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Jean_S
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Dec 05, 2013

Class B sales share of market expected to increase

Just saw an industry review on Youtube saying that Class B sales are expected to increase as a share of the market. This is good news for us. As we get too old to fulltime in our Class A and need a permanent base, a Class B could be the answer to keeping us on the road parttime. Increased sales of new units, now, means a greater selection of used units at competitive prices, later.

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  • The "B" would not be what it is today without the Benz. That 3500 platform is far better than any US designed B yet. Of course they have been in Europe for years and are 98% of the motorhomes in Europe. Although with US diesel fuel cost higher than gasoline, they are rated around 18 MPG which when compared to gasoline prices is about 15 MPG, cost wise. The US sells much of US Diesel to Europe, as they pay more for it than the US customers will. Perhaps that will change if and when the US and other countries start using Natural and propane gas for vehicles. The main advantage to a "B" is its size allowing it to be a daily driver and an home. As for long term stays it does not feel as homey as an A or even a C. The fact they presently qualify as a second home and are deductible as is mortgage interest on your primary home, may disappear when deductions are taken away for higher tax revenue in DC. To "B" or not to "B" that is the question?
  • I found as we got older we didn,t need a class A drpped down to a 24ft C should have done this ten years ago plenty of room and can take it anywhere.