2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau 23u Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
14,500 lbs
License
Standard driver's license
Type
Class C
License Requirement
Standard driver's license
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 14500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 298 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 99 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 82 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 8000 / 3628.8 lbs | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 130 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
14500 lbs
Length
298 in
Width
99 in
Interior Height
82 in
Towing Capacity
8000 / 3628.8 lbs
Exterior Height
130 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 38.5 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 24.5 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 40.9 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
38.5 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
24.5 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
40.9 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 158 / 4013.2 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Width
6 in
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire Width
225
Front Wheel Width
6 in
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Width
225
Rear Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Front Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Wheelbase
158 / 4013.2 in
Front Tire Speed Rating
E
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Double Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
1
Number Of Double Beds
1
Living Area Location
Front
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 15 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
15 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | No | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Heated
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Surround Sound
No
Metallic
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Turbocharged
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Supercharged
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
No
Screened Room
No
Swivel Seats
No
Overdrive
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
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Seat Material
Cloth
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | E450 | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Ford | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
E450
Chassis Brand
Ford
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Speeds | 5 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | TorqShift | - | - | - |
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Number Of Speeds
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
TorqShift
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V10 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 569.4 Nm | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 3250 | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Triton® | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 4250 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 10 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 305 bhp | - | - | - |
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Engine Type
V10
Torque
569.4 Nm
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque RPM
3250
Engine Brand Name
Triton®
Horsepower RPM
4250
Carburetion
Standard
Cylinders
10
Horsepower
305 bhp
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
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Fuel & MPG
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Gas | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 / 208.2 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Capacity
55 / 208.2 gal/l
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Instrumentation
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Material
Cloth
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Thor Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Thor Motor Coach | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Chateau 23U | - | - | - |
| Class | Class C | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2011 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2017
Make
Thor Motor Coach
Display Name
Chateau 23U
Class
Class C
Max Sleeping Count
6
Introduction Year
2011
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this class c.
Drivability & Handling
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.8
Final Drivability & Handling
6.8
Living Space & Layout
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.5
Final Living Space & Layout
5.5
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Chateau 23u, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 14500 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class C has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 14500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 298 in., width 99 in., and height 130 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Chateau 23u includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Chateau 23u owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 14500 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Chateau 23u is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class C.
The Chateau 23u features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 14500 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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