Thor Ace
We currently have a 25' Class C with the MB V-6 diesel engine. The unit tracks down the road very solidly. The only issue we have is lack of interior space. We started looking for an entry level Ford ...
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We test drove the ACE 30.1 on May 26, and bought it that day. We took delivery on June 1. We've had it out for three nights and have driven about 300 miles in it.
We love the unit with a few exceptions:
If you're under 6'6" tall, your feet will not touch the floor when you are sitting on the commode. I'm 5'10", and my toes touch the floor. DW is 5'6", feet don't touch at all! Complained to Thor and bought a short step stool.
TV is mounted crooked in the cabinet - dealer fix.
Pocket door has chip - dealer fix.
Handling wise - it's a little loose, but I drive ambulances (Ford, Dodge and Chevy - our squad is fickle) as a volunteer EMT. It handles a lot like the ambulances - a little loose, top heavy and it does take more attention to the road than driving a car. You're car isn't 8"+ wide and almost 12' high, either.
I have a friend who retired and sold his tour bus company. He has a new coach also. I asked him for driving advice, and he said if you're in a hurry, don't go camping. Take is slowly and carefully, and if you think you won't fit or can't turn around, don't go there. Pretty much sums up my attitude, too. If we have to hurry, we aren't enjoying the journey. Camping time has a different speed than OMG I'm late for work time! We did buy a new CR-V to tow behind, and I'm sure that will change the handling again.
I like the ACE a lot, and the price point made it affordable to move up from truck and TT.
Elizabeth
The Mothership (2014 Thor ACE 30.1)
The Toad (2013 Honda CR-V)
We love the unit with a few exceptions:
If you're under 6'6" tall, your feet will not touch the floor when you are sitting on the commode. I'm 5'10", and my toes touch the floor. DW is 5'6", feet don't touch at all! Complained to Thor and bought a short step stool.
TV is mounted crooked in the cabinet - dealer fix.
Pocket door has chip - dealer fix.
Handling wise - it's a little loose, but I drive ambulances (Ford, Dodge and Chevy - our squad is fickle) as a volunteer EMT. It handles a lot like the ambulances - a little loose, top heavy and it does take more attention to the road than driving a car. You're car isn't 8"+ wide and almost 12' high, either.
I have a friend who retired and sold his tour bus company. He has a new coach also. I asked him for driving advice, and he said if you're in a hurry, don't go camping. Take is slowly and carefully, and if you think you won't fit or can't turn around, don't go there. Pretty much sums up my attitude, too. If we have to hurry, we aren't enjoying the journey. Camping time has a different speed than OMG I'm late for work time! We did buy a new CR-V to tow behind, and I'm sure that will change the handling again.
I like the ACE a lot, and the price point made it affordable to move up from truck and TT.
Elizabeth
The Mothership (2014 Thor ACE 30.1)
The Toad (2013 Honda CR-V)
