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Originally Posted by Chance

After doing a little more research on this forum, I have a couple of additional general questions regarding any of the Axis/Vegas motorhomes, and thought of asking them here instead of starting a new thread.

The issue of low ground clearance has come up a few times. The entry step seems very low compared to most RVs. Has this been an issue for those who have driven their Axis/Vegas off the payment. I'm not talking about off roading, just off the road like at common overlooks, etc... The beautiful factory picture below shows how low the step can get when going off pavement. Anyone damage theirs by bottoming out?


Axis/Vegas specs show many options like TVs, oven, microwave, etc. I did not see an option for a factory-installed inverter, or a second AC. Are optional inverters discussed in other threads only available if that particular coach model offers it as an option, or are inverters optional on any model?

I also see an option to upgrade from 13,500 to 15,000 BTU/hr AC, but no option for a second AC at all. I'm guessing the 30-Amp service limits having two 13,500 ACs, at least running at same time with enough power left to run rest of coach. I'm wondering if the Axis/Vegas is set up to have an AC installed in back at all? And also whether a single 15,000 AC is enough to cool it enough during hot, humid, sunny days? Imagine Disney World in July in a site without shade.

During my discussions with a Thor Regional sales rep I was informed that if an option is not offered it is because Thor does not have that option engineered into the product line and the line workers wouldn't know how to assemble the coach.

As to the AC, last year during the Independence Day holiday I was at a campground and my site had not trees or shade of any kind (except my awning) at all. The temps were running mid to high 90s with humidity levels in the 80s. I had my 28 foot (interior 31 foot overall) Class C with one 13.5 AC unit. That unit kept my coach at 74 degrees with no problems for 10 consecutive days. If you are concerned about the AC one option Thor has for most of the coaches is the dual pane windows.

If you have not yet purchased a coach you may want to talk to a dealer about adding an inverter. A savvy buyer can sometimes negotiate some add on items as a condition of sale. I did this with dual wheel valve extensions and vent covers when I bought the Challenger earlier this year.

As a caution, when I talked to camping world about possible purchase 2 years ago they told me they could make any improvement or upgrade I wanted (I was interested in a larger refrigerator in a particular model line up). When I asked if they could do it right they scratched their head and tried shifting the conversation over to other features of the coach. I walked away from Camping World and haven't been back since.