Thor ACE or Forrest River FR3...

I haven't dealt much with the FR3 but I have owned 2 Aces. A 29.1 and now a 29.2. The ACE came out first and it's no coincidence that the FR3 looks almost exactly like it and lot of details copied (engine bay, overhead bunk, pet doors, etc etc. Thor is pretty innovative and the ACE packs a lot of storage and is well thought out. The Décor is much nicer than the wood grain paneling in the FR3 but that's totally my opinion. I thought the FR3 felt like my parent's basement. So much wood paneling. We have had very few issues with either ACE and when we did Thor fixed/replaced quickly and without question. Now that I have the PSI set correctly and the CHF done, it handles really well and quietly especially given it's entry level roots. We are VERY happy with our ACE. Did some after market shopping when the FR3 came out and I can say with all confidence I chose correctly. Things I like about the ACE, layout, décor, storage, handling, price point, bunk mechanism, CCC and weight allowances, power to weight,. Things I don't like, 1 AC (on a hot day on the road it struggles to keep up - you won't solve the problem in either coach as they both only have one), Bin latches (would be nice to have slam latches instead of the old school turn to open - again nothing you will gain on the FR3, they are the same). Hope that helps. I know folks on here have FR3s and they seem to like them so I think it really comes own to preference. Same Chassis, same components, same basic layouts. It really comes down to a deal you can work and what you like.