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Top RV manufacturers?

lindalp
Explorer
Explorer
I would appreciate your personal opinions, of the top quality makers of class c rv’s.
Sounds like Winnebago is the best, and Thor the worse.

We are looking for a good quality used class c. Which makers should I look at after Winnebago?
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Tom_Barb
Explorer
Explorer
Bumpyroad wrote:
Second Chance wrote:
These are some of the best class Cs ever made. Might be hard to find a good used one, though, as people tend to hang on to them until...

Lazy Daze RVs

Rob


given the cost and quality of these, I was a little surprised to see that a back up / rear camera was an option.
bumpy

With today's wire less cameras they are an easy add-on.
2000 Newmar mountain aire 4081 DP, ISC/350 Allison 6 speed, Wrangler JL toad.

memtb
Explorer
Explorer
midnightsadie wrote:
leisure travel van . www.leisurevans.com pricey but quality.


I think that TripleE and Leisurevan are one and the same, yes....very quality units!!!
Todd & Marianne
Miniature Schnauzer's - Sundai, Nellie & Maggie Mae
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 3.73 ratio, 4x4
2004 Teton Grand Freedom, 39'
2007 Bigfoot 30MH26Sl

midnightsadie
Explorer II
Explorer II
leisure travel van . www.leisurevans.com pricey but quality.

folivier
Explorer
Explorer
Really don't need a rear camera with the large rear window in my 26' Mid Bath Lazy Daze.

Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Explorer III
lindalp wrote:
I would appreciate your personal opinions, of the top quality makers of class c rv’s.
Sounds like Winnebago is the best, and Thor the worse.

We are looking for a good quality used class c. Which makers should I look at after Winnebago?



I think you are half right...

:R

Bumpyroad
Explorer
Explorer
Second Chance wrote:
These are some of the best class Cs ever made. Might be hard to find a good used one, though, as people tend to hang on to them until...

Lazy Daze RVs

Rob


given the cost and quality of these, I was a little surprised to see that a back up / rear camera was an option.
bumpy

Second_Chance
Explorer II
Explorer II
These are some of the best class Cs ever made. Might be hard to find a good used one, though, as people tend to hang on to them until...

Lazy Daze RVs

Rob
U.S. Army retired
2020 Solitude 310GK-R
MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
2012 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.7
Full-time since 8/2015

memtb
Explorer
Explorer
Triple E and Coach House come to mind. If you’re considering used, take a look at the Bigfoot ( made in Canada). They are no longer producing motor homes, but those were good units. Our “used” Bigfoot has one of the highest fresh water capacities of the class c units(if that is important to you), and is well insulated for cold weather use. Of course insulation works “both ways”....easier to cool in “hot” climates. All of the above were/are “pretty pricey” units though.

Most of the “smaller” class c’s have the Ford chassis. Try for the E 450 chassis, gives a little more suspension for the heavy unit, and “generally” has a lower gear ratio rear differential.....which gives greater towing capacity (for toads or boats), and better hill climbing performance ( nice in mountainous terrain and some campgrounds)
Todd & Marianne
Miniature Schnauzer's - Sundai, Nellie & Maggie Mae
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 3.73 ratio, 4x4
2004 Teton Grand Freedom, 39'
2007 Bigfoot 30MH26Sl

Bumpyroad
Explorer
Explorer
for a C, check to see if it has leaked yet.
bumpy

gbopp
Explorer
Explorer
I think you will find condition is more important than the manufacturer.

A well maintained Thor in good condition is a better choice than a poorly maintained and beat up Winnebago.

Take your time and look at everything, when you find something you like, inspect it or have it inspected.
Use your search as a learning experience.

Enjoy your travels.