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Water in Thor ACE 30.4 Motorhome

All RVs are not created equal when it comes to WATER.

2018 Thor ACE 30.4 Motorhome City Water Connector

All campgrounds are not created equal when it comes to WATER. Choose campgrounds with above-ground water outlets that are easy for anyone to use. I’m 75 and disabled. I can’t operate a spigot located down in the ground. When I fall down, I can’t get up, so I have to use a loud siren that I wear around my neck to summon help.

The City Water Connector shown above is perfect.

2018 Thor ACE 30.4-2-way Water Hose Valve

I connect my 2-Way Water Hose Valve to the city water spigot. It is equipped with a hard rubber connector that makes it easy for anyone to connect and disconnect it. Then I connect my hoses. I have the option of no water flow (shown here), water from either valve, or water from both valves. Just turn the black knob(s) to the ON position. This is a special addition to this 2018 Thor ACE 30.4 Motorhome.

This Thor ACE 30.4 RV has a large capacity Fresh Water Tank that you fill with a white sanitary garden hose with a special filter to keep contaminants out. It has a 50-gallon capacity. Most RVs do not come with the hose, and if they do, don’t use them.

This RV comes with an absolutely sanitary hose that has never been used for dirty work. And the Water Filter is essential. It stops contaminants from the city water connection from entering your Fresh Water supply. I’ve installed this on both of your hoses, so you don’t have to worry about a thing except navigating city streets in an 18,000-pound house on wheels.

To fill the Fresh Water Tank, just connect your white sanitary hose to the city water spigot, turn it on, and put the end of the hose with the filter into the Fresh Water Tank Fill. If water starts to run out, you’ve filled it to 50-gallons, and it’s time to retract the hose, shut off the City Water Spigot, and close the cap on the Fresh Water Tank Fill. This water inlet is comfortably positioned about chest-high on the right rear of the motorcoach, so it is much easier to use than those in other RVs. Other RV manufacturers seem to have used Simone Biles to do their design and have neglected the needs of normal people. Go Thor!

2018 Thor Ace 30.4 Motorhome Camco Water Tank Filler with Shut-ff Valve — 2018 Thor Ace 30.4 Motorhome Camco Water Tank Filler with Shut-Off Valve

This 2018 Thor ACE 30.4 also has a Camco Water Tank Filler with Shut-Off Valve. It allows you to fill your Fresh Water Tank in a fraction of the time of those without this attachment. The Filler minimizes line back flow while filling at or near full pressure. Screw the Camco Filler onto your hose, and insert the Water Tank Filler, long side up, into the Fresh Water Tank Fill, and fill ‘er up.

2018 Thor Ace 30.4 Motor Home Hookup Connections do not require acrobatics. Water, Electric, and Cable TV

Then connect the hose with its filter to the City Water Connection located next to the 30-Amp power connection and the Cable TV connection. Turn the City Water Spigot on high, and this allows your motorhome to use the city water for all your needs. Zillions of gallons of Fresh Water if needed. This saves the water in your Fresh Water Tank for times when you do not have a city water connection available.

2018 Thor Ace 30.4 BASEMENT Bay 8 – Sewer hookups for Black Water and Gray Water Dump. Outdoor Shower.

This Thor ACE 30.4 RV has a 47-gallon Gray Water Tank. This is the wastewater from the sinks and shower. A 47-gallon tank minimizes your tank dumping duties. It dumps by pulling the Gray Valve.

This Thor ACE 30.4 RV has a 40-gallon Black Water Tank. This is the yucky liquid with stuff floating in it. A 40-gallon tank minimizes your sewer duties. It dumps by pulling the Black Valve.

This Thor ACE 30.4 Motorhome has an Exterior Shower. You may not be into showering naked outside your RV in a campground. The External Shower gives you a way to wash up while outside. It should also be used with HOT HOT water to clean your sewer hose following Black Water dumping. It’s located in the same Bay as the sewer equipment and connections.

Here is an extremely comprehensive Guide to the Water System in the 2019 Thor Ace 30.4 Motorhome.

Sanitizing Your Fresh Water System

Winterizing your Water System

Holding Tank Heating Pads

Specifications for 2018 Thor ACE 30.4 Motorhome

This motorhome was manufactured by Thor Industries. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price was $120,300. It has a great floorplan.

CHASSIS: The Thor Ace 30.4 is built on the highly-regarded F53 – Ford F Series Super Duty Chassis. 208-inch wheelbase. Detailed specifications.

ENGINE: The Thor Ace 30.4 has a Ford Triton V-10 Engine producing 320 horsepower and 460 pounds of Torque. It truly runs like a top.

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic TorqShift Transmission with Overdrive.

EXTERIOR: This 2018 Thor A.C.E. 30.4 is beautiful. It is a very traditional-looking Class A RV with Full Body Paint. The entire unit, excluding the coach roof, is painted. Even the graphic designs on many are sprayed artfully down the body followed by a depth enriching clear coat application. This is definitely a value-add feature or option. So, what are the advantages of having full body paint? A great look with a more personalized flair; no compounding required normally before waxing; looks new for years to come; and increases resale value. RVs without full body paint fade and look old and tired as the years roll on.

