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05-02-2016, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 108
THOR #4184
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New Owner Axis 24.1
Greetings!
In about two weeks, my husband, our teenaged son and daughter and I will be taking delivery of a 2017 Thor Axis 24.1. Our camping experience over the years has been limited to tent camping until 2 years ago, when my back, in no uncertain terms, let me know it would no longer be sleeping in a tent. At that time, we rented a pop up, followed by a Thor Axis. My back was happy and we started RV shopping. After looking at a many Class C’s, we came back to the Axis as a perfect fit for our family. We are now looking forward to some exciting vacations with the family. We have a lot to learn and I know I will be checking out the forum for the voices of experience. This is also the first forum I have ever joined so I am a newbie in more ways than one!
Happy Travels,
Sandy
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05-02-2016, 07:20 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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Congrats and welcome. You'll find many happy Axis & Vegas owners on here.
Be sure to get an alignment on your unit after you have it loaded up with your stuff (and if possible everyone in it as well).
You'll also want to download Ed's Axis/Vegas manual (which can be found in this thread).
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05-02-2016, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Originally Posted by sepesce
Greetings!
In about two weeks, my husband, our teenaged son and daughter and I will be taking delivery of a 2017 Thor Axis 24.1. Our camping experience over the years has been limited to tent camping until 2 years ago, when my back, in no uncertain terms, let me know it would no longer be sleeping in a tent. At that time, we rented a pop up, followed by a Thor Axis. My back was happy and we started RV shopping. After looking at a many Class C’s, we came back to the Axis as a perfect fit for our family. We are now looking forward to some exciting vacations with the family. We have a lot to learn and I know I will be checking out the forum for the voices of experience. This is also the first forum I have ever joined so I am a newbie in more ways than one!
Happy Travels,
Sandy
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Hi ! Sandy ... welcome to the Thor Forum !
We took delivery on our 2016 Axis 24.1 in January.
There are many Axis/Vegas owners on this site with an abundance of information and you will hear from them.
I just want to tell you...we returned, this afternoon, from our 4th overnight shakedown trip..before we take off for our summer trips. WE LOVE OUR AXIS..and I hope you do too !
Read and take heed of all the information which will come your way by this evening...it is worth its weight in gold !!
Enjoy and have FUN ! Happy Camping !!
Kay
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Ron & Kay n KC too !
2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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05-02-2016, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 108
THOR #4184
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Thank you for the warm welcome Jamie and Kay. This purchase is a bit daunting but exciting! I do greatly appreciate Ed's information Manual (Thank you too Ed) and recommendations about the alignment. I just called Thor and they are putting on the decals on our coach as we speak. I called them to inquire (based on this thread) about the couch, I thought I was getting a blow up mattress for the couch but can confirm they are no longer using blowup mattresses for the couch. I do have one other question. Does anyone have experience / recommendations for a bike rack for the back of the Axis. We would need one that carries 4 adult bikes. Thanks!
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05-02-2016, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sepesce
Thank you for the warm welcome Jamie and Kay. This purchase is a bit daunting but exciting! I do greatly appreciate Ed's information Manual (Thank you too Ed) and recommendations about the alignment. I just called Thor and they are putting on the decals on our coach as we speak. I called them to inquire (based on this thread) about the couch, I thought I was getting a blow up mattress for the couch but can confirm they are no longer using blowup mattresses for the couch. I do have one other question. Does anyone have experience / recommendations for a bike rack for the back of the Axis. We would need one that carries 4 adult bikes. Thanks!
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Sandy...someone, in the last week or so, posted a photo of a vertical bike rack...I searched for the location of the post, but cannot find it...perhaps Jamie will recall where it is...or the person who posted it will surface.
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Ron & Kay n KC too !
2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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05-02-2016, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Vegas 24.1
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,467
THOR #2601
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Welcome to the forum. You'll love the Axis. Lots of friendly folks here to answer any questions.
