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Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 03-16-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,877
Posted By Kemp_H
When I picked up our new 2022 Chateau “C” it...

When I picked up our new 2022 Chateau “C” it sounded like the door was not latched. I checked, and it was closed, but loose. It roared like an open door all the way home (100-miles). The next day I...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-16-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,245
Posted By Kemp_H
Our Thor "C" came with valve extensions. I had...

Our Thor "C" came with valve extensions. I had one inside rear tire that simply would not hold air. I tightened the valve extensions and after about 100 miles the inside rear tire would start to lose...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-15-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Kemp_H
Sorry, I didn't take photos.

I wish I had the foresight to take photos of the problem before I fixed it... but I didn't. I was focused on resolving the issue without involving an outside repair person or (God forbid) an RV...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-12-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Kemp_H
Vertisce - re: slide-outs

I agree with you about avoiding the slide-outs, but when we were shopping this RV filled the bill, so we went for it. I've had RVs with and without slides, and for the most part, we have not had...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-10-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Kemp_H
Talking Slide-out Frame Flexing - Not Closing Flush

In December of 2021 we purchased a new 2022 Thor Chateau 25V Class C RV from Camping World in Dover, Florida (near Tampa.) We have had the RV for about 27 months, and have put 11,500 miles on it as...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 02-26-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By Kemp_H
Towing my KIA Soul back from Bradenton, pulling...

Towing my KIA Soul back from Bradenton, pulling it with our Thor Chateau C. On I-75, a guy in a City Furniture truck pulls alongside and starts pointing at the rear of the RV. I look in the mirror...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 08-09-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,581
Posted By Kemp_H
Thumbs up An excellent post! We have just returned...

An excellent post!

We have just returned from a great three-week trip from Florida to the upper peninsula of Michigan. On this trip we ticked over the 10,000 mile mark on our Class C, and the trip...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-11-2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,715
Posted By Kemp_H
We have a 2022 25V with the same bathroom setup....

We have a 2022 25V with the same bathroom setup. Without hiking boots, we have no problem flushing. On the occasion boots impede the flush process we have two alternatives. The first involves using a...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 06-11-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,272
Posted By Kemp_H
We knew what we were buying. Our brand new...

We knew what we were buying. Our brand new Chateau 25V was a kit waiting for assembly. We reinvented, repaired, replaced, fabricated, and did the things necessary to turn it into a reliable,...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 01-23-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,121
Posted By Kemp_H
Most likely deemed unnecessary because it was too...

Most likely deemed unnecessary because it was too costly. RV manufacturers have never been ones to place customer safety and well-being above profit. That's just how they are.
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 01-22-2023, 11:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,121
Posted By Kemp_H
We did.

We did.
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 01-22-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,121
Posted By Kemp_H
The front stabilizer on my 2018 F53 chassis was...

The front stabilizer on my 2018 F53 chassis was about the diameter of my little finger, and nearly ineffective. The rear stabilizer was non-existent (deemed unecessary, apparently, by the...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 01-21-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,641
Posted By Kemp_H
Selling Your RV

The last time we sold an RV it was a 2-year-old Class A, 31'. We used professional photographs and a 3D tour (Matterport). We created a website exclusively for the RV. It included every bit of...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 11-28-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,409
Posted By Kemp_H
So Far... So Good - our tow dolly experience

About a year ago we sold our 26' travel trailer and the F-150 that towed it. We bought a Chateau 25v. It has the usual hitch and trailer hookup that I guess they all come with. We found a low-mileage...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 07-18-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,489
Posted By Kemp_H
Seems a bit expensive, compared to what we would...

Seems a bit expensive, compared to what we would pay here in Florida. I paid just under $4,000 for the whole enchilada 18 months ago: Tow bar, Demco unit, base plate, installation, etc. I know...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 07-18-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Posted By Kemp_H
We replaced all of the pleated shades in our last...

We replaced all of the pleated shades in our last travel trailer with roller shades. We fashioned tie-downs so they stayed in place when in the down position while traveling. We have only replaced...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 07-13-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Posted By Kemp_H
We keep a shade repair kit in the RV. I think we...

We keep a shade repair kit in the RV. I think we bought one at Camping World, but they are available through Amazon. https://amzn.to/3Rr9u6x As the shades fail we replace them with pull-down...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 07-12-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,489
Posted By Kemp_H
I had the Demco Stay and Play system installed on...

I had the Demco Stay and Play system installed on our F-150. It worked flawlessly the one time we towed (a 250-mile round-trip). I sold the brake unit to a guy in Miami. I still have the 10,000...
Forum: Thor Owner Classifieds Buy | Sell |Trade 07-12-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 416
Posted By Kemp_H
Blackhawk All Terrain 10,000 pound Tower - Florida

Blackhawk RV Towing System used once. We purchased this system in 2021 to tow our Ford F 150 behind our Class A motorhome. Then we sold the motorhome! We only used it once, on a 250 mile trip. This...
Forum: Thor Owner Classifieds Buy | Sell |Trade 07-12-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 397
Posted By Kemp_H
Viking Rack Jack Hoist System - Florida

We used this to move our Honda 3100 generator in and out of our F 150. The Rack Jack II is a hitch mounted hoist that swivels a full 360 degrees to allow you to load up to 300 with a simple 3 piece...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-12-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 17,185
Posted By Kemp_H
Oddly, the TPMS (factory installed by Ford) is...

Oddly, the TPMS (factory installed by Ford) is unaffected by the presence or lack of a valve extender. It works fine with or without them. I must assume the transmitter is located inside the wheel...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-11-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 17,185
Posted By Kemp_H
Gave Up On Tire Valve Extensions

I finally gave up. Our 2022 Chteau 25V (Ford e-350) came with extensions installed. The right outer tire would not maintain pressure, losing about 10 pounds a day. Traced the problem to the valve...
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 01-30-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kemp_H
Smile Thanks to all who welcomed us to the forum....

Thanks to all who welcomed us to the forum. Looking forward to sharing knowledge, tips and tricks!
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 01-26-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kemp_H
Smile Hello from North Central Florida

My wife and I are semi-retired, living in North Central Florida. We enjoy state parks, occasional boondocking and (less frequently) the amenities of the luxury RV resorts. We recently purchased a...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-26-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,675
Posted By Kemp_H
I put a request for assistance on the Thor...

I put a request for assistance on the Thor website at the same time I posted here on this forum. Within 24 hours a Thor representative got back to me and sent me a 32-page set of schematics, covering...
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