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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-07-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,310
Posted By Jmac00
has anyone else installed this True Topper thing?...

has anyone else installed this True Topper thing?

we are sitting here in North Michigan ( Not the UP ) and the wind is 'substantial' today. Our fabric topper is, once again, taking a beating. ...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-16-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 542
Posted By Jmac00
the Starlink ~~~T-Mobile link is supposed to come...

the Starlink ~~~T-Mobile link is supposed to come out by the end of the year, and its for texting only.

BUT, you can text for help anywhere on the planet, supposedly?

When AI kicks in, ...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 09-12-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By Jmac00
Schwintek has to be the worse designed slide...

Schwintek has to be the worse designed slide system on the market.

Vroom up graded the system to an intelligent motor/gear assembly. With a beefer gear.

We're getting our slides 'Vroomed'...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-12-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,030
Posted By Jmac00
I never worry about the speed limit on the...

I never worry about the speed limit on the highway. If its anything over 60mph, I generally do 58mph, or just about 1800 RPM. At that speed, I can get 11.5mpg while towing a Jeep Wrangler Tj. ...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 08-01-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,041
Posted By Jmac00
I don't think thats a Thor problem: If its...

I don't think thats a Thor problem:

If its the frame, would that not be a Ford problem. Thor does not alter the frame. They only thing they alter is the tow hooks, to attach that stupid front...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 13,418
Posted By Jmac00
actually, after all this time on the road ( we...

actually, after all this time on the road ( we are full time ) I don't give a crap. I do whatever is comfortable for ME! and safest for our coach.

I figure if people don't like the speed im...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 13,418
Posted By Jmac00
we just drove back from Quartzsite to Phoenix on...

we just drove back from Quartzsite to Phoenix on Rt10, that road is one of the worse pieces of pavement west of the Mississippi.

Anyway, we did 60mph, and got 10.1 miles per gallon, pulling a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 13,418
Posted By Jmac00
We have a '22 Thor Magnitude XG32 6.7L turbo...

We have a '22 Thor Magnitude XG32 6.7L turbo diesel, 4x4 "super-c". I get about 10 mpg pulling a 2000 jeep Tj sport. I have achieved 12mpg with the wind at my stern.

I set my speed according...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-02-2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,158
Posted By Jmac00
You guys realize, BP has bought out the TA truck...

You guys realize, BP has bought out the TA truck stops for $1.8 billion, right
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-01-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,158
Posted By Jmac00
we are the dumb species to ever occupy planet...

we are the dumb species to ever occupy planet earth
Forum: Boondocking 02-18-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,815
Posted By Jmac00
We have used Pit Stop in the past, but their...

We have used Pit Stop in the past, but their location makes for rigs blocking Hwy 95, a real pain. The new place, RV Relief, has a much better setup for getting your rig off the highway. We just got...
Forum: Boondocking 02-16-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,815
Posted By Jmac00
Thanx for the replies. I think I'll fill up at...

Thanx for the replies. I think I'll fill up at my In-laws. If we watch what we're doing, we could easily stay out for two weeks

Thanx for the info :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
Forum: Boondocking 02-15-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,815
Posted By Jmac00
cost of water at Quartzite?

I tried to resurrect an old post, but it was 5+ years old and would not let me post

we have an Thor XG32, does anyone know the cost of filling a 75gallon tank at quartzite this year?

we are...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-11-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,909
Posted By Jmac00
Honestly, I think this is a quality control...

Honestly, I think this is a quality control issue across all manufacturers.

all the manufacturers are trying to make a product that cost nothing to produce, and they can charge a fortune to make...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,177
Posted By Jmac00
major update If your overhead shade breaks, ...

major update

If your overhead shade breaks, falls down, refuse to work? THROW IT AWAY

Not even the factory has parts to fix these things. actually, there is no "fixing" the overhead shade....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,909
Posted By Jmac00
LOL, sux to be them, LOL. However, if you...

