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05-26-2013, 04:49 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Dana Point, CA.
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Full paint or Gel coat??
Am looking at buying a model that has either, both are at same price. In the new Thor Hurricaine's, they get more for the full paint, but I see benefits to both. What are the pro's and con's of each??
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05-26-2013, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: N. Texas
Posts: 281
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I have a 2013 Thor Hurricane 34E. The dealer had the one we wanted in stock with the full body paint. I'm glad it had the paint and not decals. I believe with a little normal cleaning and wax the paint should last much better than the decals.
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Jim,Ginny and Abbie (schnauzer)
RVM 58
Thor Hurricane MH - Jeep Wrangler
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05-26-2013, 11:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 248
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Paint is much nicer and wish I could afford it - but I wish they wouldn't use such dark colors - the heat soak in the desert summer is horrendous.
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05-27-2013, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 53,603
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My coach has full body paint and I was totally surprised to find that streaks on the sides from roof runoff just wipe right off with a rag! I was used to having to use black streak remover on the 5er. Also, the paint on my 2002 still looks great! I think you would like it!  
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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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05-27-2013, 09:17 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
Posts: 10,530
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
Check out the link Cliff provided. This topic is discussed frequently here and the vast majority of us who have full body paint wouldn't own another rig without it.
Rick
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Rick, Nancy, Peanut & Lola our Westie Dogs & Bailey the Sheltie.
2007 Itasca Ellipse 40FD
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05-27-2013, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,645
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Paint will last years longer than gel coat. Good paint will not fade, the gel coat will fade badly.
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2014 American Eagle 45T
DD 13, 500 HP
Pulling a Honda CRV
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05-27-2013, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,726
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About a $7,000 option in 2002 on our DSDP. Wouldn't have another RV without it! Much, much easier to keep looking clean.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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05-27-2013, 06:31 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 597
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Not an option I can afford, but if I bought new I would defiantly have full paint.
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Jack & Kay
2015 Allegro 32CA Ford Chassis
FMCA #341229
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05-27-2013, 09:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 248
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Most peoples paint cost more than I paid for my RV :(
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05-27-2013, 09:24 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rainbow Riding
Posts: 18,574
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I bought used with FBP - not sure what I paid for the paint. I think it's a lot more affordable used than new. Would not a buy new coach - and would not buy without FBP. JMHO
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Steve & Annie (RVM2)
2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38F ~ 325 ISB Turbo ~ Freightliner XC 2014 CR-V ~ Invisibrake / Sterling All Terrain
Sioux Falls, SD (FullTime Since Nov 5th 2014)
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05-27-2013, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Federal Way, Wa.
Posts: 2,901
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Our has gel coat and I keep it nice and shiny and the decals are well preserved but it is lots of work. Full paint for me if I ever have another MH.
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I do all my own stunts
03 Dolphin LX 6355, Workhorse W22, 8.1 vortec, 04 CR-V, Blue Ox, Brake Pro----Norm, Barb and
Doc(He's a PhD)
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05-29-2013, 04:15 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Damon Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Coastal Campers Carolina Campers
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Jacksonville, NC
Posts: 1,022
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We are looking at a 2013 Thor Challenger. It has full body paint at no extra charge. It may have more options than the Hurrican. New Challengers range from $116,995 to $129,995 at Camping World. Our current coach is white with gel coat. The decals are cracking and the walls get chalky. I just applied the ZEP high traffic floor finish to make it shine. I would go with full body paint, and if all goes well I think we will be trading our 2003 challenger in for the 2013 challenger with the full body paint.
Bob
Capt USMC(Ret)
2003 Damon Challenger
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