Thinking about buying a class c

I am going to disagree with coolmom a little bit and lay out the decision process in my opinion:

#1 floor plan. This is one thing you cannot change after purchase. Basically all RV manufacturers are making the same floor plans with subtle differences, so pick floor plan first regardless of brand. Corner bed/walk around bed, slides/no slides, cabover/no cabover, basement, etc.

#2 chassis. Now that you have chosen your floor plan, you pick chassis brand and wheelbase. Its important here to throw any brand loyalty you may have out the window and focus on your specific needs in this specific situation. I am a hardcore lifetime Chevy guy, but have a Ford based class C I bought brand new in 2019, my third RV (after two Chevy based rigs over 25 years.) I am not endorsing Ford over Chevy here (even though it works fantastic for us) just using it as an example to show its important to disregard any chassis brand loyalty here and focus on the facts to find the best fit for your specific situation at this moment.

#3 Model - once you have your floor plan and chassis brand you should shop model. Since every manufacturer has the same floor plans, and you are past that now, you are now looking at details. Interior layout, cabinets vs drawers, carpet vs vinyl, LED vs incandescent, tank sizes, porcelain vs plastic toilet, etc.

Always remember that there are a zillion RV manufacturers making a zillion RV models, someone somewhere is making the exact RV you are looking for. Don't rush or sign anything and with patience you and your perfect RV will meet soon.

The MH is way over priced at $14k for a 24 year old MH. It should sell for $5-6K according to Nada.

It's hard to judge condition based on pictures and a dealer's claims. That said, it does appear to be pretty well kept up.

One thing to think about carefully with this unit is the lack of a fixed bed. This means you'll have to either clamber up to the cabover bunk to sleep (and clamber down to use the restroom), or convert the dinette or sofa into a bed every night and back again every day...and put up with their lumpiness. The cabover bunk can be comfortable enough to lie down on, but likely has low headroom--sitting up straight may well be impossible--and may not get much air conditioning airflow.

The trimmed off rear ladder is strange and unhelpful.

Can I get opinions on something like this?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3138787092856485

LM3 wrote:
Where is the best place to find used class c motor homes?

As best as I can tell, the RVTrader web site is the best game in town. It allows you to set up a search with parameters such as length, distance from you, price, etc. Then you can save the search and get emails when something comes up that fits your criteria. That's how I found my motorhome.

Craigslist is SOMETIMES OK, but beware of scams. ONLY deal with someone local.

Facebook Marketplace is another source. You can narrow the distance and price, but that's about all the filters that work well. The advantage is that you can look up the seller. Again, only deal with someone local.

If you do search outside your geographic area, be sure to hunt for a good inspector.

I would not buy a RV that you have to get shipped to you.

NEVER buy an RV without inspection, preferably by yourself.

Where is the best place to find used class c motor homes?

Things to look for I have found value in while having in a class C ….


Walk into shower. Some showers you have to step up to get into them.


Corner shower, some are bigger than others. Big ones are real roomy inside.

Wall switches for turning lights on & off.


Counter space by the kitchen sink for food prep.


Large outside rear storage. They can be up to 100cu ft.


No window over the headboard of the bed.


Livable with slide(s) in.


A north south bed that is offset to one side. That gives you room to walk & dress on one side.


60x80 real queen bed. Uses standard bed sheets and such.


Ford E450 or Chevy 4500 chassis. As a Ford guy, I have found the Chevy better. Hate to admit that.


Just a comment. All class Cs have an overhead above the cab designed to be a bed or audio center. It is a great place for storing things. My current rig has lots of storage behind the TV in the overhead area.

In MD make sure the unit you buy is already state inspected because that is a can of worms if not....but it never has to be done again. A diesel is even better, never an emissions inspection. I had a couple of Cs a long time ago another thing to check is the furl tank.....neither of those 2 I had would go 200mi on a tank.

X2 on condition we have a 25ft on a sprinter works great for us , and over 16mpg makes me smile. short trips of 500 miles an couple long hauls to AZ lot leg room .

coolmom42 wrote:
Number 1 thing is to decide on a budget. Be sure to include enough for taxes and registration. Also allow for critical things after you need it, such as tires, or appliance replacement. You will also want to have some funds for general setup, such as dishes, bedding, etc.

Number 2 thing is that it have no water leaks. Go over it with a fine-tooth comb.

Number 3 thing is that you and your wife are going to be happy in it.

*Are you agile and willing to use the over-cab bunk? Does one or both of you get up a lot at night? Consider bed access. Consider that you might split your sleeping arrangements, if that is something that will make life simpler.

*Does it have a comfortable place for both of you to sit? Consider if you are computer users or TV watchers or hobbyists. You want a spot to do all of that and a standard dinette is probably not going to be comfortable for 2 people to do things. Maybe look for a sofa, or a setup where you could readily replace the dinette with a loveseat or twin recliners.

*Are you people who can travel light or do you have to bring the kitchen sink? Take into consideration the inside storage.

For 2 people IMHO the best floor plan is going to have a slide-out so you don't fall over each other all the time while trying to cook, eat, and move around in the RV. That gets really annoying. I do not have a slide but I am mostly by myself.

There are lots of tips for pre-buying inspection checklists. Do your reading and learn about what to look for.

Decide on your parameters and set up alerts on RVTrader. Be willing to wait a while to get exactly what you want.

Yes, Yes, and Yes! This pretty much sums it up!
Brian