Hound,
We are very experienced RVers;four truck/camper combos, full-timing in a 38 foot diesel pusher, and now a 23-1/2 foot Winnebago Minnie, Class C.
The advice given so far is spot on --- "condition" is critical when buying a used RV. Especially check the roof, cab, cab lights etc. for leaks. Also make sure everything works.
Like you, we decided that a short Class C would best suit our needs --- small enough to drive and park and get around in without needing a tow vehicle --- roomy enough to live in.
Do your homework. RV's are built to differing quality levels. The Thor you are renting is at one end of the quality scale. We test drove a brand new Thor. Empty it had more squeaks and rattles on the highway than did our 2002 Minnie when the Minnie was full of pots and pans and other personal effects.
The Thor will have a FLAT, Rubber roof (Either EDPM or TPO, both wear out after 10 or 12 years). Our Minnie has a crowned, fiberglass roof.
The devil is in the details. Ask questions. Do your homework. Good Luck.
