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Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-26-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By sttom
Fixed!!

Well the tech came and did the exact same thing I did. I had a 4000 amp external jump starter that did not do the job last night. The tech had a 10000 amp one that zapped everything back on. As...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-26-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By sttom
Crank problem

I have a mobile Diesel/Freightliner tech coming today a 4pm. If he/she fixes the issue, I will update here.
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-26-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By sttom
Can not crank

It's that time of year again. We are taking our RV out for spring. It's a 2015 Thor Palazzo 33.2. It seems like some issue happens nearly every year after our MH has been stored (2 months) during the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-23-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,482
Posted By sttom
LiFeP04 batteries

After reading about these batteries they do look like a future option. Being Cobalt free they are considered very safe and much less likely to have thermal runaway. I'll definitely look into them...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-23-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,482
Posted By sttom
batteries

Are these LiFeP04 batteries lithium Ion? If so, I'm really scared to put them in the RV for risk of thermal runaway and fire. I leave my 2 dogs in there sometimes and would worry too much.
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-23-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,482
Posted By sttom
charger

Yes, I have a trickle charger already and have been using it quite a while. First problem with that is the main storage doors have to be open to get a cord from there to the battery compartment. ...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-23-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,482
Posted By sttom
battery

Is that a week with the coach plugged in ?

yes, a 30amp plug



How old are the batteries ?
These are the original batteries that came with the coach (I guess 9 years)
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-23-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,482
Posted By sttom
Dead in a week

So, do I need new chassis batteries? They been like this a long time. My storage unit has a 30amp plug that I use while in storage however, it never charges the chassis batteries at all. Also the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-23-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,294
Posted By sttom
Shifting

My 2015 can no longer shift from Drive to Neutral. I always have to put in in Reverse and then from there I can put it in neutral. Doesn't matter how you press the neutral button it will not engage...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-23-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By sttom
Mode button

What is the Mode button on the transmission selector? When pressed and with the light on does it help with better gas mileage?
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-23-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,482
Posted By sttom
Chassis Batteries

Hello, just a quick question. Is it normal for the chassis batteries to lose their charge, i.e. can not crank after sitting for 1 week? I have purchased an external trickle charger that I connect to...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-14-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,336
Posted By sttom
I have the Black Canyon paint. The Black at the...

I have the Black Canyon paint. The Black at the top scratches really easily and shows pretty bad. I've spent HOURS getting the scratches out.
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-14-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,336
Posted By sttom
Thanks Guys!

Thanks Guys!
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-14-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,336
Posted By sttom
Oil Capacity

Hi, I have a 2015 Palazzo 33.2. I am needing to change the oil in both the engine and generator. How many quarts do I need for the two? I don't know where my cummins owners manual is but it should...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-29-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By sttom
Awning LED light strip

Hi, I have a 2015 33.2. The thin LED light strip in the awning has finally died. I have a replacement set from Carefree. I decided to take the old light strip off and I think the first step is to...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-27-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By sttom
HP/Torque increase

I'm sure this has been covered some where on a different thread. Anyway, I have asked our local Cummins Tech Center if I can get an "ECU" tune on my '15 Palazzo 33.2. The tech told me the tune is...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-27-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By sttom
Well, new exhaust pipe is on but they mounted too...

Well, new exhaust pipe is on but they mounted too low. When the coach is aired down the pipe is touching the ground. I have since taken it back and they said they will fix that. The whole thing...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-21-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,577
Posted By sttom
I'm getting mine fixed. I've already had the...

I'm getting mine fixed. I've already had the large storage bay floors fully replaced and now I have an appointment to get the wet bay replaced. The procedure involves replacing the rotted floor...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-04-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 72,027
Posted By sttom
Transmission Update

I got my transmission fixed.....Mostly. I don't remember what the actual problem was but there was an issue during the initial installation that caused my problems. I already had the recall done...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-03-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By sttom
Update on Generator Tail Pipe fall off

For a recap. I take my RV to a Cummins/Onan shop in Greensboro NC. Took about 1 month for the replacement tailpipe to get to the shop. I took my RV in to have it installed and I get a call back...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-04-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,577
Posted By sttom
I avoid the dealer if I can

I avoid the dealer if I can
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-04-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,577
Posted By sttom
$700

$700
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-19-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,282
Posted By sttom
Generator Exhaust Pipe

Hello, literally got back from a camping trip last weekend and getting ready to back into my driveway and then clunk! My generator tailpipe fell all the way off my generator onto the road! The whole...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 09-14-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 72,027
Posted By sttom
That sounds great. We too love our 2015 palazzo....

That sounds great. We too love our 2015 palazzo. I have, I think, the exact same problem. I don't dare touch those arrows. About a year ago we took our RV and had the recall work done but it...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-02-2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By sttom
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-02-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By sttom
Leveler not working

I've been through the Thor Palazzo threads to find out if anyone has posted about the same issue I'm having and I couldn't find one so here goes. My automatic leveler panel has all the lights...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-02-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,640
Posted By sttom
I'll try to get some pics the next time I get the...

