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Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
The very first post is how to do it on a 24.1...

The very first post is how to do it on a 24.1 (well a 2014 24.1 LOL)
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-30-2020, 11:57 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
You would winterize it the same as any coach. ...

You would winterize it the same as any coach.

Find your water tank and water pump the "antifreeze injection port" will be very near there (and the valves to make it work).
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
The coach battery starts the generator. When...

The coach battery starts the generator.

When I run it it sits: I walk around and make sure the exhaust pipes are sticking out from the cover and start both. After the V-10 comes up to operating...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2020, 01:53 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Double wide blocks (Amazon)...

Double wide blocks (Amazon)...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Yeah get the one that is long enough for your RV...

Yeah get the one that is long enough for your RV (ours is ~25ft long).

If you haven't already you may want to download Ed's excellent crowd sourced Axis/Vegas owner's manual found here:...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Camping world, amazon, etc. Keep in mind...

Camping world, amazon, etc.

Keep in mind that an Axis/Vegas unit is closer in size to a Class-C RV than a Class-A. The one in my picture is a Class-C cover similar to this one (Amazon)...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
You can cover or not. Some people advise against...

You can cover or not. Some people advise against it because the wind can and does whip the cover around rubbing against the coach (mostly the corners) and can mar the finish.

I've covered our Axis...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
If you're talking about Ed's Axis/Vegas manual,...

If you're talking about Ed's Axis/Vegas manual, that can always be found here:
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f10/link-ed-felkers-vegas-axis-manual-4961.html

(I helped to edit a very early...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 01-31-2020, 12:11 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Lift off the mattress on the passenger side rear...

Lift off the mattress on the passenger side rear bed. You'll find two screws on the panel below the mattress--remove them and lift the panel up.

Under there you'll find the water tank, the water...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 12-20-2019, 11:48 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
If that is on the tank side of the pump (input)...

If that is on the tank side of the pump (input) yes you can hook a line to that and feed it into a container of (pink) antifreeze to winterize the system.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-21-2019, 01:53 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Screw? Do you mean the line is plugged? If so:...

Screw? Do you mean the line is plugged? If so: Yes remove the plug and connect up a hose to your antifreeze.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Well a 2020 may have the tankless water heater...

Well a 2020 may have the tankless water heater and thus may not have winterizing valves. If your unit has the old fashioned tank heater then the winterizing valves will be on the face of the water...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-02-2019, 01:31 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
I bet there is an easy way to get at it from the...

I bet there is an easy way to get at it from the inside. Look at the bottom of the back closet, perhaps you can remove the bottom panel (look for screws). Look at the wall below the closet--again...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Nope: Takes me 15-20 minutes tops and 2 gallons...

Nope: Takes me 15-20 minutes tops and 2 gallons of antifreeze.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-07-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
With the antifreeze it isn't necessary to keep...

With the antifreeze it isn't necessary to keep the heaters on.

1/2 gallon is probably a bit of overkill. I only use 2 gallons total when winterizing our coach.

Remember the waste tanks should...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Well usually the hot water valve is at the top...

Well usually the hot water valve is at the top (where the hot water exits the heater), the crossover valve is in the middle, and the cold water valve is at the bottom (where the cold water enters the...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2018, 03:49 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Don't have a 25.2 but its easy to think about it:...

Don't have a 25.2 but its easy to think about it:

When you're winterizing you want to open the valve that goes between the hot and cold lines and close both the individual hot and cold valves.
...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2018, 11:49 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Turn on the pump until it stops, then turn it...

Turn on the pump until it stops, then turn it off. Crack a faucet a little to relieve some of the pressure then close it.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Yeah they went offline a while ago. I think Ed...

Yeah they went offline a while ago. I think Ed included them in the Axis/Vegas owner's manual.

See here, page 18:
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f10/link-ed-felkers-vegas-axis-manual-4961-2.html
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-07-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
Actually a couple of strategically placed 60W or...

Actually a couple of strategically placed 60W or 100W light bulbs will do the trick.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
The heater will take care of the inside (and the...

The heater will take care of the inside (and the fresh water system)--you'll want to keep an eye on your propane level (or use a small electric heater).

If you have tank heaters, leave them on as...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
LOL! Yup likely no valves.

LOL! Yup likely no valves.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
You'll find the bypass valves on the inside of...

You'll find the bypass valves on the inside of the water heater. In ours they are chrome handled valves--can't miss them (scan through the thread here--I'm sure there are pictures. Edit: Yup Post #17...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
The goal for winterization is to pump antifreeze...

The goal for winterization is to pump antifreeze throughout the system. The first post in the thread here pretty much takes you through the process once you get all the valves figured out.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2016, 11:32 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 82,700
Posted By JamieGeek
By "bypass" valve are you referring to the one...

By "bypass" valve are you referring to the one between your tank and the pump?

If you look at the water heater you'll find 3 more valves. It is easier to see these if you take off the "cold air...
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