Class B vs. A 1.0 - Mechanical
I am writing this post for the benefit of people who are lurking on this site and plan to begin traveling in an RV. We have 10 years of experience with a true Class B and more recently, a B+ (no longer than a B). Since we started RVing , two couple friends of ours bought big Class A motor homes and have started traveling towing a car behind them, so we also have the benefit of observing their experience.
People who travel in big RV’s think that RVing in a Class B is pretty much the same deal, except that we squeeze ourselves into a tiny space. This is a BIG misconception.
If you want to travel around the US and Canada, a small RV is the way to go for many people, and offers many advantages over a big motor home or trailer. I will explain this in a series of posts beginning with this one.
First, a Class B van conversion is superior mechanically to a big motor home. Why? Class B’s and small C’s are built on a chassis 100% engineered and built by a major manufacturer like Ford, GM, or Mercedes. In contrast, the big Class A’s are cobbled up from components they buy from someone else or make themselves, like drive shafts, axles, brakes, etc. Quality varies from pretty good to junk. It is sad to see people fork over a big chunk of their life savings to pursue the dream of seeing America and find out they have bought a lemon. Take a look at the Class A forum and see for yourself. A Class B owner is at least assured of a safe, reliable vehicle. Our friends have motor homes made in Alabama and have made many trips there to get them fixed. Give me a break!
Details to follow.
People who travel in big RV’s think that RVing in a Class B is pretty much the same deal, except that we squeeze ourselves into a tiny space. This is a BIG misconception.
If you want to travel around the US and Canada, a small RV is the way to go for many people, and offers many advantages over a big motor home or trailer. I will explain this in a series of posts beginning with this one.
First, a Class B van conversion is superior mechanically to a big motor home. Why? Class B’s and small C’s are built on a chassis 100% engineered and built by a major manufacturer like Ford, GM, or Mercedes. In contrast, the big Class A’s are cobbled up from components they buy from someone else or make themselves, like drive shafts, axles, brakes, etc. Quality varies from pretty good to junk. It is sad to see people fork over a big chunk of their life savings to pursue the dream of seeing America and find out they have bought a lemon. Take a look at the Class A forum and see for yourself. A Class B owner is at least assured of a safe, reliable vehicle. Our friends have motor homes made in Alabama and have made many trips there to get them fixed. Give me a break!
Details to follow.
