Savage Build Spotlight: Thor Chateau 19Z RV lift - 4 Inches of Freedom
- Mike Hornbeck
- Aug 26
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 31
Some RVs come ready for the open road. Others need a little Savage in their veins. This Thor Chateau 19Z rolled up from Albuquerque, New Mexico, after its owners got tired of scraping and bottoming out every time they pointed it down a forest road. They love the size and comfort of the 19Z, but the stock ground clearance just wasn’t cutting it for the kind of adventures they wanted.
They’d seen other Class C owners online talking about the Thor Chateau 19Z lift kit by WeldTec—so they packed up, drove north to Denver, and handed us the keys.
Why This Thor Chateau 19Z Needed a Lift Kit
Class C RVs on Econoline frames ride great on pavement, but when you start chasing trailheads or exploring forest service roads, that low belly turns into a liability. This Chateau was scraping curbs, dragging in uneven camp pull-offs, and holding its owners back from the spots they wanted to camp. They needed more clearance—but they didn’t want to ruin the ride.
The Savage Solution: WeldTec Adventurer 4" Lift Kit for the Thor Chateau 19Z
The Adventurer lift kit is purpose-built for Ford E-Series Class C motorhomes like the Thor Chateau 19Z. It adds a true 4 inches of suspension lift, giving you the clearance you need without throwing off the factory ride quality.
Here’s what it delivers:
Progressive leaf springs for lift and smoother ride
Corrected I-beams for factory steering geometry
Beefy shocks tuned for RV weight (Fox or King options)
Clearance that keeps the bumper, tanks, and step out of harm’s way
Installation Highlights
Our crew bolted the Adventurer kit straight onto the Econoline chassis. Clean install, no hacks, no drama. The extra height gave this Chateau exactly what it was missing: confidence. Instead of wincing at every dip in the road, the owners can now roll down New Mexico’s forest roads without leaving half their undercarriage behind.
Before vs. After — The Thor Chateau 19Z RV Lift Kit Difference
Before: Bottoming out in campgrounds, scraping transitions, stressing every time the pavement ended.
After: Four inches taller, smoother ride, room to roam. A Class C that’s finally as adventurous as the people inside it.
Final Word
Not every RV needs a lift—but if you’re pushing into backroads, forest trails, or even just tired of dragging your bumper on city streets, the Thor Chateau 19Z RV lift kit is a game changer. These owners drove all the way from Albuquerque to Denver for it—and left with the clearance and confidence they were missing.
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