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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-24-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 29,175
Posted By z3406
The year of the coach makes a huge difference as...

The year of the coach makes a huge difference as to where the breaker is located. Might get more help if you provide that information.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 05-03-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By z3406
In the past I have had the furnace blower come on...

In the past I have had the furnace blower come on for no apparent reason. The cause was a water leak on the furnace door. May I suggest you take the furnace door off and see if there is any sign of...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-26-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 975
Posted By z3406
I've been there several times. I dropped the RV...

I've been there several times. I dropped the RV off and used my TOAD to drive back home. It was about a 6 hr drive away so it wasn't that bad. Quite a few people stay with the coach and arrange to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-22-2021, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By z3406
I'm pretty sure the newer Aria's have an Anderson...

I'm pretty sure the newer Aria's have an Anderson valve. I had that same issue on a past rig and it was the Anderson valve. They used to have a rebuild kit for the valves but it's been awhile since...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-11-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,285
Posted By z3406
The vacuflush pump unit should be plugged...

The vacuflush pump unit should be plugged directly into the black tank with a rubber grommet/gasket. Do you or do you not know where the black tank is? As I recall there is a access panel inside the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-10-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,345
Posted By z3406
Unless the independent front suspension is a must...

Unless the independent front suspension is a must have I would suggest you also look at the Venetian T42. It has the same floor plan as a Tuscany 42GX. I was able to buy mine new for less than 200K....
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-10-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,285
Posted By z3406
There is a motor, bellows and two duckbill valves...

There is a motor, bellows and two duckbill valves built into a unit that is rebuildable. The tank does not have to be removed to work on the pump unit. If you have a leak coming from above the tank...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-09-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,285
Posted By z3406
Sounds like you most likely have a bellows issue,...

Sounds like you most likely have a bellows issue, the plastic bellows most likely has split somewhere and that is the leak source and also why the pump does not function at full efficiency. The...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-25-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By z3406
FWIW That floorplan is also available in the...

FWIW
That floorplan is also available in the Aria and Venetian series from Thor, all less expensive than the Tuscany line. Fleetwood also has a version of that floorplan in their Discovery LXE...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-30-2020, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By z3406
There should be a screen at the input side of the...

There should be a screen at the input side of the water pump. I've had the same issue your having in the past and a clogged screen was the culprit.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 10-22-2020, 08:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,241
Posted By z3406
Firefly System Repair Options

After Hurricane Sally passed thru here in Pensacola I went out to the RV to make sure everything was still working properly. The only issue I found was the front furnace no longer worked. Past...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-07-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 29,175
Posted By z3406
Remember The circuit breaker on the 2017 is self...

Remember The circuit breaker on the 2017 is self resetting. All you should have to do is turn the power switch on the control panel off then on to reset it. The breaker is on the left wall next to...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 08-20-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,731
Posted By z3406
On my 2016 Bounder the circuit breaker was self...

On my 2016 Bounder the circuit breaker was self resetting, Try turning the power switch for the system that used to be in the rear bath on the toilet indicator panel off then on and see if it...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-30-2020, 06:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By z3406
If at all possible or practical, take the coach...

If at all possible or practical, take the coach to the Thor factory service center in Indiana. That will require an appointment, Good Luck
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-30-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,445
Posted By z3406
Our T42 has the same floorplan as the 42GX...

Our T42 has the same floorplan as the 42GX mentioned earlier. The only issue with this floorplan is that Thor stopped making it. I'm attaching a link to a thread I started when we first bought the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-30-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By z3406
Our T42 has the same floorplan as the 42GX...

Our T42 has the same floorplan as the 42GX mentioned earlier. The only issue with this floorplan is that Thor stopped making it. I'm attaching a link to a thread I started when we first bought the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-30-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 30,172
Posted By z3406
Here is an update on our experience with the...

Here is an update on our experience with the Venetian. We've been pretty much full timing the coach since July 2019 as we wait for our new brick and mortar to be finished. If your going to have to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-26-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,445
Posted By z3406
I have a 2017 Venetian close relative to a...

