cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Novice looking for an upgrade to Class C

stamp22b
Explorer
Explorer
New to RVing and looking for a Class C.

What models you are considering? Looking at something on the smaller end (22-25’) as drive ability and parking are important. We originally had experience with a Sunseeker on a Mercedes chasis, as our friends purchased a new one in summer 2019. Looked at very many at the Harrisburg PA show, but narrowed them down to Entegra Odyssey on Ford 350 and Chevy, and then Minnie Winnie also on Ford.

Lifestyle? We are 50s empty nesters who live in an urban loft apartment and only limited summer parking for camper/RV and then storage for winter. We have had a Intech Luna (Teardrop) for two seasons and really like it for size and some luxury. But, with our group that we camp with, 5-6 times per season, going to nicer RV parks, we’re finding the need for facilities a much greater issue. Originally were interested in Nest and keeping to a light towable behind a smaller Jeep. But increasing interest in much further travels beyond season to season camping is leading us to RVs.

How do you intend to use it? Both summer camping and 2-3 trips per year.

How many people? 2 mostly but on occasion another couple who will need some comfort.
Do you like to cook and have space, or do you like comfort on a couch? Couch is much less of an issue, but really so is cooking space. We’re outdoor folk and really enjoy the outdoor galley kitchen of the teardrop.

Do you need an overhead bed, or an entertainment center? Second bed for couple would be a good feature. Don’t need entertainment center, and kind of turned off by the outdoor TVs on many of the Class Cs, but also would need to add something to Nest when there are only plus and nothing installed.

Are you new to RV's? Yes, have only used a towable

We drove the Ford Chasis and it was so very truck like that it was a turnoff campared to Sprinter. Have heard just recently that Ford coming out with a new one for 2020. Will this be on the level of Merc. sprinter?

Advice from all of you Pros?
19 REPLIES 19

Powertour
Explorer II
Explorer II
Bordercollie wrote:
Short Class C's have less comfortable sleeping and limited cupboard and storage space. Need to convert a sofa into a bed or sleep in overhead can get on your nerves. A 27 footer without slides and rear bedroom with RV Queen bed is the best compromise compared to a much longer or shorter rig/floor plan.



Agree w/above.

Ours is a 25'model that runs 26' in real length. I have no issue with the ride or performance of the Ford E-chassis / V10 combo. I like not having a slide(s) at this point in my life. Have no problem with space in it.... I like it more than I thought I would, we like the physical size of it for many reasons. However.... One of the ONLY things we don't prefer about the one we have is the corner bed. A queen that you could get around would make all the difference in the world (to the good).
2015 Itasca 25b Ford E350 V10

Bordercollie
Explorer
Explorer
Short Class C's have less comfortable sleeping and limited cupboard and storage space. Need to convert a sofa into a bed or sleep in overhead can get on your nerves. A 27 footer without slides and rear bedroom with RV Queen bed is the best compromise compared to a much longer or shorter rig/floor plan.

Take a look at Road Trek widened van camper conversions. Nimble, versatile, expensive, lacking in elbow room also useful as transportation vehicle.

Johno02
Explorer
Explorer
Look at this...
Noel and Betty Johnson (and Harry)

2005 GulfStream Ultra Supreme, 1 Old grouch, 1 wonderful wife, and two silly poodles.

wanderingaimles
Explorer
Explorer
An option you may want to look at are the "Cruiser" type motorhomes.
Gulfstream makes the BT Cruiser which is a moderately priced line, It's slightly narrower than many of the other C types, Its slightly more streamlined than many, especially compared to the models with an over cab bed. Sizes run from 22' to about 32' BT Cruiser

There are also some other similar lines, some higher in price and quality that have a strong following Phoenix cruiser
You may find one of these to be a better compromise.
Happy hunting

IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Explorer II
My advice is to try and go with the one that you can get on a Chevy Chassis

More room in the drivers area,smoother more comfortable ride just to name a few things.
2006 TIOGA 26Q CHEVY 6.0 WORKHORSE VORTEC
Former El Monte RV Rental
Retired Teamster Local 692
Buying A Rental Class C