Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Thor Forums > Thor Tech Forums > Modifications and Updates
Click Here to Login
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 03-19-2018, 05:34 AM   #1
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 27.7
State: California
Posts: 289
THOR #10907
Took 65 lbs worth of junk off the back of our Vegas

I wasn't impressed with the stabilizer jacks when I first saw them, and I disliked them even more after using them.

The funniest part is that they don't actually do any "stabilizing". You can move the coach around just as much with them down as with them up because they flex so much. They aren't strong enough to use for leveling and the warning buzzer that's supposed to warn you that they're down makes noise all the time, not just when the ignition is turned on. On top of all that, they drag constantly when pulling into driveways or up inclines because they're so low even when all the way up.

I actually found that adding bigger sway bars, airbags, Bilsteins and sumo springs did more to stop the coach from rocking than the stabilizers ever did. So I took them off. For those that have them and were wondering how much weight you'd knock off by tossing them, it's 65 lbs.

__________________
gmtech16450yz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2018, 11:31 AM   #2
Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
Makes me glad ours didn't come with them (the stabilizer jacks are a new "feature" on the Axis/Vegas units).
__________________
2022 Thor Axis 24.4
2021 Mach-E
blog - https://spareelectrons.wordpress.com/
JamieGeek is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thor Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.




All times are GMT. The time now is 02:13 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2