Forum: Modifications and Updates
03-02-2022, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,389
Sumo Springs
In Dec. 2017, we installed Sumo Springs both front and rear on our 2012 Thor ACE 29.2, V10 Ford F-53 chassis. The ride was immediately, noticeably smoother and somewhat quieter. The parts were $1246...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-26-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,122
Using stainless screws in Thor ACE's
I have commented on this before. I have a 2012 ACE 29.2. Thor used zinc coated screws and many have rusted out. I have replaced most with stainless screws, sometimes having to drill out the old...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-16-2020, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,785
Join FMCA for their tire deal
I needed to replace all 6 Continental tires on my 2012 ACE 29.2. I joined FMCA, bought 6 Michelin tires through their tire program, saved hundreds of dollars over other local quotes on Michelin or...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
05-19-2019, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,800
E-Bike rack with Toad
We use a Yakama HoldUp for 2 e-bikes. One is a RAD City step-through, the other is an eLux Newport. We take the batteries out which makes the bikes under 60 lb. each and also makes it easier to lift...
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Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads
06-10-2018, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,865
We regularly leave our towed (Scion xB, manual...
We regularly leave our towed (Scion xB, manual trans) overnight with no problems. However, we do remove the key so the accessories are not drawing current, and then in the morning, before leaving,...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
05-13-2018, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 22,815
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
05-12-2018, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 22,815
We bought a used, but in very good condition,...
We bought a used, but in very good condition, 2012 ACE 29.2. Driving home from the dealer, the slide "jiggled" and made a lot of noise. I could see the screw heads on the track behind the driver's...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-30-2018, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,637
Painted Coleman-Mach AC Rooftop Housing White
It took a day, mostly on account of drying in between sprays, but it looks nice and hopefully will reduce the amount of heat gain on the rooftop AC unit, thereby increasing efficiency and helping to...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-18-2018, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,497
Enlarged dining room table
My wife and I travel in our 2012 Thor ACE 29.2 for business so we're constantly using computers. When we both want to use one, especially if we have an additional monitor, the dining table which...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-18-2018, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,219
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-17-2018, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,219
Good question. I wonder if the Airtabs company...
Good question. I wonder if the Airtabs company has wind tunnel tests on RVs, especially ones like our ACE which has a very flat front face? Our rear end isn't a "boattail" either, though I was...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-17-2018, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,782
I ordered the gloss white Rust-Oleum Paint For...
I ordered the gloss white Rust-Oleum Paint For Plastic ($5.61) because it does polypropylene and the white XIM Plastic & Vinyl NT100 plastics bonding primer ($12.99, also for polypropylene) from...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-17-2018, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,219
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-15-2018, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,219
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-15-2018, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,219
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-15-2018, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,782
Adding Insulation To Coleman-Mach AC Rooftop Unit
While searching for an entry point into our 2012 Thor ACE 29.2 for the weBoost Cell Phone Amplifier (see other recent post), I investigated the possibility of bringing the outside antenna wire down...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-15-2018, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,613
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-14-2018, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,613
New Michelin XZE Tires Thru FMCA Discount
We (my wife and I) have a 2012 Thor ACE 29.2. We got it used with 25,000 miles on the original Continental HSR 225/70R19.5 tires. The tires were noisy and had some cupping. There was also a...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-09-2018, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,453
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-09-2018, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,453
weBoost Wilson 4G-X RV Cell Phone Booster
We have an older model weBoost, 4G cradle cellphone signal booster. It is powered by the 12v cigarette lighter outlet and the antenna cable runs to the car rooftop where the antenna stays put...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-06-2018, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,181
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-04-2018, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,181
That's an excellent question. How fast will the...
That's an excellent question. How fast will the wrap damage the pipe(s) underneath? I plan to call Thermo Tec tomorrow and ask them. They do have a spray (can) which they said helps close the pores...
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-03-2018, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,181
Your Onan generator service tech friend is...
Your Onan generator service tech friend is probably right. "Anything" one does to make any changes to anything will likely void the warranty. It seems to be the way all companies are headed these...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
04-03-2018, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,140
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Forum: Modifications and Updates
04-03-2018, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,181
Thermo Tec Exhaust Wrap reduces sound 5db or more
We have a 2012 Thor ACE 29.2. Nice unit, but on a Ford F53 chassis, kinda noisy. We've been working on reducing sound levels, starting out at 80db upon purchase and now have it down to 66-68db...
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