Claas A/ Class C
Originally i was thinking of buying a used class C motorhome. Then i started looking at smaller (30') class A's. What is the advantage or disadvantage of one over the other ?
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Jagtech wrote:
One of the deciding factors for us was the big windshield on the Class A; it provides an unobstructed view, whereas the Class C has that cab-over extension that infringes on the view.
Actually, not all Class Cs have a cab-over extension for a bed. My 25.5 foot IQ model, the Itasca Navion 24G built by Winnebago, does not, and instead has a large skylight. Take a look at Leisure Travel Serenity or Unity. Some of the Coachmen Prism models. Some of the Coach House Platinum models. Several other brands. Other models of Sprinter Cs do have a sort of bulbous cab-over extension for a bed or entertainment center.
Yes, these are class C Sprinters. (Not "B+"). All are built on a Sprinter chassis delivered by Mercedes to the manufacturer as an engine and chassis (but not as a van). The manufacturer such as Winnebago builds the square house onto the chassis behind the cab.
A Class B Sprinter, on the other hand, is delivered by Mercedes to a van converter as a steel van. (We had one for five years.) The converter fits beds, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, holding tanks, generators, and sometimes even little slide-outs into the insides of the van - strictly conforming to Mercedes-approved plans.
B+ is a marketing term for a small class C.
