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08-02-2013, 08:07 AM
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Thor Owners Club
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Location: Maryland
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Now that I know my Palazzo is on the assembly line, I'm dying to take the factory tour. I'm just not sure what I'll be able to see of it, if anything. The rep in my area said to let him know so we could arrange the tour on a day he's at the factory. I am so curious but not sure it's worth the 9 hour drive each way. I'm really torn. We take delivery at the end of this month.
Anyone head out there to see their unit being assembled?
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08-02-2013, 08:12 AM
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#954
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Oakton, Va
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Originally Posted by Gingerela
Now that I know my Palazzo is on the assembly line, I'm dying to take the factory tour. I'm just not sure what I'll be able to see of it, if anything. The rep in my area said to let him know so we could arrange the tour on a day he's at the factory. I am so curious but not sure it's worth the 9 hour drive each way. I'm really torn. We take delivery at the end of this month.
Anyone head out there to see their unit being assembled?
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I would wait on the tour. If you need factory warranty repairs after you get your MH then you can take the tour at that time.
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Jim Walker
N Virginia
2014 Palazzo 33.2
Cummins 6.7 ISB, Allison 2100 6 Speed
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08-02-2013, 08:12 AM
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#955
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gingerela
Now that I know my Palazzo is on the assembly line, I'm dying to take the factory tour. I'm just not sure what I'll be able to see of it, if anything. The rep in my area said to let him know so we could arrange the tour on a day he's at the factory. I am so curious but not sure it's worth the 9 hour drive each way. I'm really torn. We take delivery at the end of this month.
Anyone head out there to see their unit being assembled?
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You will not see your unit build. The tour starts after most employees have gone home for the day. You will see various coaches in the line in various stages of the build. Now maybe your dealer could get you a private tour. Not sure on this.
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08-02-2013, 08:53 AM
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#956
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 578
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Originally Posted by ChallengerRN
You will not see your unit build. The tour starts after most employees have gone home for the day. You will see various coaches in the line in various stages of the build. Now maybe your dealer could get you a private tour. Not sure on this.
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When we did the tour there were still some employees working. One group was putting the roof on a unit and a couple were working in the cabinet area. Our tour lasted 1.75 hours. Make sure you go to the Class A plant. I used Google maps and arrived at the plant for Class C units.
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Jim & Sandy, Columbus, OH
2018 Thor Aria 3601
FMCA-F434648, TDC, FCOC
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08-02-2013, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Madisonville, La.
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Anyone know what the switch on the Palazzo 33.3 Queen rear bed is for? It is on the drivers side wood frame of bed in line with the breakers. Looks just like a home light switch with a small light below it. ?????
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Dale & Cecile
2017 Rockwood 2604WS TT
Ford F-150 Supercrew 5.0L
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08-02-2013, 03:11 PM
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#958
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Oakton, Va
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Originally Posted by Ridinbear
Anyone know what the switch on the Palazzo 33.3 Queen rear bed is for? It is on the drivers side wood frame of bed in line with the breakers. Looks just like a home light switch with a small light below it. ?????
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Without going and looking at it I will say the it is the engine block heater.
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Jim Walker
N Virginia
2014 Palazzo 33.2
Cummins 6.7 ISB, Allison 2100 6 Speed
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08-02-2013, 03:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J Walker
Without going and looking at it I will say the it is the engine block heater.
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X2 Engine Block Heater.
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08-02-2013, 03:34 PM
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#960
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 674
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheArnolds
X2 Engine Block Heater.
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X3 - Engine Block Heater Switch - Ours is a 33.1 (2013) and our switch is located on the bedroom wall above the access panel for the forced air heater. Called Thor Technical Service to inquire and confirm what the switch is for.
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08-02-2013, 04:07 PM
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#961
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J Walker
Without going and looking at it I will say the it is the engine block heater.
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It is the engine block engine heater switch. When the red light on switch is on block heater is on. Crazy place for it too. Put the bed spread on or just rub the bed & switch is on. I put a piece of Duct tape over mine to make sure it stays off!!!
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08-02-2013, 04:13 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 578
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChallengerRN
It is the engine block engine heater switch. When the red light on switch is on block heater is on. Crazy place for it too. Put the bed spread on or just rub the bed & switch is on. I put a piece of Duct tape over mine to make sure it stays off!!!
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X2...found it on today. Too easy to unintentionally turn ON. I'm going to go the tape route.
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Jim & Sandy, Columbus, OH
2018 Thor Aria 3601
FMCA-F434648, TDC, FCOC
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08-02-2013, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Never thought of this before. But I wonder if the block heater might be on a breaker by itself. I'll check that tomorrow. Just flip the breaker off ??
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08-02-2013, 04:53 PM
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#964
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Carolina Campers
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Jacksonville, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChallengerRN
Never thought of this before. But I wonder if the block heater might be on a breaker by itself. I'll check that tomorrow. Just flip the breaker off ??
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Good idea.
Ours was one all day once.
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2016 THOR Tuscany XTE 36MQ
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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08-02-2013, 05:17 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
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I remember reading about someone's first impressions on their Palazzo and he mentioned the block heater switch. He said it was on the wall in the bedroom. When we picked up ours from the dealership I looked for the switch but couldn't find it. Then when we finally got to our camping site 5+ hours after picking up the coach I found the switch on the side of the bed in the on position. I couldn't believe that the techs missed this when they did their PDI. Needless to say that switch is always off now.
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Matt & Carolyn
2013 Thor Palazzo 33.2
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08-02-2013, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChallengerRN
Never thought of this before. But I wonder if the block heater might be on a breaker by itself. I'll check that tomorrow. Just flip the breaker off ??
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Ok just went down to the barn & check the RV for power to the block heater. The block heater has a 15 A breaker just for itself. Can't believe I was using duct tape & didn't think of this earlier. Ha
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