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Old 11-23-2016, 10:38 AM   #2
JamieGeek
Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
Quote:
Originally Posted by KandT
Limited power - we tow a toad
Unless you go all the way up to a Diesel pusher you are going to get the same Ford V-10 and a similar transmission. Sure the GVWR and GCWR will be higher and the rear-end will be taller (and the V-10 will have 3 valves instead of 2...about 50hp). Just don't expect Earth shattering more power.

Most gas class A's are run on Ford's F-53 chassis and powered by the Triton V-10 (Ford does put the higher performance one in the F-53; our Axis only has the 2V version).

Quote:
How much money do I have spend to get a working,reliable A?
How much ya got? (LOL sorry couldn't resist).

A's start at a reasonable $70k ish (the Axis/Vegas line which isn't much more than your C) and just go. Have you searched any of the websites? Are you looking used again or do you want a new one (a new one does tread a bit against your "working, reliable" desires a bit LOL).
Just browsing RV trader (keeping it to Thor units since that is where we are):
  • 2017 ACE $90k (F-53)
  • 2017 Miramar $130k (F-53)
  • 2017 Axis $86k (E-450)
  • 2017 Challenger $130k (F-53)
  • 2017 Venetian $250k (Diesel Pusher)
  • 2017 Palazzo $166k (Diesel Pusher)
  • 2017 Tuscany $295k (Diesel Pusher)
(Obviously those are all new prices) You can see the variety in pricing.

Your question also implies that you'll have to spend extra $$ to get it working and reliable after the initial purchase. Other than supplies that really isn't the case: You'll spend the first year getting the warranty items covered which are supposed to cost $0--assuming here that you buy new. If you buy slightly used the previous owner likely would have taken care of this (or got tired of the hassle and sold it! LOL).

If you are asking about mods to make it comfortable/livable/etc. no one can answer that question for you as we all make our own modifications to suit our usage/taste/etc. Some mods also cost $0 and are simple, others are more (like you mentioned levelers: You can spend thousands adding auto levelers--assuming the unit didn't come with them--or spend hundreds and simply add scissor jacks--heck you could spend hundreds now to your class C and add scissor jacks to it).
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