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Forum: Damon 04-22-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,076
Posted By The Woodieboys
Hey, I resemble that remark....

Hey, I resemble that remark....
Forum: Damon 03-23-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By The Woodieboys
We put the AH12's on the coach. They are 16 ply...

We put the AH12's on the coach. They are 16 ply and have a much stiffer sidewall (I'm kind of anal retentive and researched the tires a bunch before deciding on the replacements). So far they have...
Forum: Damon 03-22-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By The Woodieboys
More changes

Well, we just finally got tired of the issues withthe Goodyear G670 tires on the front of the motor home and had two new tires put on (Hankook AH12), balance beads put in all six tires (left GY on...
Forum: Damon 03-22-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,025
Posted By The Woodieboys
Call the Thor hotline and talk with them about...

Call the Thor hotline and talk with them about it. I suspect that is all part of the chassis and would be covered under their warranty.

let them go crazy on this and get it right for you...
Forum: Damon 03-01-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By The Woodieboys
I'll have some on order quickly. Those nasty off...

I'll have some on order quickly. Those nasty off brown ones just don't cut it...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-27-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 788
Posted By The Woodieboys
Yosemite handicap access

We are trying to plan a trip our west and want to hit a few of the larger National Parks. I was wondering if anyone could give us an idea if there is enough to do in Yosemite for someone who can't...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-27-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,579
Posted By The Woodieboys
We stayed at the Campark Resort in NIagara Falls...

We stayed at the Campark Resort in NIagara Falls on the Canada side. Great RV Park and is close enough to get where you want to go.

The Canadian side is much nicer than the US side...
Forum: Damon 12-28-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,132
Posted By The Woodieboys
Same exact thing that happens to us. Annoying to...

Same exact thing that happens to us. Annoying to be going down the road and have it raining and have the drivers wiper fly off the windshield. I've even had it get stuck and had to get out and...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-07-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By The Woodieboys
Alignmenet Brake and Spring on Lane Avenue in...

Alignmenet Brake and Spring on Lane Avenue in Jacksonville. They are good guys and that is all they do. The RV dealers in Jacksonville send their rigs to ABS to be done.

They have done my coach...
Forum: Damon 11-02-2011, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,255
Posted By The Woodieboys
Good luck replacing it. It is big. There is...

Good luck replacing it. It is big. There is also an access plate in the last compartment on the drivers side you can take off.

The air filter has a couple of screws in it that hold it on. If...
Forum: Damon 11-02-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,351
Posted By The Woodieboys
Our 2007 has no issues with these cracks. Has to...

Our 2007 has no issues with these cracks. Has to be the "armstrong" screw tightening...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-25-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By The Woodieboys
We've had our 2007 Tuscany 4.5 years now and...

We've had our 2007 Tuscany 4.5 years now and moved into it full time last year. We've had a very good experience with the coach and would definately purchase another one again.

Very good value...
Forum: Damon 08-18-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,440
Posted By The Woodieboys
We love out 2007 4055 and moved into the coach...

We love out 2007 4055 and moved into the coach full time last year. We don't travel much (we live in Jacksonville, FL as our home base since I still work) and have found it easy to live in. The only...
Forum: Damon 08-18-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,555
Posted By The Woodieboys
So sorry to hear about Benji. Know your pain. I...

So sorry to hear about Benji. Know your pain. I had to have our cat Jerry put to sleep about three months ago. He had some type of tumor. It came on very fast.

Toughest thing I ever had to do...
Forum: Damon 08-18-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,916
Posted By The Woodieboys
We used the type with the suction cup for a few...

We used the type with the suction cup for a few years and it worked OK. When we moved into the coach full time last year we had the sunscreens made for the outside. The amount of heat that was cut...
Forum: Damon 07-31-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By The Woodieboys
The Carrier's sometimes need to be reset. Turn...

The Carrier's sometimes need to be reset. Turn off all power including flipping the disconnect power off button up front to disconnect all power. Let it set 5 minutes then turn on the power to the...
Forum: Damon 07-10-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 53,925
Posted By The Woodieboys
I'll take the bottom cover off and snap a few...

