why a class c over a class a ?

Some "C"s can go off-road with a Quigley conversion (if on an E-350/E-450 chassis), or directly (if on a F-450/F-550 chassis.) For a lot of people, this doesn't mean that much since "off-road" may mean a gravel pad, but being able to go off the beaten track a ways is always nice, and higher ground clearance can be beneficial.

I found much greater selection of class C in the 24' size range I was looking for. I sleep in the overhead bunk and find it useful-space which otherwise wouldn't be used.

When we decided to go from a fiver to a motorhome, we spent months shopping and driving many units. I have had both knees both hips and both shoulder joints replaced and was looking for something comfortable and easy to enter and exit. After driving many units we chose the Solera class C built on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. For us this was the best fit. Take your time and test drivde as many as you can and choose the chassis that feels best for you. After that look for the floorplan on the chassis you have chosen. I truly enjoy the ride and drive of our Forest River Solera 24R. Know the Mercedes cost was more and was willing to pay the price for the comfort it provided.
Good Luck
BadBob

Sits lower to ground. Class c's generally not as tall. Never driven class a, but coworker said it was easier for him to drive.

My reason was much simpler. I already owned a storage building with 12' x 12' doors. :)

When I was looking to buy a MH I looked at Class As and Cs. I found that As in my price range rode much poorer than an equally priced Class C. That's what steered me to my Class C. Of course, that was some time ago.

We have had a couple of each over the years. As mentioned, the A's are very nice once parked. We used an A the 2 1/2 years we full timed it. It had a drivers side door, but you needed to be a mountain climber to use it. With our C's, having the two doors off the cab was great when traveling, stopping to fuel up, etc. plus my wife found the C easier to drive and more auto like looking forward out the windshield.

A bunk model C was perfect for us when our daughters were young, but the A worked better when we were living in it and parked, sometimes for a month or more at a site. Class C units have seemed to get longer as time has passed and the amount of rear overhang needs to be watched, especially when turning in close quarters.

At different stages of our lives, different types of RVs have worked better for us, which is why at the present time we have neither a C or an A.

Well ! Its pretty obvious to me now, Ill stick with the Class C idea. I never really tought about the safety issue thanks for bringing that up. So the Sunseeker 2650 is staying in the picture , will probably make the purchase next week :-)

Thanks for your input guys !!

We are a family of 4 and it is not uncommon for us to have guests when we camp. Our Class C is 32' long with 2 bunks on a slide out and a queen bed in the rear. That sleeps the 4 of us. If we have guests, we still have the dinette, the sofa and the large cabover bed available. I haven't found a Class A with that much sleeping capacity.

-Michael

We've had a nice Class A, then went to a B, and now have a nice Class C. The A was great once you were at an RV park, but it wasn't as easy to drive except on freeways and parking in grocery stores wasn't easy either. The B was a great driving unit, got good mileage (almost twice the A), was easy to drive in crowded roads, but was tight for room especially if you were stuck inside during rainstorms or bad weather. Our Class C is a blend of the A and B, easy to drive, reasonable gas mileage, and enough room to be comfortable. And it's a lot easier and cheaper to work on as it's on a Ford E450 chassis. We like the regular highways and visit historical sites, a Class A isn't near as maneuverable our Class C, okay on freeways but not so great in town or narrow roads.