Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Thor Forums > Thor Tech Forums > Motorhome Tech Topics
Click Here to Login
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 11-26-2022, 09:59 PM   #41
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
They use, all of them, because it’s cheaper and usually lasts past the warranty. I was lucky with my Newmar that it failed within 6 months and was replaced under warranty. Just because a thing is expensive doesn’t mean it’s high quality!

__________________
Pete'sMH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 10:12 PM   #42
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: challenger 37FH
State: Delaware
Posts: 688
THOR #13399
FYI thor uses Sikkens Paint, very high end paint. Once again, the fabric was used by many, many manufacturers.
__________________
wrapped is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2022, 10:58 PM   #43
Junior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 25M
State: Tennessee
Posts: 14
THOR #28027
I bought my used 2014 Ace last year, 5k on odometer, interior was perfect except for seats and sofa...peeling like a bad sunburn. Talked to a dealer about it and he said without looking assumes seats will need to be replaced on these thor models.
__________________
Aceinthehole is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2023, 03:02 AM   #44
Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 36
THOR #16889
Your not alone. It seems most Thor have crap for upholstery. I had both captain chairs and dinette recovered. ( Thor Ace)
__________________
pappy18pa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2023, 12:27 AM   #45
Senior Member
 
ChiefBob's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Texas
Posts: 122
THOR #25110
I have a 2018 Aria 3401 and (so far) the seat material looks good. What kind of conditioner do you sue? I doubt it is real leather so I am hesitant to sue leather conditioner. Use vinyl conditioner? Thanks
__________________
ChiefBob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2023, 02:12 AM   #46
Senior Member
 
chunker21's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Omni XG32 GONE for good
State: Alabama
Posts: 1,750
THOR #22586
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiefBob View Post
I have a 2018 Aria 3401 and (so far) the seat material looks good. What kind of conditioner do you sue? I doubt it is real leather so I am hesitant to sue leather conditioner. Use vinyl conditioner? Thanks
I've never used its but a lot of people recommend an appropriate 303 Protectant.
__________________
2022 Renegade Valencia 35MB
2021 Jeep Gladiator
2019 Harley Davidson FLHTC
2012 PT Crusader 355BHQ
chunker21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2023, 01:17 PM   #47
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,324
THOR #6903
I use Aerospace 303 Protectant on my Ultra Leather as well as all the patio furniture

Luckily mine are Ultra Leather and not the Chinese imitation found on a lot of RV furniture. 7 years of use and they look brand new

Same 303 on tires and wheels plus black trim

They have a great lineup of products for detailing

Vehicles all get Aerospace Leather treatment on seats
__________________
lwmcguire is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2023, 05:31 PM   #48
Senior Member
 
The Gritz Carlton's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
"Ultraleather is a trademarked brand of polyurethane synthetic"

The dairy association was successful in removing the word "milk" from all the plant based alternatives. The word "leather" should be banned in the same manner. If it didn't come off the a** of a cow, it shouldn't be misrepresented as a leather product.
__________________
Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
The Gritz Carlton is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2023, 06:08 PM   #49
Senior Member
 
gnach's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: California
Posts: 784
THOR #6582
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton View Post
"Ultraleather is a trademarked brand of polyurethane synthetic"

The dairy association was successful in removing the word "milk" from all the plant based alternatives...snip
You heard that wrong. FDA ruled non-dairy products can continue using the name.
FDA proposal: Plant-based beverages can still be labeled "milk" https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/pla...at-almond-soy/
__________________
I'm wearing trifocals now but my hindsight is 20/20.
*************
Bilsteins and Sumos front and rear...HUGE! FatMat and Hoodliner...HUGE!
Hellwig sway bars F&R, 235/85 Hankook ATM, alignment...HUGE!!!
Battery watering, 260watts Solar and BigFeets to make life easier.
gnach is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2023, 06:52 PM   #50
Senior Member
 
The Gritz Carlton's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
So, plastic CAN legally be called leather as long as it looks like it. Interesting. Buyer beware. After 4 years with the Chateau my seats started slightly flaking. It was the last straw in the "trade it now" scenario. I've been called an SOB a lot in my life but never thought I really would be one.
__________________
Now an SOB
Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
The Gritz Carlton is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2023, 08:39 PM   #51
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
Well in theory I sure agree, leather should be leather.

We buy and have for years only top grain leather furniture and it lasts plus it is low maintenance. Same in the vehicles, only leather seating for ease and longevity.

The theory behind the Ultra-Leather was/is you only have to wipe it down as needed and no treatment is required. I treat it anyway out of erring on the side of caution.

Read the same article, milk isn't necessarily milk. Kind of like the new world you are what you think you are.
__________________
lwmcguir is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thor Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.




All times are GMT. The time now is 02:56 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2