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Honestly, nothing would drive me inside faster or keep me there longer than having to hear country music from a neighboring site. I love rock, but I don't play it outside while camping. We go camping to hear the birds and the waves and the wind in the trees, not bass or faint tinny sounds of someone else's music. I really wish people would remember that the sound of music carries, and your neighbors may not enjoy your taste in music or want to half-hear any music at all. As far as socializing, I happen to love meeting and having chats with my camping neighbors. We have met so many nice folks that way. But sitting outside drinking and partying for hours on end? No.415Views0likes0CommentsRe: Thor Axis drivability
We love our Axis and do not have driving issues. My husband thinks the steering feels like his old Jeep Cherokee and has gotten used to it. That said, we do plan to have alignment checked after reading suggestions in various forums. I wanted to mention that, since there are so few of us Axis/Vegas owners at this point, you can find a lot more information over at the Thor Owners Forum. Hope it is okay to provide the link! http://www.thorforums.com/forums/833Views0likes0CommentsRe: HELP! View/Navion stuck between V and G model?
It does have the pullout bathroom door. We love it because it opens up the entire bathroom to include bed "room" and wardrobe. Makes it feel much less claustrophobic. Some owners don't like the doors, and have taken them down and hung a curtain. I thought having the door would also work well if you wanted to confine a pet to the back while going in and out the camper door. My husband is the main driver, and he likes the way it handles. He says the steering felt 'skittish' to him at first, like a Jeep Cherokee we once owned. He is now used to it and can't remember what the Pulse even felt like. It is a very comfortable cab, and I love riding it. It feels luxurious! It has a longer wheelbase, although it is only 6 inches longer than our old Pulse (which was equivalent to the Navions and Views), so the turning radius is not as 'tight'. He says that doesn't bother him. We both think it is more stable when parked and we notice less rocking when going in and out of driveways. Personally, I still think the Sprinter Class C's are the best looking motor homes out there from the exterior. But the interior of the Axis/Vegas offers so much more for the size and price, including a drop down bunk and tons of exterior storage. We've had almost no issues with ours.590Views0likes0CommentsRe: HELP! View/Navion stuck between V and G model?
Well, I love the two-toned cabinet fronts. Those are really attractive, and I can understand your dilemma. For what it's worth...we once had an Outback travel trailer with the bed slide in the rear. It was a great use of space, but noise at night was a real issue. It also felt slightly unstable in windy weather. We had a Fleetwood Pulse (Sprinter Class C), and were ready to get into a small unit with permanent beds (ours had a sofa and dinette; had to make up the bed each night). Even though we loved most everything about our Pulse, we were also a bit ready to get away from the Mercedes Sprinter. We found a small (25ft) Class A that has twin beds, which can be made into a King if desired. We like the twins with small aisle. We have loved having the beds. It has simplified camping so much, and they are regular twin sized and very comfortable. We also have a comfortable sofa and a large, open cab area with seats that swivel. There is a table to place between the seats, and it is large enough for dining or a game. We feel like we got everything we needed, and in the same size as our Pulse...but in addition to sofa and dining space, we now have beds. Just thought I would mention it in case you wanted to check them out. It is a Thor Axis, 24.1. Not the great gas mileage we got with our Sprinter (10 mpg.), but much cheaper in the first place. Good luck with your search!591Views0likes0CommentsRe: your favorite style of rv and why
Definitely pros and cons to each. We've owned a hybrid TT (loved the camping feel of the tent ends, but quickly tired of the leaking/noise/heat/takedown time); a regular TT (enjoyed it, but towing was not pleasant); fifth wheel (lived in it for a year while we built our house...great for full-timing, but too much for camping and travel); Sprinter 24 ft Class C (awesome and mobile; didn't need to tow, but tired of the lack of a permanent bed) and now our current small 25 ft. Class A, a Thor Axis. The Axis has everything we want..great storage and tank size, sofa, twin beds, spacious cab with seats that swivel and make a dining "room". It is also small enough to use without a toad, but not quite as nimble as our Sprinter was. We looked at and like Class B's, but not the price or the smaller fridge. Someday, who knows?!320Views0likes0CommentsRe: Any Wimberley, Texas experience?
Wimberley RV Park is a very small place with sites that are close together and seem to be occupied mostly by long-termers. Also, it is right on a busy road with no buffer. Traffic noise is an issue all night long. The park is close enough to the town square to walk there, but you'd have to run across that road first. You could cross at a traffic light about a block down the road, but I don't think there is a sidewalk to get you there. Also within walking distance is Blue Hole park, with swimming and trails. Market Days is farther outside of town, and would be quite a hike. If you have a toad, Potters Creek COE park on Canyon Lake is the nearest nice campground. Wimberley is a fun spot to visit, with lots of eating options. Hope this helps!108Views0likes0CommentsRe: Food at Potlucks- Am I the only one?
I'm a bit surprised at the number of people who find this concern silly. Especially for us older folks, food poisoning can be extremely serious. Besides food poisoning due to pathogens, lax food handlers can transmit hepatitis and viral gastroenteritis. I can't think of many things I'd less rather deal with in an RV. You are actually probably safer eating in a restaurant, where health department inspections are carried out and some degree of staff training takes place. Frankly, many people are uneducated about food safety, underestimate the importance of precautions, don't think it will happen to them, or just don't bother. Unfortunately, innocent folks at potlucks can pay the price.215Views0likes0Comments
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