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I just picked up my new Axis 24.1, so from that perspective:
The PDI had only one problem, the power driver's seat didn't work. The tech found a loose connection and fixed it in a few minutes.
There are several issues that affect MH quality: design, component selection, and assembly.
For design I think Thor does as good as anyone and lots better than some. There is little I see wrong with its overall design.
Component selection is middle of the road at best. I wish they had selected the Truma tankless water heater integrated with the furnace but they went with the cheaper Girard and Atwood. The absorption fridge is a run of the mill Dometic. The windows are single pane and don't open all of the way. The TVs are crappy Axxera. The list goes on.
I do like a couple of things. The galley is particularly nice with a sharp looking two burner stove top, a convection microwave mounted below and a big round sink. Wish it was a twin basin sink, but there probably isn't room.
The Rapid Camp central control system will be liked by some, not me. I like direct acting switches and LED level displays that rarely fail.
Assembly is ok. I haven't seen any obvious glitches. Most of the reported build quality problems are cabinets, drawers, etc that can be fixed by the owner with a couple of screws. The paneling is cheap printed stuff that is easily marred by chips. There isn't a real good solution to this without tearing apart the whole interior.
But the Axis would probably be $50+K cheaper than a Winnebago Via if they were still built- the most comparable short Class A. The Mercedes name and diesel represents about half of that difference.
Good luck with your search.
David
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