We recently switched to a C from our 22' TT. Our Nexus Phantom 23P (24' 10"), Class C is huge inside. We have so much storage that probably 40% of the available space has yet to be used and we have put over 6,000 miles on in the last 3 months. Yep, we still have an intermittent rattle that comes and goes - I suspect some tools in the storage bay but have a cure planned.
With no slide there is nothing to move around or go wrong down the road. The full queen is always available and our princess of a pooch enjoys riding up there watching the world go by out the two large windows. As you noted with rigs this size driving is nothing but a pleasure and we can get in and out of any shopping center parking lot, down any road and into any site.
We have the E-350 6.8L V-10 Ford Chassis and love it. The MB diesels are good on gas but seriously lacking in power or so I have been told by several folks who own them. The V-10 is a beast and the serious mountains of AZ, UT, ID and WY were nothing but fun. I can tow up to 5,000# on the Reese Class IV hitch but have no plans (no need), to do so. We get 10 mpg but then it runs on regular which is a lot cheaper than diesel. Also we have a 55 gallon tank which gives me 500 miles of range with a 50 mile cushion.
The cost of a conventional C is far less than B, B+ or any of the MB diesel models and there are lots of great deals out there on lightly used units. As always.... Opinions and YMMV. :C
