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Explorer

Aug 22, 2017

What determines the Class? A, C, Super C, B, B+, confused

What determines what Class the RV belongs to? It can't be length.

I'm looking for something between 25 and 30 feet for wife and I. This will be our first RV. Want to travel around and explore USA in our retirement years.

First I wanted a Class B for ease of driving/parking (the one I liked was referred to as a Class B+). What is the difference between a Class B and B+? Just the length.

Then I saw some floor plans for the Class C, and got interested in those (more luxurious) - so I'm looking at Class C. And I see there is also a "Super C". I assume its longer than a "C".

After scrolling through what feels like hundreds of RV Trader ads, sorting by length (25 to 30 ft), I see there are Class A RVs in the 30ft length too.

So Class B+ is available in a 25ft length, Class C is available in my range of 25 to 30 ft., and Class A is available in 30 ft.

Is it the GVWR that determines what Class it is?
or
Is the build construction that determines what the Class is (like Cutaway versus Purpose built)?

13 Replies

spoon059
Explorer II
Aug 22, 2017
Class A is a "bus style" motorhome.
Class B is a cargo van style, without a cab over feature. Class B's are usually on a regular van frame, though sometimes they are an extended frame.
Class B+ is on a larger frame than a B, but still smaller than a C. They still don't have the cab over feature.
Class C is built on a van chassis, but with a much longer frame and a cab over feature.
Super C is built on a truck chassis (think Freightliner, not F-150) and are much beefier than a regular class C.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Aug 22, 2017
I can DO a AND C
An A is all motor home from the cockpit to the very reare is all one place. there is no "Cab over Ideally it was built as a motor home from the wheels up.

A C.. Is usually built on a standard Truck chassis (not a custom) and has a bunk over the cab.. As best I can deerman. A "Super C" is BIG.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Aug 22, 2017
my unit per the factory was tagged a B but every body on here says its a C so in my opinion they can call them whatever they want. I don,t think there is a rule written in stone any where. buy the one that fits your life style.