Class A vs Class C maintenance/repair costs?
My wife and I are in the market for our first RV. We're torn between the two styles. I feel as though the class A is a better fit for our family but my concern is the increased costs to maintain and r...
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If the Class C is built on the Ford chassis, the front seat passenger will not have much legroom. Annoying since most RV travel is for long distances. The Chevy based Cs are much more comfortable up front. Class As cost more to get fixed mainly because they occupy more shop Real Estate than slightly smaller Cs. Both use pretty much the same running gear so parts costs are close to the same. Diesels are another story. Have a fat wallet ready when they need maintenance or repair. If you are a DIY person, gas Class As are FAR easier to maintain as they have lots of ground clearance and you can slide right under them to change oil and grease them without the need to jack them up. Very easy to inspect the underside. You will find Jiffy Lube $19.95 specials do not exist for Class As.