SIZE: This 2018 Thor ACE 30.4 is 31.5-feet long, 8′ 3″ wide, and 12′ 2″ tall with a 7-foor interior height.

TIRES: It rides on six Goodyear tires and resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Easy to get here, or we may be able to deliver to you.

WEIGHT: It weighs in at nine tons (18,000 pounds).

SPECIFICATIONS GALORE: Note: 2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E 30.4 specifications are provided by the manufacturer and may not reflect this 2018 Thor Motor Coach A.C.E 30.4 Class A RV. I have reorganized them alphabetically and added some important stuff. 215 things you may or may not care about:

Air Conditioning: 2

Air Conditioning – ( BTUs) – Electrical And Plumbing: 27000

Air Conditioning – ( BTUs): 15000

Air Conditioning – Ducted: Yes

Air Conditioning – Prewiring: Yes

Air Conditioning – Type – Electrical And Plumbing: Automatic

Air Conditioning – Type: Automatic

Appliances: Yes

Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave

Awning: 1

Awning – Length (Ft): 16

Awning – Length (M): 4.9

Awning – Power Retractable Awning: Yes

Basement: 1

Basement – Bays: 11

Bathroom: 1

Bathroom – Door Type: Plastic / Glass

Bathroom – Flooring Type: Vinyl

Bathroom – Location: Center

Bathroom – Sliding Glass Door: No

Bathroom – Toilet Type: Porcelain

Bedroom: 1

Bedroom – Door Style: Accordian

Bedroom – Flooring Type: Vinyl

Bedroom – Location: Rear

Bedroom – Mirror Doors: Yes

Bedroom – Shades / Curtains: Yes

Beds: 4

Beds – Bunk Beds: 0

Beds – Convertible / Sofa Beds: 2

Beds – Double Beds: 0

Beds – Full Size Beds: 1

Beds – King Size Beds: 0

Beds – Queen Size Beds: 1

Beds – Queen: 1 in Bedroom

Body Material: Aluminum

Brakes – Hydraulic Disc- Front

Brakes – Hydraulic Disc- Rear Brake Type: Yes

Bunk: Yes – above Cockpit

Bunkhouse: No

Cable Connection: Yes – on outside

Cable Prewiring: Yes

Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected

Chassis: Ford

Chassis – Model: Ford F-53 F-Series Super Duty

Closet – Full Size Master Bedroom: No- multiple closets

Color – Brandywine HD- MAX™ Exterior: Tan

Color – Secondary – Brandywine HD- MAX™ Exterior: Maroon

Color – Secondary: Gold

Color: Tan

Color – Interior Colors: Arctic Frost II, Island Nights, Mesa Mineral II

Currency: U.S. Dollars

Dinette: 1

Doors: 1

Driveline Type: 4X2

Electrical – Battery Power Converter: Yes

Emergency Exits: 1

Engine: 1

Engine – Type: 6.8L V10

Engine – Brand Name: Triton®

Engine – Cylinders: 10

Engine – Displacement (L): 6.8

Engine – Horsepower (Bhp): 320

Engine – Horsepower (K W): 238.8

Engine – Horsepower RPM: 4000

Engine – Make: Ford®

Engine – Model: F-53

Engine – Torque ( Ft Lbs): 460

Engine – Torque ( Nm): 623.7

Engine – Torque RPM: 3000

Engine – Torque: 460 ft. lbs.

Engine – Turbocharged: No

Fuel: Gas- Regular Unleaded

Furniture – Recliner / Rockers: 0

Galley (Kitchen): 1

Galley (Kitchen) – Layout: Oven / Stove

Galley (Kitchen) – Location: Center

Galley (Kitchen) – Oven Burners: 3

Galley (Kitchen) / Living Area Flooring Type: Vinyl

Galley (Kitchen) – Refrigerator Power Mode: Electric / Propane

Galley (Kitchen) – Refrigerator Size: Mid-Size

Galley (Kitchen) – Table Configuration: Bench Seats

Heater: 2

Heater – Ducted: Yes

Heater – Furnace BTU Rating: 35,000

Heater – Prewiring: Yes

Heater – Type: Automatic

Height (In): 146

Height (Mm): 3708.4

Height: With A/C: 12 ft. 2 in. – Exterior

Hitch Weight: 8,000 lbs.

Interior Height (In): 84

Interior Height (Mm): 2133.6

Interior Height: 84 in.

Interior Wood Finish – Island Nights Interior Decor: Yes

Interior Wood Finish – Mesa Mineral Interior Decor: Yes

Interior Wood Finish – Standard Package: Yes

Interior Wood Finish: Yes

Length (Ft): 31.5

Length (In):378

Length (M): 9.6

Length (Mm): 9600

Length: 31 ft. 6 in.

