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Thor Motor Coach Challenger 37BD

Class Abuilt 2011–11Mixed build tierPatient search on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$63,700est. used (2011, 15 yr old)

Sticker was $149,511 in 2011. Out of production since 2011, so the used market is the only way to buy one. Estimate assumes a 2011 unit.

THE SPECS
Length37.8 ft
Height (incl. A/C)12.6 ft
Width8.4 ft
Interior height6.8 ft
GVWR22,000 lb
Dry weightnot published
Sleeps5
Fresh water65 gal
Grey water43 gal
Black water43 gal
Awning16 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
  • queen bed(Permanent)60×80
  • bunk beds(Permanent)
  • 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
  • 2011Introduced
  • 2011Only model year
FINDING ONE

Patient search: weeks of watching, and probably some travel. Why: Thor Motor Coach is a volume manufacturer; only one model year; 15 years out of production. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.

OUR TAKE

One-year bunk plan - the earliest Challenger aimed at families.

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