NewbyRVer1234
Utah
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Gang,
From another newbie, I have read through all the manuals that came with my 5er, but because I'm a second owner, and a newbie, I have still many unanswered questions. I have a generic owners manual for the 5er, but not one specific to my unit, er... rig.
I emailed Thor California about my Mirage and they said that the manual is online, but it is the same one that I have in print.
How about lubrication of the slide mechanisms, such as the drive gears? The service department at Thor California suggested white lithium grease, but won't that attract dirt and actually act as a grinding material when the slides are moved in and out?
I don't know if this the proper thread to ask this, but will anyway.
This 5er came without sewer hose or connections. Is there a better product that anyone would suggest?
Thanks in advance,
I love this forum, as there is so much information about just about anything.
Old phone guy and long time spouse.
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RoadXYZ
Somewhere USA
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"Was pleasently surprised to find an anode rod already installed in our Suburban 10 gal. w/h. Was shocked to see the condition of said rod after only 9 months of living in the 5er. Next stop to CW to get a new sacrificial (?) anode."
We have found the best thing for us is to always buy 2 anode rods .. then if you are in an area where there is not an rv supply store close by .. well, you have an extra ..
And we use a notebook for the mainenance items now .. it is filed with the manuals, etc.
'04 Alpenlite TT 28RL
'08 Suburban 2500 Lt
Home Base: Tri-Cities WA - USA
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jetenbu
Southeast Texas
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FullMoonSalem
That checklist sounds like something that would be invaluable to all of us. Have you ever considered making your completed checklist available to all? I know I would love to have a copy of it, expecially if it is in something like Excel that can be modified, added to easily. Please let me know. Thanks, Jim
Jim
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Passengers: None
RV:1996 Holiday Rambler Endeavor LE, 230 HP Cummins - FMCA F408358
Toy: 1992 Geo Tracker 4x4
Favorite Quote: Now that's funny!
WARNING: THIS RIG PROTECTED BY SMITH AND WESSON!
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Perpetual Vacationer
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jetenbu wrote:FullMoonSalem
That checklist sounds like something that would be invaluable to all of us. Have you ever considered making your completed checklist available to all? I know I would love to have a copy of it, expecially if it is in something like Excel that can be modified, added to easily. Please let me know. Thanks, Jim
This question has NOTHING to do with maintenance! Where did you get the cool "been there" map to add to your posts?
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do'y keep it real
Washington Washougal
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Okay This form is great. I'm not A fire dude But I am A 30 year carpenter go to your supply line to your hot water tank and just before put another filter system I have a total of 3 filters to my tank and it work well clean it once A year and never have the smell IE taste.
also To add something to the list Check your trailer brakes at lest twice A year.
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masterdetailer
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Hello to all my name is Tim from Michigan!!! Jeff929 you hit the head on the nail.Maint. is important with any investment!!!I look forward to learning alot from this site!
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Canadian Karebear
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I wanted to add to this post as it's something important that I just ran across last year.
Tire wear.
Run your hand along your tires to see exactly where they are wearing.
Apparently some axles may be a little bent, so the wear on the tires is on the inside so it's not readily noticable when you are looking at the RV from any angle.
My tires had severe wear on the inside, where I didn't notice, until pieces of the tire actually started coming off it.
I took the unit right away to the Tire place and they replaced both tires.
Unfortunately they could not do anything about the axle being bent, but the tires on the RV were from the factory so they were probably not the greatest tires anyway.
The ones I replaced with were steel belted radials.
Im happy nothing bad happened, but upon just looking at the RV there is no way I would have caught that.
Mommy, Son, Sammy
No RV at the moment, looking at Class C's!!
** Full timing target date July 2010 **
In a world full of people, only some want to fly,
isn't that crazy?.....(Seal)
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chuck369
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and make sure you keep the little wife happy or she can mess up a WHOLE LOT
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