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11-20-2022, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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My 2019 Newmar had the problem within 6 months of purchase. I was glad to see it as it was still under warranty. Newmar replaced the covers with a different material. It was still holding up well when we sold it last summer.
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11-20-2022, 10:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,718
THOR #11781
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Well, I don't care what you call it but the stuff Thor uses is crap. I seem to remember the salesman saying ultra leather and when I complained to the manufacturer last year, they told me they knew it was crap and to pound sand.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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11-20-2022, 10:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Omni XG32 GONE for good
State: Alabama
Posts: 1,750
THOR #22586
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguir
Certainly, no expert on all this except for bonded leather doesn't enter our homes as it doesn't last, and the Tuscany spec sheet says Ultra Leather
Never read any of the others spec sheets discussed here so I have nothing else to add
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I had Ultraleather in my Itasca Horizon DP. Coach was a 2008, 75k mile on it when I sold it in 2020 and the furniture was in very good condition. Only real wearing spots was on the front seats piping. Other than that no wear, holes, cuts, and certainly no peeling. Tiffin who used to make pretty good coaches, used the bonded leather in the lower end Open Road back mid last decade. It failed just like the cheap stuff thor threw in. I seriously doubt they put it in a $700K Zephyr.
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2021 Jeep Gladiator
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11-21-2022, 02:39 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: Tennessee
Posts: 440
THOR #11607
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkoldman
Ask and ye shall receive. I guess you guys can't make this stuff up.... unless you are all real good with photoshop.
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I'm actually extremely good with photoshop (owned a photography company) but these are au natural. Lol
We had them covered with bed sheets for 3 months before upholstery shop could get them redone. Flaking crap was everywhere.
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2014 Palazzo 36.1, Cummins ISB 6.7 300hp, Allison 2500
TOAD 2008 Jeep Rubicon 4x4, Blue Ox Avail tow bar, RVibrake 3
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11-21-2022, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: challenger 37FH
State: Delaware
Posts: 696
THOR #13399
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It's many many RV makers not just Thor.
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11-21-2022, 04:36 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Louisiana
Posts: 78
THOR #26495
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrT
My Thor 2017 29M Windsport driver and passenger seats are starting to show signs of wear. The imitation leather is peeling off. The motorhome has very low mileage and not abused. Is anyone having similar problems? Not sure what to do to fix this. Thinking maybe seat covers, but then they don’t always look so good.
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I wouldn't call that "unusual wear". I would call that "usual wear". What WOULD be "unusual" would be if they weren't peeling, I'm sorry to say. They are using much better materials now at least.
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11-21-2022, 06:18 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,347
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank@theShop
I wouldn't call that "unusual wear". I would call that "usual wear". What WOULD be "unusual" would be if they weren't peeling, I'm sorry to say. They are using much better materials now at least.
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Did you read the Thread Title?
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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11-21-2022, 07:24 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Louisiana
Posts: 78
THOR #26495
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Haha, I did but took it to mean he was surprised by the wear.
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11-21-2022, 08:02 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,347
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank@theShop
Haha, I did but took it to mean he was surprised by the wear.
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That was the case and the original title but the title was changed a couple of days ago to reflect reality.
Of course the OP has not been back to participate in his thread although he has been back to view the Forum.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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11-22-2022, 03:27 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,641
THOR #13058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank@theShop
Haha, I did but took it to mean he was surprised by the wear.
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If it helps, I can start a new thread about "Unusual Seat Wear" that I am having
There are actually a few things I am surprised about with the RV that I bought expecting the worse; but it never materialized. I think that is a benefit for being ac active member of this forum a full year before buying the RV. You may still be a novice, but you are well informed and prepared.
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11-22-2022, 05:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.3
State: California
Posts: 142
THOR #20631
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Our 2018 Axis is so bad it looks like dandruff on our clothes when we get up. Will be replacing in the spring with better captain’s chairs. Is there any good fold out sofa? Grandkid #3 is on the way and I think my recliner option will be out voted for a place for the grandkids to sleep.
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2024 Vegas 26.1
Previous rigs: 2018 Axis 25.3, 2016 Wildwood X-lite 231RKXL, 1998 Thor Tahoe Lite 19UD, 1990 Starcraft Meteor tent trailer.
