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Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-31-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,621
Posted By wfrauch
Look into tire liners. Its a nylon/plastic strip...

Look into tire liners. Its a nylon/plastic strip that you insert between the tire and the tube. The center part of the liner is a bit thicker, and pretty tough. The edges are thinner and more...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Posted By wfrauch
Thor Vegas slide makes a "pop" noise at start

not sure what happened to my first attempt to post, so here goes again....

2019 Thor Vegas 27.7 -

When moving the back (bedroom) slide out, there is a very noticeable "pop" sound during the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-28-2021, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,139
Posted By wfrauch
Thanks for the link, we've been pondering same -...

Thanks for the link, we've been pondering same - did not know these were available in the size we require.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-29-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
MH is now "back home" yesterday. Internal...

MH is now "back home" yesterday.

Internal ignition switch (steering column) has been replaced, shorted wire from ignition switch to PDC - which was causing fuse to blow - has been replaced.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
Interesting - we were driving on about 50 miles...

Interesting - we were driving on about 50 miles of very rough state highway. Tons of "road feel" coming thru the steering wheel...and not in a good way.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
The shop was able to get a tech to do more...

The shop was able to get a tech to do more "digging" after finding all relays and fuses where ok.


They were then able to find that the ignition switch inside the steering column was dead, and...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
Thanks - The indy shop I have it at has...

Thanks -

The indy shop I have it at has been able to get a bit of time spent on it, and have so far been able to test and see that all the relays (PDC, ignition power, run/start fuse and relays)...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
Thankfully, we were on our way home, and was...

Thankfully, we were on our way home, and was about 120 miles from home.
The tow truck only had two seats, so my wife had to sit on my lap.
Pretty cramped ride "home", stiff and sore climbing out of...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
The MH is now sitting at a repair shop, which is...

The MH is now sitting at a repair shop, which is closed on Saturdays.
I went to MH, tried the Emer start, which didn't do anything - but I did hear a relay click 2x.
I checked and reseated all...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
Agreed - just wanted to try to leverage the...

Agreed - just wanted to try to leverage the plethora of experience with you all! Thanks
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2021, 09:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
Thanks for the quick reply, DTM. Horn...

Thanks for the quick reply, DTM.


Horn honks, headlights come on ok.
Crawling underneath engine, it the pulleys I can see have belts on them.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,119
Posted By wfrauch
Help - engine died while driving on roadtrip

Hi folks -

2019 Thor Vegas V10, died abruptly whil driving, got safely pulled over.
Appears to be electicral power to engine.
Engine will not crank, no apparent power to gauges, etc.
ODB-II...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,192
Posted By wfrauch
There is a routine you can do to see what...

There is a routine you can do to see what component is causing the parasitic loss. It involves a multimeter.
A quick search show a few ways -
...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-31-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
Posted By wfrauch
Yeah, that was actually the very first question...

Yeah, that was actually the very first question that crossed my mind.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-30-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
Posted By wfrauch
Single valve stem on dually

Our unit is a `19 Vegas 27.7 which we've had for about 3 months.


I've found that the passenger side rear dual tires each have their own valve stem, which seems normal to me.


The drivers...
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 04-18-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 108,053
Posted By wfrauch
Since our recently acquired Vegas 27.7 is way,...

Since our recently acquired Vegas 27.7 is way, way, different from any of our other vehicles, we named her "Nada".


As is Nada Roadster.


CHeers!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-04-2021, 08:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,700
Posted By wfrauch
Thanks for the pics, that helps - in the event it...

Thanks for the pics, that helps - in the event it ever happens to others.


Were you able to get the "stabilizer down" beeping to stop?

I had a similar issue with the constant beep/tone. ...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-19-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By wfrauch
The box is damaged and repaired with tape. I...

The box is damaged and repaired with tape.
I posted this just to get an idea of how often this happens.

Thanks!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-19-2021, 01:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By wfrauch
Agreed - my question was if anyone else has...

Agreed - my question was if anyone else has experienced similiar issue.

Thanks!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-19-2021, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By wfrauch
Hellwig order problems anyone else had same?

So I order a Hellwig rear anti-sway bar thru Amazon.
The vendor is Southern Car Parts.

The first box shows up awhile ago, minus the actual sway bar.

Southern Car Parts was responsive in...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-18-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By wfrauch
Thanks, Bob! I'll check their site to see how...

Thanks, Bob! I'll check their site to see how it can be used in conjunction with a storage box/platform.

Cheers!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-17-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By wfrauch
Hitch mount storage/rack

We have a 2019 Vegas 27.7
As with many things in life, there are compromises - in the Vegas' case, its the external storage compartments.

I am trying to find a hitch-mounted (or??) unit to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 03-07-2021, 03:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,250
Posted By wfrauch
Great checklist - not gonna lie....I've already...

Great checklist - not gonna lie....I've already copied and printed it! We have yet to take any trips in our MH that we've had for all of two weeks.
Cheers!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-03-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,322
Posted By wfrauch
Thanks, Taylorbob - Interesting, I wish there...

Thanks, Taylorbob -
Interesting, I wish there was a way to find out which supplier has the reported "only 1 in stock", per Amazon website.

Cheers!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-03-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,322
Posted By wfrauch
Where did you source your sway bars? My Hellwig...

Where did you source your sway bars? My Hellwig delivery showed up a couple days ago in a Hellwig labeled 4'x3' (approx) box.
Imagine my surprise when I opened it to find only another much smaller...
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