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10-02-2015, 02:31 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Georgia
Posts: 33
THOR #2902
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Officially a 2016 THOR Axis 24.1 Owner!!!
We are officially a 2016 THOR Axis 24.1 Owner!!!
We live in Milton, Georgia and are transplants from Iowa and Hawkeye alumni.
"Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye"...hence my user name!
Our new Taupe exterior has black and gold swirls and my mirrored hawkeye license plate has finally found a home.
We previously have owned a pop-up and a hybrid but had a 10 year hiatus from camping due to kid's activities/sports taking over the weekends and a move overseas. Our hectic schedules are finally calming down with one in college and are only a couple of years away from empty nesting...we hope!
We are so excited to start this new adventure and look forward to learning and growing in this community of THOR owners.
Our Axis is one of the new models that has the E450 Chassis.
If any Vegas/Axis 24.1 owners have information on custom fitted sheets for the rear King bed (which is larger than a reg King/California King), we'd love to hear from you!
Please share any tips you have for us and any recommendations for accessories as we know the list will be long and probably a bit confusing/overwhelming!!!
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10-02-2015, 03:06 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
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Congratulations and welcome. Search around here lots of tips & tricks.
(I'm jealous of your E-450 chassis! LOL it probably can handle more than the 8,000lb hitch.)
We use two twin fitted sheets for the rear bed and a king cover sheet.
Lots of mods here: http://www.thorforums.com/forums/f27...-3-go-820.html
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10-02-2015, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.2
State: South Carolina
Posts: 186
THOR #2915
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Congrats! Tomorrow it's my turn to get my RV. I can feel your excitement.
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Dan
"Be all that you can be!"
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10-02-2015, 04:51 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,969
THOR #1469
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Congrats and welcome.
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Dave
US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
FMCA - F432054
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10-02-2015, 05:41 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas
State: California
Posts: 64
THOR #2485
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Congratulations, I'll have to check which chassis my 2016 24.1 came with when I get it back from the dealer.
I advise caution when reaching around underneath to connect your sewer hose. I found out the hard way Thor used razor sharp wood screws to attach the sewer ring and shredded up my hands while preparing to dump.
I recommend carrying 2-3 cheap lightweight 5x7 rugs to lay in front of your door at campsites to cut down on dirt being tracked into your unit while camping. These store nicely in either of the pass-through storage compartments.
I had trouble properly staying within the lanes while driving until I picked up a tip. Park your unit next to a straight curb (easy enough to do using to side mirror to gauge your distance). Then place a sticker on the windshield where the curb extends in your sightline to establish where the right side of your RV is oriented. Now, when I drive I can easily spot where the right edge of my unit is within the lane from the corner of my eye without turning to look at my right side mirror. For me, the sticker goes about the middle of the left windshield wiper, but you'll need additional markers for each driver.
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10-02-2015, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 138
THOR #1478
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It's true, I just finished watching a youtube video that was just posted by Thor and they are now using the E450 chassis. Congrats on your new purchase, you are very lucky to have gotten the new chassis. I always thought these Motorhomes should have been built on the heavier chassis.
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10-02-2015, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Vegas 24.1
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,470
THOR #2601
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Congrats and welcome to the forum from a Nittany Lion alum.
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Ed & Bev Felker
Retired USAF Col and retired Nurse
Traveling with Lily & Bella ('Teddy Bear' breed)
2015 Vegas 24.1 (E-350)
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10-02-2015, 11:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: VanLeigh Vilano 365RL
State: Florida
Posts: 257
THOR #1907
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Congrats on the new coach. May you have many years of enjoyment. We love our 28Z Four Winds class C.
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Jim & Marianne Four Winds 28Z gone
2018 Ram Dually, Cummins/Aisin w/3.73
2018 VanLeigh Vilano 365RL on the road
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10-03-2015, 12:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,920
THOR #1589
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum!
My spouse and I are both Cyclone alums. (We'll save all that for a different forum.) Like you, we are Iowa escapees.
We are pleased with our Vegas, just enjoyed 5 nights at a beachfront campsite!
Here's to many happy miles and adventures!
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10-03-2015, 01:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Georgia
Posts: 844
THOR #1123
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Congrats and welcome to Georgia.
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10-03-2015, 01:35 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Georgia
Posts: 87
THOR #1547
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Welcome! We also live north of Atlanta and bought our 24.1 Axis in early 2014 when there wasn't a single one to see in Georgia!
Ours was a downsize from a much bigger class A, and we have been much happier with the more narrow width and shorter length, though at times we definitely would like the extra space! For some time we have felt this great little coach would be even better with an additional slide in the bedroom. Perhaps with the new addition of the E450 that will be a future possibility!
With regards to making up the extra large bed, try using a fitted twin and a fitted full. They cover the entire bottom space, and then we use a king size sheet and blanket or comforter for the top.
We recently added tpms for monitoring tire pressures on coach and toad. Since Thor's valve stem extensions have issues you may want to consider one, too.
Hope you have many great trips with yours! Be sure to post any issues you have as most of us have already been through and had to solve similar ones!!
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01-10-2016, 05:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Always a Hawkeye!
We are officially a 2016 THOR Axis 24.1 Owner!!!
We live in Milton, Georgia and are transplants from Iowa and Hawkeye alumni.
"Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye"...hence my user name!
Our new Taupe exterior has black and gold swirls and my mirrored hawkeye license plate has finally found a home.
