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pweekly
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Aug 06, 2016

Downsizing from diesel pusher

Hi all. I have a big motorhome (40+ feet) and over the past years we have used it less and less. Pretty much about once or twice a year for tailgating. Now, I was set to use it more this year and take it back down to florida and then had a hydraulic leak that put the brakes on that trip. My husband seems to use it less and less and it was always me who would do the basic maintenance, cleaning, winterizing of it. So, I am thinking I would like to downsize it but now am spoiled with the room, the king sized bed etc. and the fancy features of the Class A diesels and wonder if any of you have seen some good smaller alternatives that have big slide outs, nice living space and ideally a king bed. Thanks for any help. I don't know if this should be on the class C board, but you all would know what I mean I think.

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  • I have owned a standard Class C listed at 31' but actually 33' on a Ford E450 223" wheelbase chassis. We now own a Class A DP listed at 33' but actually 34' on a Freightliner 208" wheelbase chassis. With a standard Class C the ride is harsh and noisy, the payload is poor typically 1,000# - 2,000# payload. Handling is typically poor. Typically they can only be used in summer months due to lack of enclosed tanks or plumbing. The other difference is the turning radius. Our class A has a much tighter turning radius with a 55 degree wheel cut and a 208" wheelbase than our standard Class C with a 223" wheelbase and a 45 degree wheel cut. Super C motorhomes are a different story however have some of the same noise and heat problems as well as the turning radius issues. However they don't have the payload problems that the standard Class C units do. We like the air ride suspension and panoramic view out the window.
  • azdryheat wrote:
    Nothing comes close to a Class A

    That's what I"m seeing other than a Dynamax and then I am as big as I was before. There are just times when I think a smaller unit would be fun to zip around in. Things like more football games, swim meets etc. where taking the big class A is too much hassle and money. I wish I could design one.