Downsizing

There are Thor forums... check them out. They could even discuss the particular model you're interested in getting... pros and cons.

I can certainly understand at 80 why you are considering downsize. I have seen many happy people in Class B rigs, often parked where I can only get with the toad. They are able to get right into the best views, etc. I don't think you will see much benefit dropping to a smaller Class A, try a B.

I won't EVER go back to CW for any possible reason. I don't like Marcus Lemonis and I hate his company and his employee's attitude regardless if it is service, parts, or the front showroom. I actually never liked the original CW, but I made the mistake of buying this rig there and I'm cured. I call it a rescue of a good MH from their clutches rather than a purchase. It's not just one or two around me, all three near here are terrible.

From our experience just a few thoughts. We went from a 24’ class B no toad to our present 34’ class A with toad. We feel the length of the rv is less of an issue than the height and width are. Dropping 6’ of length for a unit about the same width and height will not give much more ease of driving around town IMHO. We tried rental as well and found it expensive and very inconvenient. It might work if you are staying in one place, but can be a pain to actually do.

Is your toad on a dolly or trailer? If so, try one that can be towed all four down. We have found this quite easy and the two of us can hook up or disconnect in just a few minutes. Much easier that crawling around strapping car to a dolly.

Guess I will jump on...I moved from 35'FW to a 30' Thor ACE. I have not had any problems with the Thor product. Yes there are the loose nuts and bolts, but any unit from any mfg is going to have that. I would check out the Thor forum for some more feed back. As for CW I purchased mine at the Cedar Falls Iowa location. I felt they treaded me very well on all aspects of the unit. I think as said each CW is so different its hard to compare.

I have also downsized and ditched the toad and get around using the moho.

I highly suggest to take a look at the small class As and Cs made by Winnebago before buying a Thor product. Good luck!

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there are a lot of anti thor and camping world posts on this forum. do a search and read about them for the next month. I quit dealing with CW back in the 80's. I would not by a thor unless it were given to me. I was going to buy a MH and did not when I found out thor bought them out.

I think the Camping World question will depend on the Camping World location. Some are great, others not so much.

My .02, I have dealt with CW twice on two different Class-As at two different CWs and the follow-up to issues under warranty was AWFUL. And I couldn't take it to another local RV dealer, since we didn't purchase it there. My MIL bought a small Class A from this other local dealer and received great warranty service, things fixed the first time correctly. CW will jerk you around, I will never go back if we trade again. My last issue took 1 year to resolve. Never again! Just search for Camping World on this forum, and the horror stories are all over the forum, and other forums.