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We are waiting delivery of a 2014 Ford Edge. We plan to tow 4 wheels down. In the current "MotorHome" magazine is an article describing issues with the battery going dead and towed miles showing on the odometer. They list fixes for these issues. They suggest using the Toad-Charger by LSL Products for the battery and installing a constant-duty relay to stop the mileage on the odometer. Is anyone towing a 13/14 Edge and have you encountered these problems? Jeff & Gayle O'Donnell 08 Presidio

Hi LewisandMaria, We ordered a '09 Presidio (model no longer made by Thor) diesel pusher just before the big turn down in the economy and RV industry in late '08/ '09. When we finally took possession of our coach we had a lot of problems. A Lot. Dealership no help. Finally went to a Thor Diesel Club Rally (usually held in October, in Goshen, IN) and met some of the factory reps and service personnel in person. Turned out they were very reasonable. Said they wanted to make it right by us. Took a year and several trips back to the factory service center but most of the issues have been taken care of at no cost to us- even when well out of warranty. In talking to many RVers over the years who have taken delivery of brand new coaches (any brand name- even Newells!), I would say 90% of them had some irritating problems after taking delivery. In most cases, the dealers who sold the coaches either didn't know how or what to do to fix them or didn't want to see you again after the check changed hands. I'm surprised your dealer fixed most of the items you found wrong! Not our experience. Would I buy a new Thor Tuscany XTE (same price point as Presidio) again? After working with Thor's warranty service personnel, I would say Yes. I realize nothing in life is perfect, especially RVs that have numerous systems that have to work together in a vehicle going 65 mph on all different types and conditions of roads. In many cases, it can take months to get all the bugs worked out of a brand new coach. My suggestion if you keep your coach.... check into joining www.thormotorcoach/thordieselclub.php . They have an on-line forum where owners share different problems and other tid-bits. You can find it on their website. We're members. If you attend one of the Rallies in Goshen, like any FMCA Rally, they have quite a few informative seminars, entertainment and social get togethers. I'll buy the first beer! (or wine, or soda, or coffee).

Hi Gramps, Enjoyed your pictures and the captions you have put with them. Your picture of vegetables made me hungry for meat and potatoes! Must be near dinner time here. Not much of a photographer myself. Have to use "point and shoot" cameras to capture anything then two days later can't remember why I took the photo. At least with the digital cameras you can delete the poor ones without the cost of developing to find out you took a poor picture! Keep Shooting!

We tow a 2003 Ford Explorer four wheels down. The Dealership needs to install a "Neutral Tow" kit to make it towable. The set up to put it into neutral tow only takes a couple of steps. This kit only works for the 4X4 models prior to 2011 when Ford changed the transmissions. We have had good luck towing this vehicle for the last 7 years. It tows straight and we can hardly tell it is there.