Worlds smallest class A--review

[JamieGeek]

I thought this guy was hilarious LOL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6e1TkFnJ8k

[chrisngrod]

He is funny. I actually enjoy watching most of his videos.

[16ACE27]

Yep, he's entertaining and tries to be honest but doesn't always know what he's talking about.

[ducksface]

I watch him just to see interiors.
I Also watch marathon Mondays.
The 24.1 is getting a marathon type makeover of the wet Bay.

[Bob Denman]

He could sell a plate-ful of barbequed ribs; to a Lady wearing white gloves.

[jeffpiercemagic]

My wife loves this guy. We will meet up with him at the Tampa RV show in a couple of weeks.

Jeff & Zita

[chrisngrod]

The best reviewers make errors. I think they try to go a little fast, but I've learned a bit and have a better understanding of the current RV models available.

[Chance]

“It’s a Class C that drives like a Class A”

It’s a Class A that drives like a Class C because it’s on a Class C chassis.


Anyway, it’s not even close to being the world’s smallest Class A: although it would be great if Thor made a smaller Axis/Vegas, regardless of what name they used for it.

[JamieGeek]

Yeah I've always called it a Class C in Class A clothing.

[Bob Denman]

. I thought it was an RUV...

[chrisngrod]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

. I thought it was an RUV...

It's a trademark term. Maybe that's why you're smiling [emoji23]

[Chance]

That’s 100% marketing. Besides, if building a Class A on an E-Series (Econoline) chassis makes it a RUV, what do we call the same type of motorhomes that preceded the Axis/Vegas? Were they RUV also?


As to size, I recall seeing old used motorhomes at PPL in Houston that were much smaller than an Axis 24.1. Some were under 20 feet in length, and one I recall clearly was built on a heavy duty pickup chassis. I don’t recall the name, but was just over 20 feet, a little narrower than most Class As, and much lower than Class As built on truck chassis. I’m not certain but think it was powered by Dodge 360 cubic inch gas engine.

Assuming the video guy is thinking of the smallest “currently in production” Class A, there are Class As in Europe, Asia and Australia that are much smaller. Here is one example which is too small for US market.

[The Gritz Carlton]

Originally Posted by 16ACE27

Yep, he's entertaining and tries to be honest but doesn't always know what he's talking about.

That's the only qualification to become an RV Salesgoober. You get too smart and start telling the truth too much and they kick you to the curb!!

[Bob Denman]

Originally Posted by Chance

That’s 100% marketing. Besides, if building a Class A on an E-Series (Econoline) chassis makes it a RUV, what do we call the same type of motorhomes that preceded the Axis/Vegas? Were they RUV also?


As to size, I recall seeing old used motorhomes at PPL in Houston that were much smaller than an Axis 24.1. Some were under 20 feet in length, and one I recall clearly was built on a heavy duty pickup chassis. I don’t recall the name, but was just over 20 feet, a little narrower than most Class As, and much lower than Class As built on truck chassis. I’m not certain but think it was powered by Dodge 360 cubic inch gas engine...

Didn't Winnebago once offer a 19 footer?

[Chance]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Didn't Winnebago once offer a 19 footer?

And a few other manufacturers also, but that was many decades ago.

The one I was referring to earlier finally came to me. It was a 23-foot Class A and did have a Dodge 360 or 5.9L small block V8. The pickup chassis did allow for lower profile. It was called Aero Cruiser, but may have had other names also.

The floorplan was not great, but I’ve seen Hymers in same 23-foot or 7-meter length that are far better. A “MODERN” version of this type of motorhome built on a SRW E-350 chassis would interest me a lot. Vans are just a little too small, but normal As like Axis are larger than we need for touring the country.

[V&D axis]

My dad had a trek (I think it was on a ford chassis).
I loved the layout, it had the drop down magic bed which left plenty of room for the bathroom and living space. I don’t think it was over 25 foot. It was a very comfortable/livable set up. Our Axis is the closest we could get to it. Just wish the shower was a bit bigger.