Buying New Class C Motorhome

[Our3Dogs]

We are getting very confused about all the Class C Motorhomes. Wondering what everyone thinks about Thor and Winnebago.

Thank you,
Con

[V3600]

I'd pick a Winni over a Thor

[nothermark]

Depends what you want it for. They all use the same mix of chassis but play games with the house and chassis combination and the house outfitting. Winnebago might have an edge on quality but I don't like their layouts compared to Thor. Either one on the same chassis will do for us casual weekends/few weeks at a time folks. The gotcha might be the Winnebago is on an E-450 while the same floor plan in Thor might be on an E-350 with lower capacity and/or shorter wheel base for the same size house but lower list price. Some models replace the transfer switch with a simple plug and socket. There are other ways to simplify engineering thus saving cost. Take a good look at whatever floor plan you like then compare models with that floor plan.

[CampFire Junkies]

I agree with NOTHERMARK... find a floor plan you want and don’t waver or you will be disappointed later. We personally love our floor plan on our Thor. Thor does seem to utilize space better than others imo...

Happy future camping!

[ThePowells]

We have a new Thor Quantum WS31 and we love it. We have the cabinets in the cab overhead and our amount of storage is outrageous. No real issues and it has been back to dealer once for a 30 minute fix. This summer we have pretty much lived in it.

[James Jake]

We just bought a new 2017 Quantum RQ29...the Quantums are Thor's premiere line and they are gorgeous

[MINWIN24]

As an owner of my Minnie for over 16 years i can attest to their longevity. Winnebago offers a one piece fiberglass roof on their Minnie Winnie line. Not sure about Thor. To me this was a big factor when we purchased.

[TCHB]

We have had W Class C and now a Thor 22FE 2017. The interior is very nice and when you look behind the cabinets the wiring looks pretty good. Overall I would give our new small coach a B. Our Class C is on a E450 Chassis with the new six speed transmission.s

[luvlabs]

I have a Winnebago Navion and I had a chance to compare it to Thor Citation coaches built on the same chassis. I was surprised by the equipment that Thor did not put on their coaches or even offer as an option. I think they were trying to reach a price point lower than Winnebago. Thor interiors looked dated and crude to me compared to the Winnebago coaches. Given Thor's generally poor reputation across the industry, I would pass on thor products.

[James Jake]

I was surprised by the equipment that Thor did not put on their coaches or even offer as an option. I think they were trying to reach a price point lower than Winnebago

Thats strange as I have been looking at Forest River, Jayco, and Thor, Class Cs for some time now and I ended up with a Thor and it is fully loaded but lets be real as every RV maker will usually leave something out since there is no such thing as a perfect Coach, having said that my Thor "Quantum" is loaded up with amenities.

Here are some of what I get in my Thor Class C (I got the RQ29 model)

