Thor has a new "Class A" style motorhome called the Axis that is built on an E350 chassis:http://axis-motorhomes.com/My wife and I we really like the twin bed setup and TV placement in the Axis. However, the driving experience was not pleasant. I test drove one yesterday and this thing wandered all over the road. I drove it for about 10 miles on the interstate at 62 mph in moderate winds and had to constantly correct right and left. It leaned excessively with each course correction. And I didn't have a single tractor trailer pass me. My wife drove the 10 miles back and she completely agreed. We then test drove a new Jayco 31' Class C on the same stretch of road and it was a breeze to drive. Very little correction necessary. Much more stable. Would be much less stressful to drive. So much so that the wife said an absolute "no" to the Axis and a "yes" to the Class C.I wonder if a Trac Bar, sway bars, Bilstein shocks and an alignment with extra caster would allow the Axis to drive like the Jayco Class C since its built on a similar E series chassis? Any ideas?

Did dealer check tire pressures?

when I got ours home I checked the psi, 45,the door says 80 cold. wowhappy-camping

stevent1967 wrote:Thor has a new "Class A" style motorhome called the Axis that is built on an E350 chassis:http://axis-motorhomes.com/My wife and I we really like the twin bed setup and TV placement in the Axis. However, the driving experience was not pleasant. I test drove one yesterday and this thing wandered all over the road. I drove it for about 10 miles on the interstate at 62 mph in moderate winds and had to constantly correct right and left. It leaned excessively with each course correction. And I didn't have a single tractor trailer pass me. My wife drove the 10 miles back and she completely agreed. We then test drove a new Jayco 31' Class C on the same stretch of road and it was a breeze to drive. Very little correction necessary. Much more stable. Would be much less stressful to drive. So much so that the wife said an absolute "no" to the Axis and a "yes" to the Class C.I wonder if a Trac Bar, sway bars, Bilstein shocks and an alignment with extra caster would allow the Axis to drive like the Jayco Class C since its built on a similar E series chassis? Any ideas?Not our experience at all!! Could also be a serious misalignment!! We drove ours over 500 hundred expressway miles in windy conditions with lots of tractor trailers, and it handled really well. We have had it out several times since then and still no issues! Hubby drove our large A for 12 years and much prefers the way the Axis drives!

We have a C on an E450 and I have to say I've been puzzled as to why Thor chose the E350 rather than go with the E450. We have also been keeping an eye on these two small units as they appeal to us as well. I'd be interested in hearing more pluses and minuses from those who have purchased them.

How does it compare to the F53 as far as ride, bounce and sway?

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GinJim
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
we test drove a vegas before we bought our Axis. The Vegas did not drive as well the Axis we ultimately purchased. Suspect the Vegas was out of alignment or tire pressure wasn't correct. Love the way our Axis handles and turns corners, etc. Very stable on the road, too. Love it.
Ductape_Dave
Explorer
Feb 17, 2014
I believe they chose the E350 instead of the E450 is because the E450 chassis is 4.5" wider and The Axis is only 96" wide at the back. I checked one out at a show and did not like the flimsy bathroom double door and large windshield. I had an A and that would let in a lot of sun and more area to get stoned. After switching to a C I like the fact that I have a nice sun visor (overhang) easy windshield to replace, airbags and our own doors. I didn't like the fact the front dash was so far extended and hard to judge and see compared to the C. I did like the twin rear beds and couch though.
workhardplayha1
Explorer
Feb 17, 2014
How does it compare to the F53 as far as ride, bounce and sway?
dleslie125
Explorer
Feb 17, 2014
We have a C on an E450 and I have to say I've been puzzled as to why Thor chose the E350 rather than go with the E450.

We have also been keeping an eye on these two small units as they appeal to us as well. I'd be interested in hearing more pluses and minuses from those who have purchased them.
Happily_Retired
Explorer
Feb 17, 2014
stevent1967 wrote:
Thor has a new "Class A" style motorhome called the Axis that is built on an E350 chassis:

http://axis-motorhomes.com/

My wife and I we really like the twin bed setup and TV placement in the Axis. However, the driving experience was not pleasant. I test drove one yesterday and this thing wandered all over the road. I drove it for about 10 miles on the interstate at 62 mph in moderate winds and had to constantly correct right and left. It leaned excessively with each course correction. And I didn't have a single tractor trailer pass me. My wife drove the 10 miles back and she completely agreed. We then test drove a new Jayco 31' Class C on the same stretch of road and it was a breeze to drive. Very little correction necessary. Much more stable. Would be much less stressful to drive. So much so that the wife said an absolute "no" to the Axis and a "yes" to the Class C.

I wonder if a Trac Bar, sway bars, Bilstein shocks and an alignment with extra caster would allow the Axis to drive like the Jayco Class C since its built on a similar E series chassis? Any ideas?

Not our experience at all!! Could also be a serious misalignment!! We drove ours over 500 hundred expressway miles in windy conditions with lots of tractor trailers, and it handled really well. We have had it out several times since then and still no issues! Hubby drove our large A for 12 years and much prefers the way the Axis drives!
Monaco_Montclai
Explorer
Feb 17, 2014
when I got ours home I checked the psi, 45,the door says 80 cold. wowhappy-camping
hotbyte
Explorer
Feb 17, 2014
Did dealer check tire pressures?

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