Used Class A's

Market value and technical value have VERY loose connection.
Every design has its good and bad parts.
Mentioned accident protection in ClassC is important for one and ignored by other.
I did own almost all kind of RVs (one I am missing from collection is 5th wheel) and each one is good for different purposes.
Would I plan to drive RV a lot, I would go for ClassC or SuperC.
Would RV be park for long time ClassA or trailer is better for long-term living.

mike brez wrote:
If you have kids the C is perfect with the sleeping over the cab,couch,kitchen table and bedroom. Been there done that we now have a class A.

This same scenario also exists in at least one model in every manufacturer's Class A lineup. Another head scratcher. Since Electric cab over bunks and bunk beds, as well as dinette and sofa conversions are pretty common in Class A's any more it's no longer a Class C only benefit. My 30' A could sleep 8 if I wanted. 6 Comfortably.

If you have kids the C is perfect with the sleeping over the cab,couch,kitchen table and bedroom. Been there done that we now have a class A.

When we were looking, protection in an accident plus more ways to exit the vehicle entered in the equation.

Dave

That is how we ended up with a class A. We set out to buy a class C and when viewing them it didn't cost much more to go class A. We never looked back:)

I think that there is an overarching belief that Class C's are easier and cheaper to own, easier to drive and maneuver, and overall less intimidating so there is a higher demand. All of us who have driven one or own an rv know that this is not necessarily true. I think there is also a belief that Class A's are for the rich and cost a lot to own as well as difficult to operate. I can't tell you how many people asked us when we owned our RV rental business if they needed a special license to drive an A. It was about 75% of the people. So demand is lower. I would say most people looking for a motorhome that have no experience with RV's will start looking at C's.

I was originally leaning toward a Class C then a friend told me he was in the same position a few months back. He sold his 5th wheel and started looking at C's but found out he could more "bang for the buck" with a Class A.

We couldn't understand that either when we were looking. We bought an A and are very happy with our choice. I think some people buy a C because they think they won't be able to drive an A.

From my experience there is very little difference in operating costs. I have had 4 A's 3 C's and a B. I prefer a nice A to a C any day because of the tendency of Cs to leak in the cabover section.

There is such a wide variation in terms of features, quality, condition etc that I think it is hard to generalize. I would figure which type you want (A or C) and go from there. Ignore price issues until you narrow it down.