duraduk Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 I have been pulling a travel trailer for the last 40 yrs. At 73 we are taking shorter trips and we are thinking of getting a smaller RV. I have been doing extensive reading and reviewing different Class C and B+ floor plans along with reviews. The negative reviews on quality are concerning. For example I like some of the Thor floor plans but the company has an overwhelming number negative reviews concerning both chassis, build quality and customer service. I would prefer to buy used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Be careful with negative comments towards Thor. The Thor lovers contend that they have so many complaints due to the large volume of RVs they manufacture. Personally, I would look at Winnebago, but they have issues as well. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 What is your question? Most class C's today are built on the Ford chassis from pretty much all manufacturers. There are some also on the diesel Sprinter chassis Thor builds some on the GM chassis. Since Thor now owns many of the other companies it could be difficult to get away from them if that is your desire, but Thor does operate the various brands as separate companies with common ownership so they don't all share the same features or assembly plants. There are at least 3 brand names that build in a GM chassis. 1. 2022 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 24F 2. 2022 Thor Motor Coach Chateau 22B 3. 2022 Coachmen Freelander 21RS Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duraduk Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 My concern is not about the chassis and I assume problems that they have are consistent across all manufactures They are pretty standard. The fit, finish, and customer support are the potential issues. I understand that the Mercedes is expensive upfront and according to what I have read their maintenance costs are quite high. That mileage is negated by the high cost of diesel. I like the Thor Compass on the smaller Ford chassis but their seems to be much more negative reviews about problems with slides and terrible customer service through the dealers. I will do some looking into the Chev. chassis as well. I have had a Arctic Fox travel trailer since 2003 and it has been virtually trouble free. That along with my 2012 Ram pu have had few issues on the road. The prices of the smaller motor homes are very high and at my age and fixed income don't want to make a mistake. Thanks for your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 It will be difficult, if not impossible, to find a newer class C to match the build quality of your Arctic Fox. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 Since you are shopping used, look for a Lazy Daze or a Born Free. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangodon Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 9 hours ago, Kirk W said: Since you are shopping used, look for a Lazy Daze or a Born Free or Bigfoot. FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 13, 2022 Report Share Posted November 13, 2022 5 hours ago, durangodon said: FTFY I looked it up. Stands for "fixed that for you". Apparently Don thinks adding Bigfoot needed doing. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duraduk Posted November 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Thanks for the recommendations. I am researching the recommendations. After being out of the RV market for a long time I am surprised at the prices. New is not in the picture. I have a reliable truck that has been modified for our use so as long as i feel comfortable pulling the trailer I think I will stick with that for a while. Spent the past couple of days looking at shorter trailers (mine is 32 ft.) I am liking some of Outdoor RV's offerings. With what is going on with fuel prices and the economy I don't think I'll be making a big change right now. Thanks again for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 3 hours ago, duraduk said: After being out of the RV market for a long time I am surprised at the prices. I agree with that and I haven't been out of the market that long. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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