Looking into getting a class C motorhome
Hey all, Well my family and I are looking into purchasing a motorhome. We have a travel trailer now, but the wife likes the idea of getting a motorhome. Was going to go with a new truck and cabover...
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I had the same thoughts about whether to buy a Class A or C, then I did the research. I spoke to both types of owners about the standard questions, room , comfort, maintenance, reliability, driving, parking, towing, etc. I decided on a Class C with a Ford drive system under 30' so I could get into state parks. I also didn't want a corner bed, combo bathroom shower, where everything gets wet, or a cab-over bed. And, I didn't want to break the bank or pay more than a car for it.
Mine fell into my lap, with the help that my friend owns an RV resale lot. I bought a 1996 Winnebago-Itasca Spirit 29' with walk around center line queen bed, separate shower, and cab-over entertainment center with pull out single mattress, which I took out and now have a very convenient storage drawer, and only 52K miles. All this for $15K, paid in full. Sure, I would have liked to get something newer, like a 2006 with the V10, but not spending a ton of money on a really clean, well taken care of rig, was one of our priorities.
The main reason I decided to go with a Class C was maintenance. I can take mine to any Ford dealer that works on MHs, about 90%. My tires are standard heavy duty truck tires, about $200 a piece including mounting, as opposed to a Class A which can run $400-$500 per tire. My motor is a standard Ford E-350 460ci V8, which I get about 8mpg towing my 2012 Ford Focus on a dolly. The house parts are standard MH things, Atwood WH, Norcold fridge, three burner stove, with oven, microwave, Coleman A/C unit, and now a 30" TV on my entertainment center.
I still have the typical MH owner duties to perform, check the roof for lapping lifting that might cause a leak, vents, tubes, AC, awning, etc.
I am very happy with my choice in getting an older Class C, may not be as cool as a diesel pusher, but I also save tons of money on upkeep over a bigger rig.
Happy hunting and safe travels.
Mine fell into my lap, with the help that my friend owns an RV resale lot. I bought a 1996 Winnebago-Itasca Spirit 29' with walk around center line queen bed, separate shower, and cab-over entertainment center with pull out single mattress, which I took out and now have a very convenient storage drawer, and only 52K miles. All this for $15K, paid in full. Sure, I would have liked to get something newer, like a 2006 with the V10, but not spending a ton of money on a really clean, well taken care of rig, was one of our priorities.
The main reason I decided to go with a Class C was maintenance. I can take mine to any Ford dealer that works on MHs, about 90%. My tires are standard heavy duty truck tires, about $200 a piece including mounting, as opposed to a Class A which can run $400-$500 per tire. My motor is a standard Ford E-350 460ci V8, which I get about 8mpg towing my 2012 Ford Focus on a dolly. The house parts are standard MH things, Atwood WH, Norcold fridge, three burner stove, with oven, microwave, Coleman A/C unit, and now a 30" TV on my entertainment center.
I still have the typical MH owner duties to perform, check the roof for lapping lifting that might cause a leak, vents, tubes, AC, awning, etc.
I am very happy with my choice in getting an older Class C, may not be as cool as a diesel pusher, but I also save tons of money on upkeep over a bigger rig.
Happy hunting and safe travels.