I have a 2017 Venetian close relative to a Tuscany. If I was looking for a new coach and it met my needs the word Thor on the side would not stop me from buying it. BTW we have been full timing in...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 02-16-2020, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By z3406
I had the 5 Star on my 2014 Bounder it was a...

I had the 5 Star on my 2014 Bounder it was a significant improvement, put 4th gear into the downshifting pattern no more 5000 rpm wail on a simple downshift. I also put it on a 2016 with the 6 speed...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 02-09-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,722
Posted By z3406
The thing is when your staying in a park no-one...

The thing is when your staying in a park no-one will walk up to you and say why are you driving one of those junk Thor's (or whatever brand your currently driving). Most folks will volunteer their...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,722
Posted By z3406
Ohiomike We started out 6 years ago in an FR3...

Ohiomike
We started out 6 years ago in an FR3 which is very similar to your ACE. You do get what you pay for, If you were to test drive one of the entry level diesels, Palazzo, Pace Arrow, etc the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 01-31-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,722
Posted By z3406
Not that long ago I was at the Thor factory...

Not that long ago I was at the Thor factory service center. While there I took a tour of the Newmar factory which is very close by. While waiting for the tour to start a lot of the Newmar owners in...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-25-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By z3406
The freightliner factory warranty on the chassis...

The freightliner factory warranty on the chassis and engine should still both be active so I wouldn't worry too much about those.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-20-2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By z3406
I'm now in my third year as a Venetian owner. Not...

I'm now in my third year as a Venetian owner. Not any huge difference in QC between my current Thor and other coaches I have owned. I would however insist on a warranty on a 2019 used unit or a...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-16-2019, 02:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,072
Posted By z3406
FWIW Check the rear anti sway bar brackets on...

FWIW
Check the rear anti sway bar brackets on the differential. I've has two fall of my last F53 chassis coach. Also the best bang for the buck F53 chassis upgrade is the Cheap Handling Fix. reis a...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-20-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 86
Sticky: Venetian: List of Venetian Owners
Views: 30,800
Posted By z3406
May I ask you to revise our base location . We're...

May I ask you to revise our base location . We're in Pensacola Fl now.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-14-2019, 06:07 AM
Replies: 40
Bounder: Ghostly Furnace
Views: 3,443
Posted By z3406
I've also had this issue and know the reason....

I've also had this issue and know the reason. Water is getting into the furnace itself and puddling under the circuit board as another poster has mentioned. This causes the blower to run by itself,...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-17-2019, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By z3406
Go to the main control panel for the coach. The...

Go to the main control panel for the coach. The big one that is hard wired and has the thermostat controls. On one of the screens there is a place where you can check the status for all the battery...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-11-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,486
Posted By z3406
When the Anderson is in "city" it allows...

When the Anderson is in "city" it allows pressurized city water to pass thru to the coach water fixtures, it should not fill the fresh tank in that position. The fill position is what should fill the...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-11-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,451
Posted By z3406
As posted above if this is the issue a call to...

As posted above if this is the issue a call to Anderson Brass may solve the issue. I also received a free replacement valve rebuild kit from them when the valve on my coach leaked internally.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-11-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,486
Posted By z3406
This is very common to Bounders since they...

This is very common to Bounders since they started using the Anderson Brass 4 way valve. The valve leaks internally and can cause this issue. Call Anderson Brass and there is a good chance their...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-04-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,451
Posted By z3406
If you coach has an Anderson Brass four Way valve...

If you coach has an Anderson Brass four Way valve to control the fresh water system they are notorious for leaking internally and causing this issue.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 07-01-2019, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By z3406
Firefly is a separate company. Firefly is just an...

Firefly is a separate company. Firefly is just an interface system between the coach and the various subsystems. That being said that interface controls virtually everything that is inside the coach....
Forum: Cummins Engines 06-30-2019, 05:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,942
Posted By z3406
The performance charts for the ISL for my engine...

