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Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-30-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By Robtx
Just round black flexible 120 volt wire laying...

Just round black flexible 120 volt wire laying along outer length of the slide. Odd place for a wire.


Came from the factory like this


https://www.irv2.com/photopost/showfull.php?photo=35923
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-29-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By Robtx
Purpose 120 volt wire(s) along outer edge of long slide on 2016 33.2

Anybody have one and/or have info on purpose of the wire along the outer edge of the long slide. Not sure if it is one continuous wire, or if there is one at each end.
Thanks!
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 05-17-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By Robtx
My fresh water tank was not secured, so movement...

My fresh water tank was not secured, so movement of the tank would knock the drain off the tank.
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 01-04-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,248
Posted By Robtx
Mr. T I have never sanitized, but am curious if...

Mr. T
I have never sanitized, but am curious if someone has

I would think there are two steps to sanitizing. 1.) sanitize the plumbing and 2.) sanitize the fresh water tank.

Step 1 would be...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 12-28-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,463
Posted By Robtx
BIM

After two Trombetta failures, Thor sent me a BIM and instructions.

You can find details, including model number and upload of the instructions here:
...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 12-10-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By Robtx
The furnace is not zero clearance. And, yes, I...

The furnace is not zero clearance. And, yes, I have the same concern about wires chafing. I am surprised they are not in a conduit or loom. I was looking at how heat was directed into the basement...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 12-09-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By Robtx
Wires against furnace

While you are looking at your furnace -
One of the items on the fix list at Thor was that wires were routed against my furnace. Thor factory serviced removed the furnace, cut a notch in a board and...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-29-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,535
Posted By Robtx
They put "customer wants corner weights weights"...

They put "customer wants corner weights weights" on the work order and showed factory corner weights -> LF-4080 RF-2650 LR-6895 RR-8335 So imbalance on front axle -1430, rear axle +1440. ...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-29-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,535
Posted By Robtx
Yes I took it to Wakarusa. They added a plate...

Yes I took it to Wakarusa. They added a plate where I had a roller and no plate but did not add roller where there is a plate without a roller.
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-29-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,535
Posted By Robtx
Thanks. What do you use to lube the tension...

Thanks.

What do you use to lube the tension roller?

I bought the CRC Power Lube and will clean and lube the tracks.

I looked again at the location of the rollers and plates toward the rear...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-28-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 656
Posted By Robtx
Steering Column Binding - and Fix

While my Palazzo 33.2 was in Elkhart, it was sent over to MorRyde to have the steering column raised by ¾ inch. The connecting point goes up and down as the wheel is turned and needs some extra...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-28-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,535
Posted By Robtx
Thanks, but can anyone tell me if they have about...

Thanks, but can anyone tell me if they have about 60 inches from the rear most roller and the next roller. I have that steel plate under the washer/dryer area with no roller.

Should I have one?
...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-27-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,535
Posted By Robtx
Thanks. When at Thor Factory Service...

Thanks.

When at Thor Factory Service they noted the center brace of the long slide needed adjusting and was damaging the topper. The brace was adjusted and the topper replaced.

I was...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-26-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,535
Posted By Robtx
Schwintek Long Slide Noise from Bending?

Could you (or anyone) post a video or audio or link of what your big slide sounds like when it is working like it should?

Mine makes some noises, the popping of slipping gears, but also some...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 10-04-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,358
Posted By Robtx
BIM Instructions Attached

It requires just a little bit of electrical knowledge to attach new connectors.

As I recall it does not state the obvious: DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERIES BEFORE YOU START (I made sure there was no...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 10-04-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By Robtx
Last word the RV had been sent to engineering and...

Last word the RV had been sent to engineering and Mr. Reed said since it was out of his area he could not predict when it when it would return.

Since, he does not answer requests for status.

It...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 10-04-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,358
Posted By Robtx
After second trombetta failure, while under...

