CLASS C or MOTOR HOME

Perhaps rent each one for a long weekend to get some actual use to help you decide which one will be right for you.

After 3 years with our 22 TT, which we loved, we just switched to a 24' Class C which we love even more. Our goal was to take longer trips and eliminate my brides dread over having to pull the tailer some day should I become incapacitated. The 24 footer goes anywhere - any site, any road without complaint and is much simpler to operate than the truck/TT combo. The V-10 gives us nearly the same mileage as my 5.4L pulling the 5K# TT and with the 55 gallon tank we have twice the range.

We have a lot more storage and the amenities are even better. I think that Class A maintenance will be higher than a C but have never owned an A. Most A's are far larger than what we needed and consequently cost more and get worse mileage. A or C comes down to how you are going to use it most of the time. For us the C is just a better fit for a lot less money.

As always..... Opinions and YMMV. :C

Most class C gassers will tow 5000 pounds max. If the car is heavier, look for a diesel pusher.

I'd say that because class Cs are not as in vogue, they are cheaper in general, but make SURE to check the cabover area for leak or rotted wood, or else one might just have a scrap heap on their hands.

Were I choosing either/or, it would be a tough decision, especially with the new Euro-style "C"s coming from Winnebago on the Dodge ProMaster chassis.

Class C's ARE motorhomes. You must mean a class C (van chassis) versus a class A (truck or bus chassis).

When we were in the market for a motorhome we test drove many different class Cs and As. We found the ride in class Cs in our price range was better than the class As. Maintenance costs have been minimal. Of course, that was 9 years ago.