Where Do You Put Your Stuff in a Class B ??
Looking to purchase a Class B but we're concerned about lack of storage space. Bedding, duvet, pillows ... will it really fit in the overhead cupboard? Where do I hide the fold up chairs, table, etc...
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After driving in a Montreal market district with the 19-foot B, I know I am a diehard fan of the Class B movement. I never want to travel somewhere fun, and say, "I'd like to do x, but can't get the C in there". If I had the money, I would own a B, and also a 24' C with a slide. But for one vehicle, for us it is a B. I've been to other places in a car that I think we can do with the B, but not a C. To travel long cross country, I know some folks want more space, but for me, I would rather travel lighter and leaner to be on the move.
We have the advantage of an older B with very large overhead storage in front. But assuming you want to buy new, that is not available any longer.
We are still working on several ideas, we like the rear door loading into an aisle (ours is a '96 Coachmen, but new Travatos and Zions have this. We figure, while driving don't worry too much about items in the aisle, but get them outside quickly at a campsite, and if you boondock in a populated area, you may not be able to get everything outside (like chairs, grills, tables, canopies.
We are think modular big items. Bring a few at a time, but not all: canopy, grill, dog items, bikes, kayak, tent for others, fishing gear, beach gear, etc. A few at a time, but not ALL at once.
We are not looking too closely yet at the back rack, platform, or container, but for mobility, attached at the hitch would be better than a travel on average, but some trip may call for a small trailer and that would be ok once in a while.
Good luck!
After driving in a Montreal market district with the 19-foot B, I know I am a diehard fan of the Class B movement. I never want to travel somewhere fun, and say, "I'd like to do x, but can't get the C in there". If I had the money, I would own a B, and also a 24' C with a slide. But for one vehicle, for us it is a B. I've been to other places in a car that I think we can do with the B, but not a C. To travel long cross country, I know some folks want more space, but for me, I would rather travel lighter and leaner to be on the move.
We have the advantage of an older B with very large overhead storage in front. But assuming you want to buy new, that is not available any longer.
We are still working on several ideas, we like the rear door loading into an aisle (ours is a '96 Coachmen, but new Travatos and Zions have this. We figure, while driving don't worry too much about items in the aisle, but get them outside quickly at a campsite, and if you boondock in a populated area, you may not be able to get everything outside (like chairs, grills, tables, canopies.
We are think modular big items. Bring a few at a time, but not all: canopy, grill, dog items, bikes, kayak, tent for others, fishing gear, beach gear, etc. A few at a time, but not ALL at once.
We are not looking too closely yet at the back rack, platform, or container, but for mobility, attached at the hitch would be better than a travel on average, but some trip may call for a small trailer and that would be ok once in a while.
Good luck!
