2025 Thor Motor Coach Palladium 1930 Review

Not all Class Bs are truly sporty, but the 2025 Thor Motor Coach Palladium 1930 is a Class B model that certainly falls into that wheelhouse. With all-wheel-drive and a lot of inside space tucked into a smaller package, this new entry into the Class B market represents a great choice for campers accustomed to the classic Class B dynamic — a lot of action in a little space. 

 

At a Glance: Palladium 1930

I gave the Thor Motor Coach Palladium 1930 an around-average score of 6.7 out of 10. There are some things this model really gets right — like flexible interior bedding, the outstanding drivability of the Ford Transit Trail chassis, surprisingly ample interior storage, and a Class B decent bathroom.

However, for a price over $180,000, there are some things to consider — like a kitchen with real limitations and storage that’s going to require lean, disciplined packing.

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Check the Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 2
• UVW: 7,534 pounds 
• CCC: 1,536 pounds
• Exterior length: 19 feet 8 inches
• Exterior height 10 feet 2 inches
• Exterior width: 8 feet 1 inch
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 27/20/4.75 gallons
• Awning: 10 feet
• MSRP: $182,700

 

Features We Love

• Power system with second alternator
• Rear bathroom
• Bedding – two twins or a single larger bed

 

Benefits

• Better battery power. The Palladium 1930 is equipped with two ReLion 100-amp-hour lithium batteries incorporated into a Mastervolt system with a Mastervolt Combimaster inverter/charger system. There’s also a second alternator that is able to charge the battery as well as a modicum of solar on the roof. These systems have proven to be exceptional and come out of the marine industry where the tolerance for failure is nonexistent. The second alternator also means no separate generator to maintain nor listen to. 
• Rear bath. See our bathroom section later but the rear bath in this is far more usable than what you may find in other Class Bs. 
• Convertible sleep space. The two bench seats in the back can be great seating, as well as separate sleeping space for two. By using a platform that slides across the open space and employs the backrest cushions, you can even achieve one very large sleeping surface if you choose. 

 

Challenges

• Exterior storage. As common with the case of most Class B models, there is no exterior storage. While not surprising, it is a limitation that should really make you consider how you can use the storage space in the interior.
• Cartridge toilet. We talk about this in further detail later, but some people love these. Others don’t. Cartridge toilets demand that you do some extra footwork to get rid of your business. If that’s not your thing, it’s worth noting.
• RV kitchen limitations. The kitchen gets the short end of the stick in this Class B, with lean counter space, a small sink, and a tiny fridge that limits cold food storage.

 

Best For

• This could be a great RV for those who camp with friends and want a place to sit inside and catch up. With the two bench seats in the back there is a good amount of seating space in here. 
• With the all-wheel-drive and outstanding battery system this could also be a good choice for those who like to camp off the grid. 

 

Key Areas We Evaluate for RV Buyers

Sleeping Space

Sleeping in the Palladium 1930 is less compromised than many Class Bs and offers some good flexibility. Without touching anything, you have two twin-sized beds on either side of the rear of this van. For those who like to sleep in their own bed, this is ideal as it gives each person a place to rest. This is especially fitting if you’re camping with a friend.

Beneath these beds, there is a platform that slides across the space between them. It then utilizes the backrest cushions to convert the entire space into a single large bed. However, in the Class B world of super-limited space, one decision giveth and another taketh away. If you go the singe-bed route, just be aware that it also blocks the pathway to the bathroom. 

 

 

Bathroom

Class Bs aren’t known for great bathrooms, but the Palladium 1930 makes a good showing. Its bathroom, which is a wet bath, covers about two-thirds of the back of the van. Because it is a wet bath, the shower and toilet are in the same space. However, there is a curtain that draws around the bathroom to keep water contained. Altogether, this bathroom works well. It has ample space. And it definitely allows you to get clean in comfort.

