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Originally Posted by dkoldman

While I know you guys are right, it may be easier for you to say there are tons out there; because you live in Indiana, the RV Capital of the World.

Theoretically the salesman claim to only learn about this yesterday, so I look forward to reporting back what course of action they take. I was actually making a punch list before I bought to ensure they agreed to fix all I had on my punch list before giving deposit etc.

I live in Dallas area; so not very many Thor dealers around. Winnebagos are all around me.

For what I was wanting to do with an RV, the ACE 29.3 fits the best. But if I give up some of those things, you are right there are plenty of other options.

What I am looking for.
1. Class A under 30 feet
2. Bedroom that does not require a slide to use, sliding door not curtain for privacy
3. Bathroom that does not require you to go into bedroom to use
4. Residential Refrigerator, 2 ACs, 5500KW, AGS, Dropdown Bunk,
5. Outside Entertainment package, with fridge & sink
6. 3 Total TV's
7. 1 wall slide on Driver side
8. Tow Package of 5000lbs or higher. ACE has 8000lbs. My boat when filled with gas and water is around 5500lbs

When I first started looking I wanted the Quantum 28Z, was ready to get until my wife noticed issues with leg room while sitting in passenger seat. I don't know how Class C owners tolerate that configuration as it was very uncomfortable for me sitting in that seat for few minutes.

Then we moved to Freedom Traveler, but we hated the way the bed folded up. Not to mention CW was a pain to work with. If I recall, they force you to Finance with them or pay $5k more. I have not gone back.

Being in Texas the heat is king. Getting 2 ACs is a very essential nice to have :-) I wish to boondock alot so the AGS is also great.

But if I could find a dealer to sell me this unit new, or used if in good shape, I will drive to Indiana or any other place to go get. I have only used rvtrader.com to find RV's nationwide for sale, and I don't see any of what I just described online? Thor referred me directly to dealer in Kentucky but it was for brand new 2019 they had just shipped and dealer wanted almost $30k more it over the 2018s I have been looking at.

DW and I went to the California RV show in Pomona a few weeks ago. Just looking. We really like ACE 30.4. At the show, Giant RV price was in the high 80's. When I got home looked online for price comparison and Motor Home Specialist in the Dallas area was the same, they have pretty straightforward price quoting on their website. Just a suggestion since you are in Texas. To me, where you buy from and where get it serviced, are never the same location. If you buy used - get independent inspection prior to buying. Have dealer correct anything you find to your satisfaction. After the sale the unit is warrantied by the Thor and service location can be local at trusted location. I purchased my unit at Quartzsite (dealer was from Flagstaff AZ) and Thor has been great reminiscing my local repair place in Ventura, CA.