Class C vs Class A

vjstangelo wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:
generally speaking, a Class C either leaks in the overhead, has leaked in the overhead, or will leak in the overhead.
bumpy

I noticed at the Hershey show, most C manufacturer's have learned their lesson. The overhead cabs are now fiberglass, partially or entirely.

It looks like the Jayco's cabover on the C's are entirely fiberglass. Is that true?

Well pretty much all Class C have a fiberglass front wall on the cab over. I assume you are referring to a molded front fiberglass cap. There are also plenty of threads on this site and others of major leaks in those units with fiberglass front caps.

Bumpyroad wrote:
generally speaking, a Class C either leaks in the overhead, has leaked in the overhead, or will leak in the overhead.
bumpy

I noticed at the Hershey show, most C manufacturer's have learned their lesson. The overhead cabs are now fiberglass, partially or entirely.

It looks like the Jayco's cabover on the C's are entirely fiberglass. Is that true?

generally speaking, a Class C either leaks in the overhead, has leaked in the overhead, or will leak in the overhead.
bumpy

JMHO from camping and RVing for over 60 years. During my working years of weekend get aways and short vacations and not much parking at my home it was convenient to be in small units like TCs or similar types. easily parked at my home, no distant storage required. Most weekend trips were quick spur of the moment get aways with out much planning and usually in the summer months. Smaller units could go just about anywhere. Now much older with long vacations and not too inspired with camping in hidden forest campgrounds or treking down logging roads larger units are a lot more comfy. Big RVs are highway machines. We still do some limited off road camping with our class A but not the fun of treking down logging roads to see where they go and camping far away from other campers.

Here is a recent thread on the subject.
Class A or C, that is the question

Agreed, basically it amounts to roominess. How much room do you require in your RV to enjoy your experience. We had a 31 ft Class C. We bought it for spouse and I and our 1 large dog to travel in, plus our daughter abd her family to join occasionally. We wanted the extra sleeping room for some fun family trips. We had a blast with it! Now however, our situation has changed. We want to take longer trips with just the two of us, and the 1 large dog. Daughter and family are looking to buy their own TT. We no longer need the sleeping accommodations as much as a little more elbow room and storage. We don't have the $ to justify the diesel expense, and we prefer a new unit to a used one. We have found our 2014 36 ft gas unit is now a perfect fit for us.

Hi,

The class C can be serviced by any heavy truck dealership. Class A may be a little more problematic.

Class A has lots more storage. Often costs a lot more than a Class C.

This is a personal choice, your needs (lots of room or smaller). I have not had a Class A, but I have had travel trailers, 5th wheels, one truck camper and now we have what we like the best, a small Class C. Our Winnebago View Profile 24v, 25' long, diesel, lots of room the two of us, plenty of storage inside and outside. It is so easy to drive and park. Our mileage has been as low as 15 (once) and over 17 three times and our total average is 16.03. We have traveled over 10,000 since Aug 2013 and for us it is great for traveling and camping for a week in one spot too. A Class A would have more of everything, storage, living space and your mileage would be a lot less, but who buys an RV to save money. We also had a Roadtrek 190 Chevy gas, we got 16 mpg very good traveling RV just to small for us. Rent a Class A or a C and try it out. Good luck - Dale

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