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Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-18-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,250
Posted By McGalliard01
mirror repair

I replaced the driver side mirror thru camping world, they can order direct from the manufactory, is expensive, $800. I taped and braced mine until I could get the new one. I broke mine off....
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-04-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,416
Posted By McGalliard01
On my Thor the switch stopped working it was not...

On my Thor the switch stopped working it was not a fuse, there was power to the awning is in the wall cabinet facing the awning. there is a switch out in the awning if it is Carefree. I had to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-09-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By McGalliard01
Flacking Seating in XTE

The seating in my 2013 XTE is flacking, looks like poor product by Thor. My unit is inside when not on the road. What is the answer? replace the seating? Help
dave
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-20-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By McGalliard01
not leather

They are the fake leather and how the unit came, had the fake leather in a truck camper that gave good service. Think it has to do with the thickness of coating on the material. This coating...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-20-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,330
Posted By McGalliard01
problem with bath lights

I had the same kind of issue, light in bath,one light in living room and floor lights. They are all on the same fuse, the fuse kept blowing, replaced with a reset able that worked for awhile. The...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-20-2019, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By McGalliard01
Problem with seat covering Tuscany XTE

I have 2014 Tuscany XTE, about 6 months ago the seat coverings begin to fail by flaking. The coating seems to be very thin. Will all the seating need to be replaced? Can I get any help from Thor?...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-14-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,304
Posted By McGalliard01
Shim and longer screws for gear rack

The front top gear was skipping teeth in the rack and I shimmed it 3/16 and it stopped the skip. It makes sense as the top of the slide has no metal frame and the wood for 20 feet got shorter. I...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-13-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,304
Posted By McGalliard01
Slide roller on each side of ref

There is an adjustable roller on each side of the ref. In my case the slide was dragging the floor and motors would not move it. My rollers were loose as they had not been installed correctly,...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-01-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,304
Posted By McGalliard01
On the track that I had to shim and remount I...

On the track that I had to shim and remount I used longer and bigger screws, no. 10 with hex heads, they are holding.

Dave
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-01-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,304
Posted By McGalliard01
You have made a good analysis of the problems....

You have made a good analysis of the problems. The floating track makes sense, I have shimmed out the top track on the front of the slide by 1/2 inch and it works. It did skip a couple teeth on the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 08-28-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By McGalliard01
You might look at the rollers that support the...

You might look at the rollers that support the ref.,they may be out of round. We use the override all the time as the hall affect is not working on motor no. 1. Please give an update after your...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 08-26-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By McGalliard01
Problems with long slide on XTE 34ST

I have had a number of issues with my 13XTE long slide. I have fixed them all myself and will be glad to offer ideas to people needing help. Problems listed below:

. Front gear motor came out of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 795
Views: 264,409
Posted By McGalliard01
inside of RV barn

Have attached pics of inside,there are earlier pics of outside.

Dave
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-27-2016, 06:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,517
Posted By McGalliard01
XTE

Captain Rich, We live in Morganton. The problem with our full slide was factory quality control. I found the problem and fixed it.

Dave
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-26-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,517
Posted By McGalliard01
XTE

We have the 2014 XTE, we love the coach and the floor plan. We have had some trouble with the full wall slide. Hoping that Thor has improved that part of the unit. I would not have anything but...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-10-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,749
Posted By McGalliard01
Mirror issue

Working on my Velvac mirror now. The mirror cover has molded screw holes that are molded in the cover that hold the mirror frame and post. The glass has to be removed to tighten the screws or get to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 03-24-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,961
Posted By McGalliard01
34st

We love our 34st 2014, we have had trouble with the full slide but fixed it myself. Needs to be level and full power. i help push the full slide just to make sure it goes all the way in. We love...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-26-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,414
Posted By McGalliard01
Slide help

Keith, great ideas from Bob and he is right you will have to manually sync the slide and make sure that the motors have some kind of limit as not to cause damage. My system has current limits that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-25-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,414
Posted By McGalliard01
sync slide motors

Dick, Jeff753 asked that I try to help with your slide problem,

You said that the motor moved, did it move the slide? One of my motors came out its plate, i reinstalled it back in the plate, then...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-07-2016, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,915
Posted By McGalliard01
Rayzar input

I do have concerns about interference from the AC. Plan to move mine back as far as I can from the AC and may mount at the same level as the AC. Will that be worth it?

Appreciate the comments. ...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-05-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,915
Posted By McGalliard01
Feedback on Winegard Rayzar automatic air

The air antenna that came with my RV is poor at best, thinking about the winegard rayzar automatic. Would like feedback.

Dave
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 12-16-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,398
Posted By McGalliard01
slide concerns

I have Thor produce with the full slide that was a problem. That would not keep me from buying it again.

If it fails it can be moved manually or with the bypass per the owners manual.

Your...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-11-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,866
Posted By McGalliard01
Fix for full slide

My full slide stopped working and I fixed it, what is not working with yours? You can override the control and move the slide in and out. This works unless the motor is bad or it out of its torque...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-05-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,151
Posted By McGalliard01
6.7 rating

My thor 2014 6.7 is rated at 360 with the allison 3000 trany, I think it is all a numbers game. My unit is 35ft and I pull a trailer with 3500lb car on it. The 6.7 has plenty of power for me, I...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-22-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,673
Posted By McGalliard01
Odor in Bath

I have had the problem in my fifth wheel and motorhome. The problem is the anode in the hot water heater, they are made so cheap now days with some kind of composite material that as is break down...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-31-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,866
Posted By McGalliard01
problems with full wall slide

