Off pavement in a Class A?

The idea of driving off road highlights the fact that when you drive you have six sides of your motorhome you need to pay attention to- it's not just front, back and sides, you really need to watch above and below you to avoid damage. Having said that, since most motorhomes have roughly 2/3 of their weight over the drive wheels they have enough traction to go almost anywhere they will fit. The exception to that would be mud or soft sand.

Be sure to check with CoachNet or GoodSams, or whoever your EMS provider is. I believe some of them will only take care of you, for certain things, if you are within 100 feet of a paved road. Obviously some RV parks are not paved and you are covered there, no matter where they are located. The problems come if you boonedock well of of the beaten track and you call for emergency road service. Not trying to discourage your travels at all, because we also do the same thing, but it will be a good idea to check with your EMS provider as to their limitations.

FYI. Be aware that the muffler, and/or its extension tip, hangs down at the back of some Class A's. Its fairly easy to drag the tip of the muffler when going through a dip in the ground. When this happens it can affect the pipe that runs from the muffler to the turbocharger, and can cause a crack in this pipe. When this happens, the hot exhaust can escape into the engine compartment and very bad, expensive things can result.

The other posts are correct, but also be aware of the above.

I will take our 5er along forest service dirt roads. A classA would make it too but there could be some dust and branches scraping the top and sides. There are different types of roads out there. some wide, some narrow. We first take our truck out and see to investigate where we can go.

Years ago, I had a 20' Class A. It had virtually no overhang. I towed a bike trailer to some of the most unbelievable places. Big ditches, uneven terrain and rocky (big rocky) roads. I even had a winch on the front bumper. Only used it once to pull a jeep out of the way. :)

We boondock every summer in the National Forest campgrounds of Colorado in a 38' DP. The roads are dusty, but good. Check the NF websites for the various states and you should find good descriptions of the areas. There is quite a bit of dispersed camping here that is suitable for most RVs. We kept our length under 40' for that reason. It's not been a problem for us, although you need to power wash your radiators more often! And forget about being all spiffy on the outside!

A short wheel base would be better off road. It don't take much to high center a long wheel base. (speed bump)

Yes, but use common sense.