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ron_dittmer
Feb 18, 2015Explorer II
Yes in-general, the bigger the volume of the rig, the more storage you will likely have.
Phoenix Cruisers, especially the shorter ones, can be considered super-sized class Bs, or micro-sized class Cs. They are for people who want all big-rig features in the smallest package practical. There were and are still today, a number of other manufactures who are in direct competition with Phoenix USA in offering similarly scaled-down yet fully featured rigs. They have always been quite popular in one form or another. These days, many of the scaled-down rigs come with a higher price tag, so don't be shopping by the square foot and 9 foot ceilings like a regular house. Back in 2007 when we paid $67,200 for our rig, we could have saved $15,000 by getting a much bigger conventional class C.
My wife and I travel in great comfort with our small PC-2350 which does not have a slide out. But others would feel quite confined. I think if we were snow birds living in it for multiple months at a time, we would appreciate more room. But for our on-the-move 3 to 4 week annual vacations and occasional weekend get-away, our short PC of 23'-8" bumper-tip-to-tip works extremely well.
We also appreciate the mobility and driving ease. The shape/aerodynamics improves stability when driving which translates to less driver fatigue and improved passenger comfort. Given we typically drive across the country to our destinations, those benefits are highly valued. I actually took extra steps with heavy duty stabilizer bars & such to further improve ease of drivability. It is very important to us for both comfort and safety.
Phoenix Cruisers, especially the shorter ones, can be considered super-sized class Bs, or micro-sized class Cs. They are for people who want all big-rig features in the smallest package practical. There were and are still today, a number of other manufactures who are in direct competition with Phoenix USA in offering similarly scaled-down yet fully featured rigs. They have always been quite popular in one form or another. These days, many of the scaled-down rigs come with a higher price tag, so don't be shopping by the square foot and 9 foot ceilings like a regular house. Back in 2007 when we paid $67,200 for our rig, we could have saved $15,000 by getting a much bigger conventional class C.
My wife and I travel in great comfort with our small PC-2350 which does not have a slide out. But others would feel quite confined. I think if we were snow birds living in it for multiple months at a time, we would appreciate more room. But for our on-the-move 3 to 4 week annual vacations and occasional weekend get-away, our short PC of 23'-8" bumper-tip-to-tip works extremely well.
We also appreciate the mobility and driving ease. The shape/aerodynamics improves stability when driving which translates to less driver fatigue and improved passenger comfort. Given we typically drive across the country to our destinations, those benefits are highly valued. I actually took extra steps with heavy duty stabilizer bars & such to further improve ease of drivability. It is very important to us for both comfort and safety.
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