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09-16-2018, 06:20 PM
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New to RV world
Wife and i where in Hershey this weekend looking at class A RV's
We have narrowed it down to three manufacturers
Thor
Tiffin
Newmar
I have mine
She has her's
Let me know what you guy's think
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09-16-2018, 06:24 PM
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You need to do more research. Check out RV.org. They rate RVs and have information on the selection and dealing process. Good RV hunting.
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1998 Alpine 36 SDS
Warrenton, Va.
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09-16-2018, 06:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Budman1963
Wife and i where in Hershey this weekend looking at class A RV's
We have narrowed it down to three manufacturers
Thor
Tiffin
Newmar
I have mine
She has her's
Let me know what you guy's think
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Pick her choice and run with it. You don't want to travel with a gal who has "That look" on her face riding in the co-pilots seat.
If you pick your choice, woe be unto you when the first problem crops up. "I told you so"!
Lynn
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2002 Fleetwood Storm 30H on Workhorse P32 chassis 8.1 gas.
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09-16-2018, 06:47 PM
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We will be doing all kinds of research.
I am the methodical one she's the emotional buyer
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09-16-2018, 06:48 PM
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LOL
She will be in the driver's seat as well
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09-16-2018, 06:50 PM
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Anything but a Thor product. They are an absolute P O S.
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2024 KZ Durango Gold
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09-16-2018, 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lllkrob
Anything but a Thor product. They are an absolute P O S.
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Although my RV experience is a total of one month of ownership of the Fleetwood in my signature line, I learned quite a bit in the year I have been hanging out here. When searching, I didn't even consider a Thor product. The OP's choices are like narrowing an automotive choice down to Mercedes, BMW, or Kia. Good luck with your Newmar or Tiffin.
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2009 Fleetwood Terra 34B - Ford V-10 running gear.
2007 AWD Ford Edge Toad
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09-16-2018, 07:44 PM
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My wife and I have been searching for the perfect fit for us and the grands. We loved the Allegro Open Road but had the opportunity to snag a Newmar Baystar at a great deal. Both are quality coaches and you can’t go wrong, but the Thor is definitely in a lower class and frankly we wouldn’t have considered it. Fleetwood puts out some great MHs at less $.
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09-16-2018, 08:00 PM
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  Welcome to the forum!
We have a Thor Quantum with no liveability / use issues. Went back to the factory with minor, mostly cosmetic issues. 18 Months and perfectly happy.
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2020 Grand Design Solitude 390RK-R
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09-16-2018, 08:24 PM
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I know there are people that are happy with Thor products, but the first thing I thought when I read that list was the Sesame Street song, One of these things is not like the others....
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2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland & 2007 Toyota Yaris TOADs with Even Brake,
Demco Commander tow bar and Blue Ox / Roadmaster base plates
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09-16-2018, 09:03 PM
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Looking at the Newmar and Tiffin's at the Hershey show gives you a feel for the livability of the two models. Now take them both for a ride. You didn't mention if you were looking at gas or diesel, but in the diesel line, nothing can compare to Newmar's Comfort Drive. Road test them both and have her drive both. You'll soon know the answer.
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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09-16-2018, 09:11 PM
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My bad
Looking at diesel pusher
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09-17-2018, 12:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Budman1963
My bad
Looking at diesel pusher
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If I were looking at a diesel it would be a super C. Probably a Dynamax.
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09-17-2018, 03:45 AM
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Location: UT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Budman1963
Wife and i where in Hershey this weekend looking at class A RV's
We have narrowed it down to three manufacturers
Thor
Tiffin
Newmar
I have mine
She has her's
Let me know what you guy's think
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Don't let them scare you about Thor. Often people say things about certain brands they don't like, even if they have never owned one. I am happy with my Thor. Get the unit that makes you happy and that fits your needs. Floorplan and livability is a huge consideration on your first unit. I would definitely drive them and compare to see what satisfies your needs. I have owned Fleetwood, Winnebago and Thor. All 3 were pretty much the same in quality in my experience. Tiffin and Newmar are definitely going to be very nice also and on the upper end of the price spectrum. Higher price often, but not always, brings better features. I think from what I have seen Tiffin makes a very high quality coach but the size and floorplans didn't meet our needs. One more suggestion is to go on the different owners areas (thor, tiffin, etc.) on this site and ask some actual owners of the specific units you are considering what pros and cons they have seen.
Good luck and let us know what you pick!
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2023 Geneva 28VA
2018 Thor Palazzo 33.3
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