2018 Thor Motor Coach Compass 24lp 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
11,030 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 | 11030 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 312 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 90 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 132 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 80 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 / 2268 lbs | - | - | - |
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GVWR
11030 lbs
Length
312 in
Width
90 in
Exterior Height
132 in
Interior Height
80 in
Towing Capacity
5000 / 2268 lbs
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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 | 30 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 27 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 25 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 68 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
30 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
27 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
25 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
68 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire | 215/85 R16 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 215 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 215/85 R16 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 215 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 170.3 / 4325.6 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 85 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 85 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
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Front Tire
215/85 R16 Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Width
215
Rear Tire
215/85 R16 Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
215
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Wheelbase
170.3 / 4325.6 in
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
85
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
85
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
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 | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Heater Type
Automatic
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Accordion | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Reclining Sofa
No
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Pedestal Table | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 1 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
1
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
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TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Heated
No
Turbocharged
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Supercharged
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
No
Screened Room
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Bunkhouse
No
Swivel Seats
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Number Of Seats
2
Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Material
Vinyl
Cargo
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 50.6 / 325.3 / 1432.8 cuft/gal/l | - | - | - |
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Storage Capacity
50.6 / 325.3 / 1432.8 cuft/gal/l
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | 3500 | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
3500
Chassis Brand
Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 5 | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
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Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Speeds
5
Driveline Type
4X2
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower RPM | 3800 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 440.6 Nm | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 188 bhp | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | V6 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 1400 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Mercedes-Benz® | - | - | - |
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Horsepower RPM
3800
Torque
440.6 Nm
Cylinders
6
Horsepower
188 bhp
Engine Type
V6
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque RPM
1400
Carburetion
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Mercedes-Benz®
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 3 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
3
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Fuel & MPG
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 / 99.9 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
26.4 / 99.9 gal/l
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
2
Quick Overview
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Thor Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Thor Motor Coach | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Compass 24LP | - | - | - |
| Class | Class C | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2018
Make
Thor Motor Coach
Display Name
Compass 24LP
Class
Class C
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2018
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
7.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+2.5
Final Drivability & Handling
7.5
Living Space & Layout
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+2.3
Final Living Space & Layout
7.3
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
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8
About Our Rating Methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Compass 24lp, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11030 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 11030 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 312 in., width 90 in., and height 132 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Compass 24lp includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Compass 24lp 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 11030 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Compass 24lp 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 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class C.
The Compass 24lp features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11030 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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