Is Class B the easiest to use?

DougE wrote:
I've traveled with multiple pets in a Class A but now do the Class B thing with no pets. It'll be snug even with a small dog (big dog - no way). The animals will sort themselves out but they won't be happy.

Concur with all of the above !

Plus you will have little space to carry your clothing and personal items.

I've traveled with multiple pets in a Class A but now do the Class B thing with no pets. It'll be snug even with a small dog (big dog - no way). The animals will sort themselves out but they won't be happy. Big problem is where to put the litter pan. Especially if you have to keep your dog from snacking from it. Best go with the C. Mechanicals are the same. Fixtures are the same. Just a wood and aluminum shell vs. a steel one.

IMO, there's no difference in the maintenance between a "B" and a "C" since they both have the same systems. About the only thing that would be easier on a B is washing it? A true B is definitely, clearly an RV, which is why there's a whole sub-culture of people converting cargo vans for "stealth" camping. It's almost guaranteed to not be allowed in any neighborhood that has HOA rules.

But if you want to live fulltime, all the amenities that come with an RV are nice, like a flushing toilet, shower, AC and furnace. You will get a TON more room/storage in a Class C, and they tend to be cheaper; but a Class B is narrower, shorter, (easier to drive) and can usually be parked just about any place a large truck would fit.

Having owned and loved a 28' Class C for a decade; and now driving a largish Transit conversion van, there's really not much difference in driving them. They both have limited visibility, are affected by strong crosswinds; and you always have to be mindful of how tall your vehicle is. The biggest difference is how fast my van is.....LOL! (My "9-foot tall Ferrari")

Deb

I have a park model in the Yuma foothills and not in a park. I have a large lot, high brick wall and full hookups for my RV. A lot of residential areas don't allow RVs parked on the premises. You don't say what area of the south you are looking at but some communities have very strict regulations. Not my cup of tea.

Space will be tight but very doable. As posted above some private RV parks have restrictions for smaller RVs. Make sure the RV has an RVIA certification and is self contained which is a requirement for some public and private RV parks.

Parking restrictions vary by city. For example where I live no vehicle higher than 7 feet or longer than 21 feet may park overnight on a residential street without a permit. The permit is only good for 3 days.

Developments with Homeowner associations can be very strict. No RVs in driveways or parked anywhere on the property where they can be seen from the sidewalk. Which means even in a backyard if it can be seen from the sidewalk or street the homeowner would be asked to remove it.

1: Depends. Some places actively ban "RVs", and are vague on that description. A class "B" may be just fine, or it may be verboten. Of all the RV types, a class "B" is the least obtrusive.

My personal experience is that if I park in a friend's driveway (and who knows I'm there), nobody cares at all.

2: Class "B"s are vans, so maintaining can be easier.

Yes. You probably don't want a cab-over, for instance. For the four of you, space could get a bit tight in a B. A sprinter chassis, like the Roadtrek Adventurous might be roomier than a smaller B vans and with the diesel engine better fuel efficiency but height might be a problem if you want to park it in a carport, for instance. The Roadtrek sprinter also has the macerator pump for waste which might be easier on your back than the typical sewer hose system. Also electric powered bed in back.