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06-18-2017, 01:42 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Arkansas
Posts: 4
THOR #7933
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New class c shopping
Can any one help me decide if I should lean toward a diesel class c or a gas one? I'll be primarily running through very steep mountain ranges etc while sometimes pulling a mini. Thanks.
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06-18-2017, 01:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
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If you have the spending $$$ for the diesel, that would be my pick. Your choices will be either the Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit or Ford E series chassis. That will also be one of your biggest decisions as far as towing capacities.
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06-18-2017, 02:29 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SB
State: Kentucky
Posts: 42
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We had a 2012 Four Winds 31A gas. Loved it but had to pull the trigger on a diesel. We got a Chateau 35SB and it was well worth it. Love the F-550 chassis. Like Earl said, if you have the means, get the diesel.
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2017 Chateau 35SB
2011 Ranger Crew 800
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06-18-2017, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37TB
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 412
THOR #4486
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Another option might be a gas class C with the 5Star tuner. I heard that the tuner greatly enhances the engine shifting for up/down hill driving, as well as, more horse power and better fuel economy. Search this site or other RV forum sites for a thread on the tuner and/or visit their website, http://5startuning.com/
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Tom and Lisa
Pennsylvania
2015 Challenger 37TB
2015 Ford Taurus toad
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06-18-2017, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: VanLeigh Vilano 365RL
State: Florida
Posts: 257
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Again I'm going to go back to basics. Determine what you are going to do with your coach and look for floorplans that work for your type of traveling and camping. All of the gas Thor Class C motorhome's are on E-450 chassis with the V-10. Your Mini is in the tow rating for all of the gas Class C's watching your loaded weight on the largest ones. None of the the E-450s have a diesel motor. For that you need to step up to the F series.
Find a floorplan and figure out how you will use it and go from there.
Good luck with your search.
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2018 Ram Dually, Cummins/Aisin w/3.73
2018 VanLeigh Vilano 365RL on the road
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06-19-2017, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31E
State: Indiana
Posts: 121
THOR #7936
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For me it came down to money. I would've loved the F-series with the diesel, but for the money, the v-10 in the E-series offers a lot of bang for the buck. They will haul up the hills, especially with just a small toad. The diesel will get you better fuel mileage, but how long will it take to make up the 40-60k difference in price? I couldn't justify it...or afford it.
mac 'v10s love to rev' gyvr
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06-19-2017, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 26B
State: Indiana
Posts: 389
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The V10 is quite capable but be aware the new Class C may not be built on an E-450 chassis any longer. Thor screwed us on ours but has since updated their website to show which ones are likely to be on a 350 vs 450 chassis and it does make a huge difference when it comes to GCVW.
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06-19-2017, 06:43 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Arkansas
Posts: 4
THOR #7933
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Thanks for the info, I decided the diesel was way too much money so I'm pretty much ready to lay my money down on a 2018 Coachmen Concord 300TS
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07-22-2017, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SD
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 139
THOR #8439
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Time will tell, we have a Chateau 35SD on order, it has the Ford F550 diesel 6.7. Been waiting about 2 months hope we hear some status soon. Anyone else still waiting?
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09-08-2017, 06:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SD
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 139
THOR #8439
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Our RV is coming along:
Mike Wenzel
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09-08-2017, 07:05 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Did they give you any idea as to when you'll be given the keys?
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09-08-2017, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SD
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 139
THOR #8439
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Just that it will be off the line on the 15th and then for a few days it will get quality checks ands test drive. So l'm guessing about two more weeks if all goes well.
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09-08-2017, 10:49 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for you!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-09-2017, 01:05 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 27K
State: Nevada
Posts: 388
THOR #970
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If you don't mind..what was the reason you special order it? Is not like there was not another somewhere? Are you hoping there are less defects this way?
Thanks,
Peter
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Originally Posted by wenzOmatic
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09-09-2017, 01:47 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SD
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 139
THOR #8439
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Quote:
Originally Posted by petef
If you don't mind..what was the reason you special order it? Is not like there was not another somewhere? Are you hoping there are less defects this way?
Thanks,
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Actually there was no 35SD available all were sold before they hit the dealers. Had to order...
Mike Wenzel
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09-10-2017, 02:20 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Diesel or Gas???
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-24-2017, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SD
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 139
THOR #8439
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New class c shopping
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for you!
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Bob, it’s coming along now it’s in paint...
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09-24-2017, 09:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SD
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 139
THOR #8439
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wenzomatic
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10-06-2017, 09:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: California
Posts: 981
THOR #6701
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wenzOmatic
Just that it will be off the line on the 15th and then for a few days it will get quality checks ands test drive. So l'm guessing about two more weeks if all goes well.
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Have you taken delivery yet or have a date? I would love a report on that engine. My vanes have diesel running through them. I'll keep watching.
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DW, Daughter and 2 dogs, Sofie (black lab/boxer) and Phoebe (schnoodle)
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10-06-2017, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SD
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 139
THOR #8439
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Still waiting, it should be out of paint next week and then I’m told 2 to 3 weeks till shipment. I will see if I can do a video after delivery.
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