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10-19-2021, 12:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,074
THOR #20220
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Watch "MASSIVE RV: 4x4 Off-Road Motorhome! Overlander's Dream!
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Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
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10-19-2021, 02:39 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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I can't wait to see how well that slide operates; after it starts getting twisted-up in the boonies...
I don't mean to be the "Buzz-Kill" guy; but this is like putting an elephant on roller skates...
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10-19-2021, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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I'd pay to see that!
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10-19-2021, 03:22 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Connecticut
Posts: 1,769
THOR #20289
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I can't wait to see how well that slide operates; after it starts getting twisted-up in the boonies...
I don't mean to be the "Buzz-Kill" guy; but this is like putting an elephant on roller skates...
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Yes, but those roller skates are HUGE. I have never seen such big tires on any MH of any size.
The drive train is certainly stout- 4WD with locking differentials fore and aft. But unless it comes with a 50,000 lb rated bumper winch I wouldn't go anywhere that required that kind of drive. If you got stuck, nothing short of a track driven excavator could pull you out.
And finally, you pay half a million for a new one and you have to make up the bed each time. NFW!
David
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10-19-2021, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,074
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidEM
Yes, but those roller skates are HUGE. I have never seen such big tires on any MH of any size.
The drive train is certainly stout- 4WD with locking differentials fore and aft. But unless it comes with a 50,000 lb rated bumper winch I wouldn't go anywhere that required that kind of drive. If you got stuck, nothing short of a track driven excavator could pull you out.
And finally, you pay half a million for a new one and you have to make up the bed each time. NFW!
David
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These tires 46 inch they go bigger !
https://youtu.be/941pHjq_EfQ
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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10-19-2021, 03:49 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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If you google "unimog rv" you can find tons of RVs converted from Mercedes Unimog military transport vehicle. All look similar to the above.
For instance:
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10-19-2021, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Originally Posted by Scubawise
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Between tire size and all those lug nuts, changing a tire in overland country could prove a daunting task. Certainly wouldn't want to be solo in that situation unless I could radio for some extra muscle.
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10-19-2021, 05:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2022 Axis 24.1
State: Kansas
Posts: 817
THOR #24565
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I want an elephant on roller skates!
I believe I can afford that front right tire!
Wonder if you do get a flat and have to call for help.....who could get to you?
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10-19-2021, 07:05 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by happy
I want an elephant on roller skates!
I believe I can afford that front right tire!
Wonder if you do get a flat and have to call for help.....who could get to you?
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They could probably scrape up a SEAL team: looking for some fun...
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10-19-2021, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,074
THOR #20220
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Those tires may never be an issue..have you seen the thred..
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Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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10-19-2021, 08:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
Those tires may never be an issue..have you seen the thred..
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Then why the spare? Think man, think!
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10-19-2021, 09:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,830
THOR #14698
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Breeze
Then why the spare? Think man, think!
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Spare tire is for counterweight
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10-19-2021, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJC62
Spare tire is for counterweight
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Ahhh. Right. If she's too nose heavy, she can't pull out of a dive.
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10-19-2021, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,074
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Breeze
Then why the spare? Think man, think!
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For looks..no one I have ever known as used their spare including cars
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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10-19-2021, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,074
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJC62
Spare tire is for counterweight
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Tows 20,000 pounds!
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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10-19-2021, 11:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 37.1
State: California
Posts: 2,457
THOR #12698
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I see that it is built on the M B Unimog chassis. That has a long history of proven off road use both in military applications and civilian. Interesting build.
Paul
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10-24-2021, 12:24 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: XG32 Magnitude
State: Alaska
Posts: 73
THOR #21373
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
I want one!
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Me, too! True story if only I were a bahzillionaire.
You gots to see this one with the sweet paint job:
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10-24-2021, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 37.1
State: California
Posts: 2,457
THOR #12698
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See what money can buy you.
Paul
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10-24-2021, 12:55 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,705
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
For looks..no one I have ever known as used their spare including cars
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20 years of military equipment operation, never used a spare on road but always needed multiple spares when traveling off road.
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10-24-2021, 01:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
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No bed(room), no way to get from coach to front without climbing over a seat/bed, and can’t use huge cab space as part of living area? At that price it can’t be all about 4X4 off-road capabilities in my opinion.
Steel body is a nice touch.
Flip side, looks great and bunk over couch is great idea given limited (real) bed space.
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