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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-13-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,413
Posted By RunnerJim
Counselor, Does your 24.1 have a 12mm heavy...

Counselor,
Does your 24.1 have a 12mm heavy duty "J" hook wiper arm mount?
That is what I have on my '18 25.3 Vegas.
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 08-09-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,777
Posted By RunnerJim
This might not apply, but food for thought...

This might not apply, but food for thought anyway. As an over the road truck driver we used to idle the equipment 8-10 hours a day for heat and A/C. Probably 8-10 months out of the year. (This was...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 08-08-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,397
Posted By RunnerJim
Fuel mileage data

1Hurricane has asked for fuel mileage improvement suggestions. Before I share what I have learned so far, let me share the data I have. 2018 Vegas 25.3 with no toad on the E-450 chassis with the...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 08-03-2022, 12:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,016
Posted By RunnerJim
I have a 2018 Vegas 25.3 on the E-450 Chassis. ...

I have a 2018 Vegas 25.3 on the E-450 Chassis. May be similar to yours. The Low side port is located above the Trans. dipstick, just left of center. Also, the high side port is located in the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 07-25-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By RunnerJim
Just Curious: How many Vegas 25.3's out there? On here?

I see many different Thor models on here including a lot of Vegas 24.1's Just curios if I bought the only 2018 Vegas 25.3. :)
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-05-2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,156
Posted By RunnerJim
Thanks Pillbox, Checked the chassis battery...

Thanks Pillbox,
Checked the chassis battery voltage and it was also at 13.1 using a multi meter.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,156
Posted By RunnerJim
House Battery Voltage Question

I recently installed a house battery voltmeter in our 2018 Vegas 25.3. (The 4 little red dots just didn't give me much) When I plugged into shore power or started the Generator I would see 13.6V....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,560
Posted By RunnerJim
Cheap and Easy Bugscreen

Came up with an easy bug screen Solution: Asked our local Ace hardware to make a 24" X 33" window screen. Set it on the front frame rails and under the plastic cowl. $35.00 and done.

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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,335
Posted By RunnerJim
Not sure if this will be your situation, but I...

Not sure if this will be your situation, but I fought a dead truck battery for a while. I discovered that the house master had to be turned on before I plugged it into the house.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-08-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,525
Posted By RunnerJim
Yes, our 25.3 had the same problem last summer. ...

Yes, our 25.3 had the same problem last summer. Saw something hanging in the mirror, pulled over and pulled the rest of it down. It's lying on the garage floor waiting for good weather. Like you,...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 02-22-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,995
Posted By RunnerJim
Hi Tonyl, The Girard is very sensitive to flow...

Hi Tonyl,
The Girard is very sensitive to flow rate. After reading on the forums, I learned to set the temp to 106 degrees (+ or - depending on how you like your showers) then use the hot water...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 12-29-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,860
Posted By RunnerJim
Surviving a flood

March of 2019 our area flooded with water up to the door knobs. Our home furnace was up on the main level. Natural gas and water were still on and the power was out. We were force evacuated for...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 12-27-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2,208
Views: 662,980
Posted By RunnerJim
Folding Bed Holder

I bought a seat belt from NAPA, and with a few bolts and washers made a secure simple holder. Not pretty, but very secure.
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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 12-21-2021, 02:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,684
Posted By RunnerJim
Random thoughts reply from a 25.3

We have had our 25.3 for 2 1/2 years and 36,000 miles so far...and we love it! Our bedroom slide is on the driver's side. Did a Cat scale weight fully loaded with fuel, water, food and 2 people. ...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 12-17-2021, 01:05 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,948
Posted By RunnerJim
Been reading about raw data, graphs, temps,...

Been reading about raw data, graphs, temps, warnings, alerts, analog, etc. Thought it was time to post where I mounted my analog TPMS. It has served me well for over 47 years helping me maintain 18...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-07-2021, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,062
Posted By RunnerJim
Thanks waterdog. That sounds relatively easy to...

Thanks waterdog. That sounds relatively easy to change them out. I appreciate your help.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-07-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,062
Posted By RunnerJim
Removal Question

Thanks Taylorbob1,
It appears from the pictures of the replacements that I only need to replace the lights and not the whole assembly. The three adjusting screws appear to rest in little plastic...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-07-2021, 01:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,062
Posted By RunnerJim
Vegas Headlight Assembly Removal & Replacement

Has anyone removed the headlight assemblies on their Vegas? I attempted to adjust the headlights, but the adjusting screws were rusted to the plastic. Continuing efforts to adjust the headlights...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 11-23-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,298
Posted By RunnerJim
Thanks Taylorbob1

Self installed Hellwig front sway bar, Moog links, and Safe-T-Plus. Put 1,400 miles on it so far. Front sway bar does a good job in reducing the sway. The Safe-T-Plus does a great job in keeping...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,030
Posted By RunnerJim
Air filter change

I will try to attach a You Tube Video. I would recommend 10,000 miles or less for the change interval. I went 13,000 on my last one and it was pretty nasty. Also, the video shows using the battery...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 10-18-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,151
Posted By RunnerJim
Air bag question

What air bag sustem did you add? How did that addition affect the ride? Rougher, smoother or no change?
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2021, 11:01 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,900
Posted By RunnerJim
Winterizing w/tankless water heater

Lots of great info on this thread. We have a tankless water heater. I turn the power switch off on the water heater before doing the winterization process, and also when doing the spring flush. ...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-25-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 641
Posted By RunnerJim
Kelderman 2 stage air ride

Has anyone done the Kelderman 2 stage air ride to the rear axle of their Vegas?
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-25-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,298
Posted By RunnerJim
"Ride"

Thanks Taylorbob1. By ride I am looking to smooth out the bumps. Thanks for the info on the install. The front axle is not too bad, but if the aux. air bag improves the ride over the bumps it may be...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 09-24-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,298
Posted By RunnerJim
Taylorbob1, thanks for the overview on the...

Taylorbob1, thanks for the overview on the suspension upgrades. I have been reading about those on the forum. For me the issue is the ride. Can you elaborate on the ride improvements with the air...
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