LOL, sux to be them, LOL.

However, if you put out a quality product, even if you have to charge a couple hundred more, many more people will buy it. the better the product, the better sales,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-07-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,909
Posted By Jmac00
I really don't care what the name on the side...

I really don't care what the name on the side says.

ALL I WANT is a realistic , quality control program at every manufacturer, and a repair warranty process that isn't designed by a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-03-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,222
Posted By Jmac00
Welcome, happy New Year, just a heads up, ...

Welcome, happy New Year,

just a heads up, and MANY folks probably don't know this, but some RV furnaces don't work well above 5000 feet. Which for you, going from Michigan to Florida is no...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-01-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 998
Posted By Jmac00
son-of-gun, I was all excited when I went to the...

son-of-gun, I was all excited when I went to the Hott Rod website, until I figured out it won't work on Girard water heater :mad::sad::sad::facepalm:

Girards don't have a drain plug, and the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-30-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,909
Posted By Jmac00
I really don't care what the name on the side...

I really don't care what the name on the side says. They are all good, with some quality control issues. You can say they are all junk too, but that really means nothing.

ie: We are headed to...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-30-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 998
Posted By Jmac00
Replacing/installing a larger Propane tank?

We have a 2022 Thor Magnitude XG32, and I was wondering if anyone has ever replaced the LPG tank with a larger one? Or even added a second tank. There seems to be plenty of room behind the...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 12-27-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By Jmac00
very strong winds

we have been in some very strong winds with the slides out.

we throw a rope over the slide topper and hold it down. I tie one end of the rope to a mirror, and the other end to the hitch
Its a...
Forum: Cummins Engines 11-13-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,679
Posted By Jmac00
DEF degrades faster with higher temps, if you...

DEF degrades faster with higher temps, if you can keep the DEF in the 45 to 75° temp range, the DEF could last a couple years.

When DEF gets in to 80° plus range and higher, for a long period of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-13-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,641
Posted By Jmac00
wow, that Class A must have been going REALLY...

wow, that Class A must have been going REALLY fast to shear off the entire top of the rig? Prayer to the family of those involved.:sad:



As to outlaw MC clubs, Mongols, Hell's Angles,...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-13-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,177
Posted By Jmac00
Thor Magnitude XG32, overhead bunk shade ???

Has anyone replaced this piece of junk, with something more reliable??

Im not going into the long saga of what's going on with this thing, but we finally got an appointment with Thor's...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-13-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 826
Posted By Jmac00
something EVERYONE should keep in mind. ...

something EVERYONE should keep in mind.

The furnace in a Magnitude XG32 are designed to work at sea level, Heck, maybe all LPG fired furnaces are designed to work at sea level. IF you go above...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-19-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 81,639
Posted By Jmac00
there are two companies that can "probably" help...

there are two companies that can "probably" help you with your slide issues.

One is Vroom Engineering in Tucson, AZ. they will beef up the schwintek slide mechanism, they use their own motor's,...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-20-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,191
Posted By Jmac00
we bought a 2022 Thor Magnitude XG32, we have...

we bought a 2022 Thor Magnitude XG32, we have been living in it full time for just about a year now, we have had some issues, but we are having a blast.

The F550, 6.7L turbo is a beast. It...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 09-17-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 806
Posted By Jmac00
yes sir!

yes sir!
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 09-16-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 806
Posted By Jmac00
can anyone explain why my inside dual tire,...

can anyone explain why my inside dual tire, braided valve stems wont work anymore? I can't get air in or out of the valve stem?
and I want the outside tire valve stem turned 90° so I can get to...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-14-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,318
Posted By Jmac00
LOL, you just described every manufacture on the...

