Thor axis issues resolved

[DocMike]

Gentlemen,

Newbie here. I just got our 2016 Vegas 24.1 on the 30May15. When I took it for my test ride I felt I had to work a lot steering the thing on the Highway...thought it might just be a learning curve I had to go thru.

I know the Vegas is smaller than what you all have, but will it benefit from the Saf-T-Plus Front Stabilizer Bar on the front and the Henderson Track Bar on the rear? I am looking to get the Front End Alignment done as soon as I get her loaded up for our first roadtrip.

Many years ago I had a 1969 Opel GT as a college student. I was advised to have the tires speed balanced and trued...what a difference it made! So I guess I will see about the wheel balancing and trueing when I get the alignment done.

No sense re-inventing the wheel, so any other suggestions??

Please advise.

DocMike
NCNG Ret

[TyCreek]

Originally Posted by DocMike

Gentlemen,

Newbie here. I just got our 2016 Vegas 24.1 on the 30May15. When I took it for my test ride I felt I had to work a lot steering the thing on the Highway...thought it might just be a learning curve I had to go thru.

I know the Vegas is smaller than what you all have, but will it benefit from the Saf-T-Plus Front Stabilizer Bar on the front and the Henderson Track Bar on the rear? I am looking to get the Front End Alignment done as soon as I get her loaded up for our first roadtrip.

Many years ago I had a 1969 Opel GT as a college student. I was advised to have the tires speed balanced and trued...what a difference it made! So I guess I will see about the wheel balancing and trueing when I get the alignment done.

No sense re-inventing the wheel, so any other suggestions??

Please advise.

DocMike
NCNG Ret

For the Axis/Vegas, get somebody to do an alignment that will go heavy on the caster (+6'ish). If you tow anything get a trac bar. Then... drive it ... see if you think it needs anything else

From my past experience, If most of your travels are freeway, the Safe-T-Plus is pretty cool but the last one I had got removed because I didn't like fighting it on the mountain roads we typically traveled. One is still on my possibility list for the Axis because it does a great job at what it does... but I'm still torn because while our freeway travel has increased it's still less than 50%. If they had a push button center for our little rigs, I'd be all over one!

[DocMike]

Thanks,

We are here in NC with trips to the mountains being primary goals for now. I'll get the alignment first...then decide on the Safe-T-Plus (maybe hold out for the push button option to be invented).

DocMike
NCNG REt

[Tytlfamily]

Originally Posted by Phil Saran

Tytlfaimily,


Thank you for the response about the SafeTplus by Blue OX.


May I ask what kind of money did it run?

I paid $800 for the SafeTplus, bracket kit, and installation. It is a DYI install if you want, but I was to lazy

[Larry]

Mine seemed to wander quite a bit and I fought the steering on our test drive but it settled down after I loaded it and dropped the rear air pressure about 5 psi. I don't have a trac bar or rear stabilizer on it and just recently had it aligned to be safe. Alignment was out a just a bit on. I have 5500 miles on the odometer and am quite happy with the way it handles on the interstates and back roads.

[srolfe]

I bought my Vegas in April 2014, I had a few issues that have been resolved:

Exterior Molding falling off
Filler extensions for inner tires defective
Some door latches broken or misaligned
All batteries had to be replaced within 8 months
Shower was poorly caulked and attached
Rubber stair pads reglued
Bathroom door track fell off ceiling
Wiring for switch for awning vibrated off

Had the problem with the hood latches vibrating loose, there is very little overlap with the latch and tab, the hood has some play side to side and tends to come undone due to vibrations while driving, especially on rough roads, I attached some rubber bumpers on each side of the hood and cured that.

I am used to the steering being a little loose when I first started driving the vehicle, but am used to it now.

My dealer told me to watch the wear on the front tires and to not bother with the alignment unless needed. Have not had any problems.

Thank god for glass coverage, had to have windshield replaced after a crack developed during a trip to Northern CA, first trip after getting windshield replaced, got a star and had to have that fixed.

I really like this RV, perfect size for me and my wife, comfortable, gets reasonable gas mileage (9-10 MPH).

[davidgebo]

I had the front-end alignment done when I had the new tire valve extenders installed. I also had all the tires balanced and rotated, because the tires were wearing so unevenly because of the bad alignment. Thor has indicated it would re-imburse me for the expense. I also had a local driveshaft shop diagnose and repair the driveshafts, which were causing a bad vibration. They re-balanced the driveshafts and replaced a defective u-joint. Mor/Ryde paid for these repairs. They were very quick to respond and pay for these problems. They dealt directly with the local shop, which was convenient. I have just 5,000 miles on the Vegas, and one more trip to CW for a final repair of the power points in the dash that have blown fuses since day one, and an issue with the AC/heater blower motor screaming when in use. Despite all these problems, and quite a few more we have dealt with, I still like driving the Vegas, ands traveling in it. We are hopeful the problems are finally over.

[OHpink2]

I cut a thin bamboo stake to fit in the shower door track. It holds the door shut tightly while we travel as the plastic catch is vert chintzy.

[kemcgraw]

Where did you Denver area people purchase your 24.1? We're just starting to look. Did you choose the Axis over the Vegas due to the dealer? And does 68k sound about right.
Thanks

[MikeM]

We bought at CW in Longmount, we have the Axis because we wanted only 26' long and twin beds for just the two of us. If you want I could give you the salesman name. Email me fmteam@aol.com