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01-28-2017, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.3
State: California
Posts: 443
THOR #2526
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Miles
Our rig is now 1 year old and I have just over 12k on it. My wife is still working so I'm thinking that's on the high side because we go on two / three days trips it's adding up. When she retires we can stay longer at each destination. And we are out west and the distances are greater. Any thoughts on mileage experience you are having.
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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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01-28-2017, 05:19 PM
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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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I assume you bought it to travel and with 12,000 miles it sounds like you are. Don't worry about it and quit making the rest of us jealous!!!
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01-28-2017, 06:01 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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No kidding: This spring will be our 3rd season and we're only knocking on 10,000's door.
I'd also like to point out that some people have the advantage of being able to camp year round. Granted we could too if we were hearty souls and liked the cold temps--we're not! LOL
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01-28-2017, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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I've averaged about 5K miles a year since we got our first RV in 2010... Nothing wrong with putting 12K or more a year on it. That's using it. Many don't get the use they should - or their owners want them to.
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Originally Posted by JamieGeek
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I'd also like to point out that some people have the advantage of being able to camp year round. Granted we could too if we were hearty souls and liked the cold temps--we're not! LOL
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That's why you head SOUTH!! Get away from the cold and come see us in FL.
(Of course I'll be up in MI starting next week doing the final packing/emptying of the house up there... But the RV will still be warm in FL! LOL)
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Greg
Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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01-28-2017, 06:43 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 gmc
That's why you head SOUTH!! Get away from the cold and come see us in FL.
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You sound like my parents! LOL
I/we would but we're still working folk.
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01-28-2017, 06:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
You sound like my parents! LOL
I/we would but we're still working folk.
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Still working here too... Set up the front passengers seat / fold out desk area as my office. High speed internet and internal wifi network and all is well.
3rd winter using it that way - till we complete our move.
Not everyone can do that I know - but been working for me/us...
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Greg
Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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01-28-2017, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Travato
State: Florida
Posts: 2,475
THOR #1765
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In 10 years we have put 100k on four Motorhomes from a 19' Pleasureway to a 22' Class C and a Vegas and an Axis. You're on a path to beat us. Keep up the good work!
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01-28-2017, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 27.7
State: Kentucky
Posts: 229
THOR #6005
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We purchased a new Vegas 25.3 on December 2nd and already have 7000 miles on it due to a cross-country trip. But we bought it to travel, not for camping. We will probably never stay more than a night or two in any one location. If we don't put 15,000 to 20,000 miles per year on it, we will be greatly disappointed.
BTW, our first cross-country trip was on Route 66...in June we are going coast-to-coast on the Lincoln Highway.
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01-28-2017, 11:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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60,000 miles in exactly 2 1/2 years... no problems, it's a Freightliner with a Cummins diesel engine and Allison transmission! They're built for a million miles or more...
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the Turners...
two Campers, two Electric cars
former diesel pusher traveler
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01-29-2017, 04:45 PM
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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 have put 6500 miles on in 6 months. Our VEGAS serves as tow vehicle for my racecar trailer so it gets used at least once or twice a month at minimum. I still work FT and wife is retired.
Putting miles on is good, sitting inactive is not good. More so with ethanol in gas.
When not in use for a period, wife will fire both engine and generator.
To me the only adjustment needed for higher milage use is to increase frequency of checks. We look for signs of leaks or developing issues.
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01-29-2017, 06:50 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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We envy those of you who can use your RV 365 days a year ! Ours is in storage from November thru March/April depending on weather.
We bought our Axis in January 2016...placed it in storage...brought it out in April and proceeded to put approx. 7800 miles on it until we put her away the first of November.
If we could steal away, nearby, for 3 days without freezing...we would be on the road right now !!
ENJOY !!!
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Ron & Kay n KC too !
2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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01-29-2017, 10:59 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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12,500 miles in the 1st 6 months - but no miles in the last 3 (parked in south baja
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01-30-2017, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37GT
State: Florida
Posts: 809
THOR #5246
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baddad53
Our rig is now 1 year old and I have just over 12k on it. My wife is still working so I'm thinking that's on the high side because we go on two / three days trips it's adding up. When she retires we can stay longer at each destination. And we are out west and the distances are greater. Any thoughts on mileage experience you are having.
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Everyone is going to be a little different. When we were full timing we did right at 40,000 miles in 3 years. We only really covered 26 states while full time. Now only traveling 3 to 4 months a year we are on pace to do between 6,000 and 8,000 annually.
Right now it sounds like you are doing as much driving as camping, but when only taking 2 or 3 day trips you are sort of limited. I suspect once you both have more time available your trips will get much longer but your miles may not increase that much.
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Full Time in 2017 Newmar Ventana 4369
pulling a 24' enclosed (Mini Cooper/Harley/Kayak)
(traded 2014 Thor Challenger)
US Army 70-73 Retired LEO
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