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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 02-27-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By Soarer
Keyless Entry Connected to the Cab Locks

What we really need is for the manufacturers of chassis such as the Ford Transit to provide wiring provisions for an electric coach door lock. It would be really nice if the key fob for the cab of...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 248
Posted By Soarer
Outstanding work! We have had no issue with...

Outstanding work!

We have had no issue with battery drain on our 23TW but, if it suddenly develops battery drain problems, I will remember your story.

Thanks for sharing.

BTW Welcome to the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-22-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By Soarer
Rope lights are great under an awning. They also...

Rope lights are great under an awning. They also come in 12 volt versions that can be connected to the coach's 12 volt system and can be trimmed to the exact length you need. The best version...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-18-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
As a retired test pilot, US Air Force Test Pilot...

As a retired test pilot, US Air Force Test Pilot School Class 82B, I am from the school of “One test is more valuable than 1,000 expert opinions.”

Thus, I did the following test:

When I first...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
The 4d Tech web page lists 3 different versions...

The 4d Tech web page lists 3 different versions for Transits depending on the Ford model year. 4d says that the device is warrantied for 1 year and that it does not void the Ford warranty. It also...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
The Internet says that your Ranger has a built-in...

The Internet says that your Ranger has a built-in 150-Watt inverter that powers your AC electric outlet.

The Transit has a list of 11 items that will override the auto-start-stop. One of the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-14-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
Transit auto-start-stop eliminator

This is the best news of the day!

Thanks very much,
Jim
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 02-11-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,384
Posted By Soarer
Is this correct, a 53.0 gallon fresh water tank...

Is this correct, a 53.0 gallon fresh water tank with a 4.8 gallon black water tank in a rig with a MSRP of $224,700?

Me thinks the design team made a big error.

The rig has the optional 31...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-10-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 863
Posted By Soarer
I must be missing some piece of information. ...

I must be missing some piece of information.

The door jam label on the Compass specifies a Load Index of 113 which equates to 2,535 pounds. The sidewall on the factory installed Hankook tires say...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-10-2024, 04:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 863
Posted By Soarer
MichelinMan.com, the official Michelin US company...

MichelinMan.com, the official Michelin US company web site, lists only 1 possibility in your size with a load index of 121: the Agilis CrossClimate. This site does not sell tires but refers the...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-09-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 863
Posted By Soarer
On further review, I think you are making a good...

On further review, I think you are making a good choice.

MichelinMan.com lists the Agilis CrossClimate as the only E-rated Michelin tire available in the 205/75R-16 size.

The web site says...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-09-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 863
Posted By Soarer
I have had great success with Michelins and bet...

I have had great success with Michelins and bet you will, too. In fact, I just bought a new set of Michelins for my Suburban.

Please post the exact model of Michelin and, in a year or two, post...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-09-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 863
Posted By Soarer
The Hankook tires on our 2023 Compass 23TW are...

The Hankook tires on our 2023 Compass 23TW are E-rated. The sidewall says each tire is rated to 2,535 pounds so they have plenty of margin with respect to the Compass' GVWR.
...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2024, 04:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
Americans are so ingenious! Yes, the Compass...

Americans are so ingenious!

Yes, the Compass has both a 7-pin and a 4-pin connector.

When I look in the owner's manual I find a list of 11 reasons why the system does not stop the engine...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-07-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
You rock! I wish my 2022 Transit had the button...

You rock! I wish my 2022 Transit had the button so I could copy your "fix."

Best,
Jim
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-07-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
I would agree that the Ford service manual/oil...

I would agree that the Ford service manual/oil life remaining display defines the longest interval between oil changes. If we had perfect knowledge of the condition of the oil, we could always go...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-07-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
Bob, I agree. The owner's manual says...

Bob,
I agree.

The owner's manual says that the reason for the auto-start-stop is to "help reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions."

The EcoBoost normally reports 0.3 gallons per hour fuel...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-07-2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,970
Posted By Soarer
Ford EcoBoost Engine Longevity

Jackie and I give high marks to the Ford Transit chassis of our Compass and hope that it gives us many years and miles of great travels.

In online reviews, the EcoBoost engine in the Transit...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-05-2024, 04:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,747
Posted By Soarer
Transit TPMS works when moving

Mike,
Excellent report!

Your report says that the TPMS cannot be selected to show on the dash display while moving.

On my 2023 Compass 23TW which is on a 2022 Transit chassis, the tire...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 02-02-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,985
Posted By Soarer
To open the lid over the Compass 23TW fresh water...

To open the lid over the Compass 23TW fresh water tank, open one of the drawers underneath the lid and push up on the bottom of the lid.

After doing this once, I put tabs on the edge of the lid...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-02-2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,907
Posted By Soarer
This thread contains some excellent suggestions...

This thread contains some excellent suggestions but none come even close to the beauty of a permanently installed waste hose which is absolutely the best system if your rig has enough room...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-02-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 268
Posted By Soarer
Compass wiring to the skylight shade motor

While camping with our newly installed Winegard switch off (https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f8/winegard-not-installed-per-factory-manual-36018.html), the 12 volt electric skylight shade motor did...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,231
Posted By Soarer
I did an experiment. The TV reception is the...

I did an experiment. The TV reception is the same when the Windgard is switched either on or off which means the TV antenna element does not require electrical power.

Happy Trails,
Jim
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-03-2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 689
Posted By Soarer
Oops...typo in the title...should be Ford...

Oops...typo in the title...should be Ford Transit.

I cannot find an Edit button...if any admin can fix it, please do.

Jim
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-03-2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By Soarer
High Mounted 3rd Brake Light on Compass

High-mounted, third brake lights on cars and light trucks reduce rear end collisions.

Our 2023 Thor Compass came without a third brake light and, since I often tow a glider trailer that is about...
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