Questions before buying first C class!
We have 5 kids (4-10yrs) and want a used RV. We like the c classes. We found a nice used one, 31' with a slide out, 2003 with 38,000 miles. I am wondering: does that length restrict us at all as f...
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The length may restrict you some, particularly at more rustic state parks and the like. In my (limited) experience, it shouldn't be a big problem. Often but certainly not always the limits listed for sites are rather conservative. My class C is 32' long, nose to tail, and there certainly are some campsites that I couldn't fit in—and others that would be quite tricky to get into.
For that matter, there are quite a few campsites in Vermont state parks that are tent only because there is no direct road access; any sort of a trailer or motorhome is more or less restrictive.
Width and height can also make life interesting. The slide adds to the width required for a camp site and might limit your options for positioning. Rear overhang can be a problem, particularly if the overhang is pretty low. Parking in non-campground situations might be tricky, though that's going to be true with most anything that's reasonable for five people. I find I can usually park in two end-to-end parking spaces, though it's often quite tight width-wise and a square of four if there's space available in the parking lot makes life a lot easier.
On the whole, I don't think the size would be a big hinderance for you, broadly speaking.
For that matter, there are quite a few campsites in Vermont state parks that are tent only because there is no direct road access; any sort of a trailer or motorhome is more or less restrictive.
Width and height can also make life interesting. The slide adds to the width required for a camp site and might limit your options for positioning. Rear overhang can be a problem, particularly if the overhang is pretty low. Parking in non-campground situations might be tricky, though that's going to be true with most anything that's reasonable for five people. I find I can usually park in two end-to-end parking spaces, though it's often quite tight width-wise and a square of four if there's space available in the parking lot makes life a lot easier.
On the whole, I don't think the size would be a big hinderance for you, broadly speaking.
