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4theriders
Explorer
Dec 23, 2017

Rv noob here! Hi everyone!

So, I've never owned an rv before...and a week ago, I bought an 08 thor four winds siesta 29bg. To live in. :)

Bought it in Texas and am currently driving it back to the west coast where I'll be spending most of my time.

Talk about diving in head first, right? I'm 36, I'm a motorsport photographer for a living, so I'm on the road all the time anyways. A recent breakup with the longtime girlfriend... She kept the house, I bought a house...with wheels. :D this is something I've been wanting to do for years anyways!

I'm here now looking for any advice, must haves, don't-dos, etc.

This week has been awesome So far! I've learned quite a bit already, but I imagine there's a million years of knowledge on this forum! :D

Thanks everyone! Happy travels!
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  • campercajun's avatar
    campercajun
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2017
    4theriders, welcome to the world of RVing. We've been RVing since 1976. I think you will like it, as we do. Have you checked the 12v fuses in your converter panel? In your '08 Thor Four Winds MH (motorhome), you probably have a WFCO (brand name) converter. The panel under the lid should have an LED lit if one of the fuses is blown, and the fuse positions should be labeled as to what circuit each one energizes, but I've had a fuse blow in a WFCO converter before and the LED did NOT come on, so it wouldn't hurt to pull the furnace fuse and check it manually, either visually or with a volt/ohmmeter. I suppose the seller informed you that the LP gas must be turned on in order for the furnace to heat. If not, the fan may come on when the thermostat calls for heat, and you may hear the electronic ignitor trying to light the burner, but the burner will not light, and the fan will time out after a few minutes and shut down. Even if the gas is on, if the LP system hasn't been used in a while, or a tank has been disconnected to be filled lately, the system may have air in it and the furnace may not light. Try lighting the stove burners and letting them burn for a minute or 2 to help purge air out of the lines, and try the furnace again. Hope this helps you.
  • mat60's avatar
    mat60
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2017
    I have worked on allot of things in my life but now since I have a new TT with everything that should work I feel like I no next to nothing.
  • 4theriders's avatar
    4theriders
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2017
    donn0128 wrote:
    Welcome. Be sure you take the time to learn and understand each and every system. It will pay dividends down the road.


    Roger that! I commented to my best friend earlier today something to the effect of "I think you need to be a general contractor to own/operate an rv!" Haha!

    I'm currently trying to diagnose why my 12v furnace (hydro flame 8500-IV series) isn't controlled by my duo-therm thermostat...or controlled by anything that I can find at all. Haha. I didn't even know it had a 12v furnace until today, after finding literature in the rv for it.

    It's like it doesn't even have power are all.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Dec 23, 2017
    Welcome. Be sure you take the time to learn and understand each and every system. It will pay dividends down the road.
  • mat60's avatar
    mat60
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2017
    Welcome to the forum. Lots of good people and great info here..

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