Don't buy a Thor product
Do not buy a Thor product. We bought a new 2018 Thor Quantum in the fall. When it came in on Nov. 1 there were 8 major problems like a crack all the way across the table, a broken window, 2 dents in...
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Misery loves company. I could say the same about Winnebago. Very good engineering and material quality, but the craftsmanship of the manufacturing is a big fail. I'm good with tools, so I have pretty much caught up with stuff I can do on my own. A couple of warranty issues still remain. Lower your expectations and you will not be disappointed.
Looking back to when we camped in a tent; good times. The pop-up truck camper introduced us to the world of water leaks. Next, the RoadTrek. Bad brakes, bad fuel pump (Chevrolet) but the killer was the fiberglass body. Resin bubbled up under the paint and the entire coach was covered in bumps. Sanded down twice and repainted until it looked like a backyard science project. Next, the 2009 Navion. Overall pretty good, but then at 22,000 miles and 3,000 miles from home the transmission blew up. I blame Dodge and Daimler Chrysler for how they handled the repair. Two overhauls and being stranded for two months was finally resolved when a new transmission and torque converter was installed. Sold it at 60,000 miles and now I wish I had not. The new Navion is just one big pile of regret. My plan now is to power through getting things ship-shape and see how it goes for the next year. If things go bad, then it's gone. All my friends who own an RV have similar tales of woe. Does not seem to matter if it is a motor home or trailer. Just know you are not alone.
Looking back to when we camped in a tent; good times. The pop-up truck camper introduced us to the world of water leaks. Next, the RoadTrek. Bad brakes, bad fuel pump (Chevrolet) but the killer was the fiberglass body. Resin bubbled up under the paint and the entire coach was covered in bumps. Sanded down twice and repainted until it looked like a backyard science project. Next, the 2009 Navion. Overall pretty good, but then at 22,000 miles and 3,000 miles from home the transmission blew up. I blame Dodge and Daimler Chrysler for how they handled the repair. Two overhauls and being stranded for two months was finally resolved when a new transmission and torque converter was installed. Sold it at 60,000 miles and now I wish I had not. The new Navion is just one big pile of regret. My plan now is to power through getting things ship-shape and see how it goes for the next year. If things go bad, then it's gone. All my friends who own an RV have similar tales of woe. Does not seem to matter if it is a motor home or trailer. Just know you are not alone.