I'll take the bottom cover off and snap a few photos for you. I actually had someone else put the unit in. And he found a few things that were not right in the conversion kit that Coleman is going...
Forum: Damon 07-05-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 53,925
Posted By The Woodieboys
We had the unit replaced and a world of...

We had the unit replaced and a world of difference. The 15K unit gets the coach cool (been 95 plus for about a month now) and then shuts down.

One other thing we did was to drop the...
Forum: Damon 05-28-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 53,925
Posted By The Woodieboys
Our front upper unit has given out finally. (it...

Our front upper unit has given out finally. (it is icing up constantly and is low on refrigerant) A company has come out with a conversion kit (Carrier to Coleman Adapter Kit...
Forum: Damon 03-15-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,855
Posted By The Woodieboys
There's always an open spot for you to come...

There's always an open spot for you to come visit...:cool:
Forum: Damon 03-15-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,855
Posted By The Woodieboys
Where in Jacksonville are you going to be...

Where in Jacksonville are you going to be staying? We live at Flamingo Lake on the Northside. We like it a lot.

You'll learn a lot about the coach and what you really need when you live in it...
Forum: Damon 03-14-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,855
Posted By The Woodieboys
Stay away from Lazy Days. Several friends have...

Stay away from Lazy Days. Several friends have had coaches in there with bad results. We bought our coach in St. Augustine at Camping World (im me for who to speak with down there) and have had...
Forum: Damon 02-02-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,268
Posted By The Woodieboys
Where did you get them? And did you have any...

Where did you get them? And did you have any issues with a dimmer?
Forum: Damon 02-01-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,268
Posted By The Woodieboys
We've slowly been replacing our standard bulbs...

We've slowly been replacing our standard bulbs with LED's as they go with one major exception. Has anyone replaced their halogen G4 base bulbs (10 or 20 amp) with LED's. They pull the most juice...
Forum: Damon 01-06-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,221
Posted By The Woodieboys
Works exactly as they say. And do check the...

Works exactly as they say. And do check the water level...
Forum: Damon 12-20-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Posted By The Woodieboys
Here is the brand name and model of the unit. It...

Here is the brand name and model of the unit. It is small and fits nicely into the wet bay.

DeLonghi DFH132 Fan Heater

We got ours online a couple years ago. Must be good because they are...
Forum: Damon 12-20-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By The Woodieboys
Again, this is one of those Ford vs Chevy...

Again, this is one of those Ford vs Chevy arguments. Everyone is wrong and everyone is right. It really comes down to your decision on the coach, floor plan, mileage, power, maintenance, etc and...
Forum: Damon 12-18-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By The Woodieboys
If your are ever going to go into the mountains...

If your are ever going to go into the mountains get the diesel. The power and more towing capacity will come in handy. Once you have had a pusher you won't ever go back. But is is a lot more money...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 12-18-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,413
Posted By The Woodieboys
Speaking as one of the first people who were...

Speaking as one of the first people who were kicked out because of that crazy policy (people always forget the Don't Pursue piece of that which has been ignored for the past 17 years), nothing is...
Forum: Damon 12-18-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,943
Posted By The Woodieboys
We've used our coach in cold weather a lot (we...

We've used our coach in cold weather a lot (we now live in it).

While traveling you'll have to use the furnace to keep the coach warm and that will keep the wet bay warm.

When stopped I have...
Forum: Damon 11-15-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
Posted By The Woodieboys
I can tell you for a fact that there is a HUGE...

I can tell you for a fact that there is a HUGE Airstream Rally each year in Jackson Center Ohio (I grew up 10 miles from there).

Airstream is where Thor got it's start...
Forum: Damon 11-10-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,190
Posted By The Woodieboys
Tuscany Satellite connections

Hey folks, we are going to switch back to Dish network since the cable in our RV park is so crappy (we moved into our motor home full time back in June).

Does anyone know if there is a Sattelite...
Forum: Damon 10-31-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,836
Posted By The Woodieboys
Dang it. Now I've got another project to get...

Dang it. Now I've got another project to get done before it gets cold...
Forum: Damon 10-31-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,681
Posted By The Woodieboys
I just saw a couple 2010 Tuscany's and they were...

