I was all set on a 07 BT Cruiser 5291 on a Ford chassis, had the Rv inspected and everything checked out. Spoke to the seller and they seem like great people, they bought the RV new and kept it in great shape. Then saw a local listing for a 07 Georgetown 350 bunkhouse model on a Ford chassis, with not much going on this weekend we decided to go and look at it. Wow it was a real nice unit and having bunks would be great as we have two kids ages 11 and 9. Now I am totally confused, both unit will cost about the same because I would need to spend on airfare and gas getting the BT home. My questions are1. This being our first RV should we stick with a B+ or is an A ok for us. 2. Will A cost more in maintenance, I saw several post about folks having a hard time finding someone to repair their A 3. We plan to towe a car on a dolly, which is better rv is better equipped4. I have not seen the BT Cruiser that we are buying but I have seen several used ones for sale and one thing I noticed is that the materials (sofa, tv, carpet, etc.) in the Georgetown seems to be higher grade materials. What do you guys think, again price wise it's about the same but my wife likes the B+ because of its size and drivability, but like the A for the additional of the bunks. We didn't test drive either yet because of weather. Thanks

I would go with the Georgetown. 4 people in a BT would be a problem for me. The kids will much rather have a bunk of their own, and you and wife will appreciate not having to convert the dinette or couch into a bed on a daily basis.Take a very close look at the storage spaces available, then figure what you will want to take along. I suspect the Class A has more storage available. Before you decide you HAVE to go get in one, especially the smaller one. Driving a class a can take a little getting used to. Backing either one can be a challenge and takes some practice. But If I can anybody can.

we have a B+ its great for two older people, your a young family the A will do more for you, expense? there all money pits. tires are a big chunk,no matter how good they look if there 5to 7yrs old they gotta go. a blow out WILL cause thousands of dollars in damage. have fun in your travels.go get the A.

Get the Class A. You and the kids will love the bunks and the extra space.Yes, they are an expense but it's the only way to travel.

Things to consider:1. Parking at home vs. storage - can you park an A at home in your driveway/side yard? Or will you have to pay for storage when it's not in use? How does that compare to parking the B+2. Driver - you mentioned that your wife likes the size of the B+ better. Is she going to be happy driving the A, or will you be the one doing all the driving all the time? If so, are you OK with that?3. Length - how do the lengths compare? If the A is significantly longer than the B+, is that going to impact where you can stay? Are you just staying at RV Parks or do you want to stay at more primitive campgrounds which are likely to have size constraints. Length can also decide whether you use the RV for day trips, second vehicle (if your primary is in the shop), etc. or just for vacation time.4. Personal preference - how do you and your family feel about sharing close quarters? You and your family need to decide FOR YOU if the added space is worth more than what you potentially lose.5. The TOAD - again, considering lengths, will one RV be more user friendly than the other to leave the TOAD behind at times?If there isn't much difference with the lengths, then it will be strictly personal preference. Height difference could be a consideration also.

Get the class A if there are 4 of you. As far as not finding places to work on class As, that's a myth. Good luck!

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IndyCamp
Explorer
Feb 09, 2015
Based on the options given, I would go for the Class A for your situation.

I know you're only asking about drivables, but is there a reason you aren't considering a truck and a trailer?

For a young family that, I'm assuming, will be weekenders, I really think you will get a lot more out of a trailer than a motorhome.

Best of luck in whatever you choose. This is a great hobby that my parents got me into and my almost-three-year-old son already loves. Just today he said "let's go camping." :B
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Feb 09, 2015
wintersun wrote:
Length does matter. Many places a B+ can park in regular parking lots where a Class A MH will have to drive on by and get to a campground and then double back with the car being towed. You can tow a smaller car with the B+ but it is not 100% necessary as with the longer Class A MH.

Lots of campgrounds have a limited number of pull through sites so it helps to have a class C or B MH that can be backed into a site. Where we have traveled the state and federal campgrounds seldom have more than 20% of the sites that are a pull through one and often at campgrounds the sites are on a first come basis.

Class A is fine if you do not mind being restricted to private RV parks on your travels.

I totally disagree with the above comments.

We full-timed in a 40' Class A for ten years. Our first choices were always national parks, state parks, forest service campgrounds, county and city parks. We loved boondocking down gravel roads with a lake or river all to ourselves. We found it very easy to find spots.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Feb 09, 2015
Also, some class C models have a very low CCC. so low that sometimes 4 people could max it out!
AGC
Explorer
Feb 09, 2015
We thought about a TT and actually already had one picked out but our reason for wanting an MH is because we want to also enjoy the ride to wherever we're going. We are planning on a west coast trip and want to be able to use the rest room or get snacks when needed.

That was my other concern with the B+.....low ccc

With the B+ I would need to add cost of flight and gas to get it home where the A is local to me (an hour away), so from a $ perspective I think the A will cost me $2-3k more....depending on how much the seller is willing to come down on price.
Steeljag
Explorer
Feb 09, 2015
ed6713 wrote:
Georgetown is a very, very entry level quality product.
If I wanted an A, I would keep looking around for a better quality.
Winnebago perhaps or something similar.

This opinion is based on ?
wbwood
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015
midnightsadie wrote:
we have a B+ its great for two older people, your a young family the A will do more for you, expense? there all money pits. tires are a big chunk,no matter how good they look if there 5to 7yrs old they gotta go. a blow out WILL cause thousands of dollars in damage. have fun in your travels.go get the A.

This brings up a very good point. The tires on the B+ probably cost around $200 a piece. The Class A tires (bigger I assume) can cost up in the range of $500 a piece. Think about that so when you have to replace them. The tire/wheel spare for the B+ will probably weigh around 80lbs. One from a Class A is much heavier. Plus Class A's don't usually carry a spare. The B+ may have a spare or you can get one.

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