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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-06-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,246
Posted By CHRIS1u
In particular, be careful around the brake fluid...

In particular, be careful around the brake fluid until you feel confident in your knowledge and experience. The brake system is very sensitive, incredibly important and its care is somewhat complex....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 30,208
Posted By CHRIS1u
Oil filter installation generally

Aside from the specifics of the oil change on your specific rig, it's been my practice, for any oil filter replacement:


1. Fill the new filter with oil, so that when the engine is first started...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 02-07-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,173
Posted By CHRIS1u
Electronic odometers mostly won't accrue mileage,...

Electronic odometers mostly won't accrue mileage, but mechanical odometers likely will. It's been a long time, but when I worked part time in a service station the lube service involved unscrewing...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-04-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,067
Posted By CHRIS1u
In school I worked part time in a service station...

In school I worked part time in a service station and patched more tires than I care to remember. There are many "patches." Plugs, patches on the inside, and great big "boots" on the inside. I...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-09-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,113
Posted By CHRIS1u
When the bathroom sink drains to the black water...

When the bathroom sink drains to the black water tank, is it probable that the adjacent shower also drains to the black water tank, instead of the grey water tank? The head is located between the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-07-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,977
Posted By CHRIS1u
And keep in mind that the tires are not...

And keep in mind that the tires are not necessarily the same age as the unit. Check the manufacture date, which is embedded in the codes on the tire.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-21-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,319
Posted By CHRIS1u
I keep a cheap 30 inch carpenter's level behind...

I keep a cheap 30 inch carpenter's level behind the front seat. Versatile, easy to use, and the size and multiple bubbles give me a feeling of confidence about the reading.
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 12-14-2020, 03:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,878
Posted By CHRIS1u
Just camping in moderate cold I was amazed at how...

Just camping in moderate cold I was amazed at how fast the propane went. I now am using two small electric heaters...no more than about 15 amps total. I use them when there is an electric hookup in...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-13-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,425
Posted By CHRIS1u
There are several mentions of LED units. Since...

There are several mentions of LED units. Since they draw much less current than incandescent, how do they handle the issue of getting enough current through the flasher unit? Do they have a...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 12-13-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,084
Posted By CHRIS1u
If the hose used for flushing is only connected...

If the hose used for flushing is only connected when used for flushing (ie, with positive flow into the rv) there can't be backflow. Backflow is a problem when a connection (hose OR pipe) is idle...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 12-10-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,868
Posted By CHRIS1u
And keep in mind that changing to a 20 amp...

And keep in mind that changing to a 20 amp receptacle creates the false impression that this is a 20 amp circuit, which is not the case and could lead to problems down the road for the householder.
...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,253
Posted By CHRIS1u
Back in my motorcycle days tire pressure for a...

Back in my motorcycle days tire pressure for a particular load was always a hot topic of discussion. Owners' manuals typically give different tire pressures for various loads (eg, one up, two up,...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-12-2020, 03:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,358
Posted By CHRIS1u
I don't know how you would get any data on...

I don't know how you would get any data on limits, but not only is your rear axle sensitive to total weight, there is the fact that it serves as the axis for a rotational moment. The greater the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,178
Posted By CHRIS1u
Isn't the simple solution to fill the tank, and...

Isn't the simple solution to fill the tank, and adjust/calibrate the gauge(s) to show it is either 80% or full (depending on what you want to call "full."

If the gauges are not adjustable, the...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 09-23-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,327
Posted By CHRIS1u
Here: ...

Here:

https://www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/?utm_source=exacttarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MHN022661_09172020


As stated, however, after you make a selection, verify in...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 09-12-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,143
Posted By CHRIS1u
Same location for Freedom Elite 22FE

Same location for Freedom Elite 22FE
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 09-12-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,857
Posted By CHRIS1u
There is a reason that an original Shelby Cobra...

There is a reason that an original Shelby Cobra sells for more than seven figures while a Cobra replicar sells in the 5 to low 6 figures.


Of course, I'd rather have a Cobra replicar than a 1934...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,450
Posted By CHRIS1u
As Beau388 said, a hydrometer or a load test will...

As Beau388 said, a hydrometer or a load test will tell you the condition of the battery itself. The voltage reading is easily confounded by surface charge. In my schoold days as a part time service...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,727
Posted By CHRIS1u
The charging current is electrolyzing the battery...

The charging current is electrolyzing the battery water...water will break down into hydrogen and oxygen, and the two together are very explosive. Be careful. If you check the electrolyte in the...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 09-02-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By CHRIS1u
If the 30 amp source experiences excess draw it...

If the 30 amp source experiences excess draw it will probably kick off a breaker and go dead (thank goodness).


Your 50 amp unit can handle a 50 amp draw, but doesn't know that the power outlet...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 09-02-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,247
Posted By CHRIS1u
Whatever additional motivation there may have...

Whatever additional motivation there may have been, these things cost money, and when ends don't meet (ie, budget shortage) prices typically go up. And, of course, the state residents are the ones...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,235
Posted By CHRIS1u
Getting at the inner dual tire can be difficult. ...

Getting at the inner dual tire can be difficult. Valve extensions are a great investment...no longer any need to pull the covers.
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 08-27-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,973
Posted By CHRIS1u
We have to keep in mind these (especially the...

We have to keep in mind these (especially the smaller units) aren't build on an assembly line. To a certain extent it's like hiring a bunch of fellows to come over and build a house on your lot. ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 08-16-2020, 02:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,208
Posted By CHRIS1u
Sale by Owner is not impossible

I see many dire warnings of the horrible risks involved in a sale by owner. Indeed, there are many things that can go wrong, but if the details are attended to, that need not be the case. A menu of...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-16-2020, 01:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,862
Posted By CHRIS1u
Good answers. The choice of batteries...number,...

Good answers. The choice of batteries...number, six or twelve volt, quality all will affect how much power you can draw between charges, and even how long the batteries will last before replacement....
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