After second trombetta failure, while under warranty, Thor sent a (Battery Isolataon Manager) BIM 225 00-10041-250 and instructions to replace the BIRD and trombetta.
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 10-04-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By Robtx
Fix for PALAZZO rear carmera blind spot

My 2016 Palazzo 33.2 has the little inset for the rear view camera so the camera cannot be adjusted to show the my girlfriend standing by my hitch, much less the hitch. When Mark D. Stanley was down...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-12-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By Robtx
Mine is a semi-transparent piece of plastic with...

Mine is a semi-transparent piece of plastic with a foam boarder. It has fallen off several times. Found it half-on and dragging against the wheel en-route back to the factory for service. They...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-04-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,169
Posted By Robtx
Tsump did you ever get corner weights? ...

Tsump did you ever get corner weights?

Most(all?) of the Palazzo's are light on the front passenger side. Mine is also heavy on the passenger rear. Unbalanced axles on opposite on opposite...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-04-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Robtx
About the only other thing off the top of my head...

About the only other thing off the top of my head would be the exhaust system. All those pipes are on the passenger side on my 33.2

I have been worried about all the electric stuff like the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-04-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Robtx
Wow! Wondering how they made the big weight...

Wow! Wondering how they made the big weight shift across the rear. Where are your batteries?

While the 540 pounds you would add on the right rear is not huge, being on the opposite of the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 07-06-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,756
Posted By Robtx
I wanted to check the front bed before service...

I wanted to check the front bed before service (enroute to Thor for slide, jacks and other issues) so have used it a couple of nights.


In addition to the bed coming down while driving, so...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 06-08-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,610
Posted By Robtx
As noted above, 4 corner weights are a must! ...

As noted above, 4 corner weights are a must!

Some Palazzo are badly out of balance across the axle. (Mine is very light on the passenger front and very heavy on the passenger rear.)

Tire...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-13-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,654
Posted By Robtx
Great job. Is your fresh water tank...

Great job.

Is your fresh water tank secured?

I had to wedge some boards on what is the left side of your picture to keep the tank drain plug from popping off when the tank was full and I...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-07-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,579
Posted By Robtx
What model do you have? Some, like mine have a...

What model do you have? Some, like mine have a single valve in the front. May have been changed around the 2015 model year.

I would suggest you take the motor home to your local Freightliner and...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-06-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,807
Posted By Robtx
Bill and Mike, I am working the details with a...

Bill and Mike, I am working the details with a Thor rep to get all the needed fixes in done in Wakarusa.


I learned the hard way about the place between Austin and SA.


Mine is one of...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-05-2017, 06:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,807
Posted By Robtx
Bill, thanks for the picture of the roller. ...

Bill, thanks for the picture of the roller.

Here is a picture of one of my slide rollers taken with my phone last August.

Notice it is white (as are all the rollers) and does not have the black...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-04-2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,807
Posted By Robtx
endoscope/borescope under slide

Bill, great idea of scope pictures and video from under slide. Scopes that plug into android (I would assume iPhone are also available) abound on the Internet. I have ordered one.

In looking at...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 04-02-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,807
Posted By Robtx
Stiltner, sounds like a great plan, and I will do...

Stiltner, sounds like a great plan, and I will do the same in the future.. I do something similar for the jacks, having had to raise them with a drill a few times. Keep the socket, hex wrench, 90...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-31-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
Posted By Robtx
The 33.2 has the short wheelbase, and wheelbase...

The 33.2 has the short wheelbase, and wheelbase to length of only 50%. Per the RV consumer group you should have at least 54% for good handling. When it comes to wheelbase, longer is better.

...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-31-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,333
Posted By Robtx
I went through Atlanta en route to Camp...

I went through Atlanta en route to Camp Freightliner on Sunday, Feb 26, with a towed. Only saw one other trailer (a boat behind a pickup), no RV's and No Trucks. Was told trucks are discouraged...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-31-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,807
Posted By Robtx
The sound, like a sewer snake that gets pinned...

