Axis/Vegas gas mileage and other pros and cons
Anyone have a new Axis or Vegas class A? I am wondering about gas mileage and any other positives or negatives about these two MHs What do you like or dislike? Thank you! Larnbarb
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The RUV is basically a different body for Thor's smallest Class C frames.
Winnebago/Itasca has had a very similar vehicle out for several years - the Via/ Reyo with a Mercedes Diesel rather than the Ford E-350. The gas engine and Ford frame is going to make the MSRP about 95K vice 125K for the diesel.
The floorplan offered by Thor with the big rear twin/king bed is one of three floor plans Winnebago/Itasca put on their frames. I've seen that floor plan several times and they appear to sell well here in the Dallas area.
Mileage is going to be worse than the Mercedes Sprinter diesels - which I've seen claims from 18 to 23 mpg. Looking at typical posts on mileage - I'd guess you might see 15-18 if you drive it carefully. But I'd expect near the lower end.
Basically you should get near the same mileage as any 23-25 foot Class C. It should also ride near the same - similar weight - identical chassis.
For a couple on trips normally less than three weeks it should be a fine vehicle. If they live 'small' without a lot of stuff. And can sleep a grand kid or two for a couple days.
It is small enough to unhook almost every day, drive to Wally World to go sight seeing.
Heck it probably gets better mileage sight seeing than 95% of the trucks pulling big 5ers or TT.
The concept of unhooking to run to the grocery store doesn't appeal to me, but I've seen probably 100 rigs this summer in that size range who do it and are very happy.
Winnebago/Itasca has had a very similar vehicle out for several years - the Via/ Reyo with a Mercedes Diesel rather than the Ford E-350. The gas engine and Ford frame is going to make the MSRP about 95K vice 125K for the diesel.
The floorplan offered by Thor with the big rear twin/king bed is one of three floor plans Winnebago/Itasca put on their frames. I've seen that floor plan several times and they appear to sell well here in the Dallas area.
Mileage is going to be worse than the Mercedes Sprinter diesels - which I've seen claims from 18 to 23 mpg. Looking at typical posts on mileage - I'd guess you might see 15-18 if you drive it carefully. But I'd expect near the lower end.
Basically you should get near the same mileage as any 23-25 foot Class C. It should also ride near the same - similar weight - identical chassis.
For a couple on trips normally less than three weeks it should be a fine vehicle. If they live 'small' without a lot of stuff. And can sleep a grand kid or two for a couple days.
It is small enough to unhook almost every day, drive to Wally World to go sight seeing.
Heck it probably gets better mileage sight seeing than 95% of the trucks pulling big 5ers or TT.
The concept of unhooking to run to the grocery store doesn't appeal to me, but I've seen probably 100 rigs this summer in that size range who do it and are very happy.
