Change of Plans!

[IMAGNLife_com]

So I've been in a heavy research mode for our 1st RV (we work from home & will be full-timing) and thought we had finally decided on a middle-end Class A (Entegra Cornerstone 45) until last week. On our way out of the Pomona, CA RV show (after spending 8 days & endless hours there!) to process all the info we'd been compiling, my girlfriend spotted a funny looking coach and suggested we look inside while we were there. I was blown away by what I found..

Welcome to the "Super C". Unlike every Class A we'd seen, because that big diesel engine (600hp, 2050ft/lbs...) resides under a hood instead of under the floor, I didn't have to slouch down to avoid my head hitting the ceiling (I'm 6'6") inside! Plus I understand the maintenance & repairs are way cheaper and faster. And unlike a Class A, you have some form of crash protection due to the engine and frame being in front of the coach. A 40,000 lb tow capacity VS. 15-20K lbs.! Steel roof & aluminum side walls VS. fiberglass. 3 entry doors instead of 1.

The overall build & construction felt worlds better & more solid than any A we'd seen under $2M million dollars. And based on the many floor plans offered (we can even create an individual one) the living room area can be every bit as open & continuous as a Class A within the same 45' footprint. It had an auto leveling air suspension, heated floors, washer/dryer 1.5 baths. And as a bonus, because of the ceiling height (93" VS. 84") ALL the cabinets were taller, resulting in bigger interior storage space. We also get BIGGER water tank capacity (150 gal fresh, 72 Blk AND 72 gray). The cherry on top was that this Super C was substantially less then the A's we were considering (although our custom build will be slightly more than the show unit).

The few downsides to us were the smaller basement storage & no pass thru (the drive shaft runs through the coach), you lose about 5ft of interior space due to the engine out front, and there's no "rock star bus" effect & big panoramic windshield (although I already dig the tough, beefy truck driver look & stance and we hear it drives better than a Class A when we're on the road with the big over the road guys)...

I've been studying these Super C's and love everything it offers. We're super excited about our change of plans & future home. Best of luck - JB

[cowboy66]

We have a 2008 Dynamax truck conversion and love it great to drive.

[IMAGNLife_com]

Hey Dune Hauler that's the one! And you have an awesome rig. As for my friend Don, I've heard of this type of coach referred to as a Super C by many sources so I'm not sure who's right, but I'm excited about this thing regardless of what it's called. Thanks - JB

[az99]

When I first got into RVing I thought the Class A was supposed to be the best thing out there. I bought a new Class A DP and kept it for about a month. Hated it. Went to Super C and never would go back. The driving is just so much better.

The safety and maintenance are pluses also.

That is a nice unit.

[DaHose]

I would absolutely go Super C before any class A out there. I've spoken with a few class A owners who tell me the drive train cartridge can be maintenance heavy because they are meant to haul a bus full of people, not the extra weight of a fully setup class A. The Super C drive train is the same as the ones used to haul freight and is designed to haul massive loads.

Jose

[Dune_Hauler]

Here is a picture of the Rig JB was talking about.

[Don_McL]

welcome to the forum

what you have there is referred to as a truck conversion.

much different than a "super c".

you could put a tow bar on a super c and use it for your toad. (overall length may be a problem)

we have a haulmark 3303ts pictured in my profile.

IMAGNLife.com wrote:
Lol. Sorry gang. The Super C at the show was a Showhauler 45 footer. And since researching them we've come across units made by Renegade as well. We plan on visiting both facilities in Indy before making a decision. Anyone with experience with either? Thanks! - JB

[IMAGNLife_com]

Lol. Sorry gang. The Super C at the show was a Showhauler 45 footer. And since researching them we've come across units made by Renegade as well. We plan on visiting both facilities in Indy before making a decision. Anyone with experience with either? Thanks! - JB

[Francesca_Knowl]

bobojay5 wrote:
What brand?

:B
O.P.'s so excited that he told us everything EXCEPT that most important fact...How about it, O.P.?

BTW: congratulations!

[Dennis_M_M]

Head on over to the Escapees Heavy Duty Truck forum. The Super Cs fit right in there. No need to be an Escapees member to participate.

[bobojay5]

What brand?