2022 Thor Motor Coach Pasadena MEGA C 38bx Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
32,700 lbs
Tow-Behind
15,000 lbs
License Requirement
May require CDL
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 32700 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 15000 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 478 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 101 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 159 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
32700 lbs
Hitch Weight
15000 lbs
Length
478 in
Width
101 in
Exterior Height
159 in
Interior Height
84 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 | 100 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 41 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 105 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
100 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
105 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 8.25 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 275 | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Width | 8.25 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 275 | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 279 / 7086.6 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Michelin® XZE2 275/80R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | Michelin® XZE2 275/80R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Michelin® | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
22.5
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Width
8.25 in
Front Tire Width
275
Front Wheel Width
8.25 in
Rear Tire Width
275
Wheelbase
279 / 7086.6 in
Rear Tire
Michelin® XZE2 275/80R 22.5 Full Spec
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire
Michelin® XZE2 275/80R 22.5 Full Spec
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Front Wheel Diameter
22.5
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 | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Full Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Full Size Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Living Area Location
Front
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-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 / Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Rear / Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 17 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| 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
17 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
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Supercharged
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Swivel Seats
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Seat Armrests
Yes
Turbocharged
Yes
Metallic
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
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Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Cargo
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 180 / 1157.1 / 5096.9 cuft/gal/l | - | - | - |
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Storage Capacity
180 / 1157.1 / 5096.9 cuft/gal/l
Chasis
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | S2RV Series | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Freightliner | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
S2RV Series
Chassis Brand
Freightliner
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | Allison | - | - | - |
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Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
Allison
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | In-Line | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 1800 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 1084.6 Nm | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Cummins | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 360 bhp | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 2600 | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
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Engine Type
In-Line
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque RPM
1800
Torque
1084.6 Nm
Engine Brand Name
Cummins
Horsepower
360 bhp
Horsepower RPM
2600
Cylinders
6
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 3 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
3
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 / 378.5 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
100 / 378.5 gal/l
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
2
Interior
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| Material | Leather | - | - | - |
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Material
Leather
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Thor Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2022 | - | - | - |
| Make | Thor Motor Coach | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Pasadena MEGA C 38BX | - | - | - |
| Class | Class C | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2022 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2022
Make
Thor Motor Coach
Display Name
Pasadena MEGA C 38BX
Class
Class C
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
2
Introduction Year
2022
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
4.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
-0.2
Final Drivability & Handling
4.8
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.0
Final Living Space & Layout
6.0
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
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 2022 Thor Motor Coach Pasadena MEGA C 38bx, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 32700 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of 15000 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 32700 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 478 in., width 101 in., and height 159 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Pasadena MEGA C 38bx includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Pasadena MEGA C 38bx 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 32700 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Pasadena MEGA C 38bx 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 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class C.
The Pasadena MEGA C 38bx features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 32700 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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