I'll try to get some pics the next time I get the RV out of storage.
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-21-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,640
Posted By sttom
One more thing to ponder. You might want to put...

One more thing to ponder. You might want to put a drain hole in there similar to the one in the wet bay with a threaded plate. That way if water gets in there you can easily remove it through that...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-21-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,640
Posted By sttom
I had the same problem, maybe worse. My floor in...

I had the same problem, maybe worse. My floor in the large storage was so rotten it released from the RV frame and the middle of it was bowl shaped like a big sink. I had it repaired from a local...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-20-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,682
Posted By sttom
I think one reason to use the valve is if your...

I think one reason to use the valve is if your drain pan holds less fluid than what comes flowing out of the oil pan it is easy to re-engage the valve and then change to another drain pan. I guess...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-20-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Posted By sttom
I used a volt meter across all the batteries. ...

I used a volt meter across all the batteries. Yes, I did see the corrosion but I would imagine it was there before I sent in for maintenance and these batteries were good even during dry camping. I...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-20-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Posted By sttom
Thanks! I'll give that a try after work today. ...

Thanks! I'll give that a try after work today. These batteries worked great before I took it in for chassis maintenance at freightliner. I can't figure what they did to drain the house batteries...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-20-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Posted By sttom
Thanks Twinboat! Just to be clear. Do I connect...

Thanks Twinboat! Just to be clear. Do I connect the pos & neg to only one chassis battery and then pos & neg to the one house battery below where you have the circle?
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-20-2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Posted By sttom
Where do I connect the jumper cables? I assume...

Where do I connect the jumper cables? I assume the 4 house batteries are connected in serial. Do I place the negative to the first battery in the back of the compartment and the positive to the 4th...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-19-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Posted By sttom
Dead battery charge

Just picked up my Palazzo from freightliner. All the house batteries were completely dead ~2.7 volts. Took home and plugged into 50 amp outlet. Panel says "dead battery charge". Doesn't look...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 12-06-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,577
Posted By sttom
I just wanted to add that I still love our...

I just wanted to add that I still love our Palazzo!
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 12-06-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,577
Posted By sttom
I had the same problem in my large storage area. ...

I had the same problem in my large storage area. During one weekend I decided to take everything out and re-arrange everything and to my shock, the driver side of the large storage was not even...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-19-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,219
Posted By sttom
My wife and I loved the Tiffin Breeze 32br. (2015...

My wife and I loved the Tiffin Breeze 32br. (2015 model). We bought a Thor Palazzo instead because we got a really good price for it. We love our Palazzo but I see the Breeze at campsites and think...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-18-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,671
Posted By sttom
You can teach your cat to use the toilet....not...

You can teach your cat to use the toilet....not kidding and is actually very easy to do, you will obviously still need to flush. My cousin taught her cat to use the toilet. Takes about 2 weeks. ...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-21-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,758
Posted By sttom
fuse

Does the icemaker motor have a fuse? Before it got cold last year I winterized my RV and used the jump wire trick to run my ice maker to get the air blown out of the pipes and after 2 or 3 minutes...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-21-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By sttom
Fixed!

Camping world in Colfax took the generator out to fully diagnose and found out the thermostat was bad and something called watertemp err? Luckily I have an extended warranty and only paid the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 05-21-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By sttom
Generator Cuts off

Hi, was wanting to know if any have had a problem with the Generator running for about 1 minute and then cuts off (Yes I have 3/4 tank full). I had this problem last year and read somewhere to add...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-27-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,720
Views: 483,953
Posted By sttom
What is the purpose of the wheels?

What is the purpose of the wheels?
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 01-08-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,967
Posted By sttom
Cummins Warranty

Here is what I show for the warranty.....

Coverage
Products Warranted
This Warranty applies to new electronic diesel Engines
sold by Cummins Inc., hereafter "Cummins", and
delivered to the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 12-14-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,467
Posted By sttom
Yep mine did work it's way into the plywood edge,...

Yep mine did work it's way into the plywood edge, start to degrade, bulge, sag, and ultimately fall away from the edge of the frame. Just exactly like that. I even had a mouse get through the hole. I...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-14-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 897
Posted By sttom
Yes, I understand. that is what I was attempting...

Yes, I understand. that is what I was attempting to do, get the water out of the line. I have the internal pump turned on and using the jumper I actually hear the motor running, YEAH, and water...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-13-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 897
Posted By sttom
Ice maker

I decided it is time to winterize, so I got to the point to do the ice maker by putting in a jumper to start the motor. The jumpers were working fine but the pump couldn't pump the antifreeze out of...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 09-25-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,967
Posted By sttom
Isn't there a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty on the...

Isn't there a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty on the engine and drivetrain? Wouldn't the warranty cover this?
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-05-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 89,110
Posted By sttom
Chauffeur?

My dog decided she would drive us home this weekend. The other dog is the navigator.......
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-05-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 89,110
Posted By sttom
Apple Valley Farm Motor Coach Resort. They only...

Apple Valley Farm Motor Coach Resort. They only allow Class A motorhomes though. Sounds snobby but the people there are very nice. You can travel a few miles to their partner resort called...
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