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MagillaGorilla's avatar
Apr 02, 2015

Why buy a Class C?

Please allow me to start by saying that I mean no disrespect at all. I am just trying to understand the “why”. I am sure that it exists and you will help me understand it.

So why buy a class C over a class A motorhome? In my head the reasons use to be that the C was smaller and less costly. Although that may have been truer some years ago it seems less true now. Class C MHs have come a long way from the days of a TT that was mated to a van. They are long, have multiple slides and are relatively expensive.

I currently own an older class A. When I bought it I selected an A because of the better boon docking capabilities (in my head I thought they were better). I recently sold that MH (it’s still in my driveway waiting for the new owner to take it home) and I started looking for a replacement. When I started out I thought I would end up buying a Class C. I thought it would be cheaper and smaller than my 36’ class A. After looking and seeing the minimal price differences we opted to buy a newer Class A. The cost was close to the same but the class A offered so much more room.

So what makes someone chose a Class C over a Class A?
  • Our first RV was a 22' Class C. We drove it over 75,000 miles throughout all of the lower 48 and most of Canada.

    When we recently got a new, bigger, RV, we stayed with the Class C.

    WHY??? With all of the traveling we have done, we have learned one thing. NO matter what direction we are going and no matter what time of day or night, because of the cab overhang, we NEVER have to sit (and bake) in the sun!!!
  • We had 4 A's in the past.
    We spend less time on the road now. Do not need all that storage space.
    Lower roof line. Comfortable ride in the C. Sitting between the Axel's than over the axel. So less bounce up front.
  • My reasons:

    1. I wanted under 24 foot.
    2. I wanted a dedicated bed that doesn't take up "living space".
    3. I prefer the look of a class C over a class A.