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Thor Riviera FAQs

What is the Thor Riviera?

The Thor Riviera is a Class A diesel pusher motorhome built by Thor Motor Coach. It's a luxury diesel coach on the Freightliner XC-S straight rail chassis with the Cummins ISB-XT 6.7-liter diesel and residential interior amenities. It's built for buyers who want a smooth, quiet rear-engine diesel platform for extended cross-country travel or full-time RV living, and it's also the only Thor Class A diesel pusher with a dedicated family bunk floor plan.

Is the Thor Riviera a diesel pusher?

Yes. The Thor Riviera is a Class A diesel pusher, with the Cummins diesel engine mounted at the rear of the coach rather than at the front. Rear-mounted diesels typically offer a quieter cabin, better weight distribution, and a more refined road feel than front-engine motorhomes, which is why long-haul travelers and full-timers gravitate to the platform. The Riviera pairs the rear-engine layout with Air-Ride suspension, Sachs shock absorbers, and the Freightliner XC-S straight rail chassis.

What chassis is the Thor Riviera built on?

The Thor Riviera is built on the Freightliner XC-S straight rail chassis with the Atlas Foundation, powered by the Cummins 6.7-liter ISB-XT diesel mounted at the rear. Standard chassis equipment includes Air-Ride suspension, Sachs shock absorbers, a VFS front axle with a 55-degree wheel cut for tighter turning, and heated/powered side mirrors with integrated side-view cameras and blind-spot detection.

How much can the Thor Riviera tow?

The Thor Riviera carries a 10,000-pound trailer hitch, well beyond what most Class A and Class C gas motorhomes can handle. That capacity supports a full-size toad vehicle, an enclosed trailer, a boat, or another substantial load behind the coach.

What floor plans does the Thor Riviera come in?

The Thor Riviera is available at MHSRV in three floor plans: the 34SD (couples-focused with Tilt-A-View King master), the 38RB (rear-bath layout with Tilt-A-View King, electric fireplace, and leatherette sofa bed), and the 39BH (family floor plan with Tilt-A-View Queen master, dedicated bunk beds that convert to a closet when not in use, and leatherette sofa bed). All three share the Freightliner XC-S chassis, the Cummins ISB-XT diesel, the 10,000-pound hitch, and the core Riviera feature set.

Does the Thor Riviera come in a bunk model floor plan?

Yes. The Thor Riviera 39BH is the family bunk model floor plan in the Riviera lineup and the only Thor Class A diesel pusher with a dedicated bunk configuration. The 39BH's bunk beds cleverly convert into a closet when not in use, so the coach works for family travel with kids and for adult-only travel later. Every Riviera floor plan also carries a standard power drop-down overhead bunk with a Cotton Cloud mattress for additional guest sleeping.

How does the Thor Riviera handle off-grid power?

Every Riviera carries a 100-watt rooftop solar charging system monitored through the multiplex panel as standard, and an optional 400-watt solar upgrade brings total capacity up to 500 watts. The Rapid Camp+ multiplex system with SurgeGuard electrical protection handles surge and load monitoring at shore power hookups. That combined package gives the Riviera moderate off-grid capability for boondocking or dry camping.

What's the difference between the Thor Riviera and the Thor Aria?

Both the Thor Riviera and the Thor Aria are Thor Class A diesel pushers with the Cummins ISB-XT 6.7-liter diesel, but they sit on different Freightliner chassis and target different buyers. The Riviera runs the Freightliner XC-S straight rail chassis, which is the more accessible Thor DP option. The Aria runs the Freightliner XC-R raised rail chassis, which sits one tier above the XC-S with deeper basement storage capacity and a higher-tier ride profile. Both carry a 10,000-pound hitch. Pick the Riviera for the more accessible Thor DP entry price and the 39BH family bunk floor plan (Aria's 4000 also carries bunks, but the Riviera's family-friendly 39BH bunks-to-closet trick is unique). Pick the Aria for the raised-rail XC-R chassis, more premium interior packaging, and Thor's flagship DP feature set.

What's the difference between the Thor Riviera and the Thor Palazzo GT?

Both the Riviera and the Thor Palazzo GT are Thor Class A diesel pushers, but the Palazzo GT is Thor's shorter, more compact-footprint DP. The Riviera is the longer coach with the Freightliner XC-S chassis, Cummins ISB-XT diesel, three floor plans (34SD, 38RB, 39BH), and the family-friendly 39BH bunk configuration. Pick the Palazzo GT for a shorter, easier-to-drive DP footprint. Pick the Riviera for the longer floor plans, the family bunk option, and the Freightliner XC-S chassis platform.

Do I need a CDL to drive the Thor Riviera?

Federal law exempts motorhomes from CDL requirements, so a commercial driver's license is not required regardless of the coach's size. However, Class A diesel pushers on the Freightliner XC-S chassis typically carry a GVWR above the 26,001-pound threshold that some states use for a non-commercial license class (not a CDL, but a state-specific endorsement). States that require a non-commercial Class A or B for motorhomes over 26,000 pounds include California, Hawaii, Nevada, Wisconsin, and a handful of others; exact rules and thresholds vary by state and change over time. Check your specific state's DMV rules for motorhomes over 26,000 pounds before purchase. Confirm the specific Riviera floor plan's GVWR with an MHSRV product expert, since GVWR varies by model year and configuration.

Where can I buy a Thor Riviera?

Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling Thor Motor Coach dealer in the country and stocks one of the largest selections of new and used Thor Riviera Class A diesel pushers for sale anywhere in the country. MHSRV serves Thor Riviera buyers nationwide and offers in-house financing, trade-ins, and full-service support after the sale.