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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 01-25-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,047
Posted By mlhamm
Dishtv

We're full timers since April 2018. Been using a Hopper receiver with Winegard antenna. I turn the antenna and it unfolds and finds the satellite. Then I call Dish, tell them my current address and...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2021, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,049
Posted By mlhamm
Fresh water decalcifying

Anyone know what to put into fresh water tank to remove calcium/mineral deposits in water lines? Besides 50 gallons of vinegar....
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 06-30-2021, 01:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,151
Posted By mlhamm
Standard valve stems on Cherokee. I may be...

Standard valve stems on Cherokee. I may be tightening the transmitters too much. Have to check that. May upgrade to i110. Thanks for your info.
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 06-30-2021, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,151
Posted By mlhamm
Tire Minder Issues

Been using Tire Minder TM-77 since Oct 2018 on our motorhome and tow car, 2018 Jeep Cherokee. Works fine on MH but have had issues on the car. Tire Minder transmitters have bent a valve core, caused...
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 06-06-2021, 02:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By mlhamm
Distance is about the same. Going thru Asheville...

Distance is about the same. Going thru Asheville takes thru the mountains. Going thru Atlanta kind of takes me around them.
Forum: Travel | Camping Spots | Roads and Routes 06-06-2021, 02:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By mlhamm
Which Way to Chattanooga?

Driving our 40 ft Tuscany and towing our car from Spartanburg, SC to Chattanooga, TN. Should I take I26 to Asheville then I40 to I75 to Chattanooga? Or take I85 to Atlanta then I75 to Chattanooga?
...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 04-24-2020, 12:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,504
Posted By mlhamm
Air suspension and leveling

We bought a 2013 40 ft Tuscany in June 2017. Been full timers for 2 years and I'm still learning about the rig. Saw the suspension air panel in the lower left of driver's area. Has a lever and 2...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 04-27-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,908
Posted By mlhamm
I'm with Gritzcarlton. TheViair is great. Connect...

I'm with Gritzcarlton. TheViair is great. Connect to the battery and you're ready to go!!!!
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 04-24-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,150
Posted By mlhamm
My wife came up with this idea: After getting...

My wife came up with this idea: After getting everything hooked up, give the pins and the parts they connect together a good spray of WD-40. I didn't think it would make a difference. Boy, was I...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 04-24-2019, 09:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,746
Posted By mlhamm
We tow a 2018 Cherokee, the one that can be flat...

We tow a 2018 Cherokee, the one that can be flat towed. Had the wiring harness installed by the dealer. Biggest problem was trying to find the part. Dealer said it would be on back order with no...
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 04-24-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By mlhamm
Thanks for the help. We're parked on a...

Thanks for the help. We're parked on a north-south axis. Front of the rig faces north. The main windows face east so we don't get the sun thru them in the afternoon. The staff here at Destiny RV Park...
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 04-17-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,555
Posted By mlhamm
The Heat

I'm going to be spending the summer in Goodyear, Az (part of the Phoenix metro area) while receiving treatment. Any advice, hints, tips, tricks to cope with the heat?

Thanks
Forum: Thor RV Lifestyle 01-12-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,311
Posted By mlhamm
I bought the Viair 12v compressor plus another...

I bought the Viair 12v compressor plus another hose and chuck w/gauge. Doesn't take much space and works fine. Day before we leave I check the tires. They usually need a few pounds. Takes a few...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-21-2018, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,994
Posted By mlhamm
Toilet Seat Repacement

Here's a different one:
Had to replace the seat on a Dometic 8700 series toilet. Took a bit of looking but I found one. It came with the screws and nuts to attach it to the toilet.

Now the...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-13-2018, 02:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,569
Posted By mlhamm
Thanks for the very quick responses. Looks like...

Thanks for the very quick responses. Looks like we'll be saving a few bucks!!!
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-13-2018, 01:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,569
Posted By mlhamm
Toilet Paper

My wife, who always pays attention to prices wants to know why one couldn't use septic tank compatible toilet paper in our motorhome instead of the RV specific toilet paper which is pretty expensive?...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-07-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By mlhamm
We have a traditional satellite antenna, so need...

We have a traditional satellite antenna, so need to be on level ground. May take a look at the portable dishes though. With a portable dish is it possible to watch one channel and record another?
...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 10-06-2018, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By mlhamm
Satellite Tripod

I have my satellite dish on a tripod. The feet of the tripod legs have holes in them for stakes when its on grass or dirt. Little tough to use those stakes when its on a concrete pad, though. Does...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2018, 04:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,309
Posted By mlhamm
Slideout Issue

Have a 2013 Tuscany we bought last year. We've been living in it since April as we are preparing for the full-time life style. Today the word "OUT" under the slide out controls started flashing red....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2018, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,139
Posted By mlhamm
Portable Air Compressor

We have a 40 ft Thor Tuscany. Looking for a portable air compressor for inflating the tires. The on board compressor will only get the tires to about 100 to 110 psi and they should be at 120 psi....
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 03-16-2018, 04:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,641
Posted By mlhamm
I asked the same question about 6 months ago and...

I asked the same question about 6 months ago and got lots of advice. We went with a 2018 Jeep Cherokee and love it. Biggest problem was finding the Mopar wiring kit that provides power to the...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-09-2018, 05:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,834
Posted By mlhamm
Thanks for the responses. We'll be full-timers...

Thanks for the responses. We'll be full-timers come this summer. One reply said they keep hoses, etc off the ground. How do you do that? Do you suspend them from something?

Thanks,
Lary
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 03-08-2018, 05:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,834
Posted By mlhamm
Pests

Wondering how others manage to keep pests out of their motorhome; such as ants, mice, cockroaches. Any and all advice appreciated.

Thanks,
Larry
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 02-23-2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,048
Posted By mlhamm
Tire Pressure Monitor

Looking at tire pressure monitors. What do you use, if you use one and why did you go with that model?

Thanks
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-23-2018, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,399
Posted By mlhamm
As for being at home; we'll be full time this...

As for being at home; we'll be full time this starting this summer. I don't plan to be on the roof that much, but I'd like to be able to get up there when necessary.

Regarding the detachable...
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