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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rockhillmanor wrote:
Example my friends had a leveler that would not come up on an A. No one locally wanted to touch it. ....
Just saying "IMHO" it is far easier to have repairs done on the road with a Class C.
Which Class C has the levelers installed by the chassis manufacturer and how does this argument support which has better engine access?
The neatness of the leveler installation will be determined by the quality and care of the coach builder, Class A or Class C.
To the OP, you're on the Class C forum, so you'll get a preference for Class C's in your replies. Over on the Class A forums, you'll get a preference for Class A.
Me? I have a class A gasser. No real problems with access. In fact, one advantage of the class A is most upper engine work can be done from inside. So, when it's hot outside, I can work inside in air conditioned comfort. I had to do this when the A/C compressor clutch froze up on me on the road. I had to get underneath for a couple of times to put on a new serpentine belt, but 80% of the job was done in the air conditioned interior of the motorhome.
The reason a lot of mechanics don't want to work on the class A, in my experience and opinion, is because they have to go inside the rig to do engine work, which means they have to put down all the protective floor coverings and be extra careful not to get anything greasy. They'd rather not deal with that. I don't think it's the mechanical aspect of the work that deters them from working on them.
~Rick
