Class c, b or even a?

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This would be my choice in your situation. Carry the bike in the bed of the truck.

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They even have altimeters as standard equipment!

You will likely find you best value will be in a used C. B's carry a premium.

Ireally don't need much. need shelter, a battery (for when I'm not hooked up to elec), possibly a genny (thiswould be a plus but by no means a req), a range or two, a minifridge would be a plus but not required.

I live very simply for the most part. anything I eat can be made in a range but I can adapt, I can always get a cheap gas grill (like the 30 dollar one I just bought here in canada) to make food as well if I'm making any sort of grilled meats. (outside obviously)

My main concern really is security. I imagine regardless of c or b, it'll be easy to break into, so I try to not have too much stuff. right now I live on the road with a 90L duffle and a backpack for my computer. I don't own much and I like to keep it that way. So a B wouldn't be a breaker, but if I can get a C for the same price? Count me in! Especially since I don't plan to move around too too often.

Hey man, wish nothing but the best, your way. We have a c-looking RV. It's a Monaco , 29ft,three slides, and I have found out, that the a-s ain't. Got anything better(IMHO , I feel like that would be a good place to start. I use things like, anything outside the small amount of tools, I will find a nother way.eat in the mh, just trying to make it pay for it self,Ora portion of. How much do u really need. So far it's working here.camp hosting is a way to save too. IMHO. We have learned a lot, u can too--happy-camping

Jim Shoe wrote:
El,
I'm not trying to ruin your plans. I'm a private pilot myself, just no longer current, and I have two good friends that fly for a living. Both were instructors first to build hours. One wound up flying passenger charters in a King Air and living in motels while "on the road" so to speak. The other guy flew cargo overnight in a twin Beech. They shared an apartment but never saw each other. I know how tough it is to compete with people that will fly for free just to build their hours.
And I understand your need to be able to chase the jobs around the country. The FBO that I flew from had an RV parked next to the building with Water and Electric hookups. I didn't know who it was, so don't know if he was paying or not, but he would at least need to be able to drive to a dump station unless he used the FBO inside facilities.
As far as B vs. C, their price points aren't that far apart, especially used. If it were me, I'd prefer a C with a full time bed and a small utility trailer for the 'cycle. I've had both, and prefer the extra room that a C provides, especially as a full timer. Good luck, whatever you choose.

thanks a lot Jim! I'm still a bit unsure whether I'd prefer a B or a C for pretty much the reasons you listed I mean, I'm really not home much as it is anyway, at least with a class B I can get away with parking at walmarts or random parking lots here or there, not to mention the much better gas mileage. but with a C I'd have more of what can be considered "home".

I may have to just rent a B and a C for 3 days or so in may and see which ends up being more to my needs. I don't think anyone rents Bs though... I need to hit up a trade show or something

El,
I'm not trying to ruin your plans. I'm a private pilot myself, just no longer current, and I have two good friends that fly for a living. Both were instructors first to build hours. One wound up flying passenger charters in a King Air and living in motels while "on the road" so to speak. The other guy flew cargo overnight in a twin Beech. They shared an apartment but never saw each other. I know how tough it is to compete with people that will fly for free just to build their hours.
And I understand your need to be able to chase the jobs around the country. The FBO that I flew from had an RV parked next to the building with Water and Electric hookups. I didn't know who it was, so don't know if he was paying or not, but he would at least need to be able to drive to a dump station unless he used the FBO inside facilities.
As far as B vs. C, their price points aren't that far apart, especially used. If it were me, I'd prefer a C with a full time bed and a small utility trailer for the 'cycle. I've had both, and prefer the extra room that a C provides, especially as a full timer. Good luck, whatever you choose.

Johnworth914 wrote:

midnightsadie wrote:
15k will not buy you a reliable rv. your better off at the YMCA. or find a nice beach condo.

Or.. You need to be a better shopper. While you may have to look a bit, 15k certainly can buy you a reliable older motor home, class a b or c.

so on that note, I've been more and more thinking about going straight to a class B. It has more than the space I need to be completely honest. I just need the range to work and a microwave. shower and toilet and a couch really. a bed is a plus so that's always good.

I think a B would be suitable for me. anything decent in the 10k range or is that too low for a reliable vehicle?

Any B's that can haul a shadow on a hitch in the back?

so I'm not 100% set on class c/b, I would be willing to look at a TT provided my budget would be diminished by the truck I'd need to buy to haul it. Like I said I am partial to a ranger, but I understand the lack of hauling power so I'd have to step it up to a ram or something of the size for a 20+ foot.

I think a 19 and under would fit me just fine though, I have been living in a hotel room for the past 8 months now (from hotel to hotel, one bag) so I'm really not downgrading from a big house or anything.

midnightsadie wrote:
15k will not buy you a reliable rv. your better off at the YMCA. or find a nice beach condo.

Or.. You need to be a better shopper. While you may have to look a bit, 15k certainly can buy you a reliable older motor home, class a b or c.