LOL, you just described every manufacture on the market :dance:
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 09-13-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 806
Posted By Jmac00
we have them On our XG32, I found out today the...

we have them On our XG32, I found out today the left inside rear tire valve stem won't work. I can't get air in or our :banghead:

But over all performance has been great.
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 09-13-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,318
Posted By Jmac00
patients is your friend, take your time. ...

patients is your friend, take your time. Personally, I have heard nothing but horror stories about Camping World. Im sure some people got a great deal, but the vast majority did not. Just...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-31-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,160
Posted By Jmac00
I have to say, Im looking forward to campgrounds...

I have to say, Im looking forward to campgrounds being full. Im getting my solar put on my rig either this week or next.

we plan on living full time in our Magnitude XG32, in the wilderness. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-30-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By Jmac00
ya, I was wondering if there was a new owner as...

ya, I was wondering if there was a new owner as well.

at any rate, Im going to try and get there before they close in April
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-30-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By Jmac00
Nellie E.~~~ the Desert saloon?

Just a random thought. I have never been there, but we plan on making the trip in the next few weeks. I understand the road is for 4-wheel drive vehicles. We have a Jeep Wrangler sport, BUT,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-30-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,160
Posted By Jmac00
I read Gerber's article. It seems to me the same...

I read Gerber's article. It seems to me the same old complaints that have always plagued the industry.

we bought our first RV last Sept. Thor Magnitude XG32. General RV in Canton spent a LOT of...
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 12-04-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By Jmac00
I have a Thor Magnitude XG32, on a F550 chassis. ...

I have a Thor Magnitude XG32, on a F550 chassis. what I REALLY need to know is what Im going to find when I cut a USB plug off a power cable??


is there just two wires there or multiple wires
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 12-01-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By Jmac00
Powerstroke electrical guys, upfitter switches

Ok, I found then up-fitter black box, and the associated 6 wires to the over head switches.

what I'd like to know is, can I cut off the power plug to my Dash cam and wire it to the up-fitter...
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 11-16-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,445
Posted By Jmac00
New to driving a diesel?

I have a 2022 Magnitude XG32, only drove it 400 miles so far

talking to a few experienced drivers, I was told not to baby the engine, every now-n-then hammer it up the on ramps.

don't let it...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-04-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,694
Posted By Jmac00
he's good boy,

he's good boy,
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-04-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,694
Posted By Jmac00
Einstein is right on top of things, he is a...

Einstein is right on top of things, he is a great bird dog :cool:
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-29-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,694
Posted By Jmac00
yes, we were very lucky, I even tried playing...

yes, we were very lucky, I even tried playing the lottery, that didn't work either. LOL

anyway, we are looking forward to traveling the country and seeing the sites. the double doors were...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-29-2021, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,694
Posted By Jmac00
Let the party begin {kinda long diatribe}

I have been a member here for a couple years. looking, and reading. Learning all we could. We want to go full time.
Last year at the beginning of the C-19 issue we decided that a Super-C diesel...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,227
Posted By Jmac00
a word of caution: if you have a dash cam and...

a word of caution: if you have a dash cam and YOU mess up/ caused an accident, and then YOU remove or delete the footage AND THE COPS FIND OUT, you can be charged with tampering with evidence.
...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-15-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,522
Posted By Jmac00
I looked, I typed in Thor Magnitude XG-32 They...

I looked, I typed in Thor Magnitude XG-32 They didn't list anything, and I tried Omni XG-32, nothing. weird
Forum: Boondocking 03-15-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,281
Posted By Jmac00
well, the whole point of this, was to have a...

well, the whole point of this, was to have a means to see whats around me at night, but not give away my position.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-14-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,522
Posted By Jmac00
PPL does not list any Super-C, like a Thor Omni?...

PPL does not list any Super-C, like a Thor Omni?

why is that :confused:
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-12-2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,981
Posted By Jmac00
' :thumb::thumb::D:D

'

:thumb::thumb::D:D
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,981
Posted By Jmac00
the simple way: you have to get in the...

the simple way:

you have to get in the furnace and find the thermostat wires. trace those two wires back to the stat. connect just those two wires to *R* and *W* (I assume a RV stat is similar to...
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