Another vote for a small(ish), Class C. We made the switch from a 22' TT about a year ago and after 17,000+ miles in our Nexus Phantom 23P (24'), we could not be happier. For us the ideal trip is to revel in the journey, see lots of interesting places and people and travel on. The 24 fits in every site, goes down any road and does fine as a grocery getter when needed.
We give up nothing in terms of comfort vs the folks in their huge Class A's other than a washer/dryer and have no need for a toad. We just returned from a 7,360 mile, 61 day 22 state trip from Tucson to Maine (and a lot of stops along the way), and frankly can't wait to hit the road again.
I think too many folks buy waaay too much RV thinking they just "have" to have slide outs, walk around queens and room for a dance floor. We spend about 13 hours a day outside of the coach when settled into our site and on the road the creature comforts underway are easily as comfortable as any larger rig in a much more manageable package.
Find what meets your needs the best for the majority of your intended use and buy it. Just consider that something a little smaller might just be a perfect fit in an off the rack world.
As always.... opinions and YMMV.
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