I enjoy checking out these newer "motor homes" based on the Sprinter, and similar chassis because of their obvious attractions; nice driving, better MPG, park anywhere, etc. But am I the only one who thinks they are a terrible value and a toy for the wealthy? I can't even find used ones for less than $50000 or so. It seems like paying lots extra to go small, have a wet bath, folding bed, little storage and just no room. It's not that I want a big diesel pusher; far from it but can't afford these newer Bs. A small older style class C, new or used, seems way more bang for the buck?

You are not the only one. But there are plenty of people buying them even if they are just a toy. When we looked at out HR my wife said, "It's too big." Now she wouldn't want anything smaller.

Class B’s (IMO) are the most expensive you can buy considering storage space in or out, conveniences, bathroom, kitchen features, sleeping, lounging space, and so on. It is a very large amount of money to be able to park anywhere, and to have the safety features required of vans. I’m not sure they are “Toys for the wealthy” though. Some use them as daily drivers too which helps justify the buy. I know when I had a 2000 Winnebago / VW Camper I used to to go back and forth to the golf course, and back=k and forth to work.

OP, I've though the same thing myself. $75k to 100k for a fancy van with a wet bath. They are nice but we don't want a wet bath. The Dynamax Isata listed in our sig has a dry bath which is one of the main reasons we bought it.

Yes, they are expensive in comparison to other RV types. But for some they are worth it.I ended up going with an old small class C. I first looked at a pickup and TC, but even used that combo was more than I wanted to spend as I didn't already have a pickup. My clipper is 20.5 feet long. It works great for me with the dogs, parrot and now cat. My old boss has a sprinter that he customized himself. He and his wife are fine in it and can carry a kayak easily. But they have no dedicated bathroom and do all their cooking outdoors. The inside is basically a platform bed (kayak underneath) and the cab.

Jayco-noslide wrote:I enjoy checking out these newer "motor homes" based on the Sprinter, and similar chassis because of their obvious attractions; nice driving, better MPG, park anywhere, etc. But am I the only one who thinks they are a terrible value and a toy for the wealthy? I can't even find used ones for less than $50000 or so. It seems like paying lots extra to go small, have a wet bath, folding bed, little storage and just no room. It's not that I want a big diesel pusher; far from it but can't afford these newer Bs. A small older style class C, new or used, seems way more bang for the buck?Double ditto. You'll get no argument from me.

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hotjag1
Explorer II
Jul 27, 2019
OP, I've though the same thing myself. $75k to 100k for a fancy van with a wet bath. They are nice but we don't want a wet bath. The Dynamax Isata listed in our sig has a dry bath which is one of the main reasons we bought it.
wildtoad
Explorer II
Jul 27, 2019
Class B’s (IMO) are the most expensive you can buy considering storage space in or out, conveniences, bathroom, kitchen features, sleeping, lounging space, and so on. It is a very large amount of money to be able to park anywhere, and to have the safety features required of vans.

I’m not sure they are “Toys for the wealthy” though. Some use them as daily drivers too which helps justify the buy. I know when I had a 2000 Winnebago / VW Camper I used to to go back and forth to the golf course, and back=k and forth to work.
Son_of_Norway
Explorer
Jul 27, 2019
You are not the only one. But there are plenty of people buying them even if they are just a toy. When we looked at out HR my wife said, "It's too big." Now she wouldn't want anything smaller.

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