Hello allMy family is having fun researching Class C's and came across the New 2019 Freelander 24FS Chevy 4500 Motor Home. We really like the layout but don't want to buy new. Are there any older floorplans out there that are similar to this?Any suggestions on a MH for a family of six? We are leaning towards Chevy, prefer 1 slide with overhead bunk, not too long, and would love a built in maid :BI know, maid service is not an option and the other options depend on personal preference but I like considering other's suggestions. You may point out something we never thought of. Also, if anyone can share an equation to figure out carrying capacity that would help too. Not much info is given on used models. After looking at several models, my head starts spinning.

There are a plethora of different brand used Class C's for sale that will fit your needs.My personal advice?Buy any Class C with a....Ford V-10 Engine on a E-450 Super Duty ChassisPower to spare and a chassis that just doesn't quit giving you a good ride AND steering. Just look on the fender if it says E350? Keep on walking until you find an E450 Super Duty! You won't be disappointed. :WAND You won't ever be back here on the forum in the future complaining about ride, handling, power etc. If you buy the V-10 E450 Super Duty!:BGood luck hope you find the perfect RV for you and your family to make wonderful RV'ing memories. :C

Also, if anyone can share an equation to figure out carrying capacity that would help too. Not much info is given on used modelsYes there is! They usually place a complete spec sheet on the wall of the closet when it comes from the factory. It will be on almost all of the used ones because no RV'er ever takes it off so the next owner will have the info. You will find your CCC there and everything else you will ever need to know about that coach. And if a salesman says he doesn't know, which most don't, push him aside and head for the closet to show him! The private sellers will know where that spec sheet cn be found.BTW with "6" in your family?I would DEFINITELY recommend the V-10 E450 in a 31 foot Class C!!!! :B

You are right to be concerned with carrying capacity. If you can find a high quality unit, you will also notice they are heavier empty than less expensive units. That family of six will use up that carrying capacity quite quickly to the point where carrying water as you travel, or gray or black contents, becomes an issue.Slides also use up carrying capacity too. Also be wary of the wheelbase and notice the differences between units. A longer wheelbase is necessary to help with carrying the load and with steering. Check out the Winnebago Outlook 31N. Winnebago puts a lot of nice extras into their units, definitely worth looking at if you can find one.

I had a 2010 E350 Super Duty on a 28’ class C chassis with 17k miles on it. I spent a fair amount of money on it to get a ride and handling cigar close to my current Chevy 4500 on a 29’ chassis with 40k miles on it. For you younger folks the praise I mention is “Close but no cigar.” The ride and handling in winds are way better on the stock Chevy chassis that is 29’. The stock Chevy 6.0 with the six speed transmission in tow/haul shifts better on hills that the V10 in tow/haul with the $500 “5Star” upgrade when cruise control is on. The Chevy also gets up to speed quicker when entering an expressway even going uphill. I have that situation here.I look forward to climbing real hills out west just to see how bad the V8 performs. For full disclosure here I am a lifelong Ford guy. My Dad had Fords. I have had Fords till very recently. But things change.My new to me Leprechaun 290 QB can be had used with a cab over queen bed. I really wanted one of those. It would sleep six. But the head is in the back bedroom. My last rig. A 2011 Four winds Chateau 28A with no slides could do six no problem with no slides. No slides are cheaper to buy.Hope any of this helps.

I saw virtually that same floor plan just a few days ago when looking at a brochure for a 5-10 year old class C, unfortunately I don't recall which brand. But I do remember noting the same basic layout with the large rear closet.

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rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Jul 02, 2018
Also, if anyone can share an equation to figure out carrying capacity that would help too. Not much info is given on used models

Yes there is!

They usually place a complete spec sheet on the wall of the closet when it comes from the factory. It will be on almost all of the used ones because no RV'er ever takes it off so the next owner will have the info.

You will find your CCC there and everything else you will ever need to know about that coach. And if a salesman says he doesn't know, which most don't, push him aside and head for the closet to show him! The private sellers will know where that spec sheet cn be found.

BTW with "6" in your family?
I would DEFINITELY recommend the V-10 E450 in a 31 foot Class C!!!! :B
rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Jul 02, 2018
There are a plethora of different brand used Class C's for sale that will fit your needs.

My personal advice?
Buy any Class C with a....
Ford V-10 Engine on a E-450 Super Duty Chassis

Power to spare and a chassis that just doesn't quit giving you a good ride AND steering. Just look on the fender if it says E350? Keep on walking until you find an E450 Super Duty! You won't be disappointed. :W

AND You won't ever be back here on the forum in the future complaining about ride, handling, power etc. If you buy the V-10 E450 Super Duty!:B

Good luck hope you find the perfect RV for you and your family to make wonderful RV'ing memories. :C

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