Here are some amenities : • Ford® E-Series Chassis (RQ29, LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• Electric Stabilizing System
• One-Piece Fiberglass Front Cap with LED Accent Lighting
• Built-In Skylight with Electric Shade
• HD-MAX® Exterior with Graphics Package
• MEGA-Storage™ Compartment (GR22 & RS26)
• Rotocast Storage Compartments
• Power Patio Awning with Integrated LED Lighting
• Slideout Room Topper Awning(s)
• Lighted Exterior Grab Handle
• Roof Ladder
• Framed Slider Windows (KM24, GR22, RS26 & RQ29)
• 8,000-lb. Trailer Hitch with 7-pin Round Connector (N/A KM24)
• Touchscreen AM/FM Dash Radio with CD/DVD Player, Bluetooth® & Back-Up Monitor
• Power Windows & Door Locks
• Deluxe Exterior Mirrors (N/A KM24)
• Deluxe Heated/Remote Exterior Mirrors (KM24)
• Emergency Engine Start Switch (N/A KM24)
• Aluminum Running Boards (N/A KM24)
• Stainless Steel Wheel Liners
• Rubber Tread Entry Steps with Lighted Step Well
• Ceiling Ducted Air Conditioning System (N/A GR22)
• LED Lighting
• Cab-Over Bunk Ladder
• Leatherette Sofa (RS26, RQ29, LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• Leatherette Dream Dinette® Booth
• High-Gloss Glazed Cabinetry with Solid Wood Raised Panel Cabinet Doors, Hidden Hinges & Nickel Finish Hardware
• Full Extension Metal Ball-Bearing Drawer Guides
• Window Privacy Roller Shades
• 6 cu. ft. Double Door Refrigerator w/Black Panel Inserts(KM24, GR22, RS26 & RQ29)
• Stainless Steel Double Bowl Sink & Single Handle Faucet w/Pull-Down Sprayer
• 3-Burner Gas Cooktop (KM24, GR22, RS26 & RQ29)
• Microwave Oven
• Flip-Up Countertop Extension (KM24 & RQ29)
• Pop-Up Countertop Outlet (LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• Solid Surface Kitchen Countertop & Sink Covers
• Waste Basket
• Denver Mattress® Queen Size Bed
• Bedspread & Pillow Shams
• Shower with Retractable Door (KM24, GR22, RS26 & RQ29)
• Shower with Glass Door (LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• Foot Flush Porcelain Toilet (N/A KM24)
• Foot Flush Toilet (KM24)
• 12-volt Attic Fan with Cover in Bedroom
• 32” LED TV & Blu-Ray DVD Player (KM24)
• 40” LED TV & Blu-Ray DVD Player on Manual Swivel in Cab-Over (N/A KM24)
• Two (2) 13” LED TVs w/DVD Player in Bunk Bed Area (LF31)
• Power Charging Center for Electronics (LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• Exterior Kitchen with 2.6 cu. ft. Refrigerator, Sink, Portable Gas Grill, 1000-watt Inverter & 32" LED TV on Manual Swivel (RQ29)
• Bluetooth® Coach Radio with Exterior Speakers (LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• Onan® RV QG 4000 Gas Generator (N/A KM24)
• Onan® RV QG 3600 LP Generator (KM24)
• 30-amp Shoreline Power Cord
• Dual Auxiliary House Batteries with Tray that Holds up to 4 Batteries (LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• 13,500 BTU Roof Front Air Conditioner
• Whole Coach Water Filtration System (LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• 6-gallon DSI Gas/Electric Water Heater (N/A KM24)
• Water Heater Bypass System (N/A KM24)
• Instant Tankless Water Heater (KM24)
• Black Tank Flush System (LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• Enclosed Sewer Area for Sewer Tank Valves (LF31, PD31 & WS31)
• Outside Shower

Jake

[rvtime2]

WB
We have had Fleetwood,FR, and two WB type Cs.
Although not perfect, WB has been better quality, better documentation, good phone support. We now have WB Itasco Spirit 31G, layout and features are right for us. Enjoy.

[travelboy]

We looked at every coach brand available in our area. We chose a Winnebago Minnie Winnie based on the floor plan we liked. One caveat: if you will be driving in mountainous areas, avoid the E350 V-8. The engine has to work harder on the inclines, speaking from experience.

[jrwpin]

Jake, you got me so confused listing everything that is available on Thor's class C that I have no idea what you have on yours. I think all the amenities you listed are usually available from any RV Maker, maybe just not on the model that someone likes a certain floor plan. Therefore hard to get the "perfect RV", unless buying new and then probably from only one of the direct-from-factory ordered models. Since I can't do that, I always used nothermark's advice in deciding on the floor plan that's best for DW, then find the models that fits the pocketbook, and we have always settled on a Winnebago.

[Jacksonjack]

I'm really close to pulling the trigger on a class C . I've looked at a bunch of floor plans. I plan on towing either my Harley in an enclosed trailer or my 4 seat razor on an open one. I'm a bigger guy so this is what I've come up with as important to me .... tow hitch rating - Winnie's are rated at 5000, Thor at 8000, shower size- the thors shower size is slightly bigger, the Winnie's queen bed is bigger 60 x 80 on some , Thor 60x75on all. I like where the sofa and dinette are sit up on opposite sides . It's really tough to decide. The Thor quantum WS 31, the Quantum PD 31, and the Winnebago spirit 31D are at the top of my list. Minnie Winnie's aren't very commen near me .