Went to look at RVs this week. We are currently in an Arctic Fox truck camper and it's feeling a little small for 2 people and a pet full time.Looking B+ and C class RVs, we noticed there is almost always a bed above the cab/driver's seats. A cab over bed. We want a bigger RV but we want it to be small outside for ease of use. All the class B+ and C RVs have a "bedroom" area way in the back AND the cab over bed. This is an enormous waste of space in my eyes and adds a lot of feet to the length of the rig without added benefit. Is there a layout in a class B+ or class C that is more efficient like a truck camper layout? A cab over bed only and the rest of it a living, dining, kitchen and bathroom? Seems to me this would keep the RV small outside and feeling huge inside. Anyone aware of a layout like this?

Check Phoenix Cruiser in Elkhart, IN. They will custom build a B+ exactly as you want. Might also look at the newer small class A models Winnebago has some short mid 20 ft models. Sportmobile will build a van camper to your specs. Others out there I am sure.

georgelesley wrote:Check Phoenix Cruiser in Elkhart, IN. They will custom build a B+ exactly as you want.When I asked if they would install a manual awning instead of the useless power type, the answer was NO.

A friend of mine has a 24’ C that is (was?) almost exactly the same floor plan as mine, with a rear clipped corner bed. He removed the bed and turned that area into his ‘den’ instead.

Check this out. Oddly was looking at rentals with a co-worker and happened to see this. I'm sure there is a source to buy one.https://www.cruiseamerica.com/rent/our_vehicles/compact_rv.aspx

Leisure Travel makes twin bed models. The LT Wonder (Ford diesel chassis) has two opposing sofa's that are also twin beds or can be combined to make a king. I guess you would call these a B+ as they are wider.Some of their floor plans offer a slide. Like JaxDad mentioned, there is a floor plan where the rear is a living space that also turns into a corner bed.One thing I like about LT, is that they have full bathrooms with a separate shower. I like the rear twin bed model on the Sprinter chassis as the seating/eating area is in the front along with the two captain chairs. The rear beds could be used like a sofa if needed or relaxing to watch TV.Good luck,MM.

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CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Feb 01, 2019
HadEnough wrote:
CavemanCharlie wrote:
Have you considered keeping your pickup and buying a Travel Trailer or 5th wheel ? This would allow you to find different floor plans.

Definitely. That would be perfect except it makes it near impossible to park anywhere.

We don't use campgrounds. We travel all over and park in urban and suburban areas as well as rural if possible. It's actually harder to park in rural.

In any case, the truck plus trailer doesn't fit into one or even 2 parking spots. Impossible to use on a daily basis.

I see what you are saying. Actually, my half ton pickup and 20 foot TT fits into 2 spots fairly nicely, a 16 or 18 would be better yet. I once even owned a 14 foot TT. Was cramped though.

I understand that for you though this is not a option.
4x4van
Explorer III
Jan 31, 2019
Here's a good one for you: https://www.auctiontime.com/listings/trucks/auction-results/17667925/2002-forest-river-sunseeker
camperdave
Explorer
Jan 29, 2019
Saw this on Craigslist this morning and thought of you. :)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/rvs/d/windsor-2003-class-motorhome-22-ft/6794413126.html

So 15 years ago they made this floor plan. If I had to guess why they stopped, I'd think that maybe as trucks got stronger and truck campers got bigger, the market for small Class C's got smaller. But I dunno.
HadEnough
Explorer
Jan 28, 2019
camperdave wrote:
Lazy Daze still has a 24' model with no "lower" bed.

on edit, sorry I didn't see there was a page three before I posted, someone already mentioned this one.

Literally perfect. Just can't get into the retro look of Lazy Daze unfortunately.
HadEnough
Explorer
Jan 28, 2019
CavemanCharlie wrote:
Have you considered keeping your pickup and buying a Travel Trailer or 5th wheel ? This would allow you to find different floor plans.

Definitely. That would be perfect except it makes it near impossible to park anywhere.

We don't use campgrounds. We travel all over and park in urban and suburban areas as well as rural if possible. It's actually harder to park in rural.

In any case, the truck plus trailer doesn't fit into one or even 2 parking spots. Impossible to use on a daily basis.
camperdave
Explorer
Jan 28, 2019
Lazy Daze still has a 24' model with no "lower" bed.

on edit, sorry I didn't see there was a page three before I posted, someone already mentioned this one.
4x4van
Explorer III
Jan 28, 2019
My '88 Jamboree 26S had rear bath, kithchen, dinette, couch, 2 swivel chairs, and overhead bunk. It was known as the "party" layout, and the floorplan was used for at least several years after that. Lazy Daze still makes similar layouts, in both 24' and 27' models. For what it's worth, I (and many others) consider the Lazy Daze look to be "classic', not "dated". And their quality is unquestioned, as is their resale value.
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Jan 28, 2019
Have you considered keeping your pickup and buying a Travel Trailer or 5th wheel ? This would allow you to find different floor plans.
RickLight
Explorer III
Jan 27, 2019
15 years ago I had a 23 Jamboree. No down bed, a sofa and a booth. Older knees say we need a down bed.
pnichols
Explorer II
Jan 24, 2019
HadEnough wrote:
Mr.Mark wrote:
HadEnough, there is a floor plan made by Lazy-Daze in Montclair, CA. They offer a '24 foot with a front couch and a dinette across from it. And, it has a cab-over bed. :)

It's a class C which is what you are looking for.

Safe travels,
MM.

That's it! It does exist.

Thanks for showing me that. Now if only they could make those Lazy Daze look like they are from the 21st century. Lol

Lazy Daze may look a little bit "dated" ... but their quality is also back in time like how many RVs used to be built in the "good old days". I'll take a classical Lazy Daze any day over some of the glitz and glimmer looks - with no real guts - that you find in some of the junk RV models these days. :S