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08-12-2014, 09:22 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 427
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Hi from Colorado Springs
Hi All,
My wife and I joined the ranks of RV owners a week ago Saturday when we purchased our Thor Axis 24.1. We've been thinking about it for years and finally found a vehicle that seems to fit our needs perfectly. My better half is semi-retired, and I plan to be within three years, so we wanted to purchase the RV and have it paid for before the income stream stops!
We lucked into what seems to be a decent deal. Our Axis is used, but had only 3500 miles and one trip on it. The original owners had health issues come up and decided RVing isn't an option any more. It was back on the Camping World lot before the state (Colorado) was able to get the new title to them!
We were wandering the Camping World lot looking for a Via (they don't stock them) when a salesman found us. He had just taken delivery of an Axis on consignment which was very similar, if we wanted to look at it. We did,and once the title finally cleared we bought it.
We never did see a Via, but at $40,000 or more difference we didn't need to! According to the salesman, they can't sell Vias side by side with the Axis for that reason. True? Who knows. I do know the better mileage of the Via diesel would never make up the price difference.
We took a quick shakedown trip over the weekend and loved it. Lots of little things to correct or improve. I worked in the shop at the local Winnebago dealer in college, and some things haven't changed, unfortunately. Nothing major though, and we are very happy with our purchase. We're planning a longer trip for October.
Regards,
Randy
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08-12-2014, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,893
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Congratulations on your new RV.
Safe and Happy Travels.
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08-12-2014, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ham Lake, MN
Posts: 3,038
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Glad you're aboard Randy. Congrats on the new rig. Enjoy your adventures and be safe.
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Ken (RVM 87)
FT DP Wanna B The journey is the destination!
Retired & perfecting procrastination! 
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08-12-2014, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: 7S5
Posts: 658
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Welcome and enjoy! Colorado is one of our favorite destinations, especially the San Juan Skyway area. My sis lives in the 'Springs and we try to visit there often and stay in the USAF Academy Fam Camp. Love it!!
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2012 Arctic Fox 29 5T 5th Airborne, B&W, Prodigy
Papillon navigators Lily, Buddy and Willow
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08-12-2014, 11:03 AM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,899
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Enjoy your new lifestyle.
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06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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08-12-2014, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 6,295
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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08-12-2014, 04:05 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: E WA or S TX
Posts: 4,119
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Welcome!
For a great CG for your shakedown trip, go out to Mountaindale RV Park, and then to the Royal George. Join Passport America for discount camping, and enjoy 50% camping. good for 5 days at Mountaindale.
Mountaindale Cabins & RV Resort. #1 rated cabin resort & campgrounds in Colorado. Best campground for camping in the Springs.
Passport America The original 50% Discount Camping Club - Passport America Discount Camping Club
PS I have no affiliation with either, Just a Happy Camper
I was stationed at Ft Carson in 65
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Norm, Donna & Tinker Kat(RIP) 01 Z3
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08-12-2014, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 189
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Welcome!! I live in the Denver area. Mueller SP is one of our favorite places!
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08-12-2014, 04:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Parker, CO
Posts: 16
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Hello from another CO member!
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08-12-2014, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: At various Florida State Parks.
Posts: 967
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Welcome to the Forum and we hope you have many great camping adventures. Best of luck with your new to you rig. Enjoy.
Happy RV'ing
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2005 Newmar Dutch Star 3810, Spartan with CAT7
2013 Honda Fit 
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08-12-2014, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 56,116
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Hi Randy! Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the bunch!
Congrats on the new rig!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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08-12-2014, 05:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 413
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Welcome to iRV2, we are glad you joined us. You live in my favorite part of the states. Daughter and SIL own a summer house up above Fairplay towards Breckinridge. We have taken the RVs over the years to Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, etc.....I will summer in Colorado once I fully retire.
Hhg
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08-12-2014, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 847
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Welcome to the irv2 gang and congrats on your new Thor Axis wheels! Glad you decided to join. Enjoy the experience and be safe!
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Hudgens Family, 2014 Jayco Precept 31ul, 2011 Jeep GC toad, Blue Ox BX7365 towbar, RVi2Brake in Jeep
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08-13-2014, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Welcome and Congrats.... 
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Terry & Brenda - From the Iowa Banks of the Mighty Mississippi
2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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