"Maximum 24 ft or longer" question
I'm looking now since quite a while for a used RV and I noticed that Class C's that are 26 ft long (or longer) are significantly less expensive that the shorter ones that are no longer than 24 ft. ...
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The fuel mileage should be all but indistinguishable with that tiny of a length difference. You--how fast you drive, in particular--will have a much greater effect on the mileage. It's not going to be great no matter what.
I have not generally had trouble finding places to park my 32' class C for shopping etc; it needs two parking spaces end-to-end, and a quad of four is easier if possible due to the width. I suspect a 24' one would still generally need two spaces due to the length unless you have a median or something you can hang the back end over.
Streetside parking in towns is harder but sometimes possible.
In terms of actual driving down the road, the length has relatively little to do with anything. The width and height are far more noticeable (and limiting), and those hardly change. Length does make a difference when maneuvering in tight quarters like gas stations and some parking lots, as much because of the poorer turning radius as anything.
For living full time, I think larger would be more convenient, within reason. Having frills such as counter space in the kitchen area is worth a lot.
(Do be sure you've crunched the numbers properly before diving in. Living in an RV is not as frugal as it may seem on the surface, and frequently not less expensive than renting or owning a modest house or apartment. Be sure to budget some money for repairs and maintenance.)
I have not generally had trouble finding places to park my 32' class C for shopping etc; it needs two parking spaces end-to-end, and a quad of four is easier if possible due to the width. I suspect a 24' one would still generally need two spaces due to the length unless you have a median or something you can hang the back end over.
Streetside parking in towns is harder but sometimes possible.
In terms of actual driving down the road, the length has relatively little to do with anything. The width and height are far more noticeable (and limiting), and those hardly change. Length does make a difference when maneuvering in tight quarters like gas stations and some parking lots, as much because of the poorer turning radius as anything.
For living full time, I think larger would be more convenient, within reason. Having frills such as counter space in the kitchen area is worth a lot.
(Do be sure you've crunched the numbers properly before diving in. Living in an RV is not as frugal as it may seem on the surface, and frequently not less expensive than renting or owning a modest house or apartment. Be sure to budget some money for repairs and maintenance.)
