Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > THE OWNER'S CORNER FORUMS > Thor Industries Owner's Forum > Damon
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-02-2015, 02:06 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 5
Oil Change

I want to change the oil on my Damon 2001 Challenger. I can see where to do it. Was just wondering if any one had a tip on how since it seems to be an "up hill job". Mike
mirving1229 is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 03-02-2015, 03:10 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
cc8375's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Pasadena, Md.
Posts: 1,117
V10 or Workhorse Chassis. On the V10, I let the oil drain over to the front axle and caught it in a pan underneath. Afterwards I would wipe the axle down good.
__________________
CC..... Happy Rving!!
2013 Newmar - Canyon Star 3940
2021 Ford Edge ST
cc8375 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2015, 06:37 AM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 5
Oil Change

Thanks for the tip. Had to fashion a hose to put the oil back in but it worked out OK. Mike
mirving1229 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2015, 12:57 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Damon Owners Club
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 500
Purchase a Fumoto (sp.) which screws in place of the drain plug. This will prevent oil from running onto axle and creating a mess. (If V-10)

Bronk
bronk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2015, 07:35 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Redapple's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,123
Agree with Bronk. That is what I did.
__________________
2020 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Redapple is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2015, 07:56 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 802
I also put the Fumato valve on my V10 when I had it. I made sure to get the one that has the nipple on it so I could attach a hose.
__________________
2008 Thor, Four Winds Mandalay 40G. Cummins 400 isl. Freightliner chassis
koda59 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2015, 09:14 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Tiffin Owners Club
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,899
Quote:
Originally Posted by bronk View Post
Purchase a Fumoto (sp.) which screws in place of the drain plug. This will prevent oil from running onto axle and creating a mess. (If V-10)

Bronk
Take a piece of cardboard and make a "V" shaped trough. Use it to channel the oil into the pan and keep the axle clean. You can do this when you loosen the filter a d lo if needed.

Dan
__________________
2014 40QBH Phaeton DP Cummins 380HP ISL, Freightliner XC, 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk TOAD
Blue Ox Aventa tow bar, SMI Air Force One -Cave Creek, AZ.
dpinvidic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2015, 12:31 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
Baldtbird.06's Avatar
 
Thor Owners Club
Damon Owners Club
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 146
Blog Entries: 1
Oil change assist

This might assist the changing of engine oil.
But you need to send plug diam to make a sure fit.
I have yet to crawl under and discover what size we have on our 2006 Damon. But may give Freightliner a call.

Welcome to OilDrainValve.net, authorize online dealer of EZ Oil Drain Valve.
__________________
baldtbird.06.damon36
Luv to wake up, not go to work, so I do it 3x daily
Baldtbird.06 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2015, 01:12 PM   #9
Registered User
 
Damon Owners Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: N. Palm Springs CA (in winter)
Posts: 2,420
The Fumoto valve is made of brass and stainless steel. Nothing chromed. Always get the one with a nipple. It will have an "N" designation in its model, like "F-106N" vs non-nipple model "F-106". The nipple lends itself to easier cleaning and also lets you drain the oil through reusable clear plastic hose over the axle and into plastic milk jugs and other containers.
Fumoto Valve | Qwik Valve™

If you have the 8.1 engine, use the optional 2 quart spin-on oil filter. [NAPA 17944, WIX 51794, Fram PH 373 ] The longer filter is easier to handle, install and remove. It also adds one more quart of oil to your engine.

While under the coach, don't forget your grease gun. I use RED LINE.
Doggy Daddy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2015, 01:27 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 3,059
For about $10 at walmart, I bought a high capacity funnel and an oil jug. I put the funnel into the opening of the jug and then slide the whole thing under the drain plug at a little bit of an angle. When it is set up it looks like a small oil pan set up they use when your car is on a lift. Pull the plug, and drain the oil with no oil mess at all. I do the same thing for the oil filter, which can cause a mess if you are not ready for it. The whole thing takes me about 10 minutes to drain the oil and the filter, put a new filter on and put the plug back in. I also bought a small hose attachment that screws onto the top of the oil container which makes putting the new oil back in very easy.
__________________
Mike & Charlotte
2014 Newmar Canyon Star 3610
Orange County, California
Mike and Cha is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2015, 07:42 AM   #11
Senior Member
 
cc8375's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Pasadena, Md.
Posts: 1,117
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike and Cha View Post
For about $10 at walmart, I bought a high capacity funnel and an oil jug. I put the funnel into the opening of the jug and then slide the whole thing under the drain plug at a little bit of an angle. When it is set up it looks like a small oil pan set up they use when your car is on a lift. Pull the plug, and drain the oil with no oil mess at all. I do the same thing for the oil filter, which can cause a mess if you are not ready for it. The whole thing takes me about 10 minutes to drain the oil and the filter, put a new filter on and put the plug back in. I also bought a small hose attachment that screws onto the top of the oil container which makes putting the new oil back in very easy.
Great idea.... I need to make a trip to Walmart. For the filter I would loosen then wrap a plastic bag or two around it and the drop into the bag.
__________________
CC..... Happy Rving!!
2013 Newmar - Canyon Star 3940
2021 Ford Edge ST
cc8375 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2015, 11:28 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
Redapple's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,123
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldtbird.06 View Post
This might assist the changing of engine oil.
But you need to send plug diam to make a sure fit.
I have yet to crawl under and discover what size we have on our 2006 Damon. But may give Freightliner a call.

Welcome to OilDrainValve.net, authorize online dealer of EZ Oil Drain Valve.
For the V10 it is F106 or F106 for the nipple version.
__________________
2020 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Redapple is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Oil change? D Lindy Allison Transmission Forum 18 02-02-2015 10:33 AM
Oil change with filters? inkaroo Caterpillar Engine Forum 6 12-12-2014 12:32 PM
ISC oil filter change tiredvet Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 10 08-03-2014 08:31 PM
Chateau Oil Change? dianizon Thor Industries Owner's Forum 2 07-01-2014 04:36 PM
V-10 oil change on the road BBQ Judge Class A Motorhome Discussions 18 05-28-2014 08:24 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:18 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.