{"id":24925,"date":"2016-09-28T08:31:34","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T12:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=24925"},"modified":"2016-09-30T13:19:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T17:19:33","slug":"touring-the-class-a-rv-inside-and-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/touring-the-class-a-rv-inside-and-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Touring the Class A RV \u2013 inside and out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We returned the Class C motorhome after traveling to Georgia, and now we are venturing out again in a Class A motorhome from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvsalesofbroward.com\/\">Planet RV in Broward County, FL<\/a>.\u00a0 Flying into Fort Lauderdale, their location (<span>3030 Burris Rd, Davie, FL 33314) <\/span>proved to be perfectly central to the places we wanted to visit.<\/p>\n<p>We wanted to see Savannah, GA and it was an easy 6-hour trip north in the Class C. \u00a0After picking up the <strong>Class A RV<\/strong>, we were off to explore Florida\u2019s southernmost destinations \u2013 Key West and the Everglades.\u00a0 We\u2019ll finish off with Southern Florida\u2019s largest outlet mall outside Fort Myers.<\/p>\n<p><b>But show us the motorhome<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Our biggest request from our current series of articles was to see the actual interior of the RV&#8217;s we were using.\u00a0 So, instead of making you wait until the last article of the series, we\u2019ll start out by telling you about both the inside and outside of this 37-foot Thor Challenger Class A motorhome.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Challenger_2016-09-20_2105.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Challenger_2016-09-20_2105-600x451.png?resize=600%2C451\" alt=\"Interior of the Thor Challenger Class A motorhome\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Challenger_2016-09-20_2105.png?resize=600%2C451&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Challenger_2016-09-20_2105.png?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Challenger_2016-09-20_2105.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Challenger_2016-09-20_2105.png?resize=768%2C577&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Challenger_2016-09-20_2105.png?w=1599&amp;ssl=1 1599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Opening the door to this motorhome, was in a word \u2013 breathtaking.\u00a0 The cabinetry, the appliances, the four TV\u2019s and oh, yes, the fireplace, were totally unexpected.\u00a0 The kitchen featured Corian tops with removable sections for the sink and cooktop. The large microwave also functioned as a convection oven \u2013 genius. A big refrigerator and freezer provided plenty of space for our week\u2019s worth of groceries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5150.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5150-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"The kitchen area of the Thor Challenger Class A motorhome\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5150.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5150.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5150.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5150.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5150.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5150.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the bedroom, a king-sized bed, an oh-so comfortable mattress and a separate rooftop air-conditioner made nighttime totally comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>With doors to both the bedroom and the dining area, the bathroom was perfectly convenient as well.\u00a0 A five-sided corner shower was spacious enough to not feel cramped and a conventional-sized toilet was the best I\u2019ve seen in an RV.<\/p>\n<p>Three slideouts added extra space to the living room, dining room and bedroom. The living room actually expanded both ways, with the leather sofa bed sliding out to the right and the entertainment center with 32&#8243; flat screen TV and fireplace sliding out to the left. The two leather captain\u2019s chairs in the driver\u2019s compartment could spin\u00a0around for conversation or TV watching.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5146.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5146-600x400.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" alt=\"The well equipped living room in our Class A motorhome\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5146.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5146.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5146.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5146.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5146.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-Challenger-5146.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With that introduction, here\u2019s a quick video tour of the Thor Challenger\u2019s interior:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OGV02SNb7jw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s talk about the driver\u2019s compartment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest differences you\u2019ll notice is the size of the windshield and side windows in the driver\u2019s compartment. They are freaking huge.\u00a0 You couldn\u2019t possibly ask for a better view of the world around you as you are driving. You\u2019ll need to balance all that view with the associated sun-gain that comes through windows that large.<\/p>\n<p>The front compartment console does a great job pumping out a lot of cooling from the air-conditioner in the dash.\u00a0 Add to that, two six-inch fans are mounted in wire cages on the ceiling, and can be directed at the driver and passenger.\u00a0 A full-width black mesh sunscreen can come down when driving towards the sun, and an opaque screen comes down for privacy at night.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, if absolutely necessary, curtains can be drawn to block out the sun.\u00a0 Since the rearview mirrors are mounted well forward, the driver will still be able to see if anyone is alongside as you are driving. (I don\u2019t recommend it, but if you are roasting in the sun, it is one way to block the heat.)<\/p>\n<p>Seats for driver and passenger are very wide, leather covered and very comfortable. Think Lazy Boy more than typical van style seats. The drivers seat is\u00a0power operated for front-back as well as up-down.<\/p>\n<p><b>Does it look as good outside?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a word \u2013 youbetcha!\u00a0 If you\u2019ve see those sleek motorhomes that transport rock stars to their concert venues, then you\u2019ve seen how sleek modern Class A motorhomes look. While Class C motorhomes may be the perfect vehicle for you, they look a little awkward with that bumpout over the driver\u2019s compartment. With a Class A, it\u2019s straight sides all the way around. Even the front is totally vertical, similar to a Greyhound bus.<\/p>\n<p>So without further to do, here\u2019s the exterior tour.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fIJN7YAIjzU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With so many good-sized locking doors under the chassis, you\u2019ll be able to store empty suitcases, all your sports gear and any additional camp chairs, tents, or inflatables that you might want to bring along.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t deduced it by now, this rig totally impressed me.\u00a0 It\u2019s luxury on wheels like nothing I\u2019ve driven before. \u00a0Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvsalesofbroward.com\/\">Planet RV<\/a>; <span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span>3030 Burris Rd, Davie, FL 33314<\/span>;\u00a0 954-514-7860<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">-=-=-=-=-=-=-<\/p>\n<p>Check out the\u00a0other articles in our 2016 RV Adventure series:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/19\/2016-rv-adventure-part-1\/\">2016 RV Adventure &#8211; Part One<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/20\/7-reasons-to-rent-an-rv-in-september\/\">7 Reasons to rent an RV and travel in September<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/21\/why-an-rv-tops-a-hotel\/\">Why an RV is better than a hotel?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/22\/setting-up-camp-in-an-rv-how-easy-is-it\/\">How quick is it set up your RV at a campground?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/26\/packing-it-all-in-an-rv-is-there-enough-room-to-take-all-your-gear\/\">Packing it all in an RV \u2013 is there enough room to take all your gear? [an inside and outside video tour of the Class C<\/a>]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/27\/when-buying-an-rv-you-could-use-a-friend-in-the-business\/\">When buying an RV \u2013 you could use a friend in the business<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/28\/touring-the-class-a-rv-inside-and-out\/\">A tour of the Class A RV \u2013 inside and out<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/30\/key-lime-pie-panthers-and-outlet-malls-rv-adventures-in-southern-florida\/\">Key lime pie, panthers and outlet malls \u2013 RV adventures in southern Florida<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">-=-=-=-=-=-=-<\/p>\n<p>Get even more of the story and more photos in <a href=\"http:\/\/NB4.US\"><b><i>No Boundaries For Us<\/i><\/b><\/a> magazine \u2013 our online publication.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/subscribe\">Sign up here for a free subscription<\/a> and get one email each month when the next edition is available, or check out <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/no-boundaries-for-us-library\/\">our library of past editions<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered what it looked like in one of those big, sleek motorhomes used by the rock stars, check this out. 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