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Old 04-04-2015, 03:51 PM   #141
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I would almost bet yours is still a 2014 chassis.
My chassis has a born in date of July 25, 2014
Where did you find chassis born date? In the vin?
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Old 04-04-2015, 03:59 PM   #142
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Thumbs up Tinkering

More tinkering. Need to cut labels for light switches. See attached photo.


Need to clean up bottom edge of coach side wall tie in point around step area and propane tank. Ad caulk silicone RTV clear to gaps around compartment rim. See attached photo.
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Old 04-04-2015, 04:06 PM   #143
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"Could not see restrictor plate in a/c, supposed to have 15K BTU unit."


Check your manual in Thor black bag. See what model # you have on the A/C manual. Go to A/C website. Enter model # and see if there are specs for that model.
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Old 04-04-2015, 04:34 PM   #144
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"Could not see restrictor plate in a/c, supposed to have 15K BTU unit."


My initial terminology "restrictor plate" was confusing here until I got into manual and then saw it internal A/C. It is designated as a "chute/supply air plate". I understand its function now. My Model # is 48254C869.
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Old 04-04-2015, 06:18 PM   #145
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AGM Battery Upgrade

Ordered my AGM batteries.

If you have this upgrade in your wallet, I suggest purchase these from your local Advance Auto Store. Much easier to deal with the local store on any warranty issues.

Engine battery. An Advance Auto AGM battery. "Autocraft 78 AGM".
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/a...agm/10310751-P

Two house AGM batteries. "Optima D27M "
Also listed as "Model 8027-127 (D27M)"
http://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batteri.../dp/B00E16LU7Q
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Old 04-04-2015, 06:48 PM   #146
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Where did you find chassis born date? In the vin?
When camping world sent the title there is a title from ford for the chassis and a title from thor. I guess they take the two and merge them together. I have to rake motorhome over monday and have a vin inspection because it is a new vehicle purchased out of state
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Old 04-04-2015, 06:50 PM   #147
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More tinkering. Need to cut labels for light switches. See attached photo.


Need to clean up bottom edge of coach side wall tie in point around step area and propane tank. Ad caulk silicone RTV clear to gaps around compartment rim. See attached photo.
Interesting. I am sure my switch are exactly opposite. What is your top row is my bottom row.
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Ordered my AGM batteries.

If you have this upgrade in your wallet, I suggest purchase these from your local Advance Auto Store. Much easier to deal with the local store on any warranty issues.

Engine battery. An Advance Auto AGM battery. "Autocraft 78 AGM".
AutoCraft Platinum AGM Battery, Group Size 78, 740 CCA 78-AGM: Advance Auto Parts

Two house AGM batteries. "Optima D27M "
Also listed as "Model 8027-127 (D27M)"
http://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batteri.../dp/B00E16LU7Q
Do you happen to know how many amp hours those house batteries are?
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Never mind I found it. Only 66 amp hours each. Pretty low
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Are you going to change the charger for the optima batteries?
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I agree. No one will guarantee anything any more.

To my knowledge, there have been no significant changes to F-53 Chassis. Call Ford chassis 800 # referenced in their chassis manual I posted.
Checked chassis specs via the web this morning:

2014 and 2015, 18,000 have same:

Rear end- Dana 80
Outside to outside @ rear tires- 95.4"

I think I'll try the TT2400

Blue Ox did not impress me with their response. I bet the TT2400 is one of their top sellers. We are 3+ months into 2015 and no one at Blue Ox has checked this out yet? Business must be good! Or someone is in their rocking chair.
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Do you happen to know how many amp hours those house batteries are?
Both are CCA 740.Optima is CA 1000.
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Checked chassis specs via the web this morning:

2014 and 2015, 18,000 have same:

Rear end- Dana 80
Outside to outside @ rear tires- 95.4"

I think I'll try the TT2400

Blue Ox did not impress me with their response. I bet the TT2400 is one of their top sellers. We are 3+ months into 2015 and no one at Blue Ox has checked this out yet? Business must be good! Or someone is in their rocking chair.
In rocking chair waiting for Easter Bunny.
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Are you going to change the charger for the optima batteries?
At this point, I see no reason to change the converter-charger. Most are 45 amp. Need to find brand of the converter-charger. As you found, it is under fuse box panel on right corner of bed.
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