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Thor Motor Coach Challenger 36TL

Class Abuilt 2016–17Mixed build tierPatient search on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$104,600est. used (2017, 9 yr old)

Sticker was $187,104 in 2017. Out of production since 2017, so the used market is the only way to buy one. Estimate assumes a 2017 unit.

THE SPECS
Length37.1 ft
Height (incl. A/C)12.8 ft
Width8.4 ft
Interior height6.8 ft
GVWR22,000 lb
Dry weightnot published
Sleeps5
Fresh water100 gal
Grey water40 gal
Black water40 gal
Awning21 ft
Fuel80 gal
Engine / chassisFord F-53 6.8L V10

A missing row means the maker never published that figure: unknown, not zero.

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • king bed(Permanent)72×80
  • drop-down overhead bunk(Permanent)54×74
  • convertible sofa/dinette(Convertible)
HOW IT'S BUILT: 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameAluminum
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Thor Motor Coach (Mixed tier): Thor Motor Coach

YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
  • 2016Introduced
  • 2017Final model year
FINDING ONE

Patient search: weeks of watching, and probably some travel. Why: Thor Motor Coach is a volume manufacturer; only 2 model years. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.

OUR TAKE

Two-year 37 ft plan on the lighter 22,000 lb chassis.

OTHER CHALLENGER FLOORPLANS
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Data compiled from dealer and aggregator listings, retrieved 2026-07.