Thor Motor Coach 24.1 reviews

I bought the Rv, Thor axis in 2023 and have not been on a camping trip as long as I owned it. I had a problem the minute I drove it off the lot. Problems are 1. The transmission would stop the coach for no reason 2.The Windshield leaked and had to put it in shop 3. The chassie air condition went out and had to replace the c condenser and compressor 4. Water leaks in bathroom shower 5. Cabinets kept coming open while driving 6. Bunk over driver Stayed stuck 7. Draws would stay closed 8. Had to replace coach battery went dead 9. The slide out got stuck 10. Now the air condition in chassie went out again and camping World told me it was Fords problem and Ford told me it was Camping World Problem. So I am Asking you ,Who's broblem is it? Show less

Overall happy with the Thor Axis 24.1 and think the floor plan is excellent. One improvement is to rethink the bathroom in order to enlarge the shower stall. I have had very few issues with the RV and only one warranty repair which was covered and easily repaired. Anytime I have called Thor technical support I have received excellent service and advice. The suspension and drivability is not very good. Thor should consider beefing up the shocks, leaf springs and adding a steering bar. Yea, this would add cost, so make it optional, but doing these upgrades afterwards is more costly and time consuming.. Show less

The size of our Vegas 24.1 is perfect for parking in metro areas, running errands then slipping back into the camp ground; easy to drive, it handles like a Suburban. The Ford chassis is awesome: the 6.8L V-10 engine pulls like a locomotive! Six speeds allow a gear for every hilly situation without over-revving or bogging the engine. Smaller, lighter weight class A on a proven chassis with great towing capabilities, and a low center of gravity for SUV-like handling, makes for an attractive package. Heated tanks allow easy 3 season use. Rear and side mirror cameras are great! Fold-down laptop space for the passenger is awesome! Wish every RV had it! Perfect size between teenie Class B and a 48-foot bus and handles better than a Class C ever could. The 24.1 is a great model because you can access the king-size bed on the road anytime without having to stop and extend a slide. Doors on the bathroom effectively double the size of the area when open and allow privacy, front and rear. Huge panoramic windshield, great swivel captain chairs up front, perfect drop down bed and couch that together sleeps 3 additional people. Outdoor entertainment system, outside shower, 3 burner stove, convection oven, microwave, great sleep area for master room! Plenty of room inside and out for two, we would never need anything larger. We owned an older Class C before and disliked the overhang at the front and sides of the cab, limiting the view. Shower is nominal (27” x 27”) and so is kitchen sink. Headlights and fog lights are almost impossible to access and provide truly inferior illumination, even after replacing all the bulbs with high-end, high-watt LEDs. The tiny diameter of the lights is the problem; a perfect example of functionality being sacrificed for styling aesthetics. And changing them to anything else would take some major fabrication way beyond the average RVer’s capabilities. Thor’s quality control also leaves a lot to be desired: fresh water tank hole shavings plugged the screen at the water pump reducing shower and faucet pressures to a mere trickle, kitchen faucet hold-down ring broken, factory worker pistachio shells found under the master bed, under the kitchen sink and even in the engine compartment under the doghouse!!! Outside are decals that split and crack within the first year because Thor was too cheap to paint them on or use UV-resistant decal material and clear-coat them with UV-resistant clear-coat, kitchen cabinets that won’t stay shut around a corner because of misalignment of the catches, wallpaper in the bathroom) that peels up at the first shower (who puts wallpaper in a hot humid wet area???), etc. Thor mediocrity atop a truly exception chassis and drive train. To me, it was worth it, overall, and I would make the purchase again. But plan on spending a fair amount of time and money to correct the factory’s inferior quality control. Show less

I lived full-time in a 2016 Thor Vegas 24.1 for about 2 years on end. I absolutely loved it. I think this model is the perfect size for 1-2 people. Some of the construction was cheap or basic, which is why I would rate the overall quality slightly lower - there are some measurement imperfections, many drawer latches didn't line up well and had to be reconfigured, and the materials are lower-quality overall. However, this unit still held up incredibly well on the road, and at campgrounds. It's not very good for cold weather places, as the home is not very well insulated, and requires a lot of heat to stay comfortable. But in warm climates, it's an absolute dream. The size was great, and the RV is fully usable even when the slide-out is not extended. That is one of the best features of the floor plan - along with the bathroom doors being fully opened/latched to include the hall space, which basically doubles the bathroom size. Not many blueprints on the market that can do that. I love the bed arrangement, and the ability to join the beds together to make what's roughly equal to a king-size bed. Makes for a very spacious and comfortable sleeping zone. The doors on the bathroom also serve great for sectioning off the bedroom from the living space in case where are guests sleeping on the queen cot or drop-down bunk. I would definitely recommend this RV to anyone looking to live a minimized life on the road, or a maximized weekend warrior experience. Show less

I bought a new 2023 Axis. 24.1. I love the floor plan. After about 2200 miles I had a 4" Lift Done by Weld Tech Designs in ElCajon Ca. It made all the difference in the world. I purposely put 2200 miles before I had the work done. It handles 1000 percent better. Money well spent. I have also had Lithium Batteries installed and an Easy start on the AC. A regular 20 Amp house circuit allows me to run the AC. I love the amount of exterior storage also. I have found room for 19 fishing rods plus a lot of tackle. Grandpa Jack Show less

