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06-11-2015, 01:16 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Toured the Vegas/Axis plant today
Worked out perfectly for us, as tours are only on Wednesday afternoons. Sadly, no photos allowed. One of the regional sales reps walked us, and two other couples thru, and answered endless questions. We're,we owners, (two days), and one couple was on there second one. We saw subtle improvements of the 2016s, that explain why we aren't having some of the issues that have been discussed here. (Such as wind and engine noise.)
They seem to have a sharp focus on quality, just what I wanted to see. We've done tours at Jayco, Winnie, and Tiffin, and the process is similar. The difference is in engineering and quality control. No robots anywhere in sight today, so it comes down to the craftsmen and the inspection.
Thanks, Chad, for giving us a great tour!
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06-11-2015, 02:48 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
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Mr. Sunshine,
Newbie here, where is the Plant? I would love to go there as a road trip. Just took delivery of our 2016 Vegas 24.1 on 30May15. Would like to see things and ask questions...especially about the dash radio and what it is and is not hooked up to.
Please advise.
DocMike
NCNG REt
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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06-11-2015, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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2700 So Nappanee St, Elkhart. IN. It's right on hwy19, not far off the tollway. Allow some time for the RV museum.
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06-11-2015, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Hurricane 34 J
State: Ohio
Posts: 680
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With all due respect, a great tour does not prove improved quality. Keep watching this forum and we will see if the 2016's are improved from the number of problems their owners have. I would love to believe it is true - but remain very skeptical!
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2015 Thor Hurricane 34 J
Custom paint 2019 (Pro Custom Inc., Elkhart, IN)
2019 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport 6 speed manual
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06-12-2015, 01:06 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
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I agree about remains to be seen. It does appear that they are attempting to address the issues owners have expressed. We've only gone 400 miles so far, but the noise level in our 16 is very tolerable, much quieter than our former class A. During the tour, we could see why.
Count on issues with all manufacturers, and here. , too. We were shocked at Red Bay to see so many newer Tiffns lined up for repairs. Stay tuned...
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11-03-2015, 05:08 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: VEGAS
State: California
Posts: 33
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FYI, there were noticeable improvements made to the 2016 Vegas. All new led lights. The fit and finish was really good. The inside is really quiet. Our chassis is the upgraded E450 so the ride was a little smoother. The awning might be the best feature ever. The led light lit us up like the moon on a dark night. We could be seen through out the RV park.
Would like to see a digital dash and more technology
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11-03-2015, 03:51 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Ontario
Posts: 35
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Toured the Vegas/Axis plant today
Do yo know what changes were made to quiet the Coach. Curious as I have a 2015 Axis 24.1.
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11-03-2015, 07:55 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis
State: New Jersey
Posts: 21
THOR #3088
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arby
Do yo know what changes were made to quiet the Coach. Curious as I have a 2015 Axis 24.1.
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I just picked up my 2016 Axis-24.1 , here are the changes I noticed:
E450 Chassis
LED lights
four port USB changing station in bedroom
All three TV's are 32
DVD/SAT wiring in bedroom, cab and outdoor unit
king jack digital hdtv antenna
Exterior speakers
Radio can be controlled via bluetooth from outside the RV(might not be new feature)
There are others I can't remember
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11-03-2015, 07:58 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy
LED lights
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Which lights are LED that were not on the earlier units?
On our 2014 Axis all of the interior lights are LED. (In addition I believe all of the lights in the exterior storage compartments are also LED.)
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Originally Posted by andy
DVD/SAT wiring in bedroom, cab and outdoor unit
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How is this different from earlier units? (other than the obvious about the different TVs)
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11-03-2015, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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On our 2016 Vegas 24.1 (E350 series) the little lights on the awning are also LED's.
The King-Jack Digital HDTV antenna is different than what we have.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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11-03-2015, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy
I just picked up my 2016 Axis-24.1 , here are the changes I noticed:
E450 Chassis
LED lights
four port USB changing station in bedroom
All three TV's are 32
DVD/SAT wiring in bedroom, cab and outdoor unit
king jack digital hdtv antenna
Exterior speakers
Radio can be controlled via bluetooth from outside the RV(might not be new feature)
There are others I can't remember
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Is the E-450 chassis a 2016 Ford model year chassis with the 6R140 6-speed transmission? I'm wondering when they will run out of 2015 chassis.
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11-03-2015, 08:20 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMike
On our 2016 Vegas 24.1 (E350 series) the little lights on the awning are also LED's.
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No lights on our awning at all --unless I hang them.
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11-03-2015, 08:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Ed, Have you added an extra shade curtain that extends down from the awning? I saw some as we drove around the RV sites at Myrtle Beach this past September. I am trying to figure how/where they hook into.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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11-03-2015, 08:31 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,777
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Doc,
The ones I have seen hook in one of two ways. Either they have a bead at the end of the curtain which slides into a track on the awning or they have eyelets and get hooked to either the ends of the awning tube or to hooks that slide into an awning track.
With that said, if you have the LED lights installed on the awning tube you may not have an empty track in which to install anything. My prior coach had a Dometic awning and the front awning curtain/valance and awning itself were threaded into the same track and the LED lights were installed on the side of the coach below the awning fabric. This left 2 tracks open for things such as awning curtains or hooks. The Challenger does not have an empty track on the awning tube that allows this type of mounting for anything.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
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11-03-2015, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Yep, i figured that the lights were where the screen would go. When the rains quit I'll roll out the awning and see if there is another way.
Thanks.
Doc
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Sheree & Michael NCNG LTC(ret) with Munpi, RC and Sheba (cat).
2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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11-03-2015, 08:58 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis
State: New Jersey
Posts: 21
THOR #3088
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chance
Is the E-450 chassis a 2016 Ford model year chassis with the 6R140 6-speed transmission? I'm wondering when they will run out of 2015 chassis.
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Yes, I have the 6-speed transmission
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11-03-2015, 08:59 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis
State: New Jersey
Posts: 21
THOR #3088
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Which lights are LED that were not on the earlier units?
On our 2014 Axis all of the interior lights are LED. (In addition I believe all of the lights in the exterior storage compartments are also LED.)
How is this different from earlier units? (other than the obvious about the different TVs)
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Sorry Jamie, I meant the awning LED
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11-03-2015, 09:03 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis
State: New Jersey
Posts: 21
THOR #3088
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Which lights are LED that were not on the earlier units?
On our 2014 Axis all of the interior lights are LED. (In addition I believe all of the lights in the exterior storage compartments are also LED.)
How is this different from earlier units? (other than the obvious about the different TVs)
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I seem to remember on the 2014 the rear TV had the built in DVD, In mine, I just have a the HDMI cables in the cabinets
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11-03-2015, 11:28 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Arizona
Posts: 4
THOR #2835
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy
I just picked up my 2016 Axis-24.1 , here are the changes I noticed:
E450 Chassis
LED lights
four port USB changing station in bedroom
All three TV's are 32
DVD/SAT wiring in bedroom, cab and outdoor unit
king jack digital hdtv antenna
Exterior speakers
Radio can be controlled via bluetooth from outside the RV(might not be new feature)
There are others I can't remember
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Curious if all the 2016 E450 chassis have the 6 speed tranny rather than the old 5 speed..
Tom
Oops, sorry. You answered already when I wasn't looking...
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