Hi there-Any thoughts or comments on 2015 Thor Majestic 23a please?Were they made specifically for Cruise America? They seem to differ from 23U. How do they drive on dirt roads? We are looking at one for sale by a local rental company. 111,000 miles. Thanks for any input!

All the "Majestic" models are ex-Cruise America (or possibly Cruise Canada) models, made to their specifications. They may be similar to other models, of course, but will differ in various details.Driving on dirt roads should be not much different from most any other model with similar weight, length, and wheelbase (on the same chassis). They may tend to hold up a bit better to vibration and shaking, being built somewhat more sturdily than some others, but of course that has to be balanced against the amount of use that they've already had. Generally speaking, maintained dirt roads should not be a problem if driven at appropriately slow speeds and if there are not low overhanging tree branches. Off-road trails requiring four wheel drive are, of course, an entirely different matter, and a standard class C motorhome is definitely not the vehicle of choice there.

X2, limited ground clearance is the only issue I have driving on dirt. Hard-pack dirt is fine if its a maintained road without unfilled potholes. If the road is wet and muddy you have to remember its not a 4x4. Don't get yourself stuck in the middle of nowhere without cell service or a sat phone. My 'C' is a 24' model and I need to be aware of steep dips on some roads, dirt or paved. The long rear overhang behind the rear axle can sometimes drag if the conditions are steep enough, like some driveway aprons.

You may have a lot of your questions answered about the Majestic by asking on the Former Rental Owners thread,there are many many Majestic owners there that would help.Click Here for that thread.

Chevy vs Ford chassis will make a difference on how it handles dirt roads.

There is so much information on the Majestic 23A in the thread IAMICHABOD referred to, as well as other Cruise America models, that I highly recommend you read. The thread should put most of your fears of buying a used rv with plenty of miles on them to rest.My 23A from CA had 128,000 on the odometer and I haven't had any problem worth mentioning. I did replace the shocks and steering stabilizer on it as my first major purchase, and I would recommend you do the same. I also added a wireless backup camera because you have a huge blind spot behind the unit.re: driving on gravel roads-You're driving a big, overweight vehicle on a rough surface so take you time and avoid thinking it's capable of off-road use. The biggest problem I've encountered is dust getting into the unit. How the unit is attached to the subframe leaves a lot of gaps that the dust will find a way into. I've spent plenty of time underneath the unit plugging these gaps with caulking, expanding foam, and spray on truck bed liner. I've eliminated most of the gaps and the dust incursion is almost nil. This is a fairly typical problem of most rv's, but I think it's time well spent.The 23A is a base level RV, and I'm good with that. I have no problems recommending a former CA rental to anyone, the miles on the unit don't bother me. The engine and chassis on these units are good for 1/2 million miles if they are maintained, and in my opinion, the rental companies do a better job of maintaining them than a private owner.

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DrewE
Explorer II
Apr 07, 2021
All the "Majestic" models are ex-Cruise America (or possibly Cruise Canada) models, made to their specifications. They may be similar to other models, of course, but will differ in various details.

Driving on dirt roads should be not much different from most any other model with similar weight, length, and wheelbase (on the same chassis). They may tend to hold up a bit better to vibration and shaking, being built somewhat more sturdily than some others, but of course that has to be balanced against the amount of use that they've already had. Generally speaking, maintained dirt roads should not be a problem if driven at appropriately slow speeds and if there are not low overhanging tree branches. Off-road trails requiring four wheel drive are, of course, an entirely different matter, and a standard class C motorhome is definitely not the vehicle of choice there.

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