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BY FRED SMITH JULY 2009
The Four Winds Serrano
Two for the Road: The Most Dynamic Duo in the RV Industry Take the Newest RVs Out for a Spin
When the time came to design a new Class A motor home to meet the desires of today’s RVer, the manufacturers at Four Winds International listened to their customers and implemented a host of their ideas.
The result is the Serrano, a sleek and efficient Class A motor home that offers luxury, practicality and a glimpse into the future of Rving.
PARKING LOT
Steve sits behind the wheel. Dana fastens her seatbelt in the co-pilot seat. The Serrano slowly rolls through the lot.
POPS:
Nice ride, isn't it? Now let's go in and pay for it.
The sales consultants share a laugh.
DANA:
Remember, "D" is for drive, Pops.
POPS:
Yes, sir.
HIGHWAY
The Serrano merges with ease onto the highway and quickly reaches cruising speed.
POPS:
What I really like, and one of the first things I would point out to a person interested in this coach is that when you sit in the driver seat or co-pilot seat, you’re sitting high. The visibility is perfect. You have a lot less front-end blind spot than you do with most coaches.
DANA:
I love the European style mirrors. They come from the roof line down and they’re more out to the side as opposed to out front. It means less blind spots on the driver and passenger side. Having the mirrors out to the side like this also means that the frame of the cockpit can extend out [towards the front of the coach], which provides a stronger cage to protect the driver and co-pilot.
POPS:
We’re doing an easy 65 miles per hour right now, but the engine is quiet. The ride is smooth. We’re sitting on Flexsteel 6-way power seats. Flexsteel is a popular brand in the RV industry because they have a lifetime warranty on the framework.
DANA:
Nothing is rattling. You don’t hear any squeaking from the cabinets or the TV overhead. It’s a nice quiet ride. Comfortable, too. The co-pilot has a pull-out work station for a laptop.
POPS:
And the dash is great. All your controls are easy to reach. RV owners really love the dash area for their pets. It’s funny how far an RVer will go to accommodate their pets and make sure they’re comfortable.
DANA:
This really is the new generation of our industry. Streamlined. Efficient. But it’s still comfortable and stylish. This is the future.
POPS:
This coach is a real treat to drive on the back roads and on the highway, because the diesel engine, which is more powerful than what’s in a similar style coach like the
Damon Avanti
, gets such great fuel mileage.
REST AREA
The Serrano pulls into a parking space. Steve and Dana step from the cockpit to the living area.
DANA:
It’s a smaller coach, but you don’t give up on quality or luxury.
POPS:
Lot’s of style. The rounded Euro-style cabinets have an upscale feel.
Steve opens the slide out, expanding the living area
DANA:
And the seating arrangement with a leather u-shaped dinette next to a hide-a-bed sofa and a recliner. The slide opens and gives this area plenty of living space. Normally you won’t find a seating arrangement like this at this price point.
POPS:
And it has a pantry.
DANA:
How many large coaches have we seen through the years that don’t have a pantry? This one does, and it has a convection microwave.
POPS:
That's great... but where do ya keep the booze?
Dana opens a cabinet beneath the sink revealing a spacious cavern. She looks at Steve and smiles triumphantly.
DANA:
Right here.
POPS:
Good. Like I said this coach is great for weekend rips or longer hauls. It’s got a lot of luxury for the price.
For more information on the Serrano, please
click here
.
Fuel type
Diesel
Chassis
Workhorse
Engine
Vortec 6.4 L V8
Gross vehicle weight rating
20,500 lbs.
Gross combined weight rating
26,000 lbs.
Exterior length
32’1”
Exterior height
11’5”
Fuel tank
40 gallons
LPG
96.4 lbs.
Furnace
35,000 BTU
Fresh water tank
50 gallons
Black water
39 gallons
Grey water
46 gallons
Water heater
6 gallons
Base price
$137,900
Price as tested
$145,458
Floorplans Available:
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2010 Four Winds Serrano
Stock#:
1009085
Length:
33 ft.
Class:
A
Engine:
Slides:
2
Floor Plan:
31V
Chassis:
Color:
Stone Mirage
MSRP:
$149,000
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2010 Four Winds Serrano
Stock#:
1009090
Length:
32 ft.
Class:
A
Engine:
Slides:
1
Floor Plan:
31Z
Chassis:
Color:
Stone Mirage
MSRP:
$148,076
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2010 Four Winds Serrano
Stock#:
1009089
Length:
32 ft.
