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01-08-2014, 09:55 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 72
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Originally Posted by tfiedler
We are paying $119k for ours. It has the diesel generator too, which was something I really wanted. Once I get it home, and figure out the electrical/charging system (how it is connected to each other) I will be adding 500 watts of solar to it too. I have a TriMetric waiting to be installed so I can get good load and charge data. Should be about perfect at that point.
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We have the propane generator. A friend of ours has an identical unit with the diesel gen. I can't tell any difference in the two when they are running. Sound about the same and the propane economy is good. We really don't use the gen that much anyway.
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01-08-2014, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 121
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Originally Posted by Bosty
We have the propane generator. A friend of ours has an identical unit with the diesel gen. I can't tell any difference in the two when they are running. Sound about the same and the propane economy is good. We really don't use the gen that much anyway.
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I wanted a diesel generator "just because," more than anything. I find getting propane a chore since there is only one place nearby my house that can fill the tank for us whereas the diesel part is pretty easy to come by. Could just be my laziness though. I hope that the solar we install will remove the need for the generator completely anyway, but better safe than sorry!
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01-11-2014, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Ventura CA
Posts: 141
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Looking at this unit to downsize to. But two things are the only negative I see: The two fuel tanks - how is that wokring for you guys? And no washer/dryer combo area - which we have now and would have to have one in any we get. I messaged Thor on their web site on the washer/dryer prep (if it could be done and no reply :(
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01-11-2014, 10:45 PM
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Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 72
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Originally Posted by Baddad53
Looking at this unit to downsize to. But two things are the only negative I see: The two fuel tanks - how is that wokring for you guys? And no washer/dryer combo area - which we have now and would have to have one in any we get. I messaged Thor on their web site on the washer/dryer prep (if it could be done and no reply :(
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There is an electric rocker switch on the dash which switches between the two tanks seemlessly. It wrks very, very well. Just watch the miles remaining on the display and switch over when it reads 10 miles or so to go. It's as simple as that. However, I don't see any way to put a washer/dryer in without custom fabrication. No place to put one.
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01-21-2014, 08:02 PM
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#33
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Missouri
Posts: 348
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Originally Posted by Bosty
We just traded off our Cyclone 5th wh for the newest model in the Thor family the Four Winds Super C 33SW. Ford F-550 chassis with the Power Stroke 6.7 diesel. Great deal from Camping World.
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Bosty, great looking unit. We will do our walk around 1/25 and close at the end of the day on a 2014 Thor Four Winds 35 SK. We are excited and nervous at the same time. This model is very new and I can't find any testimonials on it at all. Your thread has eased our thoughts and concerns quite a bit being it is a "similar" model. Is there anything further you can share that would settle my nerves a bit. Looking forward to the MH experience.
Thanks
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01-22-2014, 08:52 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 19,203
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When I looked at these Super C's I had no idea what I was even looking at...I just thought it might be positioned between standard C's and Class A's but check out this YouTube video. I would say the these RV's surpass many Class A's for equipment, features, and options -WOW!
Safe travels
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01-23-2014, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 305
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Very nice. Hope you have loads of fun with it!
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01-30-2014, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 678
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Super C's seemed to taken a hit when the Kodiak was killed off (I could be wrong just an observation around here). I wonder how these compare to the Kodiak? Not that it matters since you're talking two different age groups. Tows 10k. That's got to be sweet. I think some wal-marts sell DEF a bit cheaper.
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02-10-2014, 05:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Missouri
Posts: 348
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We did get our 35SK picked up from the dealer. Brought it home for just a couple days to stare at, then to the underground cave storage area. I don't know if I can wait anymore.
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2014 Thor Four Winds 35SK, Super C
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02-17-2014, 12:50 PM
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Member
Tiffin Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Salem IL
Posts: 30
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We went to the Chicago RV show to get a good look at the 33sw & really liked it. Tried to make a deal for it, but decided to sell ours before buying.
The one thing that sticks in my mind though is the discussion from this forum: 2012 F550 6.7L Blows the Turbo - Page 7 - Diesel Forum - TheDieselStop.com
Anyone heard any problems with the Ford turbo?
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02-17-2014, 10:35 PM
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Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 72
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The previous version 6.4 had some problems. I have not heard of any priblems with the 2013 or 14. Ours is very strong and are now getting 11 mph with 4K on the odometer. The drive train does have a 100k factory warranty from Ford.
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02-19-2014, 06:47 PM
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#41
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 196
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Very nice looking rig. 11mpg is great!
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03-31-2014, 10:37 AM
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#42
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Senior Member
Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Full timer; somewhere new every month!
Posts: 211
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$10 / gallon for DEF? Walmart sells a 2.5 gallon jug for under $15 (I've paid around $12 at some Walmarts). Unless you have a very small DEF tank, buy the 2.5 Gallon jug (the jug is actually in a blue and white cardboard box) at Walmart and save 50%. My 3500 series Mercedes Sprinter routinely goes almost 10,000 miles on the 5 gallons of DEF before the warning light comes on.
Thanks for posting your new rig. I've been considering "graduating" from my Casita Travel Trailer to something larger. So much to choose from that it is bewildering.
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