Hi and newby to the C class world
Hi gang, Frank here. I have been in the truck camper section for over 10 years, and will be searching for a small C after I move to Florida in a few months. I have done a bit of searching, but have ...
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Hey Wanderin, welcome to the C forum. One thing not noted yet that is real important to Class C RVing is the amount of weight of people, food, stuff you can carry. You may or may not be able to use all the space/storage in a C, it's the weight that matters. Many of the newer Class C use the Ford E450 cab/chassis and that can carry a total of 14500 pounds. E350 chassis and older E450 chassis can carry less. Once the manufacturer puts the house on, the weight of the box is subtracted from the max. weight of the chassis, to give you the amount of weight you can carry.
One factor that can affect your useful weight (the occupant and cargo carrying capacity) OCCC is length of the rig. Generally, the longer the RV the more it weighs, thereby reducing what you can carry. Other factors include options like slideouts and automatic leveling systems which both reduce your OCCC.
I agree with others that you would likely need at least 24 feet to get a queen bed in the rear. FWIW, our C is 27 feet, has two couches in the rear that slide together to make a huge bed, no slides, no levelers, and has an OCCC of 2900 pounds. It also has a generator.
Good luck with your search.
One factor that can affect your useful weight (the occupant and cargo carrying capacity) OCCC is length of the rig. Generally, the longer the RV the more it weighs, thereby reducing what you can carry. Other factors include options like slideouts and automatic leveling systems which both reduce your OCCC.
I agree with others that you would likely need at least 24 feet to get a queen bed in the rear. FWIW, our C is 27 feet, has two couches in the rear that slide together to make a huge bed, no slides, no levelers, and has an OCCC of 2900 pounds. It also has a generator.
Good luck with your search.
