Thor Motor Coach CLASS A

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OWNER’S

MANUAL

CLASS A AND CLASS C

MOTORHOMES

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Table of Contents5
Section 1: Introduction11
About this Owner's Manual11
TMC Warranty Guide11
Chassis Manufacturer's Owner's Manual and Warranty11
TMC Owner's Packet11
Contact TMC Customer Care11
Online Customer Support12
TMC Owners Resource12
TMC Instructional Videos12
TMC System Guides12
TMC Basic Operation Guides12
Link to TMC Owners Resource13
Freightliner 24/7 Direct App13
Thor Diesel Club13
Section 2: Consumer Information15
Dealer's Responsibilities15
Consumer's Responsibilities15
Change of Address or Ownership16
Vehicle Identification Labels16
How to Obtain Assistance16
Suggestions for Obtaining Service16
Emergency, Weekend, or after Business Hours Warranty Repair Assistance17
Obtaining Service Repair at Thor Motor Coach17
Replacement Parts17
Website Usage Disclaimers18
Thor Motor Coach Recreational Vehicle Privacy Notice18
Chassis Information Notice19
Reporting Safety Defects19
In the United States19
In Canada19
Section 3: Vehicle Safety21
Safety Alerts21
Safety Labels21
Fire Safety21
Basic Rules of Fire Safety22
Fire Extinguisher23
Smoke Alarm23
Carbon Monoxide (CO)24
Exhaust Fumes and Gases25
Propane Safety25
Combination Carbon Monoxide/Propane Alarm26
What to Do if the Alarm Sounds27
Emergency Egress Window28
Emergency Egress Procedure28
Swing Latch Operation30
Lever Latch Operation30
Seatbelts31
Front Airbags31
Driver and Front Passenger Seats32
Child Safety Restraint System32
Transporting Pets33
Rear Cargo Door33
Safely Driving the Motorhome34
Laws of the Road35
Clearance and Side Marker Lights35
Chassis Manufacturer's Vehicle Safety Features35
Emergency Parking35
Mirrors and Vision Systems36
Blind Spot Detection, Class a38
Blind Spot Detection, Class C42
Chemical Sensitivity44
Formaldehyde44
Ventilation44
Section 4: Fuel Systems45
Fuel System Safety45
Location of Fuel Inlet45
Fuel Cap45
Fuel Transfer System (if Equipped)46
Fuel Transfer System Operation47
Freightliner Exhaust Emissions Systems48
Section 5: Tires and Wheels49
Tire Safety49
Tire Inflation and Inspection49
Checking Tire Pressures49
Inspect the Condition of Your Tires50
Common Tire Wear Patterns50
Lug Nut Torque51
Wheel Alignment51
Changing a Damaged Tire51
Tire Identification Information52
Tire Replacement53
Smoothtech TM Suspension53
Section 6: Weighing, Loading, and Towing55
Introduction55
Important Weight Terminology55
Federal Weight Label (USA)56
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity Weight Label (OCCC)57
Weight Capacity of Rear Garage Area57
Canadian Weight Label / Statement of Compliance58
Canadian Cargo Carrying Capacity Label58
Canadian Recreational Vehicle Length Label58
Weighing Your Motorhome59
Weight Distribution60
Loading Your Motorhome60
Loading Motorhomes with Rear Cargo Door60
Towing with Your Motorhome61
Towing Hitch61
Electrical Connections for Towing61
Towing a Vehicle with Your Motorhome62
Safe Towing Tips62
Section 7: Leveling and Slideout Systems65
Hydraulic Leveling System Safety65
LCI Level-Up ® Hydraulic Leveling System66
To Extend66
To Retract67
Manual Leveling with Hydraulic Jacks68
Zero Point Calibration68
Hydraulic Fluid Recommendations for LCI Leveling Systems68
Preventive Maintenance69
Electric Stabilizers (if Equipped)69
Prior to Operating the Electric Stabilizers70
To Extend70
To Retract71
Manual Override Procedure71
