Suggest a 'C'

[Jerseydevil]

Looking to possibly upgrade next year so starting to research now. Since there are so many layouts and models could use some help.
Here is some of my requirements-
-Need bunkhouse- have two teens
-Able to comfortably sleep 6
-At rest stop would still like to use bedroom, restroom, pantry without sliding open
- restroom and shower seperate
- 30 foot minimum
-2010-2017 year range

What are you driving?

[Jerseydevil]

Hank85713 wrote:
although we dont have what you want we did see them made by Jayco when we looked. Believe they may still make all were 30+ ft in length. Take a look at their website to see if still available.

Good tip! Saw a Jayco Greyhawk 31FS. Looks like something I can work with.

[Jerseydevil]

pianotuna wrote:
The ideal size for a class C on the 176" wheel base is 26.2 feet. Smaller is better. The ratio is 54%. It drove like a large car. I had zero accidents between 2001 and 2009, driving at least 1000 miles per month, in a 27 foot unit.

At a 50% ratio, that becomes 29.3 feet. The RV is still driveable but very tiring, and much harder to control.

I went from a 27 foot to a 28'5". In the first three years I had 4 tail swing accidents. Because of a rebuilt bumper, made from 3/8 inch "U" channel and welded to the frame, there was little damage to the class C. The vehicles that I hit did not fair nearly so well.

The accidents cost me my good driving record and this year, I'll finally have a +1 rating. (I started out at +16, in 2009.)

I would not want a 30 foot (or larger) class C based on the 176 inch wheel base.

I hear you. Have a 30' now. Drives well and have squeezed through some tight spots.

[pianotuna]

The ideal size for a class C on the 176" wheel base is 26.2 feet. Smaller is better. The ratio is 54%. It drove like a large car. I had zero accidents between 2001 and 2009, driving at least 1000 miles per month, in a 27 foot unit.

At a 50% ratio, that becomes 29.3 feet. The RV is still driveable but very tiring, and much harder to control.

I went from a 27 foot to a 28'5". In the first three years I had 4 tail swing accidents. Because of a rebuilt bumper, made from 3/8 inch "U" channel and welded to the frame, there was little damage to the class C. The vehicles that I hit did not fair nearly so well.

The accidents cost me my good driving record and this year, I'll finally have a +1 rating. (I started out at +16, in 2009.)

I would not want a 30 foot (or larger) class C based on the 176 inch wheel base.

[Jerseydevil]

MDKMDK wrote:
You need a small "A" with those criteria. Like a Sunstar/Vista, or short diesel pusher.

We like having overhead bunk.

[Jerseydevil]

ron.dittmer wrote:
You might want to consider what is called a "Super-C". They are class C's built on a beefier chassis than the Ford E450. With two teens, anticipate cousins or friends to come now and then. Weight will be the concern and a Super-C has the load capability for people and their stuff.

Super C maybe in retirement plan but not now...lol...need more $$$ for one of those.

[ron_dittmer]

You might want to consider what is called a "Super-C". They are class C's built on a beefier chassis than the Ford E450. With two teens, anticipate cousins or friends to come now and then. Weight will be the concern and a Super-C has the load capability for people and their stuff.

[pianotuna]

The wheel base needs to be extended for a 30 footer or driving won't be much fun.

[MDKMDK]

You need a small "A" with those criteria. Like a Sunstar/Vista, or short diesel pusher.

[Hank85713]

although we dont have what you want we did see them made by Jayco when we looked. Believe they may still make all were 30+ ft in length. Take a look at their website to see if still available.