Renting a Thor Vegas 24.1 // Preparing to go full time RVing

This is the first of a set of videos about my Spring Break 2020 trip to Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. I rented a Thor Vegas 24.1 out of Oklahoma City (through RVShare) to test it out for the week.

[@KimsCountryCorner]

Great trip! Great video! Thanks for sharing. Kim

[@rubennino1131]

Thank you I’m in the market for a Vegas so this video is very informative

[@xzevious69]

Thank you ladies hope you had fun

[@novellawilliams4556]

I really enjoy your videos. My sister and I are interested in the Vegas 24.1 also. Glad to have found your channel!!! C U on the road!!!

[@JodysJourney]

I’ve been off the road for about a year now because of a family member’s health crisis. I will be back and making videos as soon as I can though. Thanks for your kind words. I still love my Vegas. 😊

[@doreenlonergan428]

We have a Thor/Vegas 2017 25.2 with slideout bed in the back. We had many issues when we purchased new and spent almost a year back and forth to a Camping World in NH and finally gave in and started fixing things on our own that we could handle ourselves. This last spring we had to replace much of the floor as we had some water leak issues. We love the way it drives and my husband is fine with my help driving. When you first get the right RV get it to a garage or where you purchased it to have a front end allignment as Camping World didn't do one on ours. It handles on the road/throughway much better and no pulling to the right. It was a little scarey until that was done. We have driven to FL from VT once and hope to get out west and to Alaska when this Covid is over. We wish you good luck with yours.

[@nautiquecowboynautiquecowb5317]

I purchase a 2016 Thor axis 25.2 brand new quality control at Thor was certainly an issue. They relied on the dealers to fix their problems and the dealers weren't too crazy about it . We purchase ours at Camping World however I have to say at that time they had a service manager that cared. And he fixed most of the major problems we had. The small stuff i did as it was just too far to take in for service. So sorry to hear about your floor . That really sucks I haven't heard of that one. When it gets right down to it we haven't really had any problems with ours at all. We've been from South Carolina to all over this country from Gulf Shores Alabama to Wyoming across Texas. This year thinking Arizona or Idaho. I'm retired but my wife still works so we have to base our vacation on her time she's getting close to retirement. I thing about the axis or Vegas you can cover a lot of ground .Those things can really move out. Definitely get the front end aligned we had ours done who made the biggest difference. We're closing in on 40000 miles we're heading for Hilton Head Island next weekend Motorcoach Resort excellent place to stay.

[@kellyanneree3252]

I have heard so many ppl say "DON'T DEAL WITH CAMPING WORLD"!!!

[@nomehdrider]

Sounds like a nightmare to deal with. I have heard not to deal with CW, would make a lot of sense as if you are going to make money on these things you can't get bogged down in fixing the factory shortcomings. I am taken aback by a floor replacement. Great insight, thank you.

[@cindyhughes3036]

Hi Jody, thanks for sharing your experience with the Thor Vegas. We are in the process of purchasing the Vegas 25.5 and your video was helpful.

[@JodysJourney]

I’m glad to hear that. The 25.5 was on my short list. 😊

[@cindyhughes3036]

@@JodysJourney I seen your video on the RV you got. Congratulations!

[@JodysJourney]

@@cindyhughes3036 Thanks. 😊

[@RM-my9dn]

Good Video! I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@JodysJourney]

Thank you.

[@raymondrich6720]

The 25.5 has a bigger shower, necessity for me

[@johnd9031]

Enjoyed the video. We had a class c that leaked over the cab after a few years. Common in that style I’ve heard.

[@chuscaace6321]

Great video 🤩

[@JodysJourney]

Thank you.

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

Cool Rv

[@victorboucher675]

Thank you.

[@JodysJourney]

Victor Boucher Thank you for watching.

[@samanthaforney7126]

Hi Jody, I am really fascinated by this motor home! Does it require an upgraded drivers license to operate it? Also, what are operating costs like? What were your fuel costs? I am interested in things like fuel tank size, cost to fill up, and miles per gallon? Do you feel there is enough room for two medium size dogs? Thank you so much for making the video!

[@marilynbanks7793]

I really liked your video in your next video can you talk a little about the gas mileage.

[@JodysJourney]

Marilyn Banks I’m sorry. I forgot to check on that for this trip. I just rented it for the week and really didn’t drive it that far. Forums have said it gets about 9-11 mpg.

[@kazansky22]

@@JodysJourney Yea 12 is the best you'll ever see. Near seal level, flat, relatively light, and not towing anything.

[@iRoehl]

Hi. Thank you so much for this. I’m curious what the mpg is on this 24.1 on the highway? Again thank you.

