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12-19-2013, 08:24 AM
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Junior Member
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New Thor
The bride and I (50 years) bought our Palazzo at the Atlanta rally in Oct of this year. Traded in a 2003 Journey that had had it's check engine light on for 2 years-it needed to have its turbocharger replaced again! This one was on my 'dime' as Cummings had replaced the other five but it was a pain to get it done.
We have some problems with the large slide-one rear motor was replaced at CW in Chattanoga and it only functioned for a few cycles then just before Thanksgiving it failed again. The CW in Roanoke, Va. Replaced the entire back machinery and so far no problems. They also did this in ONE day. I have driven the coach in some heavy rain and camped in really cold weather (down to15 deg) without any problems.
I have made some 'improvements' that I have found on this form.. Some really good ideas.
Peter & Diane
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12-19-2013, 08:29 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Originally Posted by NewThor
The bride and I (50 years) bought our Palazzo at the Atlanta rally in Oct of this year. Traded in a 2003 Journey that had had it's check engine light on for 2 years-it needed to have its turbocharger replaced again! This one was on my 'dime' as Cummings had replaced the other five but it was a pain to get it done.
We have some problems with the large slide-one rear motor was replaced at CW in Chattanoga and it only functioned for a few cycles then just before Thanksgiving it failed again. The CW in Roanoke, Va. Replaced the entire back machinery and so far no problems. They also did this in ONE day. I have driven the coach in some heavy rain and camped in really cold weather (down to15 deg) without any problems.
I have made some 'improvements' that I have found on this form.. Some really good ideas.
Peter & Diane
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And welcome to the Palazzo family!
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12-19-2013, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Jamestown, NC
Posts: 1,579
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Welcome! Glad you joined our "little" group....
Which model did you purchase?
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2018 Thor Tuscany 38SQ
2019 Ford Ranger XLT Super Crew
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12-19-2013, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Carolina Campers
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Posts: 1,322
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Originally Posted by NewThor
The bride and I (50 years) bought our Palazzo at the Atlanta rally in Oct of this year. Traded in a 2003 Journey that had had it's check engine light on for 2 years-it needed to have its turbocharger replaced again! This one was on my 'dime' as Cummings had replaced the other five but it was a pain to get it done. We have some problems with the large slide-one rear motor was replaced at CW in Chattanoga and it only functioned for a few cycles then just before Thanksgiving it failed again. The CW in Roanoke, Va. Replaced the entire back machinery and so far no problems. They also did this in ONE day. I have driven the coach in some heavy rain and camped in really cold weather (down to15 deg) without any problems. I have made some 'improvements' that I have found on this form.. Some really good ideas. Peter & Diane
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Welcome aboard!
Hope to see you in MB in the spring.
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2016 THOR Tuscany XTE 36MQ
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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12-19-2013, 09:30 AM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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12-19-2013, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Greensboro, NC
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Welcome from another "Newbie." Not officially a Thor owner yet... pick up our coach on the 27th. Having a hard time waiting. Can't go to sleep thinking abut the coach and all the mods in store!
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Ed [N4RWU] Taylor (Becky), Mistie (4 legger)
2014 Thor Tuscany XTE 40GQ
Former Thor Palazzo 33.2
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12-19-2013, 02:34 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Gmadams
We bought a 2014 Palazzo 33.2 and have put about 1000 miles on it so far. I am pleased with the mpg that I get at 65mph while pulling a CRV. The engine rpm is around 1900. MPG is just a little over 11 mpg!
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12-19-2013, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Casey, Illinois
Posts: 106
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Welcome, Happy Travels
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Central Illinois
2019 Anthem 44B
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12-19-2013, 06:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 411
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Peter,
Yes, I'd like to know what year and model your Palazzo is. Thor had to replace both the front and rear "Schwintek" systems on my 2014 33.2 large slide. Seems to be a growing trend.
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12-19-2013, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member
Evergreen Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: W palm beach ,Fl
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Originally Posted by Palazzoblues
Peter,
Yes, I'd like to know what year and model your Palazzo is. Thor had to replace both the front and rear "Schwintek" systems on my 2014 33.2 large slide. Seems to be a growing trend.
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I saw this pic of your slide and I can understand your grief " I would be upset also "
I think possibly that maybe some of the first 2014's built did not have the fix for the slide . There's quite a few of us with 14's that have had no problems . "knock on wood " mine is a 2014 and the slide's have been flawless" I have used both slide's each time we use the coach and would estimate a good 40 time's in and out . some of those 40 are from when I did my PDI probably half of them where I just ran the slide's in and out over and over again during PDI. also I always have jacks down and level with shore power or generator
running for good power .
It mite be worth looking into paying a transporter or have Thor pay to bring your coach to the factory to get fixed.
, I think from all the comment I have herd that once at factory your problems will go away and you will be a happy camper
mike
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12-20-2013, 05:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Originally Posted by mikebrls
I saw this pic of your slide and I can understand your grief " I would be upset also "
I think possibly that maybe some of the first 2014's built did not have the fix for the slide . There's quite a few of us with 14's that have had no problems . "knock on wood " mine is a 2014 and the slide's have been flawless" I have used both slide's each time we use the coach and would estimate a good 40 time's in and out . some of those 40 are from when I did my PDI probably half of them where I just ran the slide's in and out over and over again during PDI. also I always have jacks down and level with shore power or generator
running for good power .
It mite be worth looking into paying a transporter or have Thor pay to bring your coach to the factory to get fixed.
, I think from all the comment I have herd that once at factory your problems will go away and you will be a happy camper
mike
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We're waiting on another factory fresh unit to be shipped to us. Then we will make some decisions.
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12-20-2013, 05:37 AM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Originally Posted by Palazzoblues
We're waiting on another factory fresh unit to be shipped to us. Then we will make some decisions.
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If "factory fresh unit" means a BRAND NEW COACH; exactly whom did you complain to? 
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12-20-2013, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member
Evergreen Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: W palm beach ,Fl
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Originally Posted by Palazzoblues
We're waiting on another factory fresh unit to be shipped to us. Then we will make some decisions.
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GREAT NEW"S that Thor is taking care of it , Keep us posted
mike
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Mike , Fre & daughter Kimberly , 2 dog's name Marly & Zorra , 2014 Palazzo 33.3 , Jetta TDI & Acme tow dolly ,Goodsams, Koa , Still learning
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12-20-2013, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Originally Posted by cenfl
If "factory fresh unit" means a BRAND NEW COACH; exactly whom did you complain to? |
Well, in this case Camping World is stepping up to the plate. I have been very upset at everyone. However, Camping World seems to be working with us. I have not seen anything yet, so it might just be all talk. Thor had some fresh unit's "on the fence" for Camping World. It is supposed to arrive today. We shall see.
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