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Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 10-28-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,701
Posted By sip
Very true. I also feel like too much emphasis...

Very true. I also feel like too much emphasis gets placed on lifting a wheel "off the ground" as when you jack the frame, technically a wheel may still be touching the ground but with almost no...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 10-28-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,701
Posted By sip
It's nothing to "hate" :). This is a very...

It's nothing to "hate" :). This is a very important point and thanks for bringing it up. You almost never want to jack just one corner of an RV for an extended period of time (sometimes you have to,...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,947
Posted By sip
I've been meaning to dig into my 2016 dash and...

I've been meaning to dig into my 2016 dash and rewire a bunch of stuff like the radio and cig outlets to run off the house batteries. I basically don't want anything in the dash area running off the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,198
Posted By sip
On my 2016 Vegas there are a couple of 12v...

On my 2016 Vegas there are a couple of 12v circuit breakers with little yellow levers. There is one right by the battery bank (under the stairs in the 24.1) and another in the engine bay. Among...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-11-2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,132
Posted By sip
I went by measurements ... on my Vegas 24.1, I...

I went by measurements ... on my Vegas 24.1, I was able to stuff 2 Group 31s under the entry stair where the house batteries go. I went with Odyssey 31-925S (AGMs). They were about $330 a piece a...
Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-11-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,193
Posted By sip
I run the Vegas 24.1 AC without a problem on a...

I run the Vegas 24.1 AC without a problem on a 15A circuit when the RV is plugged at home. It hasn't tripped anything but I also don't run it too often. I don't run anything else when the AC is...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-08-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,480
Posted By sip
Yah definitely seems way overpriced and calling...

Yah definitely seems way overpriced and calling it "generator" is misleading. It's just an inverter.

For comparison, I got my 1200W inverter with a built in transfer-switch for $240. It's nice to...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,100
Posted By sip
Somehow a lot of these rules get "forgotten" if...

Somehow a lot of these rules get "forgotten" if you waive enough cash around :lol::rofl:
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 05-19-2022, 01:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,130
Posted By sip
I get NOAA weather on my hand held cobra ...

I get NOAA weather on my hand held cobra frs/gmrs walkies
I plan to install a hard-mounted midland gmrs into the rv at some point ... it has NOAA channels.

As backup, I have gotten weather...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-19-2022, 01:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,263
Posted By sip
BigFoot's been working great for me .. have had 0...

BigFoot's been working great for me .. have had 0 issues since I installed back in 2016: https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f27/installed-bigfoot-rv-jacks-2016-24-1-vegas-5602.html (there is a link...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-12-2022, 02:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,604
Posted By sip
My go-to paint for stuff like this for decades...

My go-to paint for stuff like this for decades has been Rustoleum Hammered .. I usually have a bunch of black spray cans around the house (they have other colors too but I don't usually bother) ......
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 04-16-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,821
Posted By sip
2016 24.1 Vegas. I installed the safe t plus .....

2016 24.1 Vegas. I installed the safe t plus .. it's pretty easy to do and takes a couple of times of adjusting after on driving to get it centered. Didn't notice much of a change. The e450 24.1 is...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 04-13-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,552
Posted By sip
Lol sometimes I wonder when I lock myself out of...

Lol sometimes I wonder when I lock myself out of my car, house, hood, etc etc, I am literally the only one that can't get in it :rofl:
Forum: Introduce Yourself | Say Hello 04-13-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,417
Posted By sip
In a bind I have even backed up by myself ......

In a bind I have even backed up by myself ... back up a bit, when the toad starts going off and binding, pull forward a bit, stop, go adjust toad steering, repeat.

Its not really anything magical...
Forum: Class B & B+ Motorhomes 04-13-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,998
Posted By sip
It's not really a debate IMO ... you can carry a...

It's not really a debate IMO ... you can carry a spare and choose not to use it. Call roadside assistance if you feel like it .. or swap if you are so inclined ... or have someone help you if you are...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-02-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,046
Posted By sip
I feel like Thor went for the ever increasing...

I feel like Thor went for the ever increasing difficulty puzzle-solving with these TVs ... the bedroom one was the easiest ... the kitchen one is easy after you realize the straps ... and then you...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 03-02-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,077
Posted By sip
The picture is a bit tricky but the tow bar seems...

The picture is a bit tricky but the tow bar seems a bit angled up to me (I know this is just a test rig) .. the more level you can get it, the better it will tow (and stop). Also have to agree with...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-24-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
Posted By sip
I've had to adjust the striker and the deadbolt a...

I've had to adjust the striker and the deadbolt a couple of times on ours. I forget off the top of my head exactly where the adjustment is but I'd say it's a standard part of a Vegas 24.1 ownership...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 02-24-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,883
Posted By sip
+1 from me as well :) There is a couple of...

+1 from me as well :)

There is a couple of things being mixed in this thread ... turning off the fridge and turning off propane. Turning off propane in a gas station doesn't make much sense......
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,211
Posted By sip
For me, there are generally 3 reasons: 1....

For me, there are generally 3 reasons:

1. The already mentioned cost
2. Availability .. sometimes the local auto stores only have the big containers
3. Recycling the oil at the end. It's easier...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,211
Posted By sip
Oh man .. don't get me started on my oil pour...

Oh man .. don't get me started on my oil pour into engine adventures :D ... I have resorted to using 1 quart containers. .. and yah, I also now pour from the big jug into a quart bottle, then into...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-13-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,221
Posted By sip
Yah drilling them out is not a problem imo....

Yah drilling them out is not a problem imo. That's what I did on mine. I may have changed one or two of the smaller terminals but I don't remember (I usually have a bunch of terminals around in the...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-07-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,596
Posted By sip
Cool stuff ... I really appreciate the efforts to...

Cool stuff ... I really appreciate the efforts to make things fit your style :)

I think we will likely go with recliners ... I also always hated that couch/bed thingie they put in the 24.1. ...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 01-26-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,591
Posted By sip
It really depends on the setup ... a well built,...

It really depends on the setup ... a well built, well maintained, double axle 6000lb car hauler with good brakes can end up being a lot safer and easier to tow than a raggedy, off balance, single...
Forum: Thor Motorhome General Discussions 01-26-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,913
Posted By sip
Even with a busted passenger side window I kept...

Even with a busted passenger side window I kept my RV till the dealer got the window delivered to them .. then I took it in for a quick swap. I wouldn't leave my RV just sitting around dealers lots...
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