|
|
10-20-2014, 07:17 AM
|
#127
|
Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,061
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bdickson
I had the exact same problem on my 2013 Thor Challenger. The front cap to body seam split for about 18 inches on each side and I could see sheared off screws in the gap. Camping World repaired it (under warranty) but it has started separating again on one side. I have a June 30 appointment at Elkhart and this is one of the issues on my list.
|
Therein lies the problem with Thor. Good design ,but poor execution and workmanship in order to get it "out the door" at a (relatively) low price. I would suggest looking at a used DP from a quality manufacturer as an alternative. Just my 2 cents. Good luck!
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
10-20-2014, 08:04 AM
|
#128
|
Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Youngsville, LA
Posts: 573
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by anotherone
very funny. I know because I bought a used 6 month old thor and found out the hard way and almost got banned from this forum trying to get thor to correct bad engineering. I had to dump it , they flat out told me second owners get zip zero nada!!!!!!! It had 5 water leaks and it was falling apart. I went all the way up the chain
|
Did you not know when you bought it that the warranty was not transferable ???
__________________
Billy and Danielle
2013 Thor Palazzo 33.3
2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
|
|
|
10-22-2014, 09:51 PM
|
#129
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Sparks, NV
Posts: 64
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by davidki
Do the new 2015 33.2 "Large Slide" have 3 rails now? Or do they still have only 2?
|
Just purchased a 2015 33.3, it has 3 rails.
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 07:17 AM
|
#130
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,562
|
personally, I think the 3rd rails help... but its more to it than that. The bottom and side rollers, the type of rods, the wiring routing, the tolerances that is put together as a system.... in general, its the balance and squareness of the slides that ultimately tears the slide apart. The 2 rail setup does work if the quality of assembling it is within spec...
__________________
Ferdinand,
2014 Thor Palazzo 33.3 (Melody), Folkstone
2017 Jeep Rubicon, Ready Brute Elite & Currie Ent Baseplate
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 08:55 AM
|
#131
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,080
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Redridge
personally, I think the 3rd rails help... but its more to it than that. The bottom and side rollers, the type of rods, the wiring routing, the tolerances that is put together as a system.... in general, its the balance and squareness of the slides that ultimately tears the slide apart. The 2 rail setup does work if the quality of assembling it is within spec...
|
Exactly!!!
Russell
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 09:07 AM
|
#132
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 629
|
Ditto
__________________
Steve and Connie F421161, GS Life Mbr, TDC, FCOC
2013 Thor Palazzo 33.2, Pinot Noir, Sophie, Little One
Fiat Trekking, Blue Ox, Army 6/32 Arty VN 12/69 - 1/71
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 09:16 AM
|
#133
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Pearl River, La.
Posts: 856
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by David T.
Just purchased a 2015 33.3, it has 3 rails.
|
Hi and welcome aboard!! There is a thread with all the Palazzo Owners on IRV2 so you can see who has what coach. Also, hopefully they gave you your free 1 yr membership to the Thor Diesel Club. It is a great group of people! You can check out their website at Home There is also a section on the website for FORUMs which is another great learning tool. The website also gives contact info (and pictures) of key players at Thor in case you ever need them.
We will be having our spring rally May 3-8 in Pine Mountain, Georgia. A rally is a great place to meet other Palazzo owners and learn a little about your coach. The spring rally is usually more social based whereas the fall rally in Goshen, Indiana is more learning based.
PM me if you have any other questions,
Karen
__________________
Rick and Karen
2018 Berkshire XL 40C
2011 Honda CRV
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 09:22 AM
|
#134
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Pearl River, La.
Posts: 856
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Redridge
personally, I think the 3rd rails help... but its more to it than that. The bottom and side rollers, the type of rods, the wiring routing, the tolerances that is put together as a system.... in general, its the balance and squareness of the slides that ultimately tears the slide apart. The 2 rail setup does work if the quality of assembling it is within spec...
|
Just sorry Thor said they will not retrofit any of the 2013's. If there is a fix out there we should ALL be given the chance! 13 was NOT a lucky number for us!
__________________
Rick and Karen
2018 Berkshire XL 40C
2011 Honda CRV
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 09:45 AM
|
#135
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: brooksville fl
Posts: 803
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wstrace3
Did you not know when you bought it that the warranty was not transferable ???
|
On a motorhome thats a couple of months old ; get real. Its a pretty lousy company that wont stand behind a practically new mh. Also I had an extended warranty and thay flat out said they dont fix bad engineering.
