What do you think is the roomiest class A model (under 30 feet) ? I am thinking about ones with slide out on both sides and rear of the coach.thanks

The list of A's manufactured for sale in the U.S., under 30 feet, is pretty short. Thor's ACE line on F-53 chassis, 28-8 to 31-5 feet; Axis and Vegas lines on 12,500 pound E-350 chassis, 25-6 to 26-6 feet; Winnebago's Via/Reyo lines on the Sprinter chassis at 25-6 feet, Winnebago's Vista/Sunstar on F-53, a single model at 27-1 feet, and the retro Brave/Tribute with two models under 30.Of all these the roomiest in square footage would be the Thor ACE models with a single full-wall slideout, but if you really want useful space, you have try out how the floorplans work for how you live, because square footage isn't everything, sometimes you just end up gaining a dance floor you don't need.You are not going to find anything with three slides, one on each side and one in the rear. The rear slide rules out side slides to the rear of the coach, and multiple slides require heavier chassis, which usually come only in longer sizes.If you open up to the idea 30-34 feet, you will find that you have many more choices. This is the "small" motorhome in most manufacturers' model lines.

The Winnebago Vista/Sunstar 27N is 28'3" and has 3 slides, a full wall slide on the passenger side, a wardrobe slide and a dinette slide on the drivers side. We love ours, has lots of room, more storage than the 32ft single slide Brave we traded for it.Tom

Reading between the lines of "CodyClassB" who joined in 12/23/13 and what you posted in January "I currently have a Winnie Minnie class C mobile home. I like it a lot but my wife always complains that the ride is rough and is not comfortable. She refuses to travel long distance. So we are thinking about upgrading to a class A . Our budget is around 80K . Would you please recommend a class A that is around $80,000 (new) and is comfortable to drive ? We are looking for something between 28 to 32 feet. thanks" .....it sounds like this will be your third rig in not that many years. You are wanting a slide in the rear so I'll repeat the advice I always give... "Buy more MH than you think you need... ONE TIME." My advice is to look at rigs bigger than 32' and save another step.NO, I did not do it in one step and I started at 36'.

Ivylog wrote:Reading between the lines of "CodyClassB" who joined in 12/23/13 and what you posted in January "I currently have a Winnie Minnie class C mobile home. I like it a lot but my wife always complains that the ride is rough and is not comfortable. She refuses to travel long distance. So we are thinking about upgrading to a class A . Our budget is around 80K . Would you please recommend a class A that is around $80,000 (new) and is comfortable to drive ? We are looking for something between 28 to 32 feet. thanks" .....it sounds like this will be your third rig in not that many years. You are wanting a slide in the rear so I'll repeat the advice I always give... "Buy more MH than you think you need... ONE TIME." My advice is to look at rigs bigger than 32' and save another step.NO, I did not do it in one step and I started at 36'.As is usually the case Ivy is dead on! IMHO 30 is too short (wheel Base ) not long enough to give you a GREAT ride. They stopped making the 28' GMC in, 79'? so take a couple of test rides, see what really fills the bill.I have, as most have always bought larger - buying the rig I have now - the DW never complains about the ride or the amenities. The only thing is she still will ask if we are there yet, so some things never change. BOL,

To answer the OP's question that he wants to stay at 30' I can offer two recommendations if he is not set on a new coach. Back in 2007-8 Monaco Trek and Holiday Rambler both offered 30' 29RBD models with two slides and a full size queen bed that dropped from the ceiling. When the bed was up in the ceiling, you had all of the room of a much larger coach, without the extra length. Push a button and the bed comes down with a full queen size bed.

Class A with the most living space (under 30 feet)

Ivylog
Explorer III
Jun 20, 2015
I'll try again... Park a 40' next to the planter and you can still get two cars in the double garage.
By backing in I could get a 32' in where your C is parked.
Remove the planter and park a 36' where the C is parked or a 40' where the planter used to be.
CodyClassB
Explorer II
Jun 20, 2015
Since someone mentioned that I can park a 32 feet class A, I am sharing another photo of the parking space. The distant between the garage to the planter is 35 feet. The plant's width is another 4 feet. Is it possible to put a 32 feet RV there ?

thanks

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Ductape
Explorer
Jun 20, 2015
Our model has plenty of CCC, big tanks etc. floor plan wise not what I would choose for a family of 5. I think a C or something with bunks is a better choice. What's the motivation to go for an A?
Ivylog
Explorer III
Jun 19, 2015
Based on the concrete at the end of the street and the low wall and planting on the right-hand side it looks like you own all the way across the road. Park whatever size rig you want on the right-hand side parallel with the direction of travel of the street. May test how well the wife can get into the garage without hitting anything.
wildtoad
Explorer II
Jun 19, 2015
You now have three kids and their stuff to deal with as well as holding tank needs for 5 people unless you only stay where there is sewer. You might want to look at some units with bunk beds so most everyone has their own bed versus using the dinette / sofa.

I have not seen one, but Winnebago has a new Vista with larger tanks and bunk beds in the 32 ft range. It's on their website and is the 31BE.
DSDP_Don
Explorer
Jun 19, 2015
Your picture of your parking really helps. You could easily put at least a 32' (very common Class A size) in that space. Keep in mind that the new Class A's have a much tighter wheel cut. You could easily swing a coach into that spot. You could even cut the bushes back some and let the rear overhang the planter, just keep the sprinklers off of it.
ncrowley
Explorer II
Jun 19, 2015
My concern about the smaller coaches are the ride and the CCC. A short wheelbase will give you trouble in the wind.
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Jun 19, 2015
One thing about RV's, as needs change so can you. Most of the people here that urge you to buy larger are full timers. Many on here, including myself, have had smaller, went to larger, and then have gone back to smaller. If I get the need or desire for a larger coach next year, which I doubt, I will buy one. Just pick the best coach for your needs today and enjoy it with your family. You changed houses and can certainly change RV's. Kids just want to be with their parents and they will adapt even if it means camping in a tent.
CodyClassB
Explorer II
Jun 19, 2015
We started out with a class B when we had 2 kids. We upgraded it to class C (in this picture). We recently had another kid and moved to a bigger house in January of this year. We live in Southern California . RV parking space is very limited. Here is the picture of our parking structure . We wish we could upgrade to a 40 feet class A, but I don't think our yard can handle anything longer than 30 feet. The class C you see in this picture is 25 feet which we plan to replace with a class A.

As with all the newbies here, we just got started so we are asking many questions to make sure we make the right purchasing decision.

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BobandShaz
Explorer
Jun 19, 2015
Our Winnie 29r has 2 slides and tons of room. I would watch GVWR going shorter and fresh water capacity.