Used Class C Help

Not trying to deter you, just beware, it's just different than towing.
All the appliances and some gear is inside the unit with you, you can hear things rattle as you drive. It takes time to eliminate those rattles.
I think 5 people having a 'what' ? contest while driving might be fun. :B
As long as you are aware and educate yourself in the particulars then you will be fine, just know what to expect and pick your unit accordingly and you'll be fine.


use an oscillating lawn sprinkler under your vehicle to wash your undercarriage from road salt. I hooked up a hot water line just for that purpose.
Enjoy your new home in Maine. North Country rocks !!

Good tips above. The sleeping 5 is a tricky one. Are you ok with a corner bed? Are you ok with climbing into the upper bunk as your main bed? How many of the five can share beds? How do you feel about converting couches and dinettes each night and morning?

Bobndot. That's why I came back to the forum. I wouldn't even think of the overhang behind the rear wheels and all the weight back there. You sir have given me a lot to think about. Seatbelts, plus people weight wow. I must admit I always thought the class c guys had it easy compared to a 5er and TV. Like usual I Have a Lot to Learn.

Ideal is 55% ratio of length to wheel base. I went from 56 to 53 and it is NOT nice. Below 50% is horrible.

on a 176 wheel base 26 feet is pretty much wonderful and feels much like driving a car.

Well, if you are a seasoned fiver owner you are already aware of how things work in rv life. Don't pay too much attention to brands at this time.

Think floorplans, GVWR's and wheelbase lengths.
You will need go look at units and sit in them with all 5 people for periods of time to really get that camping and traveling in it feel to decide on a floorplan, then take from their.

As you already are aware, getting into a 5 year old rv is going to depend on how it was maintained by the previous owner. You should already know what to look for in that respect so there is no need to get into those basics.

Five people plus personal and camping gear is a lot of weight on a chassis. Watch your payload and make sure the seatbelt positions will offer comfort for long term driving.

** Keep in mind that hauling all that weight will be different than towing it. Adding weight to the rear compartments might lift weight off the front axle and make it drive like 'hell on wheels' .
Its not like your pervious 2000-2500# hitch weight over the rear axle, this new rv experience will put much of it behind the rear axle inside large rear storage compartments as well as rear kitchens and bathrooms.

Watch the rear overhang length, there is a formula regarding wheelbase and overhang length. You can
Google it.

You'll need to decide on your towing options for your model Subaru.
You might or might not be able to flat tow it, you might have to use a dolly or an actual car hauler trailer. You can search to see what others say about towing a dingy behind an rv.
Once you get all the class c basics in place, then you decide on a brand that matches you floorplan needs.

What will the Crosstek weigh with hitch and any stuff?