I just saw a couple 2010 Tuscany's and they were painted ends. Maybe something on that one coach?
Forum: Damon 09-22-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,151
Posted By The Woodieboys
OK folks, what will get tree sap off the roof? ...

OK folks, what will get tree sap off the roof? We are living in our Tuscany now and it is parked under a tree that is dropping sap on it. I've cleaned the roof itself but am afraid to use tar...
Forum: Damon 07-24-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,598
Posted By The Woodieboys
Which is so important, especially if you have...

Which is so important, especially if you have kids that need to be entertained (it's you or the dvd, pick)....
Forum: Damon 07-05-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,634
Posted By The Woodieboys
Weigh, weigh, weigh. Once we weighed and dropped...

Weigh, weigh, weigh. Once we weighed and dropped the PSI to 95 from 105 I noticed a big difference in how the coach handled better.

And at least you are trying to understand the PSI and checking...
Forum: Damon 07-03-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,897
Posted By The Woodieboys
Check power and the switches. Sounds like...

Check power and the switches.

Sounds like a "Yes Dear" moment.;)
Forum: Damon 07-03-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,488
Posted By The Woodieboys
The mode is for the exact opposite of what you...

The mode is for the exact opposite of what you describe. We have very high humidity in Florida and dry keeps the coach much dryer in side than on just cool. And the amount of water that the...
Forum: Damon 07-03-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,514
Posted By The Woodieboys
Bill, sorry to hear how bad your unit turned out...

Bill, sorry to hear how bad your unit turned out to be. We've had ours over 3 years now and would by another Tuscany in a heart beat. The coach has been so good to us and Damon has also stood...
Forum: Damon 06-30-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,488
Posted By The Woodieboys
The dry mode on the Carrier V does a very good...

The dry mode on the Carrier V does a very good job of taking the humidity out of the coach, especially when you have water vapor in the coach such as taking a shower, doing dishes, etc.

We found...
Forum: Damon 06-26-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,488
Posted By The Woodieboys
A/C Mode - Cool VS Dry

Are we the only ones that have noticed that using the Dry mode on our Roof top A/C units keeps the coach cooler than using just the Cool mode? We started using the Dry mode to keep the humidity...
Forum: Damon 06-26-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,715
Posted By The Woodieboys
One other thing. Check ther water level in the...

One other thing. Check ther water level in the batteries. Ours had dropped over the winter and I starting have low DC warnings all the time. Filled them up and now everything is working just fine.
Forum: Damon 06-26-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,024
Posted By The Woodieboys
Much better to replace them now though than have...

Much better to replace them now though than have one come apart going down the road.
Forum: Damon 06-26-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,487
Posted By The Woodieboys
Yep. ours has one on each corner and one right...

Yep. ours has one on each corner and one right in the middle of each side.
Forum: Damon 06-26-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,327
Posted By The Woodieboys
Our dash A/C works well enough to keep me warm...

Our dash A/C works well enough to keep me warm driving but it just cannot keep the coach cool. We just ran from NE FL to NW Ohio and had to run generator the whole way to keep the coach cool. Just...
Forum: Damon 05-17-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,670
Posted By The Woodieboys
We travel with the refrigerator set to Auto and...

We travel with the refrigerator set to Auto and leave the propane on. When driving we generally run the inverter and that keeps the refrigerator cold. And we run the generator when it gets hot. ...
Forum: Damon 05-12-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By The Woodieboys
Replacing flat panels

Hey folks, I am going to replace the 32" flat panel in the motor home with a 1080P (I love my Blue-Ray) model shortly. Has anyone found a direct mount replacement for the Viewsonic that is there...
Forum: Damon 05-04-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,634
Posted By The Woodieboys
Weigh it and go by the guidelines. But I was...

Weigh it and go by the guidelines. But I was also told by the Goodyear dealer that it is bad for the tires to run too low (30% of the max weight) in them. We run at 95 lbs front and rear (weigh it...
Forum: Damon 05-04-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,580
Posted By The Woodieboys
We take ours once a year and get the complete...

We take ours once a year and get the complete service done. We have to have all the filters changed (the air filter gets done twice a year), chassis lubed along with all the fluids that need changed...
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