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MarshaNichols
Explorer
Jul 13, 2013

Thor vs. Born Free

I have a 2012 Roadtrek 170 (Class B). Because it was my first RV, I wanted small...however, I have found it is too small! I have looked at many C's and have narrowed my search to two...Thor Citation 24' Sprinter diesel (drove it...nice) and Born Free 24'(gas)... I like the Thor but love that Born Free...seems like a nicer RV. I respect the voices out there...anyone have opinions?? Thank you!
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  • mwebber78's avatar
    mwebber78
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2013
    BF builds a better coach hands down but I'd find a company like LD that has good quality and the Sprinter chassis. The Sprinter is more car like and has more leg space.
  • magnusfide's avatar
    magnusfide
    Explorer II
    Jul 14, 2013
    Born Frees are nice. So are the Phoenix Cruisers which also offer a Sprinter engine as an option or you can go with the Ford. Their 2100 is only 21' 2". We're hoping to buy a PC as our next mh so no, I'm not a salesman. I like the quality of the product and the owners I've talked to are very happy with it.
  • MarshaNichols's avatar
    MarshaNichols
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2013
    MarshaNichols wrote:
    midnightsadie wrote:
    we had a 24ft BF good outfit.8 mpg on a good day, we now have a LTV sprinter, 24ft same or better quality. BUT in the sprinter we get 20 plus mpg and three times the leg room. I,ll never go back.


    What is LTV??
    Just found it...Leisure Travel Vans...look nice...which style do you have?
  • MarshaNichols's avatar
    MarshaNichols
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2013
    midnightsadie wrote:
    we had a 24ft BF good outfit.8 mpg on a good day, we now have a LTV sprinter, 24ft same or better quality. BUT in the sprinter we get 20 plus mpg and three times the leg room. I,ll never go back.


    What is LTV??
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jul 13, 2013
    we had a 24ft BF good outfit.8 mpg on a good day, we now have a LTV sprinter, 24ft same or better quality. BUT in the sprinter we get 20 plus mpg and three times the leg room. I,ll never go back.
  • gerrym51's avatar
    gerrym51
    Explorer II
    Jul 13, 2013
    Born Free is a great rv and at the price they charge it better be.

    However lazydaze is equally good and a better value.
  • mockturtle's avatar
    mockturtle
    Explorer II
    Jul 13, 2013
    I've been very pleased with my Born Free. When I buy another, it will be another BF or a Lazy Daze. Lazy Daze is cheaper but not quite as posh. They are both right at the top of the Class Cs.
  • past-MIdirector's avatar
    past-MIdirector
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2013
    Born Free is near the top with Lazy Daze being the best built class C on the market. I world put Jayco above the Thor and just below the Born Free.
  • GENECOP's avatar
    GENECOP
    Explorer II
    Jul 13, 2013
    BF hands down if I was buying.....smaller company, great reputation, customer service is solid....not even a close comparison IMO....
  • clayway's avatar
    clayway
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2013
    I did exactly what you are doing except I went from an Rt 190 to a Bornfree 22' cab over rear door, best decision we could have made
    You will not regret the Bornfree

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