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jeffshrop

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I just took one but I'm not sure how to attach it.

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jeffshrop wrote:

I just took one but I'm not sure how to attach it.

I think you have to subscribe to something like tinypic or photobucket

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I just spoke with Thor
They said there was no service bulletin or safety issue that they were aware of re the gennny exaust and hydraulic res
you will be news to them
let us know how it goes

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Thanks for the help. Someone must have put in the wrong reservoir. This thing sticks out of the back of the storage at least 2 inches and sits right up against the exhaust. I'll take it back to the dealer when we get back from our trip and get them to fix it.

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jeffshrop wrote:

Thanks for the help. Someone must have put in the wrong reservoir. This thing sticks out of the back of the storage at least 2 inches and sits right up against the exhaust. I'll take it back to the dealer when we get back from our trip and get them to fix it.


doesn't sound right, mine doesn't stick out at all
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when I bought mine new, it took CW & leveler company to get my levelers working right. The alarm would go off every 5-10 minutes driving. They finally replaced the pump with the valves in it and it's been working fine since. I'm wondering if yours had a similar start in life and the reservoir was changed out while chasing the gremlin.....don't know, just a thought

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roam1 wrote:

I just spoke with Thor
They said there was no service bulletin or safety issue that they were aware of re the gennny exaust and hydraulic res
you will be news to them
let us know how it goes

But here is one concerning the vehicle exhaust: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm
"Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
THOR / HURRICANE 2011-2012
THOR / WINDSPORT 2011-2012
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V459000
Summary:
THOR MOTOR COACH (TMC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINDSPORT AND HURRICANE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2011. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CLOSE TO A VEHICLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. HEAT CAN BUILD UP IN THIS AREA.
Consequence:
HEAT BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
TMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FROM THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE EXHAUST. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TMC AT 1-877-855-2867."

And you should file a complaint concerning the generator exhaust and hydraulic tank at: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/index.xhtml or you can also call them at 1-888-327-4236 .

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saw that, it does not pertain to my 2010 or the OP's 2010 per Thor
looks like mine is shielded fine betweeen the storage and exhaust

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