Why a class A gas over class C?
While casually toy hauler shopping my wife and I checked out some motorized RVs. Diesel is totally out due to Price point of newer units. If we go this direction we need to tow a 16’ flatbed utility...
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We had an A. For two people it's great. The front area around the driver and passenger seats is wasted space once you're in the campground. The big windshield is nice, except when you're driving in 27 degrees, which I have done a few times. The elbow room while driving the class A is nice, I really liked that. For sleeping more people the class C might be the better choice, considering it's the one with the sleeper over the cab version. They tell me that the class A rides more stable. The class A gasser that I had was a bear to drive in a strong crosswind. If I had it to do over I would take time to look at class Cs a little better. Not saying I would have gone that way. The A served us well.
One thing to note; if you're a DIY guy like me the A can be a bear to work on, depending on the design. In mine the radiator was stuffed way back in there. So, everything from radiator to water pump, master cylinder, was hard to get too. I think the van front might make service and repairs easier. I managed to get any repairs and service done on the A.
We really had some awesome trips in the old class A. When I retired, for the first time, we stayed in it for a month at the beaches.. Loved every minute of it. We took a lot of great trips in both freezing cold and heat and were always comfortable. Really, you will do fine with either an A or a C. Personally, I would look for the size you want, when in doubt go bigger (for most people). Then if used I would want new tires and a full servicing to get me started.
The chassis you choose might mean more in the long run than A or C. Get horsepower and don't worry so much about gas mileage. RVs love gas. There's mountains that need climbing.
Most of all, if it ain't fun, don't do it.
One thing to note; if you're a DIY guy like me the A can be a bear to work on, depending on the design. In mine the radiator was stuffed way back in there. So, everything from radiator to water pump, master cylinder, was hard to get too. I think the van front might make service and repairs easier. I managed to get any repairs and service done on the A.
We really had some awesome trips in the old class A. When I retired, for the first time, we stayed in it for a month at the beaches.. Loved every minute of it. We took a lot of great trips in both freezing cold and heat and were always comfortable. Really, you will do fine with either an A or a C. Personally, I would look for the size you want, when in doubt go bigger (for most people). Then if used I would want new tires and a full servicing to get me started.
The chassis you choose might mean more in the long run than A or C. Get horsepower and don't worry so much about gas mileage. RVs love gas. There's mountains that need climbing.
Most of all, if it ain't fun, don't do it.
