We got our first RV 35' class A back in 2007. Now the kids are older and we're thinking to down size to a B or possibly a B+.Reason is simple, no more towing.Has anyone here downsize from a class A to B and regrets?What is the longest class B or B+ that I should buy that I can easily drive and park in the city? 24' too long?What are the three "best for the money" brand/name class B that I should buy. I know there are many but just wanted to narrow down to three.Thanks in advance.

If at this point in my life, I would have a choice...I would go with a 25'Class A..a good friend has a 25.1 Axis. I have had 31' class A's and a 23' Pleasure WayThe PW was top notch, quality and service, but the holding tanks were 10 gallons.I found the PW easier to park anywhere, but harder to control on the road at 55 m.p.h. with winds. My understanding the PW had a one pice chassis, whereas the Road Trek was different. Bath was enclosed in the PW.

a B is a world of compromises- the advantages are parking ( not only on the road but at home- we park in our driveway or sideyard), mpg, stealth and ease of driving.there is a huge cost per cubic foot!we have a PW Lexor TD on a Chev chassis- 10 years old ( 8 with previous owner), coming up on 100K.- it is 20' w/ spare... a chev van with a cap on the top (8'10")- std width. 6.0 vortec, 3 spd w/ OD. tow cap 5000#It is awesome and we are very happy with our choice- the above aspects were prime for us- other considerations were size of bed ( 74" W x 75" long on driver side- 72 " on pass side) and make of chassis- we have other GM's so easy to fix and service- I already know the layout.kick some tires- If you don't have alot of B's near you, the youtube dealer videos do a good jobs of showing the features- but watch how the sales guys jockey around the interior- gives a good idea of the space and how it is usedmany PW's only have 2 seats ( swivel)- where as some Roadtreks have 3 or 4 seats- extra seats means the cabinetry may be floor to ceiling both sidesour tanks? 27 US Gal. fresh ( 225#) , 11 black and 27 grey...never too much or too little.the build quality of the cabinetry and the layout of the plumbing, 12 VDC, 120 VAC and gas systems is top notchWe generally travel at 65 mph-ish on the interstate that gives good mpg ( 15 or 16) and handles fine.We also drive mtns and coast roads- twisties and windies.my wife has done solo trips from phx to California beaches- no problem..some of the larger B+ or small C's seem to use space poorly with a galley in the rear and a bed/sofa in the middle of the RV- ours is in the rear and we leave the bed made up all the timemike

Check out Leisure Travel Vans - lots of floorplans and great quality.We downsized from a 31 ft., full wall slide Class A to our B+ with a murphy bed and full rear bath. Works very well for us and no regrets. Depending on the trip destination and purpose, sometimes we tow, other times we do not.

We're very happy switching from a 38 foot DP to a Roadtrek B. At 23'9" I can park just about anywhere I have to. On the road it is a pleasure to drive. It has everything we need to function with. I have never needed to plug in at a campground yet.It does call for another level of "togetherness". Space is tight. And yes, it was a spendy devil.

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mkguitar
Explorer
Aug 25, 2016
a B is a world of compromises- the advantages are parking ( not only on the road but at home- we park in our driveway or sideyard), mpg, stealth and ease of driving.

there is a huge cost per cubic foot!

we have a PW Lexor TD on a Chev chassis- 10 years old ( 8 with previous owner), coming up on 100K.- it is 20' w/ spare... a chev van with a cap on the top (8'10")- std width. 6.0 vortec, 3 spd w/ OD. tow cap 5000#

It is awesome and we are very happy with our choice- the above aspects were prime for us- other considerations were size of bed ( 74" W x 75" long on driver side- 72 " on pass side) and make of chassis- we have other GM's so easy to fix and service- I already know the layout.

kick some tires- If you don't have alot of B's near you, the youtube dealer videos do a good jobs of showing the features- but watch how the sales guys jockey around the interior- gives a good idea of the space and how it is used

many PW's only have 2 seats ( swivel)- where as some Roadtreks have 3 or 4 seats- extra seats means the cabinetry may be floor to ceiling both sides

our tanks? 27 US Gal. fresh ( 225#) , 11 black and 27 grey...never too much or too little.

the build quality of the cabinetry and the layout of the plumbing, 12 VDC, 120 VAC and gas systems is top notch

We generally travel at 65 mph-ish on the interstate that gives good mpg ( 15 or 16) and handles fine.
We also drive mtns and coast roads- twisties and windies.
my wife has done solo trips from phx to California beaches- no problem..

some of the larger B+ or small C's seem to use space poorly with a galley in the rear and a bed/sofa in the middle of the RV- ours is in the rear and we leave the bed made up all the time

mike
LadyRVer
Explorer II
Aug 25, 2016
If at this point in my life, I would have a choice...I would go with a 25'Class A..a good friend has a 25.1 Axis. I have had 31' class A's and a 23' Pleasure Way
The PW was top notch, quality and service, but the holding tanks were 10 gallons.

I found the PW easier to park anywhere, but harder to control on the road at 55 m.p.h. with winds. My understanding the PW had a one pice chassis, whereas the Road Trek was different. Bath was enclosed in the PW.

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