__________________
2019 ram laramie longhorn 1500 4x4, 2 pia horses! , 2022 goldwing dct on a triple d lift and loader. , into a 2023 fleetwood discovery 36q.
|
|
|
10-23-2014, 10:11 AM
|
#136
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: May 2012
Location: DFW, Tex-US
Posts: 6,196
|
As a previous buyer knowing what I know now
and an actively researching buyer,
We have basically stricken ANY Thor brand off our list...
ANYONE who knows us knows of the issues and lack of response from the mfg...
(even my dental hygenist asked about it the other day in that last two times I was in, ours was in the shop!)
Just too many issues and long waits for repairs....
|
|
|
11-13-2014, 08:15 AM
|
#137
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Early, TX
Posts: 211
|
Ditto on stripped screws, too small of a screw for the application and screw heads broken off. Ditto also on just generally poor & careless workmanship. I've had to vacuum the A/C duct work to remove debris & sawdust that blows out when the A/C is on. Had to replace the glued rubber strips on the entry step leading edges as they would turn under foot when stepped on. Replaced with screwed on aluminum angle. Windshield exterior rubber trim strip came off when driving home from dealer. Had to remove and reinstall the microwave because it rattled like a can of rocks. Had to add rigid tabs under the bottom where it was supported by only the mounting hinge which was damaged on original install. I'm also writing a letter to THOR but I can't finish it as I keep finding things. On the plus side, nothing really major. All electric and electronic components work well. No slide issues so far but we also hold our breathe every time we use them. Finally, ditto on the manual and other documentation . . . almost useless. 2015 THOR Palazzo 33.3 w/ 2015 Ford Explorer toad
|
|
|
11-13-2014, 08:24 AM
|
#138
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Early, TX
Posts: 211
|
We had the same issue and the leak turned out to be behind the bedside nightstand on the driver side. The engine air intake conduit and the shore power cord pass thru this space and the floor was not sealed properly. Several large gaps. Got out the old "great stuff" foam and fixed the issue.
|
|
|
11-13-2014, 08:29 AM
|
#139
|
Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Youngsville, LA
Posts: 573
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Safetysteve5
Ditto on stripped screws, too small of a screw for the application and screw heads broken off. Ditto also on just generally poor & careless workmanship. I've had to vacuum the A/C duct work to remove debris & sawdust that blows out when the A/C is on. Had to replace the glued rubber strips on the entry step leading edges as they would turn under foot when stepped on. Replaced with screwed on aluminum angle. Windshield exterior rubber trim strip came off when driving home from dealer. Had to remove and reinstall the microwave because it rattled like a can of rocks. Had to add rigid tabs under the bottom where it was supported by only the mounting hinge which was damaged on original install. I'm also writing a letter to THOR but I can't finish it as I keep finding things. On the plus side, nothing really major. All electric and electronic components work well. No slide issues so far but we also hold our breathe every time we use them. Finally, ditto on the manual and other documentation . . . almost useless. 2015 THOR Palazzo 33.3 w/ 2015 Ford Explorer toad
|
Be careful putting the rubber trim strip back on around the windshield. I glued mine back twice. Should have left it alone but had the dealer pull it off and install another one and they cracked my windshield. Windshield was delivered last night to a glass place in Metarie, LA and I'll drive down next Tuesday for the install. Thor paid for it even though the dealer cracked it and I was out of warranty. That crate is 285 lbs. yikes !!
__________________
Billy and Danielle
2013 Thor Palazzo 33.3
2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
|
|
|
11-13-2014, 12:16 PM
|
#140
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,080
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Safetysteve5
Ditto on stripped screws, too small of a screw for the application and screw heads broken off. Ditto also on just generally poor & careless workmanship. I've had to vacuum the A/C duct work to remove debris & sawdust that blows out when the A/C is on. Had to replace the glued rubber strips on the entry step leading edges as they would turn under foot when stepped on. Replaced with screwed on aluminum angle. Windshield exterior rubber trim strip came off when driving home from dealer. Had to remove and reinstall the microwave because it rattled like a can of rocks. Had to add rigid tabs under the bottom where it was supported by only the mounting hinge which was damaged on original install. I'm also writing a letter to THOR but I can't finish it as I keep finding things. On the plus side, nothing really major. All electric and electronic components work well. No slide issues so far but we also hold our breathe every time we use them. Finally, ditto on the manual and other documentation . . . almost useless. 2015 THOR Palazzo 33.3 w/ 2015 Ford Explorer toad
|
You can save your ink on your letter writing. I did all that 2 year ago. Thor responded and were very nice and they said they planed to take care of it. Lol. Same stuff today!!My take is there will be no change.
As to the sawdust & trash in duct work. I had a air conditioner company hook a duct cleaning vac to mine. No more sawdust. It sucked it all out.
Russell
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|