Thor Hurricane 34J vs Itasca 35B
My wife and I have been shopping for a used motorhome for sometime now, planning to go full-time this summer. It's been a long process!
Right now we are looking at a 2016 Thor Hurricane 34J for about $70,000. We love the floor plan, although we wish the bathroom were larger and the refrigerator were larger.
On the other hand we've been looking at a 2014 Itasca 35B with all the bells and whistles, 4 door refrigerator, etc. for about $90,000. Similar floor plan, although it has the TV in the wrong place, but has 1 1/2 baths.
My question is about the quality of build. The price difference is pretty big. But how about reliability? So, Thor owners, I'm asking you! Have you found that the bargain price = cheap materials and low durability? If we buy the Hurricane will we be regretting it every time the bathroom door jams or a cabinet won't close or a hose splits?
I know that Winnebago/Itasca owners will say the extra money is worth it. But why? What extra are you getting beside the name?
Really appreciate the advice.
Jeff
Right now we are looking at a 2016 Thor Hurricane 34J for about $70,000. We love the floor plan, although we wish the bathroom were larger and the refrigerator were larger.
On the other hand we've been looking at a 2014 Itasca 35B with all the bells and whistles, 4 door refrigerator, etc. for about $90,000. Similar floor plan, although it has the TV in the wrong place, but has 1 1/2 baths.
My question is about the quality of build. The price difference is pretty big. But how about reliability? So, Thor owners, I'm asking you! Have you found that the bargain price = cheap materials and low durability? If we buy the Hurricane will we be regretting it every time the bathroom door jams or a cabinet won't close or a hose splits?
I know that Winnebago/Itasca owners will say the extra money is worth it. But why? What extra are you getting beside the name?
Really appreciate the advice.
Jeff
