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
Not checked against public records
Motorhomes are in NHTSA’s database and we intend to use it. We have not switched it on yet because recall notices name sub-brands and floorplans rather than the model we key on, and folding them in carelessly would put another coach’s recall on this page. 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. How we decide that.
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
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