Transition from TT to Class C

We also transitioned from a 27' TT to a 30' class C (winnebago Aspect). In between we purchased a used Class C, that just wasn't big enough and had too many issues. Love the convenience of the C vs the TT. Yes its another vehicle to take care of, but gives DH something to do! We traded our Suburban for our CRV and saved a ton on gas (can't compare the MPG on those two). We liked our TT very much, but are in love with our C. Easy to drive, lots of space (three slides). Some people think that the C's have less storage, but for us, we feel we have much more storage than our TT (Airstream).
Have you driven a C? There are so many variations of the C's out there. Since you have owned an RV, write down your must haves and go from there. My suggestion is to find one with a walk around bed, those corner units aren't fun to make.
Let us know if you find one you like…safe travels.

We switched from a 31' TT to a 31' class c last year. As far as room, it's not any less. It's still 31' and we still have two slides. The TT did have a bunk room, which to us was a waste of space for one kid. Our bedroom is now bigger and we have a full wardrobe. We also have a bigger kitchen area. We had a truck, just to pull he TT (f250). My wife would drive it when she had to, but we hated cranking it up to e tune of 11-12 mpg when not towing anything. We traded it in on an explorer which is nicer, more comfortable and twice as good gas mileage. As far as insurance goes, the class c cost a little over $100 more for the year than the TT. But we just got our car insurance renewed and it went down about $100/year. So that is a trade off. The maintenance part is the same no matter what. When you reach those mileage intervals, you need to do them whether it's a mh or truck. The rest of the mh is just like a TT as far as maintenance.

All in all, we could not be happier with our choice. He convenience factor is the greatest part.

We made the switch from our 22' TT to the 24' C last summer and have not looked back. In a word, it is EASIER! After 7 months and 10,000 miles we love the simplicity that the C brings to the RV/Cruising/camping equation. I do miss the voluminous storage I had in the back of my SCab F-150 with the Leer Shell but that is about it. I used to get 11/12 mpg with the truck and trailer and now get 10 with the C but with a 55 gallon fuel tank it has more than twice the range.

The interior storage is far better in the C, we currently use about 60% of the available space, and having gone from a middle of the road trailer to a high end C the amenities are amazing (upgraded appliances, electric awning, heated tanks, bigger and better beds). We were 46' long nose to tail with the TT and now it is 24' . Do we miss having the truck to drive around? Sure, but not that much as the C will go just about anyplace the truck would.



Part of the reason we are so happy with the switch is that our trips have changed from mostly camping to longer, extended road trips. We still camp almost every night, we just do it a lot farther from home. There are so many wonderful places to see in this great country and the C makes getting there so much easier. For us the journey is now at least half of the fun.

As Always.... Opinions and YMMV.

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We went from a 32 ft 5er to a 25 ft C.
Space is the issue. We double up on anything that can have 2 uses.
We have wire racks in the cupboards to get twice the space.
We have only one outside large storage and I have layered that so that I don't have to remove everything to get to one thing on the bottom.
We did not get a slide out as that takes up 9 inches of space and looses you a hanging closet. (don't believe me, compare them).
We use one of those ladies shoe racks in one closet to get multiple layers for underwear etc.
We use the bed top for storage when traveling and then put things on the front seats where stationary.
And the one thing that somehow others think is strange, is that we do not use the shower, instead that is a place for many things including a hanging of clothes. Of course then, we use the CG showers.

We put things away that aren't in use.

I guess what I am asking is how much different from maintaining a car or truck is an MH? We are talking gas and more than likely V10.

If you don't get rid of TV, insurance is about it IMO.
There are very few (bad) small things that do pop up for us. Like my local Ford dealer can't fit class C into his garage because of height. Have to use another 12 miles away.

I switched from a TT to a class C, but it was 10 years ago. You can't really compare a MH to a TT, its really a TT plus a TV. Depending on where you live, The MH may only be used in the summer whereas a TV, truck, may be used all year long.

To me the convenience of a MH more than makes up for the possible difference in ownership costs of a TT and truck.