โJul-23-2015 10:08 PM
โJul-24-2015 07:10 AM
DrewE wrote:ebaca33 wrote:
Thanks for the ideas! We have a combo thermostat in our trailer and I hadn't thought about checking now that we're shopping again. I am not a big fan of windows over the cab. One of my kids will be sleeping up there and I just don't like the idea of those windows right next to their bed.
One advantage of the overcab windows (particularly the side ones that typically are sliders) is that you can get some nice ventilation in that area with them. Without them, even with a roof vent, it can get kind of stuffy above the cab with the curtain drawn.
I'm not entirely sure what worries you about windows near sleeping kids. You can't, or at least shouldn't, use the overcab bunk for sleeping or whatever while driving for obvious reasons.
Do make sure you check on the cargo carrying capacity (weight capacity, not just storage room). Some class C's leave very, very little carrying capacity. Some old ones even left the factory overloaded before adding any people or supplies or water, but I don't think any relatively modern ones are that bad.
Also check the wheelbase to overall length ratio. If the wheelbase is too short, handling can be problematic. A minimum of around 55% is suggested, if I remember correctly.
With a slide, pay attention to accessibility of things with the slide retracted. I wouldn't want a unit where I had to extend the slide to get into the bathroom or fridge. Ideally, of course, everything would be accessible. (By the same token, make sure the driver's seat can slide back sufficiently for you with the slide retracted!)
A clear line of sight to a back window is nice to have; get one of the stick-on fresnel lenses. A rear view camera works nicely, too.
โJul-24-2015 04:58 AM
โJul-24-2015 04:28 AM
โJul-24-2015 02:24 AM
Is there anything we should look for when looking at used motorhomes?
โJul-23-2015 11:52 PM
ebaca33 wrote:
Thanks for the ideas! We have a combo thermostat in our trailer and I hadn't thought about checking now that we're shopping again. I am not a big fan of windows over the cab. One of my kids will be sleeping up there and I just don't like the idea of those windows right next to their bed.
โJul-23-2015 11:17 PM
OFDPOS wrote:
Storage oh and more storage ! We've only had 2 MH so far and both were/is short 23ft and now 25ft. wish it had an electric awning instead of the manual , those legs stick out in the passenger mirror's view.
Have both A/C-Heater on a thermostat, I hate getting up in the middle of the night to turn the A/C off , only to get back up an hour later to turn it back on and so on. Have tried to leave it on low only to have it freeze up (ice up the fan? )
Also factory installed rear view camera , that way its already hard wired in , instead of you having to buy a wireless one and install it.
Preferably no windows at all in overcab bunk area (definitely will leak sooner or later)
Walk around rear bed ! most longer ones will have that anyways !
Alot here like the Ford chassis I've always been a GM person.
Little things like an outside shower, possible even an outside Stereo/TV combo !
I'm sure more will have alot better things to add , but for us when we go bigger the above listed will definitely be on my higher up gotta haves !
โJul-23-2015 11:01 PM