Thor Class A - Gas reviews

Overall, very good experience after all understanding all the ins and outs of the Motorhome. There was a notable positive step change in quality and finish in the 2022 Hurricane 34J, with improvements in the styling of the coach, newer headlight design and arrangement and especially with the new F53 chassis with the 7.3L Godzilla engine. This is night an day from the old coaches in both handling and power. No more redlining to get into the powerband of the engine, which makes for a more leisurely drive. The interior is great with good finishes all around, nice materials used to withstand wear and the layout is a family dream. The overhead bunk along with mid coach bunk is amazing and makes the unit feel even bigger than a 36 ft unit. The full wall slide really opens up the interior and makes for a great living space. Use of slide locks is recommended as the slide is large and may move, but most slides should use them to avoid any movement. The new Thor quality is a testament to their commitment to improve reliability and should not be overlooked. I think Thor coaches are some of the best deals on the market today and are on their way to outshining their peers in both looks and reliability. Show less

Bought this used with only 14000 miles on it. Propane line to the fridge caught fire while getting ready to go on our first trip. Was in the shop just short of 2 years to get fixed. (couldn't get parts). Have had to replace the windshield wiper pump, windshield, house batteries, Radio/backup and side view mirror monitor, the entire door locking mechanism. Now we see why the original owner got rid of it. This is just a money pit and I would not recommend it to anyone. Show less

The size of our Vegas 24.1 is perfect for parking in metro areas, running errands then slipping back into the camp ground; easy to drive, it handles like a Suburban. The Ford chassis is awesome: the 6.8L V-10 engine pulls like a locomotive! Six speeds allow a gear for every hilly situation without over-revving or bogging the engine. Smaller, lighter weight class A on a proven chassis with great towing capabilities, and a low center of gravity for SUV-like handling, makes for an attractive package. Heated tanks allow easy 3 season use. Rear and side mirror cameras are great! Fold-down laptop space for the passenger is awesome! Wish every RV had it! Perfect size between teenie Class B and a 48-foot bus and handles better than a Class C ever could. The 24.1 is a great model because you can access the king-size bed on the road anytime without having to stop and extend a slide. Doors on the bathroom effectively double the size of the area when open and allow privacy, front and rear. Huge panoramic windshield, great swivel captain chairs up front, perfect drop down bed and couch that together sleeps 3 additional people. Outdoor entertainment system, outside shower, 3 burner stove, convection oven, microwave, great sleep area for master room! Plenty of room inside and out for two, we would never need anything larger. We owned an older Class C before and disliked the overhang at the front and sides of the cab, limiting the view. Shower is nominal (27” x 27”) and so is kitchen sink. Headlights and fog lights are almost impossible to access and provide truly inferior illumination, even after replacing all the bulbs with high-end, high-watt LEDs. The tiny diameter of the lights is the problem; a perfect example of functionality being sacrificed for styling aesthetics. And changing them to anything else would take some major fabrication way beyond the average RVer’s capabilities. Thor’s quality control also leaves a lot to be desired: fresh water tank hole shavings plugged the screen at the water pump reducing shower and faucet pressures to a mere trickle, kitchen faucet hold-down ring broken, factory worker pistachio shells found under the master bed, under the kitchen sink and even in the engine compartment under the doghouse!!! Outside are decals that split and crack within the first year because Thor was too cheap to paint them on or use UV-resistant decal material and clear-coat them with UV-resistant clear-coat, kitchen cabinets that won’t stay shut around a corner because of misalignment of the catches, wallpaper in the bathroom) that peels up at the first shower (who puts wallpaper in a hot humid wet area???), etc. Thor mediocrity atop a truly exception chassis and drive train. To me, it was worth it, overall, and I would make the purchase again. But plan on spending a fair amount of time and money to correct the factory’s inferior quality control. Show less