Leveling Jack Type: Front Power / Rear Power

Living Area Location: Front

Metallic: No

MSRP: $120,300

Overhead Fan: Yes

Phone Prewiring: No

Radios: 1 – Jensen

Rows: 1

Satellite – Prewiring: Yes

Satellite: No

Screened Room: No

Seats – Armrests: Yes

Seats – Bench Seats – 2

Seats – Material: Vinyl

Seats – Power Adjustable Seat: No

Seats – Reclining Seats: Yes

Seats – Swivel Seats: Yes

Seats – Type: Bucket

Seats: 2

Sidewall Construction: Fiberglass

Sleeping Capacity: 1 to 8

Slideout: 1

Slideout – Power Retractable Slideout: Yes

Sofa: 1

Sofa – Material: Vinyl

Sofa – Reclining Sofa: No

Speakers – Location(s): Interior / Exterior

Speakers – Surround Sound: No

Storage – Capacity (Cuft): 130

Storage – Capacity (Gal): 835.7

Storage – Capacity (L): 3681.1

Storage – Capacity: 130 cu. ft. – Exterior

Supercharged: No

Tanks – Black Water Capacity 40 gal.

Tanks – Black Water Holding Tanks: 1

Tanks – Black Water Tank Capacity (Gal): 40

Tanks – Black Water Tank Capacity (L): 151.4

Tanks – Fresh Water Capacity: 50 gal.

Tanks – Fresh Water Holding Tanks: 1

Tanks – Fresh Water Tank Capacity (Gal): 50

Tanks – Fresh Water Tank Capacity (L): 189.3

Tanks – Fuel Capacity (Gal): 80

Tanks – Fuel Capacity (L): 302.8

Tanks – Fuel Tank Capacity: 80 gal.

Tanks – Gray Water Capacity: 47 gal.

Tanks – Gray Water Holding Tanks: 1

Tanks – Gray Water Tank Capacity (Gal): 47

Tanks – Gray Water Tank Capacity (L): 177.9

Tanks – Propane Tank Capacity (Gal): 20.8

Tanks – Propane Tank Capacity (Lbs): 88

Tanks – Propane Tank Capacity: 88 lbs.

Tanks – Propane Tanks: 1

Televisions: 3

Televisions – 32-inch: 2

Televisions 40-inch: 1

Televisions – Antenna Prewiring: Yes

Tires: 6

Tires – ( Full Spec): 245/70R 19.5G – Front

Tires – Aspect Ratio: 70 – Front

Tires – Rear Tire ( Full Spec): 245/70R 19.5G

Tires – Rear Tire Aspect Ratio: 70

Tires – Rear Tire Speed Rating: G

Tires – Rear Tire Width: 245

Tires – Speed Rating: G – Front

Tires – Width: 245 – Front

Towing: Yes

Towing Capacity (Kgs): 3628.8

Towing Capacity (Lbs): 8000

Transmission: TorqShift

Transmission – Overdrive: Yes

Transmission – Speeds: 6

Transmission – Type: Automatic

Transmission: TorqShift® 5-speed automatic with overdrive

Wallpaper – Island Nights Interior Decor: Yes

Wallpaper – Mesa Mineral Interior Decor: Yes

Wallpaper – Standard Package: Yes

Wallpaper: Yes

Warranty: Yes

Warranty – Chassis ( Miles): 36000

Warranty – Chassis ( Months): 36

Warranty – Powertrain ( Miles): 60000

Warranty – Powertrain ( Months): 60

Warranty – Roof ( Years): 12

Warranty – Structure ( Kilometers): 38624

Warranty – Structure ( Months): 24

Warranty – Structure( Miles): 24000

Warranty ( Kilometers): 24140 – Basic

Warranty ( Miles): 15000 – Basic

Warranty ( Months): 12 – Basic

Washer / Dryer Prewiring: No

Water Heater: 1

Water Heater – Capacity: 6 gal.

Water Heater – Pump Power Mode: Electrical / Propane

Water Heater – Tank Bypass: Yes

Water Heater – Tank Capacity (G): 6

Water Heater – Tank Capacity (L): 22.7

Weight – Gross Combined Wt Rating ( GCWR): 23,000 lbs.

Weight – Gross Vehicle Wt Rating ( GVWR): 18,000 lbs.

Weight – GVWR (Kgs): 8164.8

Weight – GVWR (Lbs): 18000

Wheelbase (In): 208

Wheelbase (Mm):5283.2

Wheelbase: 190 in.

Wheels: 6

Wheels – Composition: Steel

Wheels – Diameter: 19.5 – Front

Wheels – Rear Wheel Diameter: 19.5

Wheels – Rear Wheel Width (In): 6.75

Wheels – Width (In): 6.75 – Front

Width (In): 99

Width (Mm): 2514.6

Windows: 8

Thor publishes an excellent Thor Motorcoach Care and Maintenance Guide.