LCI In-Wall ® Slideout Systems72
Extending the Slideout74
Retracting the Slideout74
Remote Operation74
Resynchronizing Slideout Motors75
Slide-Lock TM Transit Bars75
Section 8: Exterior Features and Components77
Powered Entry Steps77
Operating Powered Entry Steps77
Maintenance78
Awnings78
Patio Awnings79
Entry Door Awnings79
Awning Lights79
Slideout Awnings79
Storage Compartments80
Motorhomes with Rear Cargo Door80
Exterior Kitchen Unit81
Pull-Out Exterior Griddle81
Pull-Out 40 Quart, 12 Volt Cooler/Freezer83
Ramp Door and Patio Deck Enclosures84
Roof85
Inspections and Tmc's Limited Warranties85
Factory-Installed Roof-Mounted Accessories85
Exterior Ladder85
Bicycle Rack (if Equipped)86
Customer / Dealer-Installed Roof or Sidewall Accessories86
Section 9: Interior Features and Components87
Interior Lighting87
Appliances87
Cooktops and Ranges88
Refrigerators88
Microwave and Microwave/Convection Ovens89
Washer and Dryer Installation90
Electric Fireplace90
Televisions90
Viewing Over-The-Air or Cable TV91
Cable TV Hook-Up91
Audio/Video Distribution92
Premium Cockpit Radios93
Wi-Fi Connectivity: 4G System94
Wi-Fi Connectivity: 5G System95
Central Vacuum System97
Beds and Bunks98
Schwintek Powered Over-Cab Bunks98
Euroloft Over-Cab Bunks100
Class C Cab-Over Bunks103
Bed Safety Systems103
Telescoping Bunk Access Ladders104
Theater Seating (Optional)105
Sofa Bed Conversions106
Jack-Knife Sofa106
L-Shape Sofa107
Tri-Fold Sofa109
Murphy Beds110
Rear Bed with Cargo Storage Conversion112
Dinette Bed Conversions113
Section 10: Rapid Camp+ ® Multiplex Control Systems115
Introduction115
Touchscreen Control Panels116
Switch Panels116
Main Electrical Control Boards117
Basic Multiplex Operation118
Remote Control118
Additional Multiplex Systems Information118
Firefly Screen Navigation: Lyra119
Firefly Screen Navigation: Mini Gas120
Floor Plan Selection121
Firefly Phone App122
Vegatouch Mira and Eclipse Setup122
App Settings124
Firefly Diagnostic Tools125
Bmpro Rvmaster System Diagram126
Bmpro Touchscreen Controller Navigation127
Rvmaster Control Screens128
Control Panel Functions128
The Rvmaster App129
Rvmaster App Touchscreen Controls129
Bmpro Basic Multiplex System Operation129
Pairing to the Rvmaster Node131
Remote Wall Switch (Rvmasterswitch)131
Bmpro Cloud132
Section 11: Electrical System135
Volt Power System Introduction135
Auxiliary (House) Battery(Ies)135
Controlling Battery Power136
Master Battery Switch136
Multiplex Electrical System Monitoring137
Electrical Menu Screen138
Monitoring Via the Dash Radio: AGS15139
Basic Operation139
Monitor Panels141
Emergency (Auxiliary) Start142
Battery Charging143
Charging by the Vehicle's Alternator143
Charging by the Converter143
Charging by Solar Energy143
Solar Charging, 10 Amp Controller144
Solar Charging, 30-Amp Controller145
Integrated Solar Charging Systems145
Solar Panels146
Solar Prep146
Battery Maintenance (Lead-Acid)147
Battery Storage (AGM/AGS)148
Battery Replacement148
Lithium-Ion Auxiliary Battery Installations, Class C148
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety149
Basic System Operation149
Battery Charging Sources150
Battery Monitor151
Lithium-Ion Auxiliary Battery Charging151
Charging by the Vehicle's Alternator152
Ford Transit Chassis Idle Speed Control153
Auxiliary Battery Charger: Redarc BCDC1240D154
Additional Lithium-Ion System Information154
Volt Electrical System Introduction155
Shoreline Power155
30-Amp, 120-Volt Shoreline Power Cord156
50-Amp, 240-Volt Shoreline Power Cord156
