Apples and Oranges. A or C

cjoseph wrote:
I wasted a ton of time shopping the Internet.

Go sit in them.

As soon as we sat in the Ford/Chevy based 350/450 Class Cs, too tight too little leg room. We liked the sprinter, but they were too small in the house.

But these guys aren't talking Ford/Chevy based 350/450 Class Cs. They are talking the bigger medium and large road straight trucks like Kenworth, Peterbilt, International, and Volvo straight trucks with Super Class C coaches attached just like a regular Class C would be attached to what you're talking about. Wonder if I could get a Western Star with one built like that?

Don McL wrote:

GENECOP wrote:

northmeck0255 wrote:
When we were looking, we rented A LOT. I would highly recommend that you rent both to see which is best for you. We chose an older Class A (with all STEEL body) over the C.

-Hated the ride in the C.
-No levelers
-Very small tanks
-Less storage
-Small shower
-Not much towing capacity
-No air brakes
-No jake brake/retarder

You have to find the one that works best for your particular situation. The A's are mostly set up for a couple, while the C's are the "family motorhome" with more beds.

I float down the road like a flying tank
Push one button and I am level
Can Boondock for close to three weeks
Can pull a house off a foundation
Hi and Low one touch engine brake

and if we were driving in Wyoming we could use all class a's under 40 feet and under 40,000 lbs as our toad.

don

what was the question?

I think the question was A vs C and you appear to have neither. Some would call your rig a super C and I think there are some other names for them. I like the cab and the big diesel out front with it's ease of access, but for max space and cost effectiveness, I'm not so sure. We did see a used one for sale that I'm sure I'd like if it could have been bought for the right price and it's usually about money when it comes right down to it.

I wasted a ton of time shopping the Internet.

Go sit in them.

As soon as we sat in the Ford/Chevy based 350/450 Class Cs, too tight too little leg room. We liked the sprinter, but they were too small in the house.

GENECOP wrote:

northmeck0255 wrote:
When we were looking, we rented A LOT. I would highly recommend that you rent both to see which is best for you. We chose an older Class A (with all STEEL body) over the C.

-Hated the ride in the C.
-No levelers
-Very small tanks
-Less storage
-Small shower
-Not much towing capacity
-No air brakes
-No jake brake/retarder

You have to find the one that works best for your particular situation. The A's are mostly set up for a couple, while the C's are the "family motorhome" with more beds.

I float down the road like a flying tank
Push one button and I am level
Can Boondock for close to three weeks
Can pull a house off a foundation
Hi and Low one touch engine brake

and if we were driving in Wyoming we could use all class a's under 40 feet and under 40,000 lbs as our toad.

don

what was the question?

northmeck0255 wrote:
OK, I'm sure you can do all of tha in a Super C, but that didn't sound like what the OP was describing. The Super C's are every bit as good as a Class A and have superior crash protection to most A's.

Nice rig in your signature!

Thanks:)

OK, I'm sure you can do all of tha in a Super C, but that didn't sound like what the OP was describing. The Super C's are every bit as good as a Class A and have superior crash protection to most A's.

Nice rig in your signature!

northmeck0255 wrote:
When we were looking, we rented A LOT. I would highly recommend that you rent both to see which is best for you. We chose an older Class A (with all STEEL body) over the C.

-Hated the ride in the C.
-No levelers
-Very small tanks
-Less storage
-Small shower
-Not much towing capacity
-No air brakes
-No jake brake/retarder

You have to find the one that works best for your particular situation. The A's are mostly set up for a couple, while the C's are the "family motorhome" with more beds.

I float down the road like a flying tank
Push one button and I am level
Can Boondock for close to three weeks
Can pull a house off a foundation
Hi and Low one touch engine brake

I tossed the coin also. I used to own a Chevy van and I couldn't stand working on it. Part of the engine work from the inside and the other from the outside and some very hard to get to from in or out. Since Class C's are basically a van with a house strapped to it I opted for the Class A. More room in the cockpit, especially if you want to get into the back to fix a drink (don't try cruise control, it doesn't steer worth beans, lol). But my friend has a Class C, but he has 2 kids so it works for him. His is Class C is 32' and seems smaller than our 27' Class A. His Ford V10 setup is probably as strong as our workhorse chassis except we have a wider wheelbase than his so ours holds the road better. I would say they all have their good points depending on the person. We bought the shorter Class A so we didn't have to parking lot camp.

When we were looking, we rented A LOT. I would highly recommend that you rent both to see which is best for you. We chose an older Class A (with all STEEL body) over the C.

-Hated the ride in the C.
-No levelers
-Very small tanks
-Less storage
-Small shower
-Not much towing capacity
-No air brakes
-No jake brake/retarder

You have to find the one that works best for your particular situation. The A's are mostly set up for a couple, while the C's are the "family motorhome" with more beds.

I agree that sitting in them and possibly renting can help you decide. Each has its own pros/cons. Good luck!