CLASS A vs. CLASS C

I've owned both and found out Class A steers better than a Class C and you sit higher therefore you can see better when driving a Class A. More room for bottom storage in a Class A.

Storage on the A was a big plus for me.

George2012 wrote:
We are debating whether to buy a Class A or a Class C and are having trouble finding comparisons of the two to help with the decision. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!

The biggest problem with class C is the leg space or rtaher the over all spce. For long legged people, please avoid it. Howveer, calss A is perfect for condition and for all sizes. The adjustable setas amkes the difference, so any person small or long can drive it. Class A go with Class A (just like me);)

No exterior view in a C class, especially for the passengers. I love the big window in my A class, also the driver is crammed in a cockpit on a van chassis, storage is limited too.

I chose class A over class C for multiple reasons:
1. When I go camping I like to see outside. Class C always felt very closed in because of the lack of windows especially on the front end.

2. When backing into a site, you can actually slide open the window and look straight down the side for a clear view in lieu of relying only on mirrors. Very important for overhead limbs etc.

3. Because of the large front window, similar to mirrors, it feels much bigger in size.

4. Class C's are much more prone to leaking, especially in the cab-over.

5. Driving and A is like looking out of a picture window. Driving a C feels like your in a cave with tunnel vision.

6. Class C's are almost at weight capacity for the frame out of the box. Class A's can handle much more weight.

7. Class A's tanks are usually much larger, see item 6 :)

To me a class C really shines when it comes to large families. You can fit a lot more people in a C than you can in an A.

Tell us more about your intended use; where, how many nights per year, do you like full service CG or boondocking etc.

Another thing to keep in mind the drivetrain and suspension components for a Class A come from the same used in Commercial Truck fleets. They are designed for up to a million miles of trouble free commercial service. Reliabilty is built in.

Once again, the fallacy of a 'Million Mile tale". There's not one A gasser or most diesel's that are built in such a way.

Like most people on this forum, we have a Class A. Years ago we camped in a Prowler self contained trailer but back in 2006 when we were trying to decide what type of RV we wanted to return to camping with, we looked at 5th wheelers, Class C MHs, and Class A MHs. We decided on the Class A because the cargo capacity and towing capacity of the Class A was much better than the C. I wanted to use the RV to go to car shows and also for fishing weekends so towing capacity was important to me. In 2006 the Super C's were just coming out and since we could only afford a used unit we didn't look at them. Another thing I like about the Class A is if the front bumper goes through the space you are driving through, the rest of the unit will follow. On a Class C or with a trailer, you have to always remember that the box behind you is a foot wider on both sides than the front bumper. Good luck with your decision

------ Jim

The overall view while driving is a plus but the storage is what sold me on the Class A