Small C or longer B+?
Hi All, Its yet another RV newbie asking a "what should I buy?" type question! I've searched some threads and FAQs already, but if my answer lies in an existing thread please feel free to just po...
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Noel (the OP),
Some characteristics of our particular Class C might be a good reference starting point for you. We kindof lucked out in finding it new at a dealer years ago, but it took us about a year to find this combination when searching aross the U.S.. You might be able to find something similar in a more modern model if you search far and wide:
- 24 feet length ... so we can get around well without towing a transportation vehicle
- 101 wide ... so no slideout is needed to be comfortable even when we have to spend time inside during cold weather, hot weather, wet weather, etc.
- Based on a 4X series chassis (Ford E450) instead of a 3X series chassis so we can tow as much as we want and carry as much as we want w/o being overloaded
- One piece fiberglass roof for low maintenance and better long term protection from leaks
- Good overall ground clearance for no scrapping when entering/exiting malls and parking lots
- Large fuel tank (55 gallons) for great cruising range
- Decent size propane tank (18 gallons) for extended furnace usage during cold snaps and for good general drycamping duration
- Decent size grey tank (29 gallons) for good drycamping duration
- Decent size black tank (39 gallons) for good drycamping duration
- Grey water can be off-loaded into the black water tank to extend drycamping duration by not being grey water capacity limited
- Decent size fresh water capacity (39 gallons plus 6 gallons in HW tank) for good drycamping duration
- Quiet and vibration free built-in generator for considerate and convenient extended air conditioning usage when drycamping in warm weather
- A wheel base of 158 inches so we can do such things as make a U-Turn on most residential streets
- Two queen size beds ... one is permanently available for quick naps/rests
- Outside hot/cold shower for washing pets, washing dirty shoes/boots, washing tools, etc.
- Built-in battery storage compartment that can hold up to about 250 amp hours of battery capacity
- Electrically heated cab mirrors for frosty weather
- Electrically movable cab mirrors for inspecting the rear roof edge and lower coach edge areas while driving down the road
- Built-in weather band radio
- Built-in walkie talkie charging rack with four walkie talkies
- All metal drawer slides for long term reliability
- Gravity locks on all drawers to eliminate surprises on bumpy roads and for long term reliability
- Built-in water filter for the galley sink
- Distributed heating and air conditioning ducts
- Remotely switched floor night light for using the toilet in the middle of the night
- Several 120 volt AC outlets
- Several 12 volt DC outlets
- Seven steel and carpet lined exterior storage cabinets ... with two of them being long for storing shovels, fishing poles, beach umbrellas, etc.
- All under-coach plumbing is up high enclosed in a steel cabinet ... there is nothing hanging down low to catch on things on-road or off-road
- The generator and propane tank are mounted up high out of the way about at the height of the Ford frame for worry-free travel on-road or off-road
- The exterior step is electrically operated and retracts way up high matching the lower edge of the coach wall for worry-free travel on-road or off-road
- The rear tire wheel wells are steel lined to protect the coach from damage in case of a tire blowout
- The area underneath both dinette seats is entirely available for storage ... no furnace or hot water heater in there taking up space
- The driver's seat can be tilted back as much as needed for driver comfort
Please consider all of the above just as a guide.
Some characteristics of our particular Class C might be a good reference starting point for you. We kindof lucked out in finding it new at a dealer years ago, but it took us about a year to find this combination when searching aross the U.S.. You might be able to find something similar in a more modern model if you search far and wide:
- 24 feet length ... so we can get around well without towing a transportation vehicle
- 101 wide ... so no slideout is needed to be comfortable even when we have to spend time inside during cold weather, hot weather, wet weather, etc.
- Based on a 4X series chassis (Ford E450) instead of a 3X series chassis so we can tow as much as we want and carry as much as we want w/o being overloaded
- One piece fiberglass roof for low maintenance and better long term protection from leaks
- Good overall ground clearance for no scrapping when entering/exiting malls and parking lots
- Large fuel tank (55 gallons) for great cruising range
- Decent size propane tank (18 gallons) for extended furnace usage during cold snaps and for good general drycamping duration
- Decent size grey tank (29 gallons) for good drycamping duration
- Decent size black tank (39 gallons) for good drycamping duration
- Grey water can be off-loaded into the black water tank to extend drycamping duration by not being grey water capacity limited
- Decent size fresh water capacity (39 gallons plus 6 gallons in HW tank) for good drycamping duration
- Quiet and vibration free built-in generator for considerate and convenient extended air conditioning usage when drycamping in warm weather
- A wheel base of 158 inches so we can do such things as make a U-Turn on most residential streets
- Two queen size beds ... one is permanently available for quick naps/rests
- Outside hot/cold shower for washing pets, washing dirty shoes/boots, washing tools, etc.
- Built-in battery storage compartment that can hold up to about 250 amp hours of battery capacity
- Electrically heated cab mirrors for frosty weather
- Electrically movable cab mirrors for inspecting the rear roof edge and lower coach edge areas while driving down the road
- Built-in weather band radio
- Built-in walkie talkie charging rack with four walkie talkies
- All metal drawer slides for long term reliability
- Gravity locks on all drawers to eliminate surprises on bumpy roads and for long term reliability
- Built-in water filter for the galley sink
- Distributed heating and air conditioning ducts
- Remotely switched floor night light for using the toilet in the middle of the night
- Several 120 volt AC outlets
- Several 12 volt DC outlets
- Seven steel and carpet lined exterior storage cabinets ... with two of them being long for storing shovels, fishing poles, beach umbrellas, etc.
- All under-coach plumbing is up high enclosed in a steel cabinet ... there is nothing hanging down low to catch on things on-road or off-road
- The generator and propane tank are mounted up high out of the way about at the height of the Ford frame for worry-free travel on-road or off-road
- The exterior step is electrically operated and retracts way up high matching the lower edge of the coach wall for worry-free travel on-road or off-road
- The rear tire wheel wells are steel lined to protect the coach from damage in case of a tire blowout
- The area underneath both dinette seats is entirely available for storage ... no furnace or hot water heater in there taking up space
- The driver's seat can be tilted back as much as needed for driver comfort
Please consider all of the above just as a guide.
