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Rich_Mar
Explorer
Jan 10, 2015

need your imput

I wrote the other day asking your opinion on the class of your rv, A,C, etc, and why you liked it and if you would buy a different class next time around. The reason I did that because we have always had 5ers and are in the market for another rv. Our last 5er is setting on a lot permanently. So I think we have settled in on a used class c, 28 ft Gulfstream, chevy v8. What can I expect mpg, it't a 2006. Any imput you can provide would be appreciated such as the mpg, good or bad with this model or brand. I know the mpg depends alot on the driver, I'm not a pedal to the medal guy. thanks rich

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  • I started out looking for a class B to travel back and forth to my sons house's. There are two really nice lakes around there area and I thought I could camp a week or two at a time up there and not be a burden on either one of them. They could come to me for a day or evening of fishing and what not. I ended up finding the C class I now own and realize I would not have been happy with the B. The A class is just too much home for my taste. They'er big, wide, tall and just not suited to the type of use I have with My Travelcraft. Class C's can get into the big and bulky category too but even at that they'er probably easier on the wallet than an A. My C is 23' and sleeps up to 6 adults has a full dry bath with tub/shower. you can park easily and if you don't have a toad you can get around town with out chewing your finger nails to the quick. Best thing I can tell you is go rent one and see if it's a good fit for you.
  • ScottG wrote:
    Imput?
    must be nice to live in a purrfect world hope you were able to dumb down and figure out what I meant.
  • As the owner of a 2006 Class C on a Chevy Chassis, I can say you made a good Choice :B

    Beyond that the long thread in my signature may be of help,to make it a bit easier than reading the whole thing you can skip to page 4and beyond to see the debate about Fuel mileage. Mine so far has been about 9.2 average on the road in the varied terrain here, and I drive it and don't baby it.

    The ride quality is also discussed along the way and the comfort and cockpit size difference between the Class C on a Chevy Chassis and a Ford is on page 15 also the updates as mentioned on the first page.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    6.0 Chevy V8? Close to 10mpg. 7.4/454? Couple mpg less. Class A has a great view and usually good basement storage. Against that, parts availability, tricky subsystems like A/C, and near-zero crash safety. Class C doesn't ride quite as well, less view, less storage. But easier parts access, cheaper parts and tires, standard chassis systems like wiring and A/C. Most generous/flexible sleeping arrangements. We don't go far enough and stay long enough to justify additional investment and maintenance. Ours isn't luxury but it isn't punishing either. We've stayed in it two months on two occasions and one month on another.