Great job!


Ted

You must have a different refrigferator than we do, but I assume that is the hole I am talking about. Didn't it come with a black screw-in thing with a head on it about an inch across to hold the doors closed while screwed in? We are on the road and the only camera we have would be the cell phone. If we take a pix how do we post it?

Decided to setup a test and check it out to confirm. Ran chassis battery down to almost 12V. Chassis battery is charged from shore power IF house batteries are not disconnected with the disconnect switch. Disconnect switch off - no batteries charging. Disconnect on - house and chassis batteries are being charged. So if you are wanting to stop battery charge during long term storage, use disconnect switch AND manually disconnect chassis battery. Same thing applies if parked for long time.

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#35. I am finding fuses all over the place. Most are close to device - so I just remove fuse and see what doesn't work. Once I know what fuse is for I label it with one of these little tags. Cost less than $3 per 100 on Ebay.

Very helpful, thanks. So this gets back to a pet peave of DW. You can't tell by looking at the switch whether the battery disconnect is on or off. Has anyone figured out a work around for this? Either a switch that has a fixed on and off position (like most light switches) or one with a light that lights when on?

Interesting question. If anyone knows where the relay is that actually does the switching - let us know. In our 2010 Damon the relay was on the firewall in the engine compartment. I haven't spent five minutes under the hood. I did quick look at house battery setup and there are big 12V cables going in every direction, so the actual relay could be anywhere. I would expect it to be somewhere between batteries and converter. Since it clicks when switched maybe it's a job for two - one with good directional hearing.

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Yes, you can not tell by looking at the switch, but if you click the disconnect switch to disconnect the batteries, you can not turn on the lights in the coach or the outside light, you will not have the light on the convection oven, the camera display will not display the time, the inverter does not turn on, etc. Therefore, a simple way to know may be to simply leave the inside light on, then click the switch. If the light stays on then the house batteries are connected, if they go out, you disconnected the batteries.


Ted

I've included photos of the refrigerator lock.

All true Ted, but that doesn't help you if someone just brushes against the switch by accident on the way in or out. It sure would be nice if it had some visual indicator.

Agree with that. I assume your switch must be on the wall by the stairwell, which is where mine was on my old coach. On my 37GT, the switch is in a cabinet above the door.


Ted

Thanks . I think I can make that or find one. I think I will call THOR and see if they will send me one.

Privacy issue with 2 blinds in the 2015 Thor Challenger 37KT
 

I'm new to this group and I've learned a lot from the postings in this thread. I ordered and purchased a new Challenger 37KT in July of this year and have made a few modifications to the coach. I'd like to share an important problem & fix.
This is my 3rd motorhome and each time I buy one I do a "walk around" the coach at night with all of the interior lights on and all of the curtains and blinds closed. I look for gaps in the blinds or curtains that would allow someone to see inside the coach at night.
I found that the rear bedroom window and the kitchen window of the Challenger 37KT do not have side extensions or curtains. That's not a big problem until you stand outside the coach and look through the gap between the window and blind (about 1"). Both of those windows are next to mirrors and when you look through the gaps you can see reflections in the mirrors and you get a very good view of the rooms reflected in those mirrors! For the Challenger 37KT, you can see a reflection of most of the bedroom and also the kitchen / livingroom areas.
For a simple fix, my wife made side curtains for those windows which were very easy to install. We believe they also add a nicer look to the windows. I've attached photos of the side curtains. No more "peeping toms".

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First, if Tom was peeping in our windows, poor guy, probably lost his sight.... (or at least needs strong med's after being board into a mind numbing sickness).

I love your fix. How much does your wife charge?

Is there a weight at the bottom? How did you attach them under the valance?


Ted

Great idea for privacy reason PLUS it will block early morning light. I looked at adding the hard side trim just like other windows but gave up when I figured out that it would restrict movement on that side of bed and would create problems using window as emergency exit. The curtain idea is SO SIMPLE. X2 request for more details on how it was done.