I have talked to Thor and Schwintek, Schwintek is the most helpful as they know their product and will to help. The in-wall-system is a good system, it is poorly installed at Thor and that is where...
Forum: Cummins Engines 10-04-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,887
Posted By McGalliard01
6.7 360hp

I drive the speed limit or maybe a mile or two above and tow a trailer with a 4000lb car on it. The tranny instructions say not to lug both the engine or the tranny. I think the 6.7 operates best...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-03-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,866
Posted By McGalliard01
note to robbie,

My main slide failed on Sept 21, 2015 as we were pulling it in, as it came in there was a big pop as the front came in. back came in good.
After I looked at the control box I noticed there were...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-22-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,866
Posted By McGalliard01
Full slide stopped working

We have a 2013 Tuscany XTE and the main slide stopped working yesterday. As we pulled it in my wife heard a loud pop and the bottom front did not come in tight. The rear of the slide came in tight....
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 08-02-2015, 07:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,545
Posted By McGalliard01
note to SCI438

As noted I have the Jenson and have my sat radio plugged into the Aux in and get volume control thru the nob when using the sat radio. may be in your settings.

Dave
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-30-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By McGalliard01
Arm adjustment

There is a thumb wheel inside each arm of the chairs near the back of the arms under the arm. I think it is inside a zipper part of the chair arm cover, I adjust mine all the time, it is easy to do....
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-27-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,545
Posted By McGalliard01
Thanks for the quick response

Talk about being dumb:facepalm:, mine is a Jenson, 2013 with touch screen.
I have driven it 15k and have not noticed the cam button, works really great.

It is always good to ask the question to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-27-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,545
Posted By McGalliard01
Use of rear camera when not in reverse

Is there anyway to turn on the rear view camera to look at my towed trailer while on the road? Seems like it would be do able, somewhere in the shift panel the rear camera is switched on. I am...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-18-2015, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 689
Posted By McGalliard01
Help with brake control

Has anyone added a trailer brake control to a Thor Tuscany, I need to know where to start, have added to my Dodge but the Tuscany is different animal. I am on the list with a 34(McGalliard) Help
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-14-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,317
Posted By McGalliard01
#14 wire

The problem is not the #14, it is all the other stuff that is on that line that you are going to hook your fire place to unless you go back to the panel.
Just my two cents worth.

Dave
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,317
Posted By McGalliard01
prep for fire place

I have installed a fireplace in fifth wheel and it worked well. I recommend pulling a new #12 wire for the fireplace from the electric panel. Most of the existing wiring is #14 and I don't like...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-25-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,951
Posted By McGalliard01
another filter minder note

We need to remember the filter minder measures the resistance (or increase vacuum) in the intake air stream to the engine. Larger engines would require larger piping to reduce resistance and we...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-25-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,951
Posted By McGalliard01
filter minder problem

I have had the same problem with my 360 hp 6.7, Changed filters, changed minders, talked to Cummins and Freightliner still no change. Mine never goes to red but gets high after highway use. My...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-28-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,247
Posted By McGalliard01
2011 White RT, Have 20K miles on it, love riding...

2011 White RT, Have 20K miles on it, love riding it
Problem is cold weather, it was 28 in Green Valley, AZ last night
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,247
Posted By McGalliard01
Can Am Spyder

WE travel pulling a 12 foot enclosed trailer with our Thor MH. The trailer gives me storage for gear and a dry park for the Can Am. My wife wants me to give up the Can Am. What should I give up?...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-18-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,269
Posted By McGalliard01
No first inspection

No inspection on new coach,just pay the fees, mine were $1400. The second year it will be inspected and pay the taxes, helps the keep the state running.
We all need to remember if we want to play...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-12-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,476
Posted By McGalliard01
34T

I see that we are the only 34ST owners on the list, is Thor not making they are is on ea no one buying them, we love our unit and how it is laid out.
The 34 ft offers us as much or more space as our...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-06-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By McGalliard01
Great service in Gaffney,SC

I took my 2014 Thor into Freightliner Custom Chassis for the 24 month service, the unit is actual over 24months old since the build and has 10000miles on it. I wanted a clean slate from the builder....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 795
Views: 264,409
Posted By McGalliard01
door size

One more important note on the door, if you are going to use an automatic opener you need between 1' and 1 1/2' above the finished opening and the building frame for the opener. We would have make...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 795
Views: 264,409
Posted By McGalliard01
Door size

We did lots of measuring with the coach at ride height before we bought the insulated door. Our finished size is 12' 9" high and 12' wide. Some class A coaches may need more height but all will...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-27-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 795
Views: 264,409
Posted By McGalliard01
our garage in NC

Our is all local lumber that I have sawed. My wife and I fully insulated it so we don't have to winterize, just get in it an go.

Dave
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-03-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,369
Posted By McGalliard01
Thor

No one mentioned Thor Tuscany XTE, the unit we have is 2014 DP at 9.5 MPG with a 3500lb trailer, has many of the features of the high end without all the posh. It has great components, tile floors,...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 08-16-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,428
Posted By McGalliard01
engine power concerns

We have the tuscany XTE and I was concerned about the the power. We just completed a trip to the Catskills in NY and into Vermont pulling a 4000lb trailer from NC. The 6.7 is fine, on the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 08-10-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 342,229
Posted By McGalliard01
2014 34ST XTE, love it Dave and Juanita, ...

2014 34ST XTE, love it

Dave and Juanita,
Morganton,NC
dave9350@earthlink.net
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-04-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,508
Posted By McGalliard01
rv shelter

We are redoing our no sides shelter to be fully insulated so I don't have to winterize. Not planning to add heat as I have a fully insulated garage that never get below 40 here in western NC. Just a...
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