Buying a used Class B - what not to buy
I am in the beginning stages of looking for either a Class B or C not more $30,000. It is a bit overwhelming as everything else we have had has been a trailer. I am looking within about 200 miles of w...
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As others have already said, you pay a price for the compact size of a Class B. There's higher quality on the Class B's and high end Class A's of the spectrum with the sweet spot for price generally being the Class C. However, Class C's cover a very large part of the RV spectrum and quality is all over the place on them. Bottom line is the old adage, "you get what you pay for".
That said, Class B's do tend to hold their value over most other RVs, so you may be hard pressed to find something in your price range. Suggest you check out the vender/model specific web sites. Roadtrek, PleasureWay, Great West all have forums and web sites where owners can post their units for sale. There are some RV dealers who specialize in Class B's and you might check their on-line inventory to get some idea of what's available and at what prices. Many of them also offer fly-to-buy programs. (Wagon Trail, Van City, Johnsons, etc).
It's a lot like when you're looking for backpacking gear. The lightest weight stuff is the most expensive. If you're looking for kiwer prices you need to be willing to pack more in weight.
I've had a number of Class B's and like them a lot for size, maneuverability, MPG, etc. But I came up into RVs from doing tent camping where I was comfortable with small spaces and minimal gear. I recently moved up to a small Class C for a bit more room though. And while I've done a couple of camping trips with my GF in my previous Class B I can't really imagine spending a month with her, a dog and two cats all cramped into that small space. Not even sure I'd like to do that with my current Class C. LOL
That said, Class B's do tend to hold their value over most other RVs, so you may be hard pressed to find something in your price range. Suggest you check out the vender/model specific web sites. Roadtrek, PleasureWay, Great West all have forums and web sites where owners can post their units for sale. There are some RV dealers who specialize in Class B's and you might check their on-line inventory to get some idea of what's available and at what prices. Many of them also offer fly-to-buy programs. (Wagon Trail, Van City, Johnsons, etc).
It's a lot like when you're looking for backpacking gear. The lightest weight stuff is the most expensive. If you're looking for kiwer prices you need to be willing to pack more in weight.
I've had a number of Class B's and like them a lot for size, maneuverability, MPG, etc. But I came up into RVs from doing tent camping where I was comfortable with small spaces and minimal gear. I recently moved up to a small Class C for a bit more room though. And while I've done a couple of camping trips with my GF in my previous Class B I can't really imagine spending a month with her, a dog and two cats all cramped into that small space. Not even sure I'd like to do that with my current Class C. LOL