The sound, like a sewer snake that gets pinned and then spins loose, seemed to be coming from the sink area, so I was trying to get a video to make sure if anything was hung. I can do another if you...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-29-2017, 09:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,807
Posted By Robtx
Slide Noises

Have only had the big slide open a few times as had jack failure and power failures when on the road. It spent summer on CW lot, and August to February 24 on dealer lot waiting. Tried to find some...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-26-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By Robtx
It is not practical, (possible?) for me to travel with full water.

If you have a 2015 or later Palazzo 33.2 and in particular travel with full water, please check your corner weights. With full fuel, full water, zero passengers, and zero cargo other than water the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-20-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By Robtx
Dave, yes. Service including ride height...

Dave,
yes. Service including ride height settings and alignment was done at Freightliner Factory Service Center, Gaffney, SC, the same day I did the weights. The suspension was set to specs. Mr....
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-20-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By Robtx
Tires on Unbalanced axle on my Palzzzo 33.2

The worst tire scenario is an underinflated tire. That can happen if you only have axle weights or no weights or ??? That danger is widely publicized and discussed, AND WHY YOU MUST GET THOSE...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-20-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By Robtx
Chassisguy Well said!

Chassisguy
Well said!
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-20-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By Robtx
powerboatr I am glad you found a solution. ...

powerboatr

I am glad you found a solution. Did you get corner weights?

Unfortunately, my Palazzo 33.2 with approximately 340 pounds of fuel, water and miscellaneous cargo has a right rear...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-19-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By Robtx
ChassisGuy Short answer: Yes, Freightliner...

ChassisGuy
Short answer:
Yes, Freightliner builds the chassis, Thor is the bodybuilder. The Palazzo is not a typical design so is not comparable to the motorhomes you describe. I also know the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-18-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,077
Posted By Robtx
No, I have never been boondocking in my Palazzo..

My Palazzo was purchased last May. It has never been fully functional.
(Do not feel compelled to read the explainer below)

At pick up front hood is warped and dealer did a temporary fix. On the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-18-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,077
Posted By Robtx
Apologies for the missing pictures. While in...

Apologies for the missing pictures.

While in Moab are you planning on going to Canyonlands National Park. Kinda across from Arches. You did not mention if you hike. Grand View has a short hike...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-17-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,077
Posted By Robtx
https://www.irv2.com/photopost/uploads/186794/20160...

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/uploads/186794/20160921_192156-1.jpg

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/uploads/186794/20160928_140129.jpg
...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-17-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By Robtx
Bingo!

https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photopost/data/500/PalazzoTanks.jpg

In a PM, myarmar said the weights above were with about ¾ freshwater and that ¼ had been moved to wastewater. Because of the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-16-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,077
Posted By Robtx
Bill We are hikers and had a great time...

Bill


We are hikers and had a great time there last fall. Just beware, Moab is always crowded. We came from the South and started with a visit to Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle,...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-16-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By Robtx
Mr. T, the Fresh water tank is close to the rear....

Mr. T, the Fresh water tank is close to the rear. Having it empty illustrates how overloaded the right rear axle is out-of-the-factory.. Adding water makes the numbers much worse. The tank has a...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-15-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By Robtx
Where are your batteries? Your left rear axle...

Where are your batteries? Your left rear axle end is 760 pounds heavier than mine, while the right rear is only 80 pounds heavier. There is almost no storage space on the left side of the bedroom. ...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-15-2017, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,273
Posted By Robtx
My 2016 Palazzo 33.2 flunks weight distribution

Bottom line: WE NEED RULES THAT REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS DISCLOSE CORNER WEIGHTS ON THE WEIGHT PLACARD AND HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF CORNER WEIGHTS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL.

Note: Sometime during the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-11-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,424
Posted By Robtx
Front ride height determines caster. In my...

Front ride height determines caster.

In my case I had a front end shimmy. The local Freightliner shop was unable to level the 33.2 because of the extreme out-of-balance weight wise when loaded...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 03-11-2017, 06:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,424
Posted By Robtx
It is fairly simple to get the weights on a...

It is fairly simple to get the weights on a standard truck scale. Google can help you find them and the Google play store even has an app.

I found this link for scales fairly close to you: ...
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