Which Class C Should we buy and why?
Hi Everyone. We have a fifth wheel and pull it with a long bed crew cab. This was fine until we really got old. We've had our trailer since 2000 and love every inch of it, but we realize it is ha...
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Hi Linda. Some things to think about that may or may not be an issue with your current rig. Most Class C rigs are built on the Ford E450 chassis, while some newer, smaller rigs use the Mercedes chassis. One thing to consider is how much people and stuff are you going to carry, i.e., how much does this stuff weigh? Newer Ford E450 chassis has a maximum weight of everything of 14500 pounds, older ones max out at 14050 pounds. The MB chassis is somewhere around 10000 pounds. So, no matter who builds the coach component the chassis can carry only so much.
There are factors that decrease the weight you can carry further. In general, the longer the Class C, the more it weighs, and the less it can carry. Options like slideouts and leveling systems add weight and further decrease the weight that can be safely carried. So, give some thought into how you plan to use the "new" rig most of the time. Some only need to carry a little for weekend getaways while others pack a lot because of long term, high mileage trips. You will want a unit that can do what you want.
I would add that I would avoid any Class C that has a window in the front of the cabover. They are a great source of water intrusion.
Good luck with your search.
There are factors that decrease the weight you can carry further. In general, the longer the Class C, the more it weighs, and the less it can carry. Options like slideouts and leveling systems add weight and further decrease the weight that can be safely carried. So, give some thought into how you plan to use the "new" rig most of the time. Some only need to carry a little for weekend getaways while others pack a lot because of long term, high mileage trips. You will want a unit that can do what you want.
I would add that I would avoid any Class C that has a window in the front of the cabover. They are a great source of water intrusion.
Good luck with your search.
