Downsizing from a Class A

tommy salmon wrote:
....Looking at some other brands the last couple of days (Thor Quantum, Jayco Redhawk, Entegra, and Freedom Elite). Thor Quantum GR22 seemed really nice. We test drove it, and were really pleased with the road manners vs our Winnebago Class A. We might consider something in the 26 to 30 foot range based upon how well the Thor Quantum GR22 drove, but we really want to stay in the smaller range. I think I remember seeing on this site that Thor was not very high quality, but from what I saw today that does not seem to be the case? ...

As I mentioned I have a Four Winds which IS Thor. In my comparisons I found them to be of 'higher' quality than the other brands which is why I purchased a Thor Four Winds. I was a cash buyer, money was no object. I spent a year looking at all the manufacturers. And IMHO Four Winds won hands down.

Something else to always Check for is the cabinets and drawers. On the Thor they are SOLID wood. REAL drawer mechanisms tracks and wheels.

Many of the other brands even the higher end of their brands have laminate fake wood on particle board. Those cabinets sniff even the slightest moisture and they blow apart.

Btw, Look for the SD450 chassis. Makes a BIG difference on handling versus the 350. IMHO I would never buy a 31ft on a 350. MAny that have bought a 350 chassis are always adding airbags changing the leaf springs, shocks, etc etc etc to improve handling and ride. No need for that on the 450.

If you are looking at new the inept rv salemen rarely point the chassis difference out to the customer as they are looking at models because they want you to buy the one they are showing you. I haven't look at new ones lately but it should have the insignia on the front fender what chassis it is.

Also check where the gen exhausts and furnace exhaust. I have actually seen them exhaust the gen on the side where the you sit under the awning!