Class A vs class C
What kind of gas mileage do you get?
Forum Discussion
The cost per mile for fuel is going to be a function of the gross weight of the MH when fully loaded and how fast you choose to travel down the highway. The average Class B+ is going to get better distance from a gallon of fuel than the average Class C which is going to do better than most Class A motorhomes.
Want the best possible fuel economy then get a Roadtrek built on the Sprinter platform and powered by a Mercedes diesel. These get 22 MPG or better but they cost more for their size than their larger brethren on the highway.
A good compromise are the B+ motorhomes with one or two slides. Lots of space and a sleeker profile and medium load for the engine going down the highway.
A Class A will more often require a diesel which costs more up front and more to maintain and makes finding fuel stations much more of a challenge.
A big consideration is how you plan to use the MH. Quite a difference between going to one spot for weeks at a time and traveling from place to place and only spending 2-3 days at each spot on average.
Another aspect is that any RV longer than 28' is going to limit the campsites you will be able to use and even the turnouts where your MH can fit.
Want the best possible fuel economy then get a Roadtrek built on the Sprinter platform and powered by a Mercedes diesel. These get 22 MPG or better but they cost more for their size than their larger brethren on the highway.
A good compromise are the B+ motorhomes with one or two slides. Lots of space and a sleeker profile and medium load for the engine going down the highway.
A Class A will more often require a diesel which costs more up front and more to maintain and makes finding fuel stations much more of a challenge.
A big consideration is how you plan to use the MH. Quite a difference between going to one spot for weeks at a time and traveling from place to place and only spending 2-3 days at each spot on average.
Another aspect is that any RV longer than 28' is going to limit the campsites you will be able to use and even the turnouts where your MH can fit.
