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08-15-2013, 11:43 AM
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Location: Oakton, Va
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Originally Posted by mikebrls
I have a acme tow dolly coming tomorrow and they say 14 inch up from ground is ideal . So what do you think as far as a drop hitch 4 ,6 or 8 inch drop.
My 33.3 is at storage so can't measure now
Thank you
mike
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You probably don't need a drop hitch. I was surprised to find that I needed no drop hitch for my tow bar for my car. The Palazzo is pretty low and I am sure that a drop hitch would drag at times.
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N Virginia
2014 Palazzo 33.2
Cummins 6.7 ISB, Allison 2100 6 Speed
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08-15-2013, 12:03 PM
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#1136
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Location: Jacksonville, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J Walker
You probably don't need a drop hitch. I was surprised to find that I needed no drop hitch for my tow bar for my car. The Palazzo is pretty low and I am sure that a drop hitch would drag at times.
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I did not need a drop either. Tow bar is level with our Jeep baseplate.
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Tom  MGYSGT USMC (Ret)
2016 THOR Tuscany XTE 36MQ
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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08-15-2013, 12:34 PM
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Evergreen Owners Club
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Location: W palm beach ,Fl
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do you no how many inches the bottom of hitch receiver is from the ground ?
Thank you
mike
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Mike , Fre & daughter Kimberly , 2 dog's name Marly & Zorra , 2014 Palazzo 33.3 , Jetta TDI & Acme tow dolly ,Goodsams, Koa , Still learning 
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08-15-2013, 01:27 PM
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Location: Jacksonville, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikebrls
do you no how many inches the bottom of hitch receiver is from the ground ?
Thank you
mike
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Mine is aired down and on jacks. Maybe someone who's in run condition will answer.
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2016 THOR Tuscany XTE 36MQ
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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08-15-2013, 02:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tcopeland
Mine is aired down and on jacks. Maybe someone who's in run condition will answer.
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thank you for trying
mike
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08-15-2013, 02:19 PM
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Mike -
Our measurement from level ground to the center of the hitch opening is 16 1/2 inches.
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08-15-2013, 02:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2LT
Mike -
Our measurement from level ground to the center of the hitch opening is 16 1/2 inches.
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Thank you , That is what i was looking for
mike
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Mike , Fre & daughter Kimberly , 2 dog's name Marly & Zorra , 2014 Palazzo 33.3 , Jetta TDI & Acme tow dolly ,Goodsams, Koa , Still learning
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08-15-2013, 02:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2LT
Just some information to pass along to the Palazzo owners --
Just spoke with Freightliner in Gaffney, SC -- It was explained that the warranty period starts on the day you sign your paperwork for your Palazzo (no other date i.e., manufacture date, etc.)
As for recommended Freightliner service-: 1yr/15,000 miles is requried. No requirement for the 6 mo/ 6000 mile as per Sean @ Freightliner in Gaffney, SC.
Sean said there had been a problem at one time with gunk in some of the Mercedes Benz axles. It was recommended that the differential be flushed and the oil changed. That is no longer an issue so therefore they do not require the 6 mo/6000 service for the MB differential.
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Okay -- Spoke with Marcus at Freightliner -Gaffney, SC today--
To clarify -- Marcus said the 6 month/6000 mile service is required ! Follow the Freightliner manual - if any questions call Freightliner Gaffney, SC location and inquire.
Wanted to correct the information that was obtained from Sean at Freightliner Gaffney, SC. a few days ago. Evidently, that was incorrect information and advice. 
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08-15-2013, 04:46 PM
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Location: Knoxville,Tn
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Who is in yellowstone in their Palazzo? It looks like a Black 33.1 camping next to a friend of ours..I have a pict. but I don't know if I can load it.
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08-15-2013, 04:51 PM
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Thor Owners Club
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Location: Columbus, OH
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VALVE???
Can someone identify what this valve is for?
It is tucked in the back left corner of the compartment.
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2018 Thor Aria 3601
FMCA-F434648, TDC, FCOC
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08-15-2013, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Knoxville,Tn
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That is your fresh water drain
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08-15-2013, 05:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pjohnmiller
That is your fresh water drain
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The are are two other valves on the panel where the fill/city water connection is located marked low point drain. I am in the process of sanitizing the system. I presume that I should open all three to drain the bleach wate?
Thanks for identifying the valve.
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2018 Thor Aria 3601
FMCA-F434648, TDC, FCOC
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08-15-2013, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Knoxville,Tn
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BK, welcome to the forum. We have been quiet on the forum for a while because I'm laid up with a broken leg and ankle since the first of May.
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08-15-2013, 05:08 PM
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#1148
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Knoxville,Tn
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Yes, thats what I would do too.
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