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Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 12-16-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,319
Posted By DaveDopp
I find it hard to believe that so many of you...

I find it hard to believe that so many of you find garbage pit Walmarts for overnight stops!

I've been traveling for 16 years - the past 8 years fulltime - spend up to a dozen nights (one at a...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 06-11-2023, 12:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By DaveDopp
Amazon surviving on subsidies and credit? Nah. ...

Amazon surviving on subsidies and credit? Nah. Here's a decent analysis of Amazon (including financials).
https://businessmodelanalyst.com/is-amazon-profitable/
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By DaveDopp
I had a similar setup on my Miramar 34.1. The...

I had a similar setup on my Miramar 34.1. The strut would hold the door open at 90 degrees ... until the next strong wind gust came along and ripped the damn strut off, letting the door slam into...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 07-22-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,993
Posted By DaveDopp
The idea that a 25-year-old solar panel has...

The idea that a 25-year-old solar panel has reached the end of its useful life is nuts! The vast majority of old panels are still generating 80 percent (or more) of rated capacity. The original...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,468
Posted By DaveDopp
Have you checked to be sure the valve core is...

Have you checked to be sure the valve core is tight? Walmart sells a Schrader valve tool kit.

If the core is not loose, it may have a small piece of dirt keeping it from sealing properly. They...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 06-16-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,235
Posted By DaveDopp
I typically refill whenever the gauge shows...

I typically refill whenever the gauge shows between 1/2 and 3/4 full. Rarely do I let the tank get down to half full.

Normally, I try to take a driving break every 2 - 2 1/2 hours and stop for...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-06-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,483
Posted By DaveDopp
It's the metal beam that runs in front of the...

It's the metal beam that runs in front of the bottom of the radiator. Pretty hard to NOT see it! LOL!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-06-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,483
Posted By DaveDopp
I had a similar problem in my 2015 Miramar 34.1. ...

I had a similar problem in my 2015 Miramar 34.1. Lights would go out, high beam indicator would come on. The problem is most likely a loose or corroded ground connection. My ground wire was...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-09-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,502
Posted By DaveDopp
I had a similar problem several years ago. It...

I had a similar problem several years ago. It stopped after I had the windshield reset. (It was air leaking around the gasket at speeds above 40mph!)
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-13-2022, 01:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,289
Posted By DaveDopp
Wood hardener

I had a similar problem in both bathrooms in my Miramar 34.1. Both had counter tops made of MDF covered on the top and side but not on the bottoms. Water dripping over the edges caused the MDF to...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 12-08-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,985
Posted By DaveDopp
In 14 years of RVing (the last 7 full-time) from...

In 14 years of RVing (the last 7 full-time) from Maine to Florida, Delaware to Arizona, I've experienced just 2 instances of seriously inconsiderate campground etiquette. One was a group playing...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-11-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,576
Posted By DaveDopp
I strongly disagree regarding driving a truck!...

I strongly disagree regarding driving a truck! The majority of 18-year-olds simply lack the maturity to handle the responsibility of driving commercially. Most people below the age of 25 have a firm...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,649
Posted By DaveDopp
I suspect your problem is in the Anderson 4-way...

I suspect your problem is in the Anderson 4-way valve rather than the pump. Turn the Anderson valve from "City" to "Normal", then turn on the pump. If the pump does not cycle after it pressurizes,...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 09-23-2021, 01:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,057
Posted By DaveDopp
Ummm ... "The average excise duty on gas is €0.56...

Ummm ... "The average excise duty on gas is €0.56 per liter ($2.48 per gallon) in the European Union, while it is €0.45 per liter ($2.00 per gallon) on diesel." (Tax Foundation) To this you must...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 08-28-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,873
Posted By DaveDopp
LOL! Sadly, the trash problem in Walmart parking...

LOL! Sadly, the trash problem in Walmart parking lots is almost entirely due to the locals, not overnight RVers.

We've been using Walmart parking lots for overnight stops for twelve years and...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,856
Posted By DaveDopp
Hmmm ... The guy may feel embarrassed if it's a...

Hmmm ... The guy may feel embarrassed if it's a simple answer. (Been there, done that! After I took delivery of my Thor Miramar MH, it took me two days to find the fuses and breaker switches. They...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-07-2021, 09:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,786
Posted By DaveDopp
Since you obviously have not, I would suggest you...

Since you obviously have not, I would suggest you contact Thor for replacement trim first. Similar (or the same) trim pieces may be used over multiple years. Given your unit is just 2 or 3 years...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2021, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,360
Posted By DaveDopp
Blue Ox recommends servicing the tow bar every...

Blue Ox recommends servicing the tow bar every two years or 10,000 miles. It's an easy DIY project. (The link below is to an RV Geeks how to video.)

I'd also recommend you have it checked out at...
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