We previously have owned a pop-up and a hybrid but had a 10 year hiatus from camping due to kid's activities/sports taking over the weekends and a move overseas. Our hectic schedules are finally calming down with one in college and are only a couple of years away from empty nesting...we hope!
We are so excited to start this new adventure and look forward to learning and growing in this community of THOR owners.
Our Axis is one of the new models that has the E450 Chassis.
If any Vegas/Axis 24.1 owners have information on custom fitted sheets for the rear King bed (which is larger than a reg King/California King), we'd love to hear from you!
Please share any tips you have for us and any recommendations for accessories as we know the list will be long and probably a bit confusing/overwhelming!!!
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Okay, we are with you on this.... We were ready to pay more for a Winnebago View on the Mercedes C Class until we actually drove it. Although I liked the almost 15 MPG with the C Class Mercedes, it didn't drive anywhere as nice and relaxing as the Axis 24.1 and didn't feel as big. Looking forward to years of traveling comfort.
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01-10-2016, 11:44 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Tennessee
Posts: 49
THOR #3372
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E-450 vs E-350 chassis
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Originally Posted by tmshih
Congratulations, I'll have to check which chassis my 2016 24.1 came with when I get it back from the dealer.
I advise caution when reaching around underneath to connect your sewer hose. I found out the hard way Thor used razor sharp wood screws to attach the sewer ring and shredded up my hands while preparing to dump.
I recommend carrying 2-3 cheap lightweight 5x7 rugs to lay in front of your door at campsites to cut down on dirt being tracked into your unit while camping. These store nicely in either of the pass-through storage compartments.
I had trouble properly staying within the lanes while driving until I picked up a tip. Park your unit next to a straight curb (easy enough to do using to side mirror to gauge your distance). Then place a sticker on the windshield where the curb extends in your sightline to establish where the right side of your RV is oriented. Now, when I drive I can easily spot where the right edge of my unit is within the lane from the corner of my eye without turning to look at my right side mirror. For me, the sticker goes about the middle of the left windshield wiper, but you'll need additional markers for each driver.
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No need to take the RV to the dealer to find out if the chassis is an E-450. Just look at your VIN . If the fourth digit is a 4, it's the newer E-450 chassis. I suppose a 3 would indicate the E-350 chassis. It's nice to have the 14,500 max weight vs. the 12,500 weight on the E-350. Nick from Soddy Daisy, TN ( Chattanooga area ). New 24.1 owner in Dec 2015.
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01-10-2016, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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Spare Tire
New 24.1 owner here. Just wondering about the issue of currently not having a spare tire and how others look at it. Makes me a bit concerned. Are the wheels interchangeable- front to rear duals, etc.,?
Also wondering if there are road services available where a tire could be mounted if I carried a replacement tire only. Thoughts?
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01-10-2016, 07:45 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 axis earl
New 24.1 owner here. Just wondering about the issue of currently not having a spare tire and how others look at it. Makes me a bit concerned. Are the wheels interchangeable- front to rear duals, etc.,?
Also wondering if there are road services available where a tire could be mounted if I carried a replacement tire only.
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Are you aware that the unit comes with free Ford road service (don't remember the term; think its like 3 years or something like that). Its specified in the Ford owner's manual.
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01-10-2016, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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Spare Tire
Thanks! I am still reading the info that came with the RUV and I will look at that. At my age I don't plan on changing the tire myself but just looking at options.
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01-10-2016, 09:19 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Tennessee
Posts: 41
THOR #2898
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Congratulations!
Enjoy! We just remove the center section of the bed and use it as two twin beds. Center section used to hold phones, glasses and other items. Works great!
Well be passing thru on I 75 Wednesday.
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01-11-2016, 01:36 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,667
THOR #2142
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Earl,
DocMike here. I am a belt and suspenders kind of guy. I got a spare tire and mounted it on a Curt mount that uses the towing hitch (threads this forum). I fully understand that there are two or three ways around having to change a flat...but I like having the spare on hand when/if road side assistance shows up.
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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01-11-2016, 02:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,920
THOR #1589
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Quote:
Originally Posted by axis earl
New 24.1 owner here. Just wondering about the issue of currently not having a spare tire and how others look at it. Makes me a bit concerned. Are the wheels interchangeable- front to rear duals, etc.,?
Also wondering if there are road services available where a tire could be mounted if I carried a replacement tire only. Thoughts?
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Welcome to the forum. Taking a spare has been discussed before on this forum, you might find posts with a search.
Personally, over several decades of RVing, none of our RVs had a spare. All our traveling has been east and south of the Rockies. For those who travel to more remote locations, having a spare makes more sense.
We have gone without road service for years, but did buy it when our tires were getting to the end of their life. While covered, we had two blowouts before we replaced the rest. That was at about 5 years. To me, having a spare RV tire and/or wheel is unnecessary weight. Other opinions will disagree. The trend for cars went from full spares to donut spares to an inflation kit and a phone # for road service. Our RV insurance has limited road service, besides that included by Ford.
RV tires rarely wear out. I do normally carry an unmounted spare tire for our tow car, as it is a hard size to find.
Yes, the tires are interchangeable, but if your question was about rotating your RV tires, I have been advised that is unnecessary. Opinions will vary on that, too!
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01-11-2016, 03:06 AM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Tennessee
Posts: 41
THOR #2898
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Can you post a photo of that spare tire arrangement, please.
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