Small Class A

The Ford V10 is a great engine. Getting 9-10 is not impossible if you run the engine with a light foot. I had one in a heavy 26 foot Class C, and I got a solid 10 and ran it like a race horse.

Unless it's an issue of room to park it where you want to when home, is a 7' smaller MH really going to make any difference?

Bill

Bill, that was not what I asked. the decision is made, now its a matter of finding the right rig.

Tradewinds wrote:
Bill, that was not what I asked. the decision is made, now its a matter of finding the right rig.

I know it's not what you asked, but it's what I'm asking - I'm curious as to why, maybe you've thought of something I and others haven't. It never hurts for us to learn something new, and if I didn't ask, how would I find out?

Bill

I have a 2002 Safari Trek with 8.1L Vortec engine 16,200 actual loaded weight, cruising down the interstate at 65-67 mph the last few days (currently in Nebraska heading home to Louisiana), I have been getting about 8.5 mpg.

Trackrig wrote:

Tradewinds wrote:
Bill, that was not what I asked. the decision is made, now its a matter of finding the right rig.

I know it's not what you asked, but it's what I'm asking - I'm curious as to why, maybe you've thought of something I and others haven't. It never hurts for us to learn something new, and if I didn't ask, how would I find out?

Bill

It may be a reason similar to my situation and has nothing more complicated than a change in lifestyle and the area needed, in my case, to store a 42' motor home. I will probably be getting a Park Model to put on a site that we rent year long. If we do, I don't have the space to park a 42 footer next to it, but, would have the room for storing something in the 28 - 30 foot range. Additionally, with the park model for a home base, we don't need a 42 foot house on wheels, but, would like to keep the comfort of a Class A for travel of shorter durations. That is my reason for what he is asking and may well be his.

To the OP...
The rig you are asking about is a Thor product. Some folks think that anything Thor built should be avoided, however, I have owned two Thor RVs, a 5er and our current Tuscany. Haven't had any major issues with either and I won't cross Thor off my list when I start looking seriously at "downsizing".

I purchased a 2017 29.3 ACE new last september, down sized from large 5th wheel. The mileage is about right, I try not to drive over 65, more in injoying the things around me instead of getting some where.

The ACE as its issues,but then so do most. I have not had any major problems with the unit. I have had minor ones as for staples not holding, why did they put this there. I would go to the Thor forum and read the post.

Tradewinds wrote:
We have a 37 foot diesel Tradewinds and its time to get smaller. We are looking at 30ct Class A's with at least two slide outs. Have found a few Thor Ace units. Can someone that has one get back and let me know what you think of the quality? The salesmen have quoted mileage like 9 and 10, I find that impossible to believe. What are you really getting? Thank you, any info is appreciated.

How ya been Bob? Was in Seaside at the first of the month. Seen a Tradewinds at the Thousand Trails and immediately thought about you.

To the OP...
The rig you are asking about is a Thor product. Some folks think that anything Thor built should be avoided, however, I have owned two Thor RVs, a 5er and our current Tuscany. Haven't had any major issues with either and I won't cross Thor off my list when I start looking seriously at "downsizing".

I started out researching the Thor Serrano (Class A 33ft) and my wife and I have been scouring the forums for info. She says there are many, many posts about unhappy Thor owners and Thor having poor customer service.
If this turns out to be untrue, I will add them back to my list of possibles, otherwise I'm skipping over the Thor brand.

Winnebago offers some models of the size you're looking for.