Being at the back of the rig, arguably, you could also have another option. Depending on where you are camping, your draw a curtain across the two opened back doors and make that a large shower. It’s not tremendously uncommon to see done among van lifers. And given the sporty demeanor of the Palladium 1930, you could see how the bath would suit life off-road — where it might be the best choice. 

You can also shower in the bathroom, which is really the intention here. Even so, some owners will draw a curtain across the two opened back doors and make a larger space and then shower outside. There is also a thick curtain that covers the back of the van, so privacy issues are solved with that. 

The Palladium 1930 uses a cartridge toilet. So, the contents that you generate go into a portable cartridge rather than a black tank. To dispose of your business, you can dump the cartridge at just about any regular toilet you can find. There are people who absolutely love this system. Naturally, there are also those who don’t want to carry these cartridges around. This is purely a matter of personal taste, but these are absolutely the norm in Europe and also in many Class Bs. 

 

 

Living Area

The two beds at the back of the Palladium 1930 form a rather spacious place to sit during the day. You could easily seat six people if three people sat on each bunk. There is also a Lagun table that can be slotted in here and moved around like the planchette. This helps accommodate all sorts of placements. In addition, there is a second mounting point for the Lagun table that you can use in the kitchen. 

There is one TV back here on the wall, and, if you lounge in the twin bed, this is at a good position. However, you’ll be calling a chiropractor if you try to sit on the road side and watch that TV. Personally, I’d also like the TV to be a 12-volt model, so you don’t have to run the inverter to operate it. 

Interestingly, there are two water fills in this rig — one on the road side and one inside the actual RV itself. 

 

 

Kitchen

Another challenge of the Class B is the kitchen — specifically counter space. The Palladium 1930 is a prime example. The kitchen in this model is basically a very small cabinet with a sink on top. There is a single drawer, but the induction cooktop is found in it and takes up most of space.

As previously mentioned, one option to gain counter space is to use the Lagun table. You can place it on the edge of the camp-side bench to create a kind of kitchen counter. But, even performing this maneuver, this isn’t where you’re going to be practicing for your appearance on that chef TV show. 

Another challenge is that the refrigerator in this model is pretty small. It’s about what you’d expect at your friend’s bar. That means you won’t be using this for Costco runs or getting much cold food storage.

 

 

Four-Season Capabilities

The holding tanks on this vehicle do have 12-volt heating pads, but I would stay pretty aware of the temperature. If you’re camping and gets below freezing for any length of time, it’s probably time to head south.

 

Storage Space

Like virtually all Class Bs, there is absolutely no exterior storage on this unit. The storage you do get are overhead cabinets above the two twin beds. That actually isn’t bad. There’s also storage over the cockpit of this unit that is open at the back. (So watch your use of the accelerator pedal if you put your fine China in here.)

There is also a cabinet that takes up about a third of the back of this rig that provides hanging storage — not something you often find in a Class B RV. There are also a few drawers. A storage cabinet sits opposite the kitchen with four drawers and more hanging storage plus another drawer under the fridge. 

Altogether, there are certainly more drawers and cabinets inside this rig than you’d find in a lot of Class B RVs. So, interior storage is a plus. 

 

 

Closing Notes on the Palladium 1930

The Palladium 1930 certainly doesn’t suffer from its looks. The exterior of this model is sharp and even a bit aggressive — which works well with the all-wheel-drive capability and backs up that sporty vibe. But it’s not over the top. Honestly, the Palladium could almost be mistaken for just another fancy Ford Transit passenger van. So, it’s a bit stealthy and that’s not a bad thing — especially if you have an RV-ticklish HOA.

For those who camp with life partners or friends, the flexible interior and sleeping situation could make this a good choice. Unusual for Class B, it also has enough space that you could comfortably spend time inside with a few friends if the weather gets lousy. The Palladium 1930 could also be a nifty RV to have if you have children in group activities. (You could be the parent with the fridge and bathroom.)

 

A Note on the RV Trader Review Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with honest and unbiased evaluations. If you’re wondering, that’s where I came in. As an RV expert and enthusiast, I provide an honest look at RVs from an RV industry insider perspective.

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