class a or c

tdgulfstream wrote:
thanks for all the responses - still on the fence - but to stir it
up a little it more - my 28' class c with ford v-10 gets about 8.5 miles per gallon - what would I expect to get with either a diesel or
the ford v-10 on the class a 31' - thanks

Trying to narrow down MPG on any unit or a comparison of units with all the variants involved is about impossible. Year, Engine, Terrain, how it's loaded, wind, PSI, etc, all play a factor.

Expect 7-11MPG as an average. Some units will get less, some of the newer DPs will creep into the double digits but you pay for that. Most gassers get about 7-9. I don't think there is much difference in mpg from a C to an A. Same engine with a house bolted to it. Just a different house.

I stopped tracking MPG years ago. Figure I would still take the same trips anyway so why fuss over something that simply does not matter. In the grand scheme of things a few MPG does not really amount to as much as you think it will unless you take a lot of long trips. If MPG is really important, don't buy a MH. Buy a Prius and pack a tent.

tdgulfstream wrote:
thanks for all the responses - still on the fence - but to stir it
up a little it more - my 28' class c with ford v-10 gets about 8.5 miles per gallon - what would I expect to get with either a diesel or
the ford v-10 on the class a 31' - thanks

On my 36' F-53 chassis with the Ford V-10 I was getting 8-9 mpg.
On my 38' Freightliner chassis with the Cat 3126-E 330hp I get 8-9 mpg.

The gasoline coach weighted around 19K and the DP weighs around 30K.

thanks for all the responses - still on the fence - but to stir it
up a little it more - my 28' class c with ford v-10 gets about 8.5 miles per gallon - what would I expect to get with either a diesel or
the ford v-10 on the class a 31' - thanks

Floor plan is most important. I went through so many coaches until I found the right one that fit all my needs. we can all tell you the pros and cons of each specific unit,but you are going to figure out which one fits your needs. go to your dealer and try out a pusher and a gasser and see which one you prefer. I know its no easy decision. I went from a fiver to 3 different class a's to another fiver to another class a pusher and that's where I'll stay. just saying it can be a trying experience to figure out what's right for you

You realize you posted this question on the Class A forum so the replies might be a bit slanted, but Class A has it all over a Class C in a lot of categories.

We just traded our 27ft class C for a 32ft class A DP. I know exactly what you are talking about! We couldn't be happier that we made the change. Noise, heat and limited vision replaced with quiet, cool and wide open vision! I am still amazed at the size of the windshield.
Mind the maintenance costs, we just had to replace our fuel transfer pump and the fuel pump. OUCH!

I agree with most replies. We love our pusher, 2004 Monaco Knight. Our 8th coach and it is a keeper bought used in 2006.
There is more living space in the front as the driver and passenger chairs rotate.
In my opinion more money for upkeep with the diesel.
However regardless of how nice the 2000 unit is you are looking at it is still 14-15 years old.
Personally I would not buy a coach that old regardless of price due to "not knowing the coach". If I owned it 10-12 years that is different based on understanding what the coach needs.
Keep the class C another 3 months and then decide on your next move.

As you camp ask to see your neighbors coach, most everyone will tell you anything you may want to know.

I am another that says " go for it". If you like the class A, why not have what you want. Way to many people say buy your last coach first, where is the fun in that? These things are just toys for big people and the way I see it, toys are fun. If the price is what you can afford, is there any reason not to trade up? Life is short, enjoy.

We traded last June, went from a 27' Class C to a 31' Class A. Both gas units.
The 4' difference is amazing.

X2 on what LVJ58 wrote.

Edit by Barb

Going from a 28' to 31' is not a big jump. You might want to test out some 32-34'. As you can now see, changing RVs can be a bit expensive. Get the correct size for you with this next one.

If you're concerned with not fitting in public campgrounds, we did just fine with our 40' motorhome.