Class A or C, that is the question
Hi Everyone, I just joined the site tonight in hoping someone can help me answer questions. I am looking at purchasing my first RV, I am undecided on whether or not to buy a Class A or C. I have ...
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Yeah, renting is expensive and it can make you not want to EVER own an RV. We rented a Class A and it had "issues". It was a private rental from a consignment lot and I didn't know what to look for. It was 35' and had spaces for a couple and our three grown children to sleep but we hated it and had to cut our vacation short because driving it was so uncomfortable. We took 5 more years to decide to buy a much smaller Class C that we sometimes camp with 4 people and still feel comfortable although very close.
A Class A will limit your camping to developed sites while a Class C can be taken to more primitive sites--especially a short one. A short one is also good for getting around town a bit without towing a car--at least at about 24' max. A 24' vehicle will get about 10 mpg and will generally have a side full bed, a dinette that makes into a bed and an overhead bed. I really like the ones that fit in a fold out couch too but there are fewer of those.
There are so many RV's to choose from and it appears good used ones can take a long time to find so good that you are starting to shop now. Actually shopping for one is a LOT of fun if you don't know exactly what you want then money is not yet on the table and you can walk through several of them on lots or at shows getting a feel for your preferences. Also read back posts--learn to use the search function and you will find many many opinions about what to look for.
Have fun!
A Class A will limit your camping to developed sites while a Class C can be taken to more primitive sites--especially a short one. A short one is also good for getting around town a bit without towing a car--at least at about 24' max. A 24' vehicle will get about 10 mpg and will generally have a side full bed, a dinette that makes into a bed and an overhead bed. I really like the ones that fit in a fold out couch too but there are fewer of those.
There are so many RV's to choose from and it appears good used ones can take a long time to find so good that you are starting to shop now. Actually shopping for one is a LOT of fun if you don't know exactly what you want then money is not yet on the table and you can walk through several of them on lots or at shows getting a feel for your preferences. Also read back posts--learn to use the search function and you will find many many opinions about what to look for.
Have fun!
