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04-16-2017, 03:32 AM
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#181
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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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Originally Posted by Baddad53
Same boat - I'm retired and wife working until next August. The Axis/Vegas is great for weekend trips because of its size. We had a 38 ft DP and its so much easier to just go and not have to plan because of its size. Looked at B+ but too small for us.
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Baddad 53 and I have met on the road and even though this is our first motor home, I like the issue that we can take the Axis just about anywhere and it will fit. We had to stick with the Axis and the 24.1 because of driveway restrictions and the personal requirement that it had to be parked next to our house. We have a sewer cleanout that we can use to dump the tanks and had a spare 30 amp source (used to be for an old hot tub) that we can use for shore power. Are things perfect with the Thor Axis? No. The problems have been pretty minor in my opinion and the positives of being able to get away with our little home on wheels has more than justified the investment. We thought of spending twice the amount for our first RV but are still glad we didn't. I am not an engineer by any stretch of the word but I am fairly handy with seeing things that don't seem like they are working properly and getting them fixed. I am thinking that someone that cannot turn a screwdriver (not meant as a slam, just a description) probably should stick with renting a hotel room.
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04-17-2017, 07:09 PM
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#182
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 25
THOR #6545
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I brought a 2012 thro hurricane 31A and no problems and we love it brought used with 12000 miles on it
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04-25-2017, 01:37 AM
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#183
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Minnesota
Posts: 17
THOR #7110
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Originally Posted by Baddad53
Same boat - I'm retired and wife working until next August. The Axis/Vegas is great for weekend trips because of its size. We had a 38 ft DP and its so much easier to just go and not have to plan because of its size. Looked at B+ but too small for us.
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We to looked at B also! Won't work for us...WAY to tight!!
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04-25-2017, 01:50 PM
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#184
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 887
THOR #5313
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We consider going a little bigger from time to time. All the horror stories adds to hesitation. The Vegas sits next to pool without sinking and drives great. 2nd drive for wife was towing racecar trailer. She had no issues driving.
I did feel nervous during first few trips. Maybe now is easier due to getting used to driving and crown is worn off tires. I did add a road master stabilizer, mainly to help during blowouts. Overall our experience has been very positive. It actually is like a super sized SUV.
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04-25-2017, 03:24 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Minnesota
Posts: 17
THOR #7110
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Originally Posted by Muggs
We consider going a little bigger from time to time. All the horror stories adds to hesitation. The Vegas sits next to pool without sinking and drives great. 2nd drive for wife was towing racecar trailer. She had no issues driving.
I did feel nervous during first few trips. Maybe now is easier due to getting used to driving and crown is worn off tires. I did add a road master stabilizer, mainly to help during blowouts. Overall our experience has been very positive. It actually is like a super sized SUV.
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My wife's up for driving and should be no problem when we were dating we used to borrow her dad's motorhome on occasion!we've looked at the Thor and like the 24.1 layout!I like the 2018 features euro style cabinets and such...I like the idea of possibly adding solar!more than likely what will be looking at! Thanks for sharing your experiences!i'm expecting there'll be some fiddling around with some things a loose connection here or there!I am pretty handy most things and can tackle just about anything thrown my way!
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10-04-2017, 03:12 PM
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#186
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35 M
State: New York
Posts: 113
THOR #6832
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Have Thor Wind sport 35 m
Purchased it at show. Camping near dealer so we could bring back to dealer. Extra car to leave it. The only problem, no problems. Actually small ones. Outdoor lights will not turn off. Will keep updated but so far so good.
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10-04-2017, 06:27 PM
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#187
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 22B
State: Florida
Posts: 465
THOR #5326
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Originally Posted by gary d
Purchased it at show. Camping near dealer so we could bring back to dealer. Extra car to leave it. The only problem, no problems. Actually small ones. Outdoor lights will not turn off. Will keep updated but so far so good.
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Gary do you have a Rapid Camp remote if the light was turned on with that you can only turn it off with that
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Four Winds 22B
Sunseeker 2800QSF GTS (Loss to hurricane Ian)
Windsport 27K
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01-26-2018, 05:13 PM
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#188
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 35 M
State: New York
Posts: 113
THOR #6832
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Into 3 months into 4 month trip. Thor Windsport. 35 m. This trig drives like a dream. Small problems. Gotta check all the screwa and sinks. Very impressed Also we put in nitrogen into tires and psi does not fluctuate at all. We even feel it rides better. But maybe not on that one. But it sure helps knowing your tires aren’t leaking
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01-26-2018, 05:50 PM
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#189
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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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"Are you happy?"
