Buyer Research

2019 Thor Four Winds 28Z — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $58,000–$80,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.

Kestrel Take

A popular value gas Class C — the Four Winds 28Z offers a family-friendly bunkhouse floorplan at an accessible price on the proven Ford chassis. Thor builds to a price, so water intrusion, build quality, and slide reliability are the watch-items. A dry, well-kept Four Winds is a lot of family RV for the money; the roof/seal, cabover, and slide inspection is everything, and the Ford chassis is easy to service anywhere.

What we checked

No public record to reconcile against

We don't yet have a public record to check this one against. Federal complaint records thin out badly on older vehicles, so there is little to check against. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.

Known Issues for the 2019 Thor Four Winds 28Z

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Build quality / cheap componentsMedium

Value build; inspect for delamination and loose trim, verify appliances/generator.

Repair cost: Not yet priced

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Walk-Away Red Flags

✗Water stains (especially cabover)
✗Slides that bind or leak
✗Delamination
✗Old-date-code tires

Good Signs

✓Dry roof and cabover
✓All slides operate
✓Fresh tires, documented service

Found a specific Thor Four Winds 28Z?

This page covers what goes wrong on the 2019 Thor Four Winds 28Z in general. The Kestrel report covers this specific car— the asking price vs. market, the photos, the seller's description, and a BUY / NEGOTIATE / WALK AWAY verdict with a negotiation script.

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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.