Class C vs. Class A engine access...
Hi, I'm new at this and have looked at several Class A and C motorhomes. I initially thought the Cs would have the easy engine access, but upon inspection, the couple of Class Cs I looked at SEEMED ...
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I should also mention that body parts for a van are far easier and cheaper to get than parts for a class A. Just try replacing a class A windshield anywhere in the USA in good time. Replacing many class A bumpers is horrid process because the bumper is molded as one part with the entire front of the rig all the way to the roof. This means you replace the entire front of the motor home. The wind shield would need to be removed, cleaned & prepared, and then set into the new front body panel. assuming a new panel is available. You'll be praying they prepared all surfaces properly, applied the right amount of sealant everywhere with no voids, and aligned everything properly during assembly. The back yard alternative is to bring in a guy who is good with fiberglass, not a "quality" practice.
With a class C, the entire frontal area is a regular everyday van with everyday parts available in a moment's notice, assembled and reassembled in everyday "industry standard" fashion.
Also consider the doors and windows in the van are automotive quality, solid, good hinges latches & locks, well sealed, crash worthy, very reliable. Not so with a class A. The driver's door if it has one is quite flimsy, best not to have one at all. In a class A, driver & passenger windows rattle and leak air. If not right away, then give them some time.
The better class A's address many such complaints, but then you'll be spending more on your "A" than your brick & mortar house.
I also should mention that the one piece bumper-&-body issue is common practice in the rear of many motor homes, including my own class B+. If I back into something, I too am faced with the same "wall removing" scenario. I wish I had a separate strong yet lightweight composit rear bumper with good brackets that extend flush to my spare tire cover.
This is my rig, bumper and rear wall is all the same piece.
With a class C, the entire frontal area is a regular everyday van with everyday parts available in a moment's notice, assembled and reassembled in everyday "industry standard" fashion.
Also consider the doors and windows in the van are automotive quality, solid, good hinges latches & locks, well sealed, crash worthy, very reliable. Not so with a class A. The driver's door if it has one is quite flimsy, best not to have one at all. In a class A, driver & passenger windows rattle and leak air. If not right away, then give them some time.
The better class A's address many such complaints, but then you'll be spending more on your "A" than your brick & mortar house.
I also should mention that the one piece bumper-&-body issue is common practice in the rear of many motor homes, including my own class B+. If I back into something, I too am faced with the same "wall removing" scenario. I wish I had a separate strong yet lightweight composit rear bumper with good brackets that extend flush to my spare tire cover.
This is my rig, bumper and rear wall is all the same piece.
