Ford vs Chevy Chassis for larger divers
Hello all- As some of you may have read my posted topics, I am in the market for a used Class C (although if I don't find a comfortable one I may begin looking for A models). In my So Cal area...
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You didn't say what your budget is, but I think the rule of thumb is to check out as many different units as you can. It's a lot of work, but your more likely to end up with what you want.
I started out with a A gas 26' Fleetwood then a Newmar 40' DP and now I'm thinking of a class C 25' with the primary consideration of how I'm going to use it. Having lived on boats for years, space is not a big issue for me; simplicity and access to remote sites is.
I'm thinking of a former rental unit. They will be high mileage, but you get more modern designs and most of these chassis should go 200K with minor replacements.
Another option you may consider is older DP's. The shorter ones are scarce but I just saw a '92 Country Coach Magna 34' (asking $45K)that appears to be super clean and well maintained. Look for high mileage DP's, they are better than low mileage units which have been sitting too long. There are some nice late 90's and '00 DP's which will give you the larger shower, more water and comfortable seating in the $50's. My 2000 Mountain Aire was a beauty with a large living room slide, garden shower and they can be had in the high 50's.
Good luck.
Check out some tiny apartment sites. They have some amazing fold away beds and you could always hang a bed from the ceiling like on the Trek.
I started out with a A gas 26' Fleetwood then a Newmar 40' DP and now I'm thinking of a class C 25' with the primary consideration of how I'm going to use it. Having lived on boats for years, space is not a big issue for me; simplicity and access to remote sites is.
I'm thinking of a former rental unit. They will be high mileage, but you get more modern designs and most of these chassis should go 200K with minor replacements.
Another option you may consider is older DP's. The shorter ones are scarce but I just saw a '92 Country Coach Magna 34' (asking $45K)that appears to be super clean and well maintained. Look for high mileage DP's, they are better than low mileage units which have been sitting too long. There are some nice late 90's and '00 DP's which will give you the larger shower, more water and comfortable seating in the $50's. My 2000 Mountain Aire was a beauty with a large living room slide, garden shower and they can be had in the high 50's.
Good luck.
Check out some tiny apartment sites. They have some amazing fold away beds and you could always hang a bed from the ceiling like on the Trek.
