Change of Plans!
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
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
