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CodyClassB's avatar
CodyClassB
Explorer II
Jun 07, 2014

Class A Vista 26HE or Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q ?

Hi All,

I already had a C but I think my next RV would be a bigger C or an A . To be fair, I am asking this question in both Class A and Class C forum.

Have you ever had to decide between a class A and a class C ? If you have around $80,000 to buy a new mid size rv (around 25-30 feet). Would you choose a Class A Vista 26HE or a Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q and why ?

Winnebago makes a Class A Vista 26HE and Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q. Both are about the same size/price . I am more concerned about

1. Maintenance cost
2. Easy to operate
3. convenience factor


Class A Vista 26HE
http://www.gowinnebago.com/products/2015/vista/floorplans/

Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q
http://www.gowinnebago.com/products/2014/minnie_winnie_minnie_winnie_premier/floorplans/
Class C
  • CodyClassB's avatar
    CodyClassB
    Explorer II
    Jun 07, 2014
    Why is C more convenience than A ?

    mikeleblanc413 wrote:
    Class C because of all three fact that you mention
  • Gonzo42's avatar
    Gonzo42
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2014
    Would not the floor plan/layout be more important? Especially if other things are equal? Those sizes sound very attractive. How about the storage areas?
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Jun 07, 2014
    That 26HE was on special over the last couple years for $69-something-K which is an amazing price for a WinnTasca let alone a Class A. We looked at them and they're nice. Just that we wanted a dinette and a sofa and the space didn't allow it. I'd like to have the Class A Visibility on the road. Wide Open Panorama. Still, the C has a much safer steel cab with real doors for in/out on the trip.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2014
    the 26HE Class A. similar floor plan as my Chieftain. liked that you could shut the two doors and have a large dressing area beside the shower. yet you had a completely private room with toilet and vanity.
    bumpy
  • Desert_Captain's avatar
    Desert_Captain
    Explorer III
    Jun 07, 2014
    CodyClassB wrote:
    Hi All,

    I already had a C but I think my next RV would be a bigger C or an A . To be fair, I am asking this question in both Class A and Class C forum.

    Have you ever had to decide between a class A and a class C ? If you have around $80,000 to buy a new mid size rv (around 25-30 feet). Would you choose a Class A Vista 26HE or a Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q and why ?

    Winnebago makes a Class A Vista 26HE and Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q. Both are about the same size/price . I am more concerned about

    1. Maintenance cost
    2. Easy to operate
    3. convenience factor

    The C wins hands down in all three. Add in that they are far safer and easier to service and the choice becomes clear but...

    As always, Opinions and YMMV.
    :C



    Class A Vista 26HE
    http://www.gowinnebago.com/products/2015/vista/floorplans/

    Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q
    http://www.gowinnebago.com/products/2014/minnie_winnie_minnie_winnie_premier/floorplans/
  • Mich_F's avatar
    Mich_F
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2014
    CodyClassB wrote:
    Hi All,

    I already had a C but I think my next RV would be a bigger C or an A . To be fair, I am asking this question in both Class A and Class C forum.

    Have you ever had to decide between a class A and a class C ? If you have around $80,000 to buy a new mid size rv (around 25-30 feet). Would you choose a Class A Vista 26HE or a Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q and why ?

    Winnebago makes a Class A Vista 26HE and Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q. Both are about the same size/price . I am more concerned about

    1. Maintenance cost
    2. Easy to operate
    3. convenience factor


    Class A Vista 26HE
    http://www.gowinnebago.com/products/2015/vista/floorplans/

    Class C Winnie Minnie 27Q
    http://www.gowinnebago.com/products/2014/minnie_winnie_minnie_winnie_premier/floorplans/


    Whichever way you decide to go, keep in mind that $80,000 you're talking about with those particular motor homes, is the list price. You should be paying somewhere between ~ $60K to ~ $70K for those MHs.
    In Mar. 2013 I bought a 2014 MH (obviously very early in the model year) at about 27% off list price.
  • nomad_289's avatar
    nomad_289
    Explorer
    Jun 08, 2014
    Gale Hawkings wrote:
    Winnie Brave "must have motorhome"



    The 27' Brave floor-plan looks exceptional:
    --Front bed
    --Rear walk around Queen bed
    --U-shaped dinette
    --Front seats swivel and are useable.
    --Open large living area with front bed elevated.
    --Separate shower and john.

    For extended trips (watching movies, etc.) a U shaped dinette and/or swivel chairs should be more comfortable than the face-to-face dinette seating. Only downside I see is need to make up second bed at night.

    Think that could be my "next" RV. Lots of livable space in a compact RV.

    Same Ford V-10 engine/drivetrain as "C" will be similar in serviceability.

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