Looking at Fleetwood Thor 31 ft 2006

What he said. Make sure it really is the 2006. I have a 2006 and couldn't be happier. Nothing more than typical age related maintenance items.

If you're looking at a 2006 coach you need to verify the model year of the chassis. You can have a 2006 house built on a 2005 chassis. 2006 model year for the Ford chassis had some major changes with a higher output engine and a five speed transmission. A 2006 the button on the transmission shift arm will be labeled Tow/Haul. An older coach it will say OD on/off (or something similar).

I have a 2006 chassis and have had no problems worth writing home about. Coach has taken us everywhere east of the Mississippi River we wanted to go with no complaints. Added a Five Star tuner two years ago which made the coach just a bit better. Routine maintenance based on Ford's recommended schedule all performed in the driveway. 65,000 miles and going strong.

Maintenance records good? If so I’d say “yes.”

Have owned both the V10 and the 8.1 over the years. Currently have a 2011 Workhorse with the 8.1 and Allison 6 speed. I personally prefer it over the Ford Chassis for many reasons. But then again could just be the old Chevy vs. Ford argument..

We also have a 31' class C with the V10. I added the 5 star tuner but that's all I've done other than routine maintenance In 7 years. Pulls like crazy and we get 8-9.5 mpg.

Dave

Good powertrain, been around for years. Although updated over the years the V10 is still used today.

BTW, Fleetwood and Thor are 2 different companies.