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11-22-2022, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Omni XG32 GONE for good
State: Alabama
Posts: 1,750
THOR #22586
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wandering Woods
Our 2018 Axis is so bad it looks like dandruff on our clothes when we get up. Will be replacing in the spring with better captain’s chairs. Is there any good fold out sofa? Grandkid #3 is on the way and I think my recliner option will be out voted for a place for the grandkids to sleep.
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I recommend a residential type sofa bed. Check Lazyboy for example. Just make sure the backs come off for ease in getting in the door. It will be better quality and less $$$.
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11-22-2022, 02:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chunker21
I recommend a residential type sofa bed. Check Lazyboy for example. Just make sure the backs come off for ease in getting in the door. It will be better quality and less $$$.
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How do you attach it to the floor?
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11-22-2022, 04:14 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Louisiana
Posts: 78
THOR #26495
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
How do you attach it to the floor?
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This is my concern too with residential grade furniture. RV specific furniture usually have a sturdy metal frame that is designed to be bolted down. It is designed to stay put in the event of a traffic accident if properly bolted down. Residential furniture framing is often wood and even if bolted down will come apart in an accident. If going in a towable, then I would say by all means. However, if going in a driveable, then I would stay away from residential grade furniture.
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11-22-2022, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Omni XG32 GONE for good
State: Alabama
Posts: 1,750
THOR #22586
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
How do you attach it to the floor?
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That would depend on what the base looked like. In a previous 5th wheel I put in swivel rocker recliners with a round tubular hoop metal base. I used "J" clips looped over the base hoop, and screwed them to the floor. Eventually I quit doing that because they never went anywhere and it was a towable. Using a little investigation and ingenuity on mounting them you can have far superior furniture in the RV. Superior in sitting/sleeping comfort and superior in durability.
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2021 Jeep Gladiator
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11-23-2022, 02:25 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.3
State: California
Posts: 142
THOR #20631
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We have a 25.3 and the sofa doesn’t slide out. Unfortunately I don’t think there is room for a residential sofa.
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Paul Woods
2024 Vegas 26.1
Previous rigs: 2018 Axis 25.3, 2016 Wildwood X-lite 231RKXL, 1998 Thor Tahoe Lite 19UD, 1990 Starcraft Meteor tent trailer.
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11-26-2022, 07:17 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: chateau 23U
State: Florida
Posts: 60
THOR #1241
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Yep, I "upgraded" too!
After three years, my dinette stated showing the same sever dermatological issue, too. I ended up recovering it with good material for $1k. Looks great and I've outgrown my anger (almost)!
The fabric only has to last until the warranty expires!
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Originally Posted by MrT
My Thor 2017 29M Windsport driver and passenger seats are starting to show signs of wear. The imitation leather is peeling off. The motorhome has very low mileage and not abused. Is anyone having similar problems? Not sure what to do to fix this. Thinking maybe seat covers, but then they don’t always look so good.
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11-26-2022, 07:59 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 4
THOR #18440
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Had to replace
I have a 2017 Thor Gemini. The jack knife sofa is made out of that faux leather garbage. Called the company and was told that material only has a longevity of 2 years. Why would Thor use this garbage? They probably got a deal on the faux garbage just like the garbage exterior paint they use!!!
These small improvements could make them a top notch RV manufacturer, but I guess money is more important than reputation!
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11-26-2022, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Omni XG32 GONE for good
State: Alabama
Posts: 1,750
THOR #22586
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sfd419
I have a 2017 Thor Gemini. The jack knife sofa is made out of that faux leather garbage. Called the company and was told that material only has a longevity of 2 years. Why would Thor use this garbage? They probably got a deal on the faux garbage just like the garbage exterior paint they use!!!
These small improvements could make them a top notch RV manufacturer, but I guess money is more important than reputation!
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I'm so tempted to comment but I'll just hold my tongue/keyboard.
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11-26-2022, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.5
State: Florida
Posts: 278
THOR #12686
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sfd419
I have a 2017 Thor Gemini. The jack knife sofa is made out of that faux leather garbage. Called the company and was told that material only has a longevity of 2 years. Why would Thor use this garbage? They probably got a deal on the faux garbage just like the garbage exterior paint they use!!!
These small improvements could make them a top notch RV manufacturer, but I guess money is more important than reputation!
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It's not a Thor issue...it's an RV issue. Watch RV youtube videos and you will see folks that own every brand and so many are half a million $$$ and still have the same furniture that is in Thor products. and they all peel.
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2018 Thor Vegas 25.5
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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