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07-02-2021, 12:18 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 5
THOR #23845
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Hello - Newbie from Virginia - 2017 Axis
Hello from Virginia - Glad to be in the RV community. We recently purchased a lightly used 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 from the previous owners. Only 6,500 miles on it and in really great shape. Found this forum and happy to connect with others interested in fun and camping experiences. Thank you all. Open to any hints, ideas and suggestions or input from others with same model.
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07-02-2021, 12:20 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Welcome to our campfire! 
Is this your first RV?
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-02-2021, 05:30 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 5
THOR #23845
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RV 'ing from Virginia
Yes it is our 1st RV. Camping before has been "ground" or tailgate camping so feel like we are "big stuff" now! 
Interested in suspension upgrades and finding some great info here in the Forum related to that! thanks to all!!
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07-02-2021, 05:36 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Congratulations on "upping our game"! 
I'm sure you've already figured out that your prior camping experience will easily help you to transition to "glamping".
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-02-2021, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Alabama
Posts: 292
THOR #22687
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Welcome. A lot of great knowledge here. None of it from me. 
We have a 2015 Chateau 28Z. So far:
1. Auto levelers.
2. Steering stabilizer.
Next is new front and rear sway bars and new Bilstein shocks.
I grew up tent camping so this "glamping" stuff is new to us also.
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07-03-2021, 05:22 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Washington
Posts: 1,112
THOR #6433
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Congratulations and welcome to the group
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07-03-2021, 10:52 AM
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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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Hello and welcome.
If you haven't already you may want to download and read the crowd sourced Axis/Vegas owners manual found here:
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f1...nual-4961.html
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07-03-2021, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RQ29
State: Ohio
Posts: 1,296
THOR #13648
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Congrats and welcome to the forum
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07-03-2021, 01:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Connecticut
Posts: 1,793
THOR #20289
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I am not sure that moving from tent/ground camping to a MH is inherently considered moving to 'glamping". That term, a contraction of glamor camping is nothing like what we do.
Yes having a motorhome means a nice place to sleep, cook inside when you want and hang out inside when it is cold and rainy outside. But it hasn't changed which campsites we frequent at all. We still camp at basic NP, USFS and State Park campsites and we still do the same things- hike, cook outside usually and sit around the campfire after dinner that we did when tent camping.
I don't consider our style of camping to be glamping by a long shot. Glamping to me is a furnished yurt or similar with gourmet meals prepared for you and organized daytime activities. Not what I want to do.
David
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07-03-2021, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: South Carolina
Posts: 696
THOR #22342
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welcome, my suggestion is keep maintaining everything, do not let the RV sit. Each week, you have a task, run the generator, next week run the engine, next week clean the water system out, next week clean the black and gray tanks, then next week wash the RV. Cycle your awning, extend your leveling blocks, run the slide out, lubricate everything, door hinges, screen slides, storage compartment locks with lubricant.
And then finally fill with fuel, water, groceries, the dog... and go camping!
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07-17-2021, 06:11 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.3
State: Alabama
Posts: 78
THOR #20803
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Welcome from a ‘17 25.3 owner. Yeah we bought ours last Aug with 8200 miles already have 15,400 on it
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USAF Retired
2017 Axis 25.3
Toad-undecided
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07-17-2021, 09:31 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22 Freedom elite
State: Virginia
Posts: 33
THOR #21610
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Welcome wishing you all many wonderful trips.I mostly do state parks..liiving in Richmond area,
sparky322
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07-17-2021, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A
State: California
Posts: 431
THOR #21941
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I also came from tent camping. In Boy Scouts, I've hike all of the mountains in Southern California and did a couple of 50 milers through the Sierras with stops on Mount Whitney and Half Dome in Yosemite. I do appreciate my own bathroom!
I'm not new to RV camping. That's me in the middle!
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Wayne & Elissa
2021 THOR Four Winds 28A
Fallbrook, CA
Watchdog hardwired EMS, Alignment, Roadmaster front sway bar, vent covers, Dew Gutter
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07-17-2021, 10:28 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22 Freedom elite
State: Virginia
Posts: 33
THOR #21610
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wow what year was the shasta? I have a 66 Loflyte im rebuilding for the last few years.
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07-17-2021, 11:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A
State: California
Posts: 431
THOR #21941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sparky322
wow what year was the shasta? I have a 66 Loflyte im rebuilding for the last few years.
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It was around a 1956. The Pontiac is a '56.
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Wayne & Elissa
2021 THOR Four Winds 28A
Fallbrook, CA
Watchdog hardwired EMS, Alignment, Roadmaster front sway bar, vent covers, Dew Gutter
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07-19-2021, 02:01 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 5
THOR #23845
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RV 'ing
Boy wouldn't it be great to still have that Pontiac and the Shasta!! What a collector they would be!!
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07-19-2021, 03:08 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.4
State: Tennessee
Posts: 27
THOR #17583
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Welcome aboard.
Yes lots of info and lots of opinions. Fun place to look when bored too.
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07-19-2021, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,921
THOR #13932
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Modifications made to my 24.1 are in my signature link.
I'd start at about the third page.....
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07-19-2021, 05:09 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22 Freedom elite
State: Virginia
Posts: 33
THOR #21610
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welcome glad to have new members.
sparky322
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07-25-2021, 12:42 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Virginia
Posts: 5
THOR #23845
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Thor Axis 24.1 (2017) w/Ford V-10 6.8L. Re:Oil Filter
Hi .. wanted to pass on some information from my very reliable mechanic. I was informed to NEVER use a FRAM oil filter on this engine. He states that the FRAM will actually damage the V-10. I will research further but thought that I would put this out there in the meantime. He recommended that I always use the Ford OEM filter made for this engine. Most auto parts stores carry them and they are reasonably priced to the FRAM.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ilter-rec.html
Found more opinions here...
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