why a class c over a class a ?

For ME, a big thing is that no matter what direction I drive and what time of day it is, with 2 feet of overhang all around...

I NEVER have to sit in the sun!!!

Tim

Here is a video I like that answers your questions quite well. I hope this helps. I love my Class C. Good luck!

Many excellent point of view, ill stick with my first choice then sunseeker 2650 !

Thats why there is so much choice ! To each is own !


Thanks to all !

Let me count the ways. Yes, the Super C and lower end A’s have similar house appointments all from the same makers and many living area floor plans are similar. For us the Super C had an oven, big deal with the person I travel with. The seats up front are used as storage when stopped but the area above is not lost as it is a large entertainment center with two large storage cabinets and a full width pull out drawer for more storage or a 7’ long bed with the pad provided. Then for some of us there is a large advantage to a Super C based on a commercial truck chassis due to its design and intended use. The truck is used as a box truck, small passenger tour bus, flat bed tow truck and a few dozen other applications. It is used, abused; beat up, flogged, ridden hard and put away wet by employees who have no respect for the vehicle. Now, if I use the rig as if I was the owner and cared about its care and feeding the truck will outlive me. Then some of us like the driving position of a truck cockpit which is not much different from my full size van in steering wheel and peddle position over the Lazy Boy chair in the corner of a family room with picture window feel ahead of the front wheels. Finally, all of the pieces which go around or move are up front under a clam shell hood where all fluids and filters are easy to see and change without removing a panel under the bed or the closet. Oh yes, did I mention cooling of the engine, transmission and turbo inlet temperature? All cooling radiators are up in the cool air in front of the large heat generating pieces of metal rather than the last thing in the rig way behind the hot metal out of the fresh cooling air. The dash air on its lowest temperature setting with the fan on low was too cool for my wife as we climbed out of the Colorado River eastbound on I-40 when the outside air showed 104. And the water temp gage actually moved two needle widths to the right on the long climb out. Get in, turn it on and drive. It’s as complicated as an anvil with few systems to monitor and maintain. It’s a truck, nothing fancy. Also let me add one other difference to consider. Try driving west for a few hours on a hot summer day with the sun in your eyes and a huge expanse of glass allowing the interior to heat up. On my Super C the sun rarely gets to the side windows and almost never shines through the windshield until the end of the day when we are at our destination. The large front overhang is not visible to me above the windshield so does not interfere with seeing out to drive. And since we do not sightsee from inside the rig the lack of Class A glass is not an issue. Just another thought, do you know how little it costs and how easy it is to replace a truck windshield? Factor that difference into your future expense with a Class A.
Again, your mileage may differ and be happy whichever way you go.

homer1959 wrote:
I'll stick with the Class C idea. I never really thought about the safety issue thanks for bringing that up.

Just so you know, though the "Van" of a class B+/C is much safer than just about every class A, most "Vans" get modified in a way that compromises roll-over and side-impact protection.

Most companies cut the roof to make it easier to walk between the front cab & house. This is what I am talking about. Even so, it is safer than a class A.

Bordercollie wrote:
About C's: You generally need a 27 foot rig to have a rear bedroom with RV Queen bed and related cabinet/closet space. Kids are happy sleeping in the overhead or on convertible sofas and dinettes, mature adults with arthritis, etc., not so much. Our 27 footer is handy for theme parks, days at local parks, mall and restaurant parking lots, etc., in addition to camping and touring. Any longer and rig becomes less versatile. Slides are nice but add weight and can have electro-mechanical problems.

A's longer than 27 feet don't seem as versatile and are more suited to couples that want to stay in nice RV parks.

We don't tow but don't want to leave camp spots often, takes onlya few minutes to disconnect and reconnect.

I can go everywhere with my 31ft C. Class A's turning radius is less making parking and driving into town difficult.

BEfore I got my toad. All my friends with A's come over to my site to see if "I" want to go eat with them, ya right they just wanted me to drive my C when they want to go into town out or to eat etc.:B

Had a Class C for two years and now have a small Class A. I like the Class A much better.
Class "C" 31' Ford Chassis V10, 305 HP
Class "A" 29' Ford Chassis V10, 362 HP

Both can be serviced by and mechanic that can work on Ford V10s.
The C had a little less power for towing.
The C was a lot more squirrely when meeting trucks or in the high winds.

The A has a lot more visibility when driving, I love being able to see well ahead of the traffic. I find it just a easy to park at campsites as the C.

We didn't have any trouble with the C but I really like the A better.
I thought not having a drivers and passenger door would be a issue but it never was.

So it boils down to personal preference, I would certainly take an A out for a drive before I decide.

About C's: You generally need a 27 foot rig to have a rear bedroom with RV Queen bed and related cabinet/closet space. Kids are happy sleeping in the overhead or on convertible sofas and dinettes, mature adults with arthritis, etc., not so much. Our 27 footer is handy for theme parks, days at local parks, mall and restaurant parking lots, etc., in addition to camping and touring. Any longer and rig becomes less versatile. Slides are nice but add weight and can have electro-mechanical problems. A's longer than 27 feet don't seem as versatile and are more suited to couples that want to stay in nice RV parks.
We don't tow but don't want to leave camp spots often, takes onlya few minutes to disconnect and reconnect.

j-d wrote:
Easier to service since more of the coach is an ordinary van. Faster and less expensive availability of parts and tires. Safer in a frontal crash.

X10

Plus they handle like a real truck should. Don't get that with a high profile A. Been there done that and I don't like to drive Class A's. Slight wind and/or semi's passing and they are all over the road. Just watch them going down the interstate rocking back and forth on a straight level road.

ROFLMAO off road...gravel pad !!! you made my day LOL

mlts22 wrote:
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.