Class:
A
Engine:
Slides:
1
Floor Plan:
31Z
Chassis:
Workhorse
Color:
Silhouette
MSRP:
$148,251
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Bob (Tampa)
Jan. 30, 2013 - 03:39 PM
Such cynicism! I have 2012 Serrano 34M,240 HP Diesel. Tow a Jeep Wrangler and average 12-14 miles per gallon depending on terrain and speed. This coach is for real!
Bob (Tampa)
Jan. 30, 2013 - 03:38 PM
Such cynicism! I have 2012 Serrano 34M,240 HP Diesel. Tow a Jeep Wrangler and average 12-14 miles per gallon depending on terrain and speed. This coach is for real!
HawkeyeCJ
Aug. 01, 2011 - 11:47 AM
Is there an bigger fuel tank on the market for the Serrano?
Paul (Texas)
May. 13, 2011 - 03:55 PM
What is the towing capacity of the 2011 Serrano?
Linda (Texas)
May. 05, 2011 - 01:47 AM
Purchased a Fourwind s last July (2010) and so far have been unable to use due to vast difficulties some so severe it was taken back to the factory for repairs. Though still (after a month there), it continues to go in constantly for repairs.
NORM (CALIFORNIA)
Mar. 27, 2011 - 01:34 PM
GOOD RV BUT THEY HAVE NUMEROUS QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES CRIMPED FAUCET PIPE SPLIT, RADIO CUTS OUT CONSTANTLY, GRILLE IN FRONT DAMAGED BY MISINSTALLED BRACE, DVD INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CEILING LIGHT COVERS FALL OFF, FRONT WINDOW LEAKS LIKE A SIEVE,
Jack Arnold (Fairfield Ohio)
Mar. 20, 2011 - 07:00 AM
My wife and I are looking to buy our first motor home and I think we have settled on the Serrano 31V based on many good reviews, size and layout. We found this review to be very helpful and we have added it as another data point...Thanks!
Maxwell (Seffner)
Mar. 03, 2011 - 10:57 PM
We ve seen the 33A floorplan on Thor Motor Coach s website. We want to see one in person. Anyone know when they will they be available?
Thor Engineer (Elkhart, IN)
Jan. 30, 2011 - 12:23 PM
This engine is a Maxxforce 7 v8 diesel. It has been since the first one built.
Jay Korb (Sarasoda)
Jan. 28, 2011 - 12:53 PM
Thanks Again Lazydays... We love the Thor Motor Coach Serrano. It s the perfect match of size, price and livability. We have been getting 15 mpg in eco mode! That s more that I heard from the salesmen. :-)
NORM (CALIF)
Sep. 03, 2010 - 06:26 PM
I bought mine in Florida and driving back at 60-65 mph averaged 12.8 MPG it was wonderful mileage
HawkeyeCJ
Apr. 15, 2010 - 06:41 PM
Is the Serrano,s Pow2er ok with a small toad?
Frank (Florida)
Apr. 08, 2010 - 02:17 PM
You say that this is a diesel, but the engine is a Vortec, which is a gas engine. Based on the sise and weight I would say that it is a gas motorhome, not a diesel.
Sherry (Long Beach CA)
Mar. 25, 2010 - 01:59 PM
We got our Serrano 31Z at Lazydays FL & drove it to Golden Shore RV Resort in Long Beach CA. We absolutely LOVE our Serrano. We drive at 60 mph, tow a Honda CRV & got 14 mpg on several tanks along the way. We average over 12.5 while towing. Awesome
Elisabeth and Dirk
Jan. 30, 2010 - 01:25 PM
Jay. Did you get the Serrano and how do you like it? Did you get the 31V or 31Z? We are thinking about buying one, as soon as we sell our 2006 Lexington GTS. Thanks.
edited by Elisabeth and Dirk on 1/30/2010
Roger (San Diego)
Jan. 08, 2010 - 02:45 AM
The add for the used one (which model) says 4.6 Vortec your spec. says 6.7 Which engine is it? and what is the real world 65 mph. cruising MPG.
JAY (OCALA,FL.)
Nov. 17, 2009 - 08:05 PM
Have one ordered. [ please hurry ] I like the IH DIESEL ENGINE It is like the one in the Ford F-450 My wife loves the looks of the interior
Kara (Managing Editor) (Lazydays)
Nov. 04, 2009 - 01:07 PM
Hi Ron, the average mileage on the Serrano is 13.2 mpg per the manufacturer.
RANDALL (GRAND FORKS, ND)
Oct. 28, 2009 - 04:33 PM
Still haven t seen or heard any real world mileage numbers. Nobody willing to admit how bad they are?
ron (guyton,ga)
Oct. 16, 2009 - 01:35 PM
the serrano sounds great, looks great and looks like it could replace my 8mpg coach. what kind of mpg do you get with this unit?
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