Physically, this motorhome is a handsome looking unit, sides, front and back. Stylish modern graphics. It has good road manners, powerful and quiet. Quality inside, fit and finish is fine, not industrial strength to handle hard rough use. Electrical systems and plumbing continue to work as they should. The overall body is tight on rough roads, no rattles, creaks, squeaks. Well pleased with this unit. The negative issue I have had was the wimpy uncomfortable stock mattress, (changed that right quick) and the Ford Triton V10 engine exhaust manifold gasket leak. A snotty job to replace them, but not enough to give up ownership to another brand. Show less

This Thor 2019 in built much better than prior year models. My ACE is the 32.1 floorplan with 2 full bathrooms. So it is only 33 feet long but it has 2 Full Showers inside, plus a 3rd shower outside, 2 porcelain Toilets, 3 sinks, Dual black and Dual Grey tanks, The larger 10 gallon water heater, A King Bed with 2 massive slideouts so it opens up huge inside with both opposed slides open. I drive about 10k miles per year in RV and in different ones. Things really good about this 32.1 are the Sturdy 20500 pound rated chassis, The 8000 pound tow hitch, and the quiet Generator 5500 watt. The issues to watch out for are Keep all the windows closed when stored or you may get damage to the upholstery. Drain the water system and winterize before storage if it freezing temp are expected to prevent damage to water equipment that could freeze during winter storage. and Last Inspect the roof every year to make sure the roof vents and LAP sealants are secure so that no water gets in. Also Check the Tire pressure each month that you use the rv AND set the pressure to what it says on the inside label next to the drivers seat. Don't forget this and the cover the tires during storage and the tires might last up to 15 years. Show less

Don't buy it! We have had it over a year and were able to use it 3 days. The rest of the time it has been in the shop. Engine light came on at 100 miles, problem with the catalytic converter, windshield leaks, both driver and passenger windows leak, passenger window won't open due to wrong seal being installed, fridge mounted backwards so you cannot adjust the shelving inside, multiple bolts and screws missing, slide out came off the tracks the first time we extended it......and the list goes on. Show less

Well made and beautiful floor plan. Roomy and spacious. We have made many memories while driving throughout the country in our motorhome. The gas prices engine was more than enough power to tow and haul as needed. The covered warranty covered everything we needed and no issues Show less

Thor is incredibly difficult to work with. They will make excuses, give misinformation and generally do absolutely anything and everything to blame you so as to make malfunctions and failures your fault so they don't have to cover warranty claims. As soon as you challenge their answers and excuses with factual information, they will start saying you're rude and will say they are going to hang up on you, and they will do just that. Even when you've said or done nothing rude. They will refuse to cover things on a BRAND NEW motorhome, citing strange reasons that make no sense. Be prepared for a lot of out of pocket expenses for repairs on your unit during your very first outing. They will tell you that because you didn't follow their internal processes, the repairs won't be covered. However, you have absolutely NO WAY of knowing what those processes are until you get so much misinformation from them that they twist everything around to be your fault, even though you called their help line (technical support) multiple times and did EXACTLY what they told you to do. Don't trust what appears to be a wonderful 24X7 support line. They will purport to be there to support you, but then provide absolutely NO help, only to mislead, confuse you and twist everything to make you to blame. Their managers are even worse. Don't even try to escalate your call, you'll just get someone who knows nothing about your motorhome and give so much false, terrible misinformation. Worst of all, they make you feel like a bad guy. There is NO such thing as customer service at this company. This is customer disservice at its finest. Show less

For the money one pays for these units you would think the quality would be excellent. We bought this less than two years ago and have had it in for repairs five times. Drop down bunk Pins do not align, generator would not start, shades fell off, TV fell off the wall, propane gauges would not work, cabinet door warped and needed replaced, Grey and black tanks even though empty read 33% full at all times. I would never but a Thor product again and if I could get rid of this one and not lose my $$ on it i would. Show less

As first time owners of an RV, this Thor A.C.E. has been perfect for our family of four. Unfortunately, work schedule prevented us from using it more. Awesome vehicle with incredible features including outdoor TV. This unit is in immaculate condition. Even the indoor decor is appealing; fresh, neutral and clean looking. Show less