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Forum: Class A Motor Coach 06-06-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,170
Posted By Kickstand
I bought a light kit but that didn’t retrofit...

I bought a light kit but that didn’t retrofit into the existing handle like I thought, so I just bought an identical handle that came with the light. It was quick work to wire it into the step light....
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 12-24-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,564
Posted By Kickstand
Two other “gotcha’s” in winterizing: 1) if you...

Two other “gotcha’s” in winterizing:
1) if you have an all coach waterfilter- REMOVE THE FILTER and reattach the housing so the water flows without a filter. Mine is under kitchen sink. Not all...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 12-24-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,564
Posted By Kickstand
I don’t have a Vegas but this video shows where...

I don’t have a Vegas but this video shows where the antifreeze intake hose lives on one.

The city water needs to be under pressure from the water pipe, it’s not where the coolant goes in. There’s...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-30-2021, 01:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,416
Posted By Kickstand
No need to troubleshoot further. Get new...

No need to troubleshoot further. Get new batteries.

You could take this opportunity with bad batteries to hone down your parasitic loads and the new batteries will last that much longer when you...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-30-2021, 01:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,416
Posted By Kickstand
Dual mode absorption fridge run on propane when...

Dual mode absorption fridge run on propane when not attached to shore (or gennie). Only residential fridge folks need to run inverter continuously. And they would have a lot of batteries to support...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,416
Posted By Kickstand
My parasitic load was mainly three things-you do...

My parasitic load was mainly three things-you do some simple process of elimination by pulling fuses. I tend to boondock without shore power for extended times, relying on 12v almost exclusively. 1)...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,593
Posted By Kickstand
I have a 2017 29H as well, and it’s driving me...

I have a 2017 29H as well, and it’s driving me mad why the awning sometimes doesn’t retract. I’ve never had to manually retract though, as it will eventually work. It’s the LCI Solera, 12v model. The...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,481
Posted By Kickstand
I just had an animal eat the power cord to my...

I just had an animal eat the power cord to my controller. The controller AND panel were 100% dead. The emergency retract (press brake, put in R) worked. The fuse in the hydraulic panel was fine,...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2021, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Kickstand
LOL. I think it's more like "Battleship." The guy...

LOL. I think it's more like "Battleship." The guy who installed the puck could have turned it 90 degrees and it would have worked, but the the guy who screwed in the dowel would have "sunk his...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2021, 01:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Kickstand
Closet hanger dowel support

I used to get angry, but now I just laugh. I’m doing a demolition of a closet to install an electric fireplace. Took the inside panel off to get started and noticed Thor installed a nice 3/4” thick...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-26-2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,646
Posted By Kickstand
I use hosspads. ...

I use hosspads. https://www.campingworld.com/hosspad-jack-and-leveling-pads---large-4-pack-70745.html
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 05-20-2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,351
Posted By Kickstand
Nice. Track days are the best. Curious- what’s...

Nice. Track days are the best. Curious- what’s the laden weight on that trailer + car and how’s the rig perform on hills? That seems like quite a beast of a trailer- you must be kissing that 8k tow...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 03-07-2021, 12:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,723
Posted By Kickstand
You have the 6 speed Ford Torqshift transmission,...

You have the 6 speed Ford Torqshift transmission, right? You don’t have to use the shift lever at all. Downhill- Just put in tow mode and tap the brakes and it will downshift. Still going too fast or...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,513
Posted By Kickstand
Check for 12v power at the inverter end with a...

Check for 12v power at the inverter end with a meter. For one test, put the ground probe on the inverter ground lug, and a second test grounding direct to the frame. A 12v reading to the frame but...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 02-28-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,513
Posted By Kickstand
Sounds like you blew a fuse. I don’t know where...

Sounds like you blew a fuse. I don’t know where they are on your coach, but if your batteries are under the stairs like my C, Thor probably mounted them on the side of the battery compartment. You...
Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 01-24-2021, 07:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,867
Posted By Kickstand
I recall seeing a video that they did, because I...

I recall seeing a video that they did, because I was jealous. Checking tire pressure on the inside dually is an inconvenience.
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 12-14-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,747
Posted By Kickstand
I know you said you aren’t electrically inclined...

I know you said you aren’t electrically inclined so this would be beyond your personal skill, so maybe you could hire a pro to help, but I installed an outlet on my air conditioning circuit for my...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 11-16-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Kickstand
The security is what makes the GasBuddy card a...

The security is what makes the GasBuddy card a benefit- it’s not a full debit card, and isn’t accepted at anything but gas pumps. It’s a new card with a separate number and pin than just...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 11-16-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By Kickstand
I do. I use the direct link to my bank and get a...

I do. I use the direct link to my bank and get a little off the top wherever the card is accepted. At Shell you can double dip with their rewards card too, since the Gas Buddy discount isn’t...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2019, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,134
Posted By Kickstand
My 2017 29H outlaw is painfully slow...

My 2017 29H outlaw is painfully slow kitchendrain. I just chalked it up to sink in slideout and physics.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,168
Posted By Kickstand
It’s not from me, I just recall a discussion. The...

It’s not from me, I just recall a discussion. The Outlaw Mods thread is long and unwieldy, and mostly about the Class A Outlaw, but there is some crossover- like with the deck. I believe the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2019, 03:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,168
Posted By Kickstand
There’s a good write up of how our ramps are put...

There’s a good write up of how our ramps are put together someplace. I think over at irv2 in the Outlaw mods thread.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-24-2019, 03:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,505
Posted By Kickstand
My Outlaw is 31’ on the 450 and came with factory...

My Outlaw is 31’ on the 450 and came with factory installed lippert class c hydraulics. I love love loooove the quick leveling. Only complaint is the jacks sit too low and scrape on dips and speed...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2019, 02:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,157
Posted By Kickstand
On my 29H there’s a bypass behind the panel under...

On my 29H there’s a bypass behind the panel under the fridge, between the fresh water tank and pump. I haven’t used it, but it looks to be a simple setup to allow you to put a hose into a...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-20-2019, 01:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,029
Posted By Kickstand
The Outlaw couch is weird. The backrest is so...

The Outlaw couch is weird. The backrest is so thick that I’ve considered cutting it down by about 1/2. Otherwise it’s not terribly uncomfortable with a few pillows added.
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