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Retired USAF Col and retired Nurse
Traveling with Lily & Bella ('Teddy Bear' breed)
2015 Vegas 24.1 (E-350)
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05-02-2016, 11:14 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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05-02-2016, 11:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sepesce
Thank you for the warm welcome Jamie and Kay. This purchase is a bit daunting but exciting! I do greatly appreciate Ed's information Manual (Thank you too Ed) and recommendations about the alignment. I just called Thor and they are putting on the decals on our coach as we speak. I called them to inquire (based on this thread) about the couch, I thought I was getting a blow up mattress for the couch but can confirm they are no longer using blowup mattresses for the couch. I do have one other question. Does anyone have experience / recommendations for a bike rack for the back of the Axis. We would need one that carries 4 adult bikes. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Kay you may be thinking of [url=http://www.thorforums.com/forums/f3/what-fun-thank-you-3633.html]This post (What Fun, Thank You)[/url]
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Sandy...Jamie has the link to the bike rack on the forum...posted herewith.
use his link to the thread in his reply, directly above..
Kay (THANK YOU Jamie !!)
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Ron & Kay n KC too !
2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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05-03-2016, 12:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 108
THOR #4184
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Thank you all for the picture of the bike rack. It looks like I will have to do some more research as it appears there are hitch mounted racks as well as ladder mounted racks. I wonder if there is enough space for both, with 2 bikes on each. I know they make hitch mounts for 4 bikes but I have read mixed reviews about them.
Ed, I read through your document last night and WoW, I think Thor needs to hire you. Very professional. Thank you so much for sharing all your hard work and knowledge.
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05-03-2016, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: California
Posts: 135
THOR #3552
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well as ladder mounted racks
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I did a bit of research on ladder mounted racks and for two bikes I don't think its a great option. Too many people had the racks bend over time. A custom ladder solution seemed better (see pic). In the end I have decided to add 6" to the back of my motorcycle rack and put the mountain bikes there.
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05-03-2016, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: California
Posts: 135
THOR #3552
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05-04-2016, 02:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 35.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 138
THOR #2831
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Welcome fellow New Jerseyan. Hope you have a blast with your new ride.
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Glenn & Jeanne
2014 Palazzo 35.1
2015 Equinox Toad
BlueOx tow system
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05-04-2016, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 108
THOR #4184
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bandorr2000
Welcome fellow New Jerseyan. Hope you have a blast with your new ride.
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Thanks! I'm sure you will appreciate were planning to stay as far away from the RT 1 and 95 Corridor as possible!
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05-04-2016, 05:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: SOB
State: South Dakota
Posts: 931
THOR #3916
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Welcome aboard & many happy trails
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current coach
An SOB Shack called Foretravel...This will Do.
former coach
Thor Infinity
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05-09-2016, 12:02 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Washington
Posts: 58
THOR #3732
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Hello Sepesce:
We're the ones who posted with the tandem hitch-mount rack. It's made by a company called ATOC ( Atoc - Draftmaster - Topper Racks). They make a hitch-mount rack called Draftmaster that can take up to 4 bikes - in any combination of singles or tandems.
We've been traveling with long bikes - various tandems and triples - for a while, and these have been the best racks we've come across. We have no relationship with the company other than as a customer.
-Andy
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05-09-2016, 12:32 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Sandy,
Welcome to the forum. Lots of ideas and suggestions are on this site. Have safe travels and please share your ideas, problems and solutions.
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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05-09-2016, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: hurricane 32n
State: Florida
Posts: 799
THOR #4158
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Welcome from Florida!! Enjoy!
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Jerry and Debbie
2015. Hurricane 32N /Kia Soul toad
Retired
Crawfordville Fl. Vietnam Vet.
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05-09-2016, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 108
THOR #4184
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Thanks for the Welcome Notes. What a friendly community! Our sales guy at Scott Motor Coach said he is expecting it to arrive any day now.
Andy thank you for the detail about the bike rack . Other than the previously posted picture, I had not come across that brand during my research. More to ponder . Regardless of the brand, are there any thoughts regarding bike racks on the back of a RV that would be helpful to know. We currently transport our bikes in the back of my husband's truck  ... a little padding between the bikes and off we go.
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05-19-2016, 02:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: New Jersey
Posts: 108
THOR #4184
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It's Here!
We took delivery of our new 2017 24.1 Axis last Saturday. We have not been camping yet but am having a grand time checking everything out.
So far the only thing that is not working is the cigarette lighter (old fashion name) It does not have power. My husband thinks it's either a fuse or loose wire.
This forum and the manual put together by Ed and others has been enormously helpful. Thank you again for sharing.
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