

1. Very few coaches are designed to...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 08-24-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,803
Posted By Wiley1
No, no, no. Ford will reimburse any shop for...

No, no, no. Ford will reimburse any shop for warranty work as long as the guy who works on it is ASE certified. Your task is to get the shop to a agree to accept payment from Ford instead of from...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-07-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,615
Posted By Wiley1
Although I quoted your message, I wasn't...

Although I quoted your message, I wasn't necessarily directing my questions toward you. I was hoping that anybody reading this thread my have an idea.

I also notice that they have 4 different...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-07-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,615
Posted By Wiley1
They say it is recommended for trailers but not...

They say it is recommended for trailers but not cars. Really? They both travel at the same speed.

And, they say it is good for "off-road bicycles". What about on-road bicycles? Does this have...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-31-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,561
Posted By Wiley1
Sure, but I didn't say anything about "car"...

Sure, but I didn't say anything about "car" sales.

I'm referring to places where they have F-250's, F-350's, and E-350's sitting on the lot for sale. If you sell it, you should be required to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 07-30-2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,585
Posted By Wiley1
I bought a spare a couple of years ago. I...

I bought a spare a couple of years ago. I decided to go with the full mounted spare because I don't have any confidence that roadside assistance will have the capability to mount a tire to a rim. ...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-30-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,561
Posted By Wiley1
In my part of Virginia, every Ford dealer has...

In my part of Virginia, every Ford dealer has stopped working on motorhomes except one, warranty or otherwise. I find that to be despicable. They should not be allowed to be a Ford dealer unless...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-21-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 17,175
Posted By Wiley1
That is true in most cases, and I thank you for...

That is true in most cases, and I thank you for your concern.

But, I have the Crossfire equalization system installed. So, I have only four inflation points.

It would be nice if the Xtrons...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-20-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 17,175
Posted By Wiley1
I'm about to buy a TPMS system that costs $70 for...

I'm about to buy a TPMS system that costs $70 for 4 tires.
The cost is low because it integrates with my Xtrons in-dash media player. One less box on the dashboard.

The transmitters are...
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