Class C (or anything that meets criteria)Not huge (say, max 30')One occupantWalk around bed (can be a twin or a double)Dinette (don't care for couches or recliners)Large showerLong Term OccupancyTrue 5000 lb or greater tow capableSome boondocking capability (fresh water tank, generator, etc.)The only floor-plan (and it's near perfect) I've found that really meets my criteria (except shower is smaller than I like) is the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24KP or LP. Problems with this RV:- Holy **** expensive!!!- Only 3800lb tow capable- Only 500lb cargo capacity (me, a dog, a trailer tongue, a dozen eggs and there's no capacity for a toothbrush and a loaf of bread!)I'm retiring and would like to have an RV I can afford to live in full time or at least extended periods. I want to tow a trailer or small vehicle.I'm sure I'm not asking a lot of questions that I should be so I'm open to just about any idea or recommendation.Im not a complete noob as I just sold the first RV I owned, a Fuzion 301 bumper pull toyhauler. Great rig for what it is but we just didn't get along on the highway; and the layout: shower too small, having to crawl up into a bed to sleep or make it up, and what the heck good is a double recliner you had to sit sideways in to watch TV????????TIA

There might be hundreds of answers, but here's our suggestion. Coachmen Freelander 27QB. Simple (no slides and not much complexity). Functional (everything a person or couple needs). Supportable (Chevy or Ford chassis).Again, just our opinion.

Opinions are just what I'm looking for. Experienced input will help me make a better decision. :-) Thanks!

Sorry I hadn't updated my profile. Let's see if it's better now.

Buying a Sprinter chassis MH might not be the expensive part of the equation. Sprinters might need to go to Sprinter specific shops and the pickings might be limited and many hundreds of miles apart. When you do your research ask independent people not the sales people or dealerships selling them. Do Sprinters need specific software to make repairs and service ? IF so, how many repair shops across America have the needed Sprinter specific software, if you have a repair need while on the road ? I would ask to see the list of shops and make sure it up to date with the listed shops still in business. You might find that list smaller than it reads.

Take a look at the Phoenix Cruisers. You can buy direct from the manufacturer as well for a lower price.

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magnusfide
Explorer II
Aug 26, 2018
ThruTraffic wrote:
The deed is done! I’m now the proud owner of a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser 2551. It’s in excellent condition and I think I got a good price. Certainly better than the $115,000 they wanted for a new one. My preference would have been the 2252 but the 2551 is more than acceptable. Thank you all for your input. Every consideration you offered I weighed into my decision.

I’m drinking it home tomorrow, making some adjustments to items like removing the couch and replacing it with a dinette. Anyone want a like new RV couch? LOL

Thanks again folks.

Glad to be of help. We love our 2551 because the couch can sleep grandchildren riding with us.
j-d
Explorer II
Aug 26, 2018
ThruTraffic wrote:

I’m drinking it home tomorrow

"If you Drink Don't Drive Do the Watermelon Crawl" Tracy Byrd

Congratulations! Great Coach! Doggone AutoCorrect!
ThruTraffic
Explorer
Aug 25, 2018
The deed is done! I’m now the proud owner of a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser 2551. It’s in excellent condition and I think I got a good price. Certainly better than the $115,000 they wanted for a new one. My preference would have been the 2252 but the 2551 is more than acceptable. Thank you all for your input. Every consideration you offered I weighed into my decision.

I’m drinking it home tomorrow, making some adjustments to items like removing the couch and replacing it with a dinette. Anyone want a like new RV couch? LOL

Thanks again folks.
pnichols
Explorer II
Jul 30, 2018
ThruTraffic wrote:
I'm stunned by the lack of cargo capacity for the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24LP.

That's what happens with slides and being built on the Mercedes chassis. That chassis is being pushed too close to it's weight limit when a Class C built on it has extensive slides.

If you want slides and plenty of cargo capacity to boot, you have to both 1) stay short on length, plus 2) have it built on the Ford E450 chassis or Chevy 4500 chassis.

For example, you might want to consider a Minnie Winnie 22M (no slides), 22R (no slides), 25B (no slides), or 26A (slides) - on only the Ford E450 chassis (not the E350 chassis). The E450 is optional under the 22M, 22R, and 25B models, and standard under the 26A model.

For what it's worth, we have a 24 foot non-slide Class C on the E450 chassis and we can load it up with no concerns about weight. i.e. We sometimes travel with a load of rocks (we're rockhounds), with various liquid levels in the grey water and black water tanks, and with a full fresh water tank ... plus loaded to the hilt with our usual equipment filling every storage area. The handling on the road is not effected one way or the other.
Bill_Diana
Explorer
Jul 29, 2018
Sorry I have no advice on this topic. Just stopped by to say "hello" to Bagman. I think the last I saw you was in Gettysburg.
bagman
Explorer
Jul 28, 2018
I really do NOT think their is a perfect class C or B+. I felt Born Free was a very nice well built unit, as was the Bigfoot, but they are no longer being made. My wife and I toured the Lazy Daze plant in Ontario, California and we both felt it was well made and would last a long time. With respect to the mass produced Class C's, my preference would be the Jayco Greyhawk. But, that is just a personal opinion! Bagman.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Jul 28, 2018
AJR wrote:
I found the window over the headboard during cold conditions dropped cold air onto my heard and if I did not cover my head I got headaches from it. In hot weather that area was very warm in the summer. I put insulation over the window to slow down the thermal transfer.

Just yesterday I thought I saw my last rig on the road because they had done the same thing I did. But it was a Chevy chasses.

Same here. On our old motorhome Herself took insulation board and covered it with fabric to match the bedspread. Then inserted it into place over the window. No more cold heads.

The side windows weren't a problem in colder weather because of the space between the bed and the wall. It was just that pesky window above the head of the bed.
Rick_Jay
Explorer II
Jul 28, 2018
AJR,

Thanks for the response. I guess that makes sense. Our rig has dual-pane "thermopane" windows and I haven't noticed those effect. There were a few times when we were camping down into the low-teens (fahrenheit). Then, the cold wasn't coming through the windows so much, but the entire window frame.

Interesting thought, though, as I never would've thought about that based upon our rig. Not sure if I'd give up that great feeling of the evening breeze blowing over me, though. Tough choice! :)

~Rick
tragusa3
Explorer
Jul 28, 2018
I'm in the market and was considering C's for the last year or more. In recent months, I've admitted to myself that we should be shopping A's for many of the reasons posted above.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Jul 28, 2018
All of the responses so far have been very good but in the last few you can see that people have have given high marks to a RV built on a Chevy Chassis

If you have a choice of chassis,there now more to choose from,you would be happier with one on a Chevy Chassis.

I know I am,and I drove a lot of RVs when looking for mine and The Chevy based ones won hands down in comfort and ride.