Why Does B+ Cost More Than Std. C?
The chassis, usually the Ford E-450 cost the same and the width & height on a B+ is typically 3-5 inches less, so why the higher purchase price? Bags.
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Hi,
It's hard to make a statement for all B's and C's (and A's too, for that matter). But I'll try. :)
I think the price differential, in some instances, is because of the limited space in some B's. They may use smaller sinks/stoves/etc. than the full size C's and A's. Since they don't make as many B's, there is an additional cost even though what you're buying is smaller. Plus the construction techniques might have to be different than the traditional C's and A's. Again, less space to work in may require additional time to build, which creates additional labor charges.
We noticed that when doing our research over 12 years ago. We could buy a full size C for less than a small B. Heck, the 36' Class A we eventually bought was in the same price range as the higher end 21' B's.
I think in our current culture, we expect smaller to be cheaper. Just look at consumer electronics (cell phone/computer/TV) evolution. Early units were larger and more expensive. But for something which isn't mass produced on the same scale as consumer electronics, it actually costs more in labor to build things in compact spaces. For instance, electrical and plumbing need to be well thought out and placed in very specific areas. Not as critical when there is lots of space.
Or...it's just marketing!!! LOL :)
~Rick
It's hard to make a statement for all B's and C's (and A's too, for that matter). But I'll try. :)
I think the price differential, in some instances, is because of the limited space in some B's. They may use smaller sinks/stoves/etc. than the full size C's and A's. Since they don't make as many B's, there is an additional cost even though what you're buying is smaller. Plus the construction techniques might have to be different than the traditional C's and A's. Again, less space to work in may require additional time to build, which creates additional labor charges.
We noticed that when doing our research over 12 years ago. We could buy a full size C for less than a small B. Heck, the 36' Class A we eventually bought was in the same price range as the higher end 21' B's.
I think in our current culture, we expect smaller to be cheaper. Just look at consumer electronics (cell phone/computer/TV) evolution. Early units were larger and more expensive. But for something which isn't mass produced on the same scale as consumer electronics, it actually costs more in labor to build things in compact spaces. For instance, electrical and plumbing need to be well thought out and placed in very specific areas. Not as critical when there is lots of space.
Or...it's just marketing!!! LOL :)
~Rick