The performance charts for the ISL for my engine on the Cummins web site show both the 400 and 450 peaking at 1250 Ft Lbs Tq. The 400 peaks at 1400 rpm and then the TQ immediately starts going down,...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-28-2019, 06:29 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 30,172
Posted By z3406
Deb You should really consider attending the...

Deb
You should really consider attending the Thor Diesel Club rally in Goshen this Oct. Really really great bunch of people will be there. Thor will fix for free up to three items on your coach....
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 06-26-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 30,172
Posted By z3406
I just picked my coach up from the service...

I just picked my coach up from the service center. As I type this the coach is 100%. Every item I had on my one year plus punch list has been taken care of. For whatever reason this trip to the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 06-11-2019, 06:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,942
Posted By z3406
Take the coach to a Cummins dealer. They will...

Take the coach to a Cummins dealer. They will connect their computer to your ECU and tell you if an upgrade is possible. I had my 400 upgraded to a 450 last year by a Cunnins dealer at a rally I was...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-31-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 30,172
Posted By z3406
Deb It's amazing how the Thor corporate...

Deb
It's amazing how the Thor corporate attitude can change when your at a rally attended exclusively by several hundred other Thor diesel coach owners. Attending the Goshen rally can really go a...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-31-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By z3406
Deb If at all possible try and attend the Thor...

Deb
If at all possible try and attend the Thor Diesel Club Rally in Goshen this October. Thor will repair up to three items labor free there. All the major suppliers on your coach will have...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-31-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By z3406
FWIW The Fleetwood coach I had before this one...

FWIW
The Fleetwood coach I had before this one had over 90 items on my warranty punch list. Some minor, some not so much. That coach took three trips to the factory service center to get everything...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-30-2019, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By z3406
The big thing that steered us to a Thor is the...

The big thing that steered us to a Thor is the overhead bunk and grandkids. At that time Thor was the only place to get a diesel pusher with opposing slides and the front bunk. Since then I know...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-28-2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By z3406
You are going to have issues with any brand new...

You are going to have issues with any brand new coach. I have owned Fleetwood and Forest River in the past. My advise is. Test Drive the coach before paying for it. Perform a good pre delivery...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-27-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By z3406
One more thing A Venetian comes with a 150...

One more thing
A Venetian comes with a 150 gallon fuel tank. I've gone 770 miles and still had a quarter of a tank left.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-26-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By z3406
Some advantages of a Venetian Hydraulic...

Some advantages of a Venetian
Hydraulic Slideouts, ISL 9 400HP on a 2019. The 400 is software upgradable to a 450 by Cummins dealers, Traveler Satellite antenna, it comes with the Direct TV dish...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-19-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By z3406
The 3901 has a gravity and an electric toilet....

The 3901 has a gravity and an electric toilet. That's because it has two toilets and one black tank. The gravity would not bee too much to replace with a taller unit. replacing the electric toilet in...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-19-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,227
Posted By z3406
The Tuscany version of that coach the 40RT has a...

The Tuscany version of that coach the 40RT has a dishwasher. I'ld look into where and how it's installed to see if it's feasible.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-19-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,153
Posted By z3406
May I respond to item #1 on Trokay's list. In my...

May I respond to item #1 on Trokay's list. In my experience all Motorhome manufacturers have very very substandard owners manuals. In the past I have always been able to go the manufacturers website...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-15-2019, 05:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,153
Posted By z3406
FWIW General RV now has 2019 Aria 3901's and...

FWIW
General RV now has 2019 Aria 3901's and Venetian J40's with only a 30K price difference. That 30K gets you a 400 hp ISL engine and Hydraulics slides not to mention the other upgrades (satellite...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-13-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,852
Posted By z3406
Trokay I see by looking at your previous post...

Trokay
I see by looking at your previous post that you have an Aria. Would it be too much to ask for you to start a thread on that experience to share with the rest of us? Information on what to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 05-10-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,852
Posted By z3406
That is new information to me. Right nowon the...

That is new information to me. Right nowon the General RV web site they have 4 or 5 J40' s at a very competitive price. The J40's are 400HP. A quick look at the R40 look very similar to a 3901 /...
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