Class B or C? Especially cold weather...

FMCA magazxine just came out with the new 2014 mouintain Aire on the cover. Reading it has R19 in the walls and floor and R22 in the roof. My condo isn't insulated that good. It is 45' long and $495K for the price but it should work good in the winter. Also has heated floors. My 11 year old only has R12 & R16 but is still comfortable.

Used to take our Class A Triple E on family ski trips. Triple E gets my vote.

rockhillmanor wrote:
None of them are! :B

They ALL have windshields and trust me they do NOT make windshields and side windows out of thermo pane glass. And I've yet to see even the high end "so-called" winter RV's that have an option to keep the hose you are connected to city water from freezing. :W

Yes it can be done in a MH but a lot of work on 'your' part has to be done to prevent you and your family from freezing or at best not being cold all the time and without running water.

It's not heaven but the Triple E allows you to close off the driver compartment, tanks filled with water (no hose) good to go, well insulated , a little LP consumption, but it works fine....

i'm saying this based on what you said was important to you. what you described is a truck camper. they make many with insulated windows and are 4 season.

None of them are! :B

They ALL have windshields and trust me they do NOT make windshields and side windows out of thermo pane glass. And I've yet to see even the high end "so-called" winter RV's that have an option to keep the hose you are connected to city water from freezing. :W

Yes it can be done in a MH but a lot of work on 'your' part has to be done to prevent you and your family from freezing or at best not being cold all the time and without running water.

Second on Triple E, for what you describe, it's the way to go......one more to consider.....HOST.

seakayakerski wrote:
Is class C better for freezing temps yet available in 20 ft or so lengths?

A Class C will have a lot more room inside than a B, will have a real fridge with a freezer large enough to store food, will have a real bathroom with privacy, and a real kitchen.

Most C's will have the fresh water tanks inside under the couch and the water lines are inside as well, so if the inside of the coach is above freezing a few hours a day, the water won't freeze.

There are many Class C's (B+'s) in the 22-24 foot length that are easy to drive, and will have dually rear tires, which provide good handling in snow.

The one I have is a BT Cruiser, 22 foot, and it is easy to drive, about the same length as the B I had, but has so much more room inside - especially with two people.

I like the way Class B vans look on the outside, but spend three days inside one with a spouse, and it gets real crowded real quickly. Especially if either one of you has to use the bathroom.

I was sold on Class B's, until I bought a B+. Now, I can't imagine ever owning another B.

Bill

I suggest you check out Triple E Regency models. They are made in Canada and designed for true 4 season use. Have a look at their video.


www.tripleerv.com

What is your tolerance for living in a small space that feels cold, with non-operable plumbing?

Either type of RV will survive winter conditions when winterized. Cold weather won't prevent travel, but may change the way you live in the RV. If you have power and fuel for the furnace, you can heat up the living space, but you may feel cold from heat loss through walls, windows especially, and in the B's and most small C's, through the floor.

Larger RVs can get you into three-season and four-season designs with larger furnaces, heavier insulation, insulated windows, and heated basement spaces containing freeze-prone utilities, but I don't think you are going to find much like this at 20-feet unless you are ready to have it custom built.

Some are. Some, just like most but not all B's, aren't. Depending on how much space you need, you might want to check out a Tiger CX or one of their pricier models.

Jim, "Why do I wear loud socks? To keep my feet from falling asleep!"