Forum: Maintenance and Repair
06-14-2021, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,990
Battery Isolator Solenoid and BIRD
Thanks guys. Excellent info. I'll have to explain this to the RV electrician that worked on my battery problem and was sure that when on shore power, my 2016 Axis 24.1 chassis battery was not being...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
06-13-2021, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,488
Magnets to secure the flip up counter extension
I used a pair of magnets I had in my shop stock. I glued them to small blocks of wood that I had counter sunk drilled with a wood bit. I screwed one to the underside of the extension table and the...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
06-11-2021, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,990
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
06-10-2021, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,990
Emergency Start Switch on dash of 2016 Axis 24.1
In a previous thread I asked where the use/store solenoid was located by mistake. I meant to ask where the emergency start switch solenoid was physically located. I have tried several times to use...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
06-10-2021, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,990
I had to replace my chassis battery and both...
I had to replace my chassis battery and both house batteries today. The RV Service man that I used has done excellent work in the past. He told me that when the Axis 24.1 2016 year is plugged into...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
05-26-2021, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 891
Thor Axis 24.1 2016 chassis Battery problem
What should the voltage read at the battery terminals when the engine is running ? I want to see if my alternator is putting out enough volts to charge the chassis (engine ) battery. thanks...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
03-02-2021, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,423
If you need to check the A/C, let the generator...
If you need to check the A/C, let the generator warm up about 5 minutes before turning the A/C on. If it's cold inside the camper, use a small hair dryer to blow heat on the thermostat to cause the...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
03-02-2021, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,944
Selling RV through National Vehicle
Hi folks- I'm thinking of selling my 2016 Axis 24.1 with the E-450 chassis and 37k miles. I would love to hear from anyone that has used National Vehicle out of Omaha, NE, to sell your RV. I have...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
01-02-2021, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,413
Market Value of a 2016 Axis 24.1
I have only seen about three Axis 24.1 models advertised for sale on RVT in the past few months. None was a 2016 24.1 Axis like mine. This model with the extra wide twin beds in back is very popular...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
05-02-2020, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,885
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-16-2020, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,489
Axis 2016 24.1 Engine Battery replacement
Well, It finally happened. I had to replace the engine battery by removing the work station desk from the passenger side dash board. No fast simple chore. Took almost 6 hours to finishing the job. I...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
04-11-2020, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,749
TPMS vs. correct tire pressure
Is it possible that the initial tire stem has a bad valve core ( or should have been removed ) before the braided extension was installed ? You might have two valve stems in place when you only need...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
04-08-2020, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,258
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Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes
12-01-2019, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,680
E350 vs E450
I have a 2016 Thor Axis 24.1 and it came with the E450 chassis. It rides well and I have not added any after market devices to make it handle better. Currently has 36k miles and is holding up very...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
11-28-2019, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,684
Propane fill valve
I had to replace my propane tank due to damage. I have the exact same tank you have and got it online from Home Depot in a few days with free delivery. It weighed about 50 pounds and my cost was $298...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
10-31-2019, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 12,214
Going strong at 76 and 73
Wife and I have been camping in one form or another since we married 53 years ago. We have used everything from a truck camper to a 28' motorhome ( even tried some tent camping early on ). Those...
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Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions
10-25-2019, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 604
Replacing the propane tank on 2016 Axis 24.1
I need to replace the propane tank that is mounted under the floor on the drivers side of the coach. I hit a piece of metal in the road and it ruptured the front of the tank while in Alaska. Any...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
10-01-2018, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,990
Axis 24.1 Turning radius
Thanks everyone for your comments. As usual, I have learned a lot about my ability to make a U-turn and opt to use three 90 degree turns ( around the block ) when in doubt. I'll keep a ballpark...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
09-23-2018, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,990
Comments about turning radius of Axis and Vegas
I feel the turning radius of my 2016 Axis 24.1 is way to large. I Haven't measured it yet but it sure seems excessive. Has anyone else noticed this ? I'd like to hear your comments. Thanks
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
07-22-2018, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,917
2016 Axis 24.1
Our drop down bed over the drivers and passengers seat is 37 inches wide and 68 inches long. It is the electric drop down bed with ladder. It's about 3-4 inches thick. Some of these drop down beds...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
06-27-2018, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 91,754
2016 AXIS Gas Milage
Just completed a 1900 mile trip to Upper Michigan running about 62-65 mph with no dingy and no generator. We averaged 9.86 mpg. I was pleased. Nick from Soddy Daisy, TN., 25 miles north of...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
02-20-2018, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 91,754
Drove our new 2016 Axis 24.1 over 13,000 miles...
Drove our new 2016 Axis 24.1 over 13,000 miles taking 3 months to go from SE Tennessee to Canada and on to Alaska and back home to TN via California. I got 9.1 mpg for the entire trip. That included...
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Forum: Class A Motor Coach
05-20-2017, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,916
tire pressures
The correct tire pressures should be printed on the placard on the wall to the left of the drivers seat. I have an Axis 24.1 2016 model and it states 80 psi for the front ( that's max for the 16"...
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Forum: Maintenance and Repair
05-19-2017, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 903
Propane tank gauge no longer works
My Axis 24.1 propane tank gauge mounted on the tank stopped giving a reading. The indicator light inside the coach reads empty but there is propane in the tank because the frig and heater have been...
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Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics
04-01-2017, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,726
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