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limbery's avatar
limbery
Explorer
Nov 10, 2013

Advice...I'm thinking of moving to class B

I've had several small TTs in the past, largest was a 22' airstream...I'm retired and always liked the idea of a small camper van and briefly owned a dodge illusion pop top...which is a minivan...it was much too small so I got rid of it and bought a 20' TT with a slide...great if it's just me but my wife has mentioned that she'd like to do a three or four week winter tour of the US west coast and maybe over to Palm Springs... This means I may be able to trade up to what I've kind of leaned towards all along...something like one of those high top Mercedes class Bs... What should I be looking for if I want roominess, a good shower/ bathroom, front and rear sleeping...of course as small exterior footprint as possible ( I know, with interior the size of a class A), and what are the possibilities of towing a small car behind? (Best types of small cars and tow methods here). I also should mention that I have a farly steep sloped driveway where this thing would be parked, which works ok for my TT, but was wondering the most practical leveling systems for a van....ramps? Thanks for any advice and I hope I've explained my requirements adequately. Oh, and cost isn't a big factor....
Class C
  • GENECOP's avatar
    GENECOP
    Explorer II
    Nov 10, 2013
    Check out Great West Vans and LTV, typical 5000Lb towing capacity...the size is what it is, small bathrooms, kitchens, Etc...but for 24' it's pretty good.....
  • My_Roadtrek's avatar
    My_Roadtrek
    Explorer
    Nov 10, 2013
    I think you will want to go with a small Class C. I don't think you will find what you are looking for in a Class B.
    Search in Class C for a LTV Serenity, or Unity.
    LTV web site.
    LTV Serenity, Unity
  • My_Roadtrek's avatar
    My_Roadtrek
    Explorer
    Nov 10, 2013
    Which are Class C's.
    If you want me to move your post over there let me know.
  • limbery's avatar
    limbery
    Explorer
    Nov 10, 2013
    My Roadtrek wrote:
    Which are Class C's.
    If you want me to move your post over there let me know.

    I see what you mean...especially regarding two sleeping areas... Please move the posts to the class C section...
  • sky_free's avatar
    sky_free
    Explorer
    Nov 10, 2013
    Save yourself a lot of trouble and possibly money and rent a similar sized unit before you make a buying decision. I'm sure it would work fine for 2 people, but you may be disappointed after the roominess of a trailer with slide. There is no reason you can't do a 3 or 4 week tour of the US west coast with a small TT. Of course new toys are FUN and there is no replacement for that, so if you gotta have it then go for it!
  • limbery's avatar
    limbery
    Explorer
    Nov 10, 2013
    sky_free wrote:
    Save yourself a lot of trouble and possibly money and rent a similar sized unit before you make a buying decision. I'm sure it would work fine for 2 people, but you may be disappointed after the roominess of a trailer with slide. There is no reason you can't do a 3 or 4 week tour of the US west coast with a small TT. Of course new toys are FUN and there is no replacement for that, so if you gotta have it then go for it!

    Gee we're thinking that our existing TT would be too small, and would probably like the convenience of being able to use the rear part while driving with the motor home... I was thinking that at least the 24 ft.size of the C would have similar room of out TT, which is effectively only 18 ft...

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