Which one of these C's would you buy?
I'm not dead set on either of these particular units, but I'd like to hear opinions on which one might be a better buy. Both are prior rental units. The first is from a smallish local dealer in my...
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Between the two, I would choose the Thor-built 28A because the slide-free floorplan better fits my needs today than anything with a slide-out. I currently have two slides, and one of them must be out to get into the wardrobe and cabinets. While this was not an issue when I was going to campgrounds for extended stays, the need to find room to open slideouts is now a pain when just stopping in rest areas or parking lots to sleep for a while. But to slide or not to slide is a matter of space needs and how you are using the thing.
The smaller C is also going to be 1500 - 2000 pounds lighter than a 31-footer with a big slideout. Thor's 28A floorplan is actually light enough to be built on Chevy's 12,300 pound 3500 chassis (many were sold that way) so on the E-450 you get at least 2000 pounds, probably closer to 3000, of extra carrying capacity. Many 31-foot C's, even on E-450, have marginal capacity for carrying the number of people they can sleep.
The smaller C is also going to be 1500 - 2000 pounds lighter than a 31-footer with a big slideout. Thor's 28A floorplan is actually light enough to be built on Chevy's 12,300 pound 3500 chassis (many were sold that way) so on the E-450 you get at least 2000 pounds, probably closer to 3000, of extra carrying capacity. Many 31-foot C's, even on E-450, have marginal capacity for carrying the number of people they can sleep.