Reflections on 6 Months of RV Research! ;)
Hi Class C Forum, I caught the RV bug about 6 months ago after a particularly stressful stretch at work. Researching RVs has become the way that I decompress when I have some discretionary time. Cu...
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As new coaches, Nexus looks good. So does Phoenix Cruiser. You won't go far wrong with a Winnebago (or Itasca) product. The Forest River Sunseeker and Forester are really catching on in the last few seasons. Then I'm thinking Jayco and Fleetwood. Toward the bottom of my list, the Coachmen products. Thor seems to be having problems with Class C's. Recent info indicates the RAM ProMaster chassis doesn't have adequate capacity. Mere existence of a chassis doesn't mean somebody should build on it.
Remember, Floor Plan Rules! If you and significant other don't like the layout, Chassis, Roof, etc. etc. won't keep you happy.
We thought of a B+ (yeah, doesn't really exist and it's more like a C- but how would THAT sell) but what we found was the attractive sizing reduces storage to darn near zero. DW wouldn't have one without a Pantry. We wanted an Oven. And a "separate bedroom." Ended up with a 31-ft C with wide (101") body.
Watch the Wheel Base to Length Ratio. The low 50% range is supposed to be OK but a number of C's have trouble with light front axle and overloaded rear axle in that ratio range. Better to shop in the upper 50%'s. Include a Truck Stop in your Test Drive. Make sure front tires on a C are between 55 and 65-psi and spend $10 to weigh it on their CAT scale. If you actually can check the rear tires, go for 70 to 80-psi and more importantly that they're close to same pressure in all four. Then you'll know where you stand. If it's Front Light/Rear Heavy you really can't do much about it by shifting your stuff.
A 31-ft should have a WB approaching 220-inches.
Remember, Floor Plan Rules! If you and significant other don't like the layout, Chassis, Roof, etc. etc. won't keep you happy.
We thought of a B+ (yeah, doesn't really exist and it's more like a C- but how would THAT sell) but what we found was the attractive sizing reduces storage to darn near zero. DW wouldn't have one without a Pantry. We wanted an Oven. And a "separate bedroom." Ended up with a 31-ft C with wide (101") body.
Watch the Wheel Base to Length Ratio. The low 50% range is supposed to be OK but a number of C's have trouble with light front axle and overloaded rear axle in that ratio range. Better to shop in the upper 50%'s. Include a Truck Stop in your Test Drive. Make sure front tires on a C are between 55 and 65-psi and spend $10 to weigh it on their CAT scale. If you actually can check the rear tires, go for 70 to 80-psi and more importantly that they're close to same pressure in all four. Then you'll know where you stand. If it's Front Light/Rear Heavy you really can't do much about it by shifting your stuff.
A 31-ft should have a WB approaching 220-inches.
