Help us finalize our smaller A purchase decision!
We have rented several RVs in the past, to confirm what we like/don't like, and to be sure before purchasing. We have also read this forum quite a bit and just today registered.
Us - family of four, mom/dad, two boys, ages 10 and 8
Usage - long road trips, bring bikes, dog, ability to stop in rest stops or campgrounds, stay the night, occasionally go on dedicated camping trips.
We are not - a retiree couple, looking to spend weeks camped somewhere, needing a huge RV.
Our budget - $150k including taxes.
Our current thinking - based on driving various sizes, we are most comfortable with something in the 20-30ft range, we just don't need anything bigger and my wife starts to feel less comfortable driving larger than that. We like the idea of a smaller A (examples - VIA, Reyo, Brave, etc.) or maybe even a well configured B.
Our problem/challenge - we love the MB Sprinter platform conversion Bs, like the Airstream Interstate. But seems a bit too small for our needs. We also love the new Brave, but it seems a bit too big for what we need and for driveability. We really would like to find something where our two boys can sit, seatbelted, facing forward, while we are driving. Many of the smaller As have them sitting sideways on a sofa. We like the captain chairs configuration of the Bs, but with the added room, sleeping, galley, shower, storage, etc. of the A. Does this RV exist? We cant find it.
Lastly, in terms of other details, we prefer a more modern/European look vs. the more traditional cabin/browns. We also like the idea of a MB turbo diesel engine, but are ok with a Ford V10 also.
Until now we have excluded class C because we find the driveability to feel a bit "detached" and swervy on the road. Not sure if that is fair assessment, but we have driven a few C, including a brand new MB 3500 chassis C and it still felt like it had too much play on the road for our liking.
Help! Thanks!
Us - family of four, mom/dad, two boys, ages 10 and 8
Usage - long road trips, bring bikes, dog, ability to stop in rest stops or campgrounds, stay the night, occasionally go on dedicated camping trips.
We are not - a retiree couple, looking to spend weeks camped somewhere, needing a huge RV.
Our budget - $150k including taxes.
Our current thinking - based on driving various sizes, we are most comfortable with something in the 20-30ft range, we just don't need anything bigger and my wife starts to feel less comfortable driving larger than that. We like the idea of a smaller A (examples - VIA, Reyo, Brave, etc.) or maybe even a well configured B.
Our problem/challenge - we love the MB Sprinter platform conversion Bs, like the Airstream Interstate. But seems a bit too small for our needs. We also love the new Brave, but it seems a bit too big for what we need and for driveability. We really would like to find something where our two boys can sit, seatbelted, facing forward, while we are driving. Many of the smaller As have them sitting sideways on a sofa. We like the captain chairs configuration of the Bs, but with the added room, sleeping, galley, shower, storage, etc. of the A. Does this RV exist? We cant find it.
Lastly, in terms of other details, we prefer a more modern/European look vs. the more traditional cabin/browns. We also like the idea of a MB turbo diesel engine, but are ok with a Ford V10 also.
Until now we have excluded class C because we find the driveability to feel a bit "detached" and swervy on the road. Not sure if that is fair assessment, but we have driven a few C, including a brand new MB 3500 chassis C and it still felt like it had too much play on the road for our liking.
Help! Thanks!
