In 2002 I bought an 8 year old used 29' Class C that was my first RV. In the grand scheme of things it was not huge, but during the three years I owned it I realized something slightly smaller would probably be the sweet spot for size given how we used it and where we liked to go.
Fast forward to 2011 when we found ourselves shopping for RV#2. Budget was not that much of a concern, so I found myself gravitating towards Class A's in the 30 to 32' range. At least I was smart enough knowing my experiences with "big" before to condition the deal I'd made on one to being able to acceptably get it in my driveway and back through the stone drive to where it would be parked at home. It turned out to be possible, but only barely. Pulled the plug on that, and kept looking, finding exactly the simple 24' Class C model I had in mind complete with the E450 chassis upgrade I was after. Every now and then I wish I had a slide, and maybe another place to sit inside other than the dinette, but then when on the road snap out of it because I can get fuel at any service station that can accommodate a dually pick-up, park in a normal space if I can overhang the back, and do the driveway at home frontwards, backwards and practically sideways, and set-up anywhere. Nothing overwhelming with any of the systems or mechanicals. Two and a half years later I'm still satisfied with my decision.
