Downsizing?
Not sure if this should be in Class C or Vans, B+'s etc. Just curious how many of you have gone from a MH or 5th wheel in the 30 to 35 ft. range to 1 of the newer European style motor homes around 23...
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We up-sized to a 23'-8" long rig. We had a short list of No-Compromise.
- must fit in our garage (it just fits)
- must have a dinette that we can keep setup all the time
- must have a main floor permanent double bed
- must be self contained with every feature practical & useful....we were "done" with novelty items
- almost a NO Compromise was "We didn't want a slide out"
We got so much more in a small package. You can see many pictures of our Phoenix Cruiser 2350 by CLICKING HERE.
New ones are not cheap, running around $100k. Used ones are not cheap either. If you are a bargain hunter, don't search for a PC. Phoenix USA HERE makes many different lengths and floor plans, as short as 21 feet. But all are pricey. Our model 2350 is offered on the E350, E450, and Sprinter so the price goes up and up. If looking at used ones, I would say to start around a 2004, but make sure it has the integrated spare tire wall introduced mid-year 2004 and retained to this day. Standard in 2007 is a twin battery compartment and whole-house inverter which every owner loves immensely. The general rule is..."the newer the better".
- must fit in our garage (it just fits)
- must have a dinette that we can keep setup all the time
- must have a main floor permanent double bed
- must be self contained with every feature practical & useful....we were "done" with novelty items
- almost a NO Compromise was "We didn't want a slide out"
We got so much more in a small package. You can see many pictures of our Phoenix Cruiser 2350 by CLICKING HERE.
New ones are not cheap, running around $100k. Used ones are not cheap either. If you are a bargain hunter, don't search for a PC. Phoenix USA HERE makes many different lengths and floor plans, as short as 21 feet. But all are pricey. Our model 2350 is offered on the E350, E450, and Sprinter so the price goes up and up. If looking at used ones, I would say to start around a 2004, but make sure it has the integrated spare tire wall introduced mid-year 2004 and retained to this day. Standard in 2007 is a twin battery compartment and whole-house inverter which every owner loves immensely. The general rule is..."the newer the better".
