Class C full timing downsides

Your grasp of potential loss of your home is a good one. That's why we originally started fulltime in a 5er. (C class on order now so go figure) Been out of our 5er for major repairs a few times staying in motels so while the 5ver/c class argument makes a lot of common sense, not sure there would be that much difference.

Thanks netjam, this is why I am posting this because I really don't have any bearing as to the real differences between 5er/TT and a C class in terms of problem situations. It just seems that with the vehicle added to the mix you may have the potential to be having to stay in hotels twice as much because you add vehicle repair on top of any repairs the RV may also have. I'm hoping I can get additional real world feedback from C class full timers to adjust my perspective. :)

There may be a lot less storage space on a class C (I full time in mine).

As a 3year veteran with only class C experience I am asking out of ignorance. If your truck breaks down on the road and must be towed, What becomes of trailer or 5er and all your belongings? Does your roadside assistance take it somewhere? And is it to your liking? Or is it left on the side of the road? And then you rent a vehicle if the repair takes overnight??
If your trailer needs shop repair you have your truck but not your belongings. Maybe you live in the trailer while it is being repaired??
With my C I have only had one chassis repair, immediately after delivery, which really was Winnebago's assembly problem (fuel line connection) and I waited while it was done - Chevy chassis, very reliable, easy to get repaired. Roadside assistance towed it to the Chevy dealer safe and sound.
If I need a shop repair on the coach I would have the same options as a trailer. I would certainly live in the vehicle until my turn came up at the repair shop and just drop it off when they were actually ready to do the work.
I don't see much difference.
My personal opinion on warrantees is no thanks. The one that came with the new vehicle took care of the start-up problem and I did not extend. I am self insured. The only reason I carry roadside assistance is to have access to the tow and repair shop connections so I get help finding services when I need them.

The chassis used on class C's tend to be pretty reliable, and usually outlast the house part if cared for reasonably well. The E series chassis most commonly used for class C's is also used for many commercial vehicles like ambulances, shuttle busses, smallish box trucks, etc. and many of them (and the vans the chassis is derived from) last for at least a few hundred thousand miles. That's not to suggest that repairs or maintenance at a shop are never required, of course, and naturally that does involve your house going to the shop, and the workers there entering it and so forth. If the shop is reputable and the workers honest, that isn't a problem. Unfortunately, there are a few shops and workers that are less ethical than would be wanted...and many that are entirely upstanding.

I don't think anyone offers a lifetime extended warranty. On average, you'd be money ahead to not get the extended warranty, as the companies that offer them are charging more than they on average pay out (or they wouldn't be able to stay in business). Really they are more of a breakdown insurance policy than a true warranty.

Thank you all for your input and experience, it is much appreciated! I'm starting to "C" the light. Keep it coming. :)

Class C full timing downsides

There isn't any! :W

I went from a TT to a Class C and haven't looked back! I full time and after testing the waters I added a toad.

I personally feel a lot safer having the toad, as I always have a backup vehicle if the MH breaks down.

If I break down and I have a couple of times.....I just put the dogs in the car and throw the keys to the MH to the tow truck driver and tell him to call me when it's fixed. :B

Don't think you need to worry about being separated from you belongings. Most repairs rarely take more than a day, maybe 2 if you have to wait for a part. I just grab my shower bag, and second change of clothes with me and head for the nearest motel next to the repair shop.

We've been fulltiming in a class C for over twenty years so we've had a few trips to the repair shop. Major repairs have involved motel stays. Minor repairs can usually done in a day but if not we have stayed in our RV in the lot.

Another upside is that you aren't stuck with having a truck for your daily driver. That's a huge advantange for us because it allows us to have a daily driver that we can take to rugged destinations. You may or may not have the same perspective.

pauldub wrote:
Another upside is that you aren't stuck with having a truck for your daily driver. That's a huge advantange for us because it allows us to have a daily driver that we can take to rugged destinations. You may or may not have the same perspective.

That was primarily the reason we fell out-of-love with the added space a 5er offers. Using a massive truck as transportation kept us out of some quaint restaurants and little shops, where parking was at a premium.