Greetings Friends!
Our small family got hooked on RVing this summer after an awesome trip to Niagara Falls in a 27 foot Thor Vegas Class A. Now shopping for RVs and as you know, the analysis can be laborious. We've narrowed the search down to two RVs based on our preferences, a 2018 Thor Hurricane 29M and a 2014 Newmar Bay Star 2903, both priced in the Mid 70's. I've read many of the negative Thor reviews and yet come back to a few creature comforts not available in the Bay Star 2903 (particularly: Outside kitchen, outside TV, inside overhead bunk, and no carpeting).
There are numerous Thor service centers in my home town but the nearest Newmar is 80 miles away (and this Newmar is under an extended warranty until 2021). The Newmar is built on a 22G chassis while the Thor is built on a 19G. So, I know, I know, there is no comparison in terms of build quality. Believe me, the Vegas we drove (Class C chassis - as I was told) was rattling all across Pennsylvania. My question is, in your opinion and experience, how you might recommend making a decision: Build Quality vs. amenities. The obvious ones are willing to take it to the shop, deal with repairs to whatever begins to fall apart, etc. etc. Are there any thoughts on any revelatory wisdom from you experts, i.e. "This you MUST know" about these two options.
Thank you from a budding RVer!!!
N8
Our small family got hooked on RVing this summer after an awesome trip to Niagara Falls in a 27 foot Thor Vegas Class A. Now shopping for RVs and as you know, the analysis can be laborious. We've narrowed the search down to two RVs based on our preferences, a 2018 Thor Hurricane 29M and a 2014 Newmar Bay Star 2903, both priced in the Mid 70's. I've read many of the negative Thor reviews and yet come back to a few creature comforts not available in the Bay Star 2903 (particularly: Outside kitchen, outside TV, inside overhead bunk, and no carpeting).
There are numerous Thor service centers in my home town but the nearest Newmar is 80 miles away (and this Newmar is under an extended warranty until 2021). The Newmar is built on a 22G chassis while the Thor is built on a 19G. So, I know, I know, there is no comparison in terms of build quality. Believe me, the Vegas we drove (Class C chassis - as I was told) was rattling all across Pennsylvania. My question is, in your opinion and experience, how you might recommend making a decision: Build Quality vs. amenities. The obvious ones are willing to take it to the shop, deal with repairs to whatever begins to fall apart, etc. etc. Are there any thoughts on any revelatory wisdom from you experts, i.e. "This you MUST know" about these two options.
Thank you from a budding RVer!!!
N8