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Originally Posted by vkb
Good to hear another happy 24.1 owner.
Ron, recently, thought it was time to downsize to a camper van..type unit..we made a road trip to Springfiled MO to check out a Winnebago Travato.
He decided that he STILL LOVES THE AXIS !!!
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on our recent trip to New Mexico, pulling our 6x10 enclosed trailer loaded with motorcycle and stuff for the kid .. we averaged 8.49 mpg crossing western KS with strong south crosswind (as usual)
return trip 9.47mpg through northern NM and eastern CO …
then back down to 8.65mpg across western KS ..
Once in a while we get 10.1mpg …
It is my job as navigator to record mileage ..
Regarding handling on our Axis , Ron has only added Sumo Springs to replace the bump stops front and rear.. and is happy with the way it handles. I drive too and have no problem.
Our 2016 Axis is on the E450 w/6 speed transmission .
LOVE IT !
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Funny that those are also the only two new motorhomes I would realistically consider buying today if I had to buy. Fortunately I can wait hoping for a better match.
The Travato is great, but a little small for traveling with others, even two children.
The Axis 24.1 is great, but larger than we prefer, has a slide, and doesn’t come close in fuel efficiency to Class Bs like Travato (up to 10 vs 17). The optimist in me keeps hoping for a middle ground that splits the difference. Sounds like you may have some of the same size preferences.
Anyway, glad you still love the Axis.