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Rossey
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Nov 05, 2014

2015 Thor Challenger with Ford V10

Hello folks...... DW & I are seriously thinking of trading our 07 5th Wheel & Silverado Dulley toward the purchase of a 2015 Thor Challenger 37KT with the Ford V10 Gasser. A motor coach has always been my dream & I think that at this point in our lives the fact that you can just jump into it at a whims notice & go without the hassle of hooking up to the truck is attractive. It would also make life easier for my 94 year old father in law since he wouldn't have to climb up the stairs to gain access to to bath located in the bedroom. That aside, I have researched this motorcoach but haven't found much info. on the Ford V10 as far as reliability & sufficient power. I realize this isn't a diesel pusher, but it something close enough to a pusher in our price range with most of the amenities. Those of you who have a Thor Challenger or something similar with the Ford V10 gasser care to comment ?? Oh one other question ...... Instead of towing a toad, we would probably just simply have a rental car company drop off a rental car to the RV park.........any comments on this ? Thanks again
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    Effy
    Explorer II
    Nov 05, 2014
    Every new gasser is on the ford F53 chassis. PLENTY of power and that chassis and motor will outlast the house provided it's taken care of. It's designed to rev high so it can be loud climbing grades but does not hurt anything. It's got an engine brake for descents which is very handy. In Summary, no worries at all with the Ford chassis and motor. The 37KT floor plan is one of the best IMHO. I love that floor plan. Thor owns Damon who makes the challenger and although they have a bit of a black eye with some slide issues on the Palazzo, the challenger is a sound choice. Thor customer service is awesome. Your choice on the TOAD. I've rented vehicles and now we tow. It wouldn't take long renting cars to add up to what you would spend towing your own car. And I like the fact I have a dinghy along in case of a breakdown, or you just need a car and have it whenever you want it. I am all about self sufficiency. Plus despite a rule of rental cars not being smoked in, I always seem to get the one that was. I like having my own stuff and it's cheaper in the short run (not even the long run on this one.) Provided you are in your tow capacity I doubt you'd see any perceptible decrease in MPG towing a car either. 4 down is preferred if you can tow your car that way, otherwise it's a dolly.

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