Powered Shoreline Cord Reel157
Connecting to an External Power Source157
Shore Power Wiring Configuration158
Shoreline Cord Plug Adapters158
Trickle Charging Batteries During Storage159
Electrical Fault Protection159
Shore Power Cord Maintenance159
Power and Electrical Accessories159
Generator160
Generator Safety Guidelines161
Generator Power Rating161
Starting and Stopping Procedures162
Generator Fuel162
Electrical Load Shedding163
Automatic Generator Start (AGS)163
AGS10 Automatic Generator Start164
AGS15 Automatic Generator Start165
Automatic Transfer Switch165
Inverter166
Inspection and Maintenance166
Power Load Center, 30-Amp, All-In-One167
120-Volt Circuit Breaker Panel167
Maintenance168
12-Volt Fuse Panel168
Converter169
Power Load Center, 50-Amp171
120-Volt Circuit Breaker Panel171
Maintenance172
12-Volt Fuse Panel172
Converter172
Multiplex System 12-Volt Circuit Breaker Panel172
GFCI Receptacle173
Outside 120-Volt AC Receptacle173
Section 12: Propane System175
Introduction175
Propane Gas Safety176
Traveling with Propane176
Propane Tank177
Using the Propane System178
Propane Leak Test178
External Propane Hook-Up Port179
Section 13: Water System181
Freshwater System Introduction181
Potable Water Hose181
City Water Connection181
Disconnecting City Water Source181
Filling the Freshwater Holding Tank182
Freshwater Holding Tank Drain Valve182
Water Pump183
Water Pump Strainer183
Freshwater Filter183
Water Panel184
Exterior Shower and Spray Port184
Water Heater184
Water Heater Bypass Valves185
Tank-Less Water Heaters186
Anti-Freezing Protection187
Low Point Drain Valves188
Holding Tank Heaters (if Equipped)188
The Water System in Cold Weather189
Sanitizing the Freshwater System189
Sanitizing Procedure190
Winterizing the Water System190
De-Winterizing the Motorhome191
Wastewater System Introduction192
Drainpipes192
Vents192
Wastewater Holding Tanks192
Toilet192
Toilet Flushing Procedure193
Macerator Pump193
Recirculation Mode193
Termination Valves194
Campsite Sewer Hook-Up194
Emptying Wastewater Holding Tanks195
Black Holding Tank Flush196
Section 14: Heating and Cooling Systems197
Introduction197
Dash Heater and Air Conditioner197
Control Panel197
Heating/Cooling with Multiplex Integration198
Wall-Mounted Thermostats199
Ceiling and Ventilation Fans199
Cooling the Motorhome200
Temperature Differential200
Manual Controls for Roof-Mount Air Conditioners201
Basic Air Conditioner Operation201
Heat Pumps202
Heating the Motorhome202
Furnace Operation (Propane, Forced-Air Type)203
What to Do if You Smell Gas203
Furnace Care and Maintenance204
Hydronic Heating System205
Section 15: Care and Maintenance207
Requirements to Retain Warranty Coverage207
General Information207
Chassis Maintenance207
Class a Motorhome Engine Access207
Molds and Mildew208
Condensation208
Cold Weather Usage209
Extended Stay Usage209
Exterior Care209
Care of Fiberglass Surfaces210
Painted Surfaces210
Aluminum Surfaces and Extrusions210
Cleaning and Maintaining Vinyl Graphics210
Roof212
Normal Cleaning212
Roof Vents and Vent Hoods212
Antennas, Satellite, and Wi-Fi Extenders212
Windows and Doors213
Storage Compartments213
Seals, Sealants and Adhesives214
Slideout Maintenance214
Maintenance Access Panels214
Storing the Motorhome215
Winter Storage215
Additional Care and Maintenance Information216
Maintenance Schedule217
Index223

Brand	Thor Motor Coach
Model	CLASS A
Category	Motorhomes
Language	English

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