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09-18-2020, 08:29 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.1
State: Arizona
Posts: 16
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In for a penny, in for a pound.
As this Vegas 25.1, a one owner trade in with 12,000 miles, is my first venture of any kind into the RV lifestyle, I'm new to the forum as well. The 260 mile drive back on I-8 from the dealer in Yuma with a stiff crosswind was a bit of an experience. No stranger to large equipment with over two million miles pulling a set of doubles for UPS and Yellow Freight. However, as well documented on this forum, that Ford e450 chassis needed some serious help..
I have already begun making some of the improvements needed, thanks to all the useful information from the members on this forum. I'm looking forward to becoming a more seasoned RVer with all the helpful information from you vets, and hopefully be able to contribute as well
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2015 Thor Vegas 25.1
Jon Puleo
Payson, AZ.
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09-18-2020, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 29fe
State: Florida
Posts: 700
THOR #4656
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2017 Freedom Elite 29fe
2015 Jeep Wrangler Toad
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09-18-2020, 08:49 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 the start of your next Great Adventure, and welcome to the forum!
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09-18-2020, 08:52 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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Congratulations and welcome.
A lot of helpful info for Axis/Vegas owners is available in Ed's excellent crowd sourced owner's manual (if you haven't downloaded it already) available here:
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f1...nual-4961.html
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09-18-2020, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,727
THOR #11781
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Welcome to our world but with that many miles as a professional driver you are miles above most of us in driving chops.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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09-18-2020, 11:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
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She’s a sweet ride, And will be much sweeter very soon
Congratulations on your find and welcome to this special club
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Fallbrook, CA
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09-19-2020, 12:26 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.1
State: Arizona
Posts: 16
THOR #20424
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Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome. After only a few 3 day overnighters at several RV Parks, it's already obvious what RV folks are all about. Ready with a helping hand and friendly.
I appreciate the heads-up on the manual GEEK and a special thanks to Col Ed Felker for compiling it.
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2015 Thor Vegas 25.1
Jon Puleo
Payson, AZ.
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09-19-2020, 12:38 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.1
State: Arizona
Posts: 16
THOR #20424
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
She’s a sweet ride, And will be much sweeter very soon
Congratulations on your find and welcome to this special club
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Thanks Bob. I think it's on!y a few steps away. Installed a Bilstein stabilizer last week and the Hellwig front sway bar arrived yesterday.
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2015 Thor Vegas 25.1
Jon Puleo
Payson, AZ.
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09-19-2020, 01:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 37.1
State: California
Posts: 2,497
THOR #12698
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Welcome to the forum.
Paul
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09-19-2020, 01:50 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.1
State: Arizona
Posts: 16
THOR #20424
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulwadley
Welcome to the forum.
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Thanks Paul. I appreciate it.
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2015 Thor Vegas 25.1
Jon Puleo
Payson, AZ.
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09-19-2020, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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Quote:
Originally Posted by easyrider
. However, as well documented on this forum, that Ford e450 chassis needed some serious help..
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After driving leased Ford trucks (F150s, 250s, 350s, 450s) 250+ miles per day 6 days a week for over 30 years I found one sure fact............the company WAS NOT leasing them due to their superior handling or great ride!!!!
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Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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09-23-2020, 07:24 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 90
THOR #14401
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Congrats, we love our Vegas as well:-)
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09-23-2020, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 200
THOR #13816
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Welcome to RV ownership and this forum! My husband and I are also newbies. At least we were in Spring of 2019. We are still newbies in many ways, but this forum has helped us so much! Congratulations on your Vegas!
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport
Blue Ox Avail w/Blue Ox Patriot 3 Brake System
Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer, Koni shocks
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09-23-2020, 11:02 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.1
State: Arizona
Posts: 16
THOR #20424
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pabs4
Welcome to RV ownership and this forum! My husband and I are also newbies. At least we were in Spring of 2019. We are still newbies in many ways, but this forum has helped us so much! Congratulations on your Vegas!
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Thanks very much for the warm welcome. Congrats and good luck in your new endeavor as well. Looks like we're both starting out with a capable coach.
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2015 Thor Vegas 25.1
Jon Puleo
Payson, AZ.
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09-23-2020, 11:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,447
THOR #17765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by easyrider
As this Vegas 25.1, a one owner trade in with 12,000 miles, is my first venture of any kind into the RV lifestyle, I'm new to the forum as well. The 260 mile drive back on I-8 from the dealer in Yuma with a stiff crosswind was a bit of an experience. No stranger to large equipment with over two million miles pulling a set of doubles for UPS and Yellow Freight. However, as well documented on this forum, that Ford e450 chassis needed some serious help..
I have already begun making some of the improvements needed, thanks to all the useful information from the members on this forum. I'm looking forward to becoming a more seasoned RVer with all the helpful information from you vets, and hopefully be able to contribute as well
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Welcom
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09-24-2020, 12:03 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New Jersey
Posts: 29
THOR #9948
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Welcome Jon!!
I have a 2017 25' Thor Freedom Elite on the Ford E350 chassis. Experienced the same handling problems. Posted on my handle Roadking. I logged 1.5 million miles driving for business over a 40yr career. No heavies, just cars and light trucks.
I made one more upgrade not posted yet. I had the rear leaf spring shackles replaced with a product from Surlastic what a difference!! Before installation every bump was a mini earthquake. Wheel alignment made a big difference too
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09-24-2020, 11:13 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.1
State: Arizona
Posts: 16
THOR #20424
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadking
Welcome Jon!!
I have a 2017 25' Thor Freedom Elite on the Ford E350 chassis. Experienced the same handling problems. Posted on my handle Roadking. I logged 1.5 million miles driving for business over a 40yr career. No heavies, just cars and light trucks.
I made one more upgrade not posted yet. I had the rear leaf spring shackles replaced with a product from Surlastic what a difference!! Before installation every bump was a mini earthquake. Wheel alignment made a big difference too
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Thanks for the welcome Roadking. For those of us who always enjoyed the road, RVing just seems to be the next natural progression after retirement.
My quest for a better handling horse took a significant step forward today. I installed the 1&3/8 inch Hellwig front sway bar purchased from Summit Racing. Not perfect yet, but it's certainly getting there. It no longer rocks back and forth after a dip in the road. Very livable now, until a set of Bilstein shocks sometime down the road.
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2015 Thor Vegas 25.1
Jon Puleo
Payson, AZ.
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09-25-2020, 01:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,886
THOR #14698
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Welcome aboard! Enjoy the journey. Getting there in a motorhome is half the fun!
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2018 ACE 27.2
Toad 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Towbar
Roadmaster Invisibrake
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09-25-2020, 10:35 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite
State: Florida
Posts: 44
THOR #18888
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Safe Travels!
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Lisa & Chris Owen
Altamonte Springs, Florida
@OrlandoChris on Twitter
ChrisCruises on all other social platforms
2020 Thor Freedom Elite
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09-25-2020, 12:01 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New Jersey
Posts: 29
THOR #9948
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Great !!
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