Why a class A gas over class C?
While casually toy hauler shopping my wife and I checked out some motorized RVs. Diesel is totally out due to Price point of newer units. If we go this direction we need to tow a 16’ flatbed utility...
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A class C will have more sq ft of mattress then a class A. But with builders adding a drop down front overhead bunk on class A's this advantage can be a wash.
Below floor storage of a class A will also be greater. Axle weight capacities will also be greater but the builder seem to want to use as much of it as they can.
Larger waste and potable water tanks of a class A will support a large group longer. If you plan for desert outings two roof A/Cs and a 5000+ watt generators are common on class A's. Class A will have a 80 gallon fuel capacity if you want to siphon off a some for the camping toys. Just ensure to leave enough to get back to civilization.
Regarding supplemental air bags, in a class A you're sitting above the potential impact zone from other vehicles, about the same height as an over the road trucker.
But there's a phrase that describes a class A pretty closely. Cocktails for six, dining for four and sleeping for two. Great for empty nesters but not as family friendly as a C.
Whatever coach catches your eye run the chassis weight numbers very carefully. If your outings include a large group the potential for packing the coach to maximum capacity on the axles can be high. Do so in a coach with a 22K Lbs axle limit (GVWR) and has a combined limit of 26K Lbs. (GCWR) and you'll be limited to towing 4K Lbs. Pushing the weight limits is best avoided. Lots of potentially bad things can happen, or maybe nothing.
There should be a builder's weight sheet somewhere in the coach. Usually a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet glued to the back wall of a cabinet. Usually in the bedroom but could be in the bath or kitchen. Find it for the factory numbers which should include empty weight as built and available capacity for the owner to pack in stuff.
Good luck with your search.
Below floor storage of a class A will also be greater. Axle weight capacities will also be greater but the builder seem to want to use as much of it as they can.
Larger waste and potable water tanks of a class A will support a large group longer. If you plan for desert outings two roof A/Cs and a 5000+ watt generators are common on class A's. Class A will have a 80 gallon fuel capacity if you want to siphon off a some for the camping toys. Just ensure to leave enough to get back to civilization.
Regarding supplemental air bags, in a class A you're sitting above the potential impact zone from other vehicles, about the same height as an over the road trucker.
But there's a phrase that describes a class A pretty closely. Cocktails for six, dining for four and sleeping for two. Great for empty nesters but not as family friendly as a C.
Whatever coach catches your eye run the chassis weight numbers very carefully. If your outings include a large group the potential for packing the coach to maximum capacity on the axles can be high. Do so in a coach with a 22K Lbs axle limit (GVWR) and has a combined limit of 26K Lbs. (GCWR) and you'll be limited to towing 4K Lbs. Pushing the weight limits is best avoided. Lots of potentially bad things can happen, or maybe nothing.
There should be a builder's weight sheet somewhere in the coach. Usually a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet glued to the back wall of a cabinet. Usually in the bedroom but could be in the bath or kitchen. Find it for the factory numbers which should include empty weight as built and available capacity for the owner to pack in stuff.
Good luck with your search.
