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Old 01-08-2019, 03:59 AM   #1
Long & Winding road
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
Why to most "large" A class RV's look the same?

Why do most of the "large" A Class RV's look the same? The front cap and windshield look the same (to me) on 75% of the LARGE RV's from the last 20 years. It dont matter if they are Gas or DP.

Why dont the rake the entire front end back 5 or 7 deg (or more)? That would help with fuel mileage and how it handles at higher speeds, should help with wind noise (plus add to the top end speed - lol).

Sure the manufacturers have changed the headlights / grill area about every 5 years but the front cap is mostly straight up and down (esp when you compare to my Axis).

And I know there are exceptions but I wonder why they are not the norm in this biz.

Are they trying to maximize floor space inside the RV? Is that was is more important. I know my Axis has a dash that is about 2 foot longer (Deeper) than the Hurricane and ACE RVs.

So I have lost about 2 foot of living space in my RV - But I put It to good use for my office stuff when parked.

The Axis window would have more of a green house effect over the Hurricane / Ace front windshield. So thats a down side as well.

Im not saying they should have the large curved glass like mine, but just lay the top part of the front cap back about 6 inches and keep the same (or simular) windshield. Perhaps they would actually extend the bumper area out 6 inches so they can lay it back and keep the rest of the RV the same.

What do you think?
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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