Size and style are perfect and drives nice. However, we have had this less than a year and have taken about 6 weekend trips and there are more things in this coach that don't work than do work. From mechanical things like the water pump and air conditioner to cosmetic things like the cabinets warping and falling apart already...I could go on and on. But my biggest complaint is the complete lack of concern and response from Thor. Emails go unanswered and when they are answered the answer is basically tough luck and too bad. To schedule service at a Thor authorized dealer they directed me to has appointments available 3-4 months out and once you get an appointment they will only address 3 warranty issues. I was told "pick your top 3 issues for us to address". When I called Thor to explain I have way more than 3 issues, they said tough you'll just have to schedule another appointment 3-4 months away and get the next three issues. Simple math tells me if I am getting more than 3 issues every couple of months with this coach and can get 3 issues addressed every 3-4 months I'll never catch up (especially before my warranty runs out, which is probably what they want to happen). I was given another option to take my coach to a non-Thor dealer and get an estimate and send it in to get approved. The first person I reached out to said "sorry I won't even give an estimate for work related to Thor, they are a nightmare to work with." Buyer beware, Thor doesn't give two cents about you or their product. Show less

The size of our Vegas 24.1 is perfect for parking in metro areas, running errands then slipping back into the camp ground. Easy to drive, it handles like a pickup truck. The Ford chassis is awesome: the 6.8L V-10 engine pulls like a locomotive! Six speeds allow a gear for every hilly situation without over-revving or bogging the engine. Small lighter weight class A on a proven chassis with great towing capabilities, and a low center of gravity for SUV-like handling, makes for an attractive package. Heated tanks allow easy 3 season use. Rear and side mirror cameras are great! Fold-down laptop space for the passenger is awesome! Wish every RV had it! Perfect size between teenie Class B and a 48-foot bus and handles better than a Class C ever could. The 24.1 is a great model because you can access the king-size bed on the road anytime without having to stop and extend a slide. Doors on the bathroom effectively double the size of the area when open and allow privacy, front and rear. Huge panoramic windshield, great swivel captain chairs up front, perfect drop down bed and couch that together sleeps 3 additional people. Outdoor entertainment system, outside shower, 3 burner stove, convection oven, microwave, great sleep area for master room! This unit is awesome. Plenty of room inside and out for two, we would never need anything larger. Owned an older Class C before and disliked the overhang at the front and sides limiting the view. Shower is nominal (27” x 27”) and so is kitchen sink. Thor’s quality control leaves a lot to be desired: fresh water tank hole shavings plugged the screen at the water pump, kitchen faucet hold-down ring broken, outside decals that split and crack within the first year because they were too cheap to use UV-resistant decal material and did not clear-coat them with UV-resistant clear-coat, kitchen cabinets that won’t stay shut around a corner because of misalignment of the catches, wallpaper in the bathroom) that peels up at the first shower (who puts wallpaper in a hot humid wet area???), etc. The vertical projector headlights at 3-inches in diameter are a joke! And 2-inch fog lights??? REALLY? Replacing the bulbs was a very difficult job that resulted in only a modest improvement. Thor mediocrity atop a truly exception chassis and drive train. To me, it was worth it, overall, and I would make the purchase again. Show less

They dropped a body over the chassis with zero regard for any future service. you have to remove the entire radiator assembly just to check a fuse or put coolant in it. the body builders of this Axis didnt care about anything but selling it. now its someone elses problem on how to fix it. Show less

We love this RV! Drove in from coast to coast with never a problem. Love to incredible view out the front -- truly panoramic! Drive like a large pickup truck or Suburban; effortless, easy to drive, great turning radius, handles MUCH better than our old Class C , especially in crosswinds. This is the shortest Class A out there and the shortest RV to offer a King-size bed! The 6-speed transmission offers a gear for every need and the Ford Triton 6.8L V10 sings like an angel and gets 10-12 mpg in the 65-70 mph range, depending on terrain and altitude. The only dislike is the tiny projector halogen headlights; I replaced all my bulbs with high-output LEDs and it really helped, but the problem is the tiny diameter of the lights themselves (3 1/2" hi/lo and 2 1/4 fogs??? really?!). Some people add a 32" lightbar behind the grill to light up the road. Build quality by Thor is sketchy and factory help is non-existent. Why can't they apply exterior decals that hold up to automotive standards??? All said, highly recommended! Show less

Too many things to list, Don't buy until the labor force is back with qualified employees. Electrical problems, trim problems, slide problems, plumbing problems, dash radio/ back up camera problems, A/C problems, windshield problems, etc. Met many other owners with windshield problems. Windshield is very expensive and some owners still have leaks after many repairs and now not warranted I have been told. Was able to take one trip, in the shop ever since. Try to find the oil dip stick and filler tube or the truck battery. Very few Ford dealers will work on the coach. On my trip I stopped at 9 dealers until the last one agreed to check out the cruise control problem and fixed it. I would give Thor a big failure for quality. Warranty process is impossible and very time consuming. It is really a shame because the Axis/Vegas is a super design and size. I have owned app. 8 different RV's over the last 50 years so I am not new at this. Kevin Show less