Philosophers can fill volumes, while discussing that single question...
I sort of loosely define "happiness", as the feeling I get when I see some "essobee" getting exactly what they deserve...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-26-2018, 10:25 PM
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#190
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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I’m 100% convinced that each of us is exactly as happy as we choose to be. Sure the world and most of its residents can be pretty awful sometimes but I pretty much choose not to let it bother me. Over the years it’s cost me quite a lot of money but I’m richer for it. And a darn sight more pleasant to be around according to my wife!
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01-26-2018, 11:09 PM
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#191
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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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I agree...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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01-27-2018, 12:17 AM
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#192
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Tennessee
Posts: 297
THOR #7227
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Abraham Lincoln is attributed with saying “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
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01-27-2018, 04:14 AM
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#193
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 46
THOR #10032
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It makes me happy to complain ! Bought mine in November. Got 2 one night trips to shake it down. After my second night out the slide crapped out. Took 10 days to get it in to Camping World where it sat for 35 days without being fixed. Picked it up 4 days ago with a promise from Thor to bring it back to the factory to get them to fix it. Thor customer service said the Service department would contact me to get me in. Haven't heard anything and got no response from my email I sent in early this morning . I'm estatic !
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01-27-2018, 05:25 AM
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#194
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Illinois
Posts: 371
THOR #8503
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Originally Posted by Jacksonjack
It makes me happy to complain ! Bought mine in November. Got 2 one night trips to shake it down. After my second night out the slide crapped out. Took 10 days to get it in to Camping World where it sat for 35 days without being fixed. Picked it up 4 days ago with a promise from Thor to bring it back to the factory to get them to fix it. Thor customer service said the Service department would contact me to get me in. Haven't heard anything and got no response from my email I sent in early this morning . I'm estatic !
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You probably already know this, but Thor does not work on weekends, so, if they didn't respond to your e-mail today, it will be at least Monday morning before you hear from them.
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Retired USAF
Thor ACE 30.3
FMCA #F479085
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01-27-2018, 11:41 AM
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#195
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SD
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 139
THOR #8439
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jacksonjack
It makes me happy to complain ! Bought mine in November. Got 2 one night trips to shake it down. After my second night out the slide crapped out. Took 10 days to get it in to Camping World where it sat for 35 days without being fixed. Picked it up 4 days ago with a promise from Thor to bring it back to the factory to get them to fix it. Thor customer service said the Service department would contact me to get me in. Haven't heard anything and got no response from my email I sent in early this morning . I'm estatic !
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When you say crapped out what exactly happened? Many of us have had good luck fixing slides ourselves with the help of the factory sending us parts and or looking at YouTube videos. Many times something is blocking its movement and or motors get out of sync. I hate to take a unit to the dealer as they are overwhelmed with work.
Mike Wenzel
Oklahoma City
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01-27-2018, 11:53 AM
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#196
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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Originally Posted by wenzOmatic
When you say crapped out what exactly happened? Many of us have had good luck fixing slides ourselves with the help of the factory sending us parts and or looking at YouTube videos. Many times something is blocking its movement and or motors get out of sync. I hate to take a unit to the dealer as they are overwhelmed with work.
Mike Wenzel
Oklahoma City
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I agree, what doesn’t work? If it just doesn’t move you may only need to reset the slide controller.
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01-27-2018, 12:13 PM
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#197
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Arizona
Posts: 1
THOR #10575
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I got a thousand miles away to find I was stranded, I'm not happy.
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01-27-2018, 05:22 PM
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#198
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Tennessee
Posts: 297
THOR #7227
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I pologize I know many of you are having serious issues. But ranting on a board does nothing to help (unless complaining makes you happy then you should be right at home).
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01-27-2018, 05:40 PM
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#199
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.3
State: California
Posts: 443
THOR #2526
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RV are homes always in a rolling earthquake. They have a lot of sub-systems which have zero to no quality control. I have never seen data on MTBF on them. Its easier to just have their sub-vendors deal with it. The first year can be difficult for some RV owners not knowing this.
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2016 Thor Axis 25.3 w/ 2011 2dr Wrangler in tow
Demco tow bar with Patriot braking
Bigfoot Automatic Levelers.
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01-27-2018, 09:46 PM
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#200
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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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Originally Posted by JamJanTan
I pologize I know many of you are having serious issues. But ranting on a board does nothing to help (unless complaining makes you happy then you should be right at home).
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I've got to say that I agree. If RVing isn't any fun: why subject yourself to it?
Everybody deserves the chance to be happy. Don't waste time on an endeavor that just isn't working...
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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