[@JodysJourney]

iRoehl I’m sorry to say that I forgot to check that on this trip but in most of the forums, they say it gets about 10 mpg.

[@brandonlabatt2743]

@@JodysJourney I have one, yes 9-10 is the best average, just depends on if your are going up mountains or towing.

[@pattyshobbyworld2851]

Subscribed....

[@JodysJourney]

Thank you. Two new videos coming in the next week or so. 😊👍🏻

[@giorgiosardanelli6458]

Hi I love your video Brava.

[@tatu4406]

I'm retiring Aug 1, 2020. and I just got a vegas 24.1. :-) great choice

[@JodysJourney]

Mr. Kelly Excellent! Tomorrow is a big day for both of us. 😀👍🏻

[@tatu4406]

@@JodysJourney see you on the road!!

[@syzygysyzygy8332]

Congrats!

[@kazansky22]

If you haven't made the purchase yet you should checkout the Axis/Vegas 25.6 its only like a foot longer but you get the full wall slide, really opens it up.

[@DK-bk1vq]

@@kazansky22We test drove a 25.6, and you're right, the extra foot didn't make a difference. But we had it for a week, and after the third day, we found we couldn't go to bed without having to have the slide out. That got old really fast. But, I do understand, you have to pick what works for you. We took the 24.1, with the full-time bed. Now, we can pull over anywhere and snooze if we need to without a slide and setting up the bed. Works for me!

[@nautiquecowboynautiquecowb5317]

Got 2016 axis will use it all the time the go anywhere RV you can literally take it anywhere you want not intimidating to anybody. If a UPS truck can get in there I can get in there with mine. Can't say that about all RVs .Drop down bed good for storage we just removed Mattress and we keep our things we might use every now and then. Also it's lockable so it works as a good safe place for valuables lock it up no one's getting in there.

[@JodysJourney]

Absolutely. I love mine. Bought a 2016 24.1 in September. Heading out in the next day or two to Arizona for three weeks. I use my overhead bed to store my portable dog fencing. Fits perfectly. 😀👍🏻

[@rhondajohnson3987]

We have a larger motorhome. We are wanting to downsize. I am looking at these. The thing that worries me is not having leveling jacks. Do you find that you need them since this unit is not as long? Or do you have to use leveling blocks? thanks

[@nautiquecowboynautiquecowb5317]

@@rhondajohnson3987 really not too much trouble unless you're on a really unlevel lot. There's a company called Bigfoot that makes a leveling system if you inclined to go that way. Usually one or two leveling blocks is all it takes to bring it in level . We use ours all the time at least once a month seems like sometimes more than that.

[@JodysJourney]

@@rhondajohnson3987 I’ve used the blocks a couple of times but it’s also easy enough to move up or back a little to get level. I absolutely love mine so far. I travel alone and don’t have much trouble with putting down the blocks, getting back in and pulling up.

[@thedrummerspeaks]

LIFT THE FRONT WINDOW SHADE BACK UP TO HELP THE LIGHTING OF THE VIDEO. GREAT VIDEO CONTENT, BUT THE LIGHTING COULD ALLOW US TO SEE MORE DETAILS.

[@JodysJourney]

Agreed on the lighting. I just bought a used one and plan a video of it so I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching.

[@arisdaddy2001]

25.5 floorpan no longer available as of 2020.

[@JodysJourney]

richard goldstein Right. I’d be buying used anyway.

[@newayc]

Does this RV require the A class driver license?

[@JodysJourney]

Just a regular driver’s license.

[@thomasray5680]

Where can you rent a axis or Vegas 24.1 ?

[@JodysJourney]

I found mine through RVShare. Outdoorsy is another owner rental site. I did a Google search for “Thor Vegas 24.1 for rent” and several listings came up. The closest was a day away but the owner let me park my car where he stored the RV. Good luck.

[@martycarlo3784]

A 7 day rental, rental cost ? insurance fees ? and hidden fees please,,,,

[@JodysJourney]

I'm sorry. It's been a few months and I don't remember. Around $1500 total. The insurance is part of the rental agreement. There is a cleaning deposit of $500 but that was returned to me.

[@martycarlo3784]

@@JodysJourney Thank you

[@grandpawolt1349]

How was the mileage?

[@JodysJourney]

I didn’t write it down but other owners report 9-10 mpg.

[@Nard88]

.......im sad nao........

[@monicalifornia_]

Fulltime is not be what KZbinrs has made it out to be. If you're not a mechanic or solvent you may be in for a rude awakening. Good luck though.

[@bryanschmidt9769]

??? What are trying to say?