2016 Four Winds Motorhome Owners Manual

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Some of the pictures in that manual do not even resemble what I'm looking at in the RV. You're kidding, right? My owners manual, is so generic as to be useless. After much effort, I was able to get some schematic drawings, but they aren't very much use either. It seems that the best approach, is to become familiar with your systems through reverse engineering. Many of the components, such as fridges and such, will have manuals and info available through their OEM. Much of this was provided by Thor.

RVs (even boats) are generally an assembly of 3rd party items. Generally the manufacturer only makes the superstucture (walls and roof), upholstery, wiring harness, cabinetry, window surrounds, and a few other items. Just about everything else installed in the RV is made by someone else as a commercial end-product, and fortunately, most of those do have shop manuals. In that respect, they are kind of like a house.

Originally published 40 years ago under the Intertec banner, each I&T manual covers removal, overhaul, installation and adjustment procedures of various assemblies and subassemblies. Case 1190 operators manual. I&T Shop Manuals have long been the trusted source for professionals and experienced mechanics.

As said, this is a recreational industry characteristic - for both RVs and Boats, and not specific to Thor. RVs (even boats) are generally an assembly of 3rd party items. Generally the manufacturer only makes the superstucture (walls and roof), upholstery, wiring harness, cabinetry, window surrounds, and a few other items. Just about everything else installed in the RV is made by someone else as a commercial end-product, and fortunately, most of those do have shop manuals.

In that respect, they are kind of like a house. As said, this is a recreational industry characteristic - for both RVs and Boats, and not specific to Thor.

Can't agree more!!! I really like the example about the house!!! Have had a few RV's, different brands, the manuals for the 'house' were all generic. However, with the coach, a good owners manual was provided for the Ford chassis.

Since every Thor product ever built seems to be loaded with problems, how do I get a 'repair manual'? My 2015 Miramar didn't even come with a specific owners manual. I got a Thor Daybreak/Challenger/Outlaw manual. Some of the pictures in that manual do not even resemble what I'm looking at in the RV. Sandaj My 2015 Challenger came the same way.

The biggest issue I had was with the water termination panel (Anderson Kantleak) since there were no instructions on how to use the system to fill the fresh water tank or sanitize the fresh water system. The owners manual only mentions a generic system or one using only one termination valve. I contacted Anderson Brass and they sent me the correct operating instructions which I have posted on another thread on this forum. I learned quite a bit from the Anderson document. Basically it boils down to determine the need, do the web research and then assemble a manual that fits your needs or curiosity. I found that the forums are a great resource in this endeavor. As a note, my previous Forest River coach was the same except they had all documentation laying loose whereas Thor at least provided a black cloth bag for documentation storage.My 2015 Miramar didn't even come with a specific owners manual.

I got a Thor Daybreak/Challenger/Outlaw manual. Some of the pictures in that manual do not even resemble what I'm looking at in the RV. The Thor I have now is my third motorhome, and my 5th RV. Just so that you don't feel completely left out, Fleetwood and Winnebago motorhome user manuals are also generic. As well as Jayco for their 5er products. They all focus on a general description of the systems, and primarily serve to remind you to faithfully return to the dealer for regular maintenance. None of the RV user manuals I have ever received had any pictures that exactly represented the systems in my particular RV.

2016 Four Winds Rv

RV's are NOT like automobiles, planes, trains, and boats. The design is not rigid for any particular model year. You will always see changes to layouts, features, and materials during the model year. As a result, if you have ever seen schematics used in the RV industry they generally look like they were drawn on a napkin during the morning break.

2016 Four Winds Motorhome Owners Manual Pdf

Most RV technicians repairing even very high-end motorhomes do not rely on schematics to fix plumbing, electrical, or any other system. They simply use their experience, (and readily available diagnostic tools).

My 2014 Thor Miramar 34.2 came with a black canvas bag full of garbage. The Onan generator installation and operating manual was for a DIESEL. No manual for the battery monitor feature. No manual for operating the slide out and optional bed over the front.

2016 Four Winds Motorhome Owners Manual

Generic RV manual for many different Thor models. Have had luck on the web finding the correct manuals. Also talking to the tech guys at Thor. BTW- Thor tech recommended pushing and holding the button down for the slide out during extension or retraction until ALL motion stops and the motors are quiet (about 10 seconds after the slide stops).

This procedure keeps the slide motors in sync. Same process applies to the overhead bed when it is raised or lowered (same motors, same track as the slide out). Bottom line for this RV: great features and appearance, shoddy workmanship. I agree with all in that the manuals are garbage. Imagine if they paid someone to actually sit down and design a unit specific manual that was actually useful!? Would not be that difficult or take much time.

Be able to cut and paste one in a few days - and the customer satisfaction scores would go through the roof! Thor, are you listening!?!?!?!? That would require hiring and gainfully employing a person with actual technical writing skill, (preferably with English as their first language).

I have had to hire this person while working for a very high-end BBQ grill manufacturer, and several times at aerospace companies. They are easy to find, (I just hire an engineer). It takes commitment from executive management to produce good readable manuals and keep them up to date.

'Good Enough', (just including a generic pamphlet), is obviously what the RV industry is shooting for.