why a class c over a class a ?

[homer1959]

Hi, i wonder what is the advantage to buy a class c over a class a ? There is some 28 foot class a that are not much more expensive than a C, so tell me what i dont understand !

[ron_dittmer]

homer1959 wrote:
I'll stick with the Class C idea. I never really thought about the safety issue thanks for bringing that up.

Just so you know, though the "Van" of a class B+/C is much safer than just about every class A, most "Vans" get modified in a way that compromises roll-over and side-impact protection.

Most companies cut the roof to make it easier to walk between the front cab & house. This is what I am talking about. Even so, it is safer than a class A.

[rockhillmanor]

Bordercollie wrote:
About C's: You generally need a 27 foot rig to have a rear bedroom with RV Queen bed and related cabinet/closet space. Kids are happy sleeping in the overhead or on convertible sofas and dinettes, mature adults with arthritis, etc., not so much. Our 27 footer is handy for theme parks, days at local parks, mall and restaurant parking lots, etc., in addition to camping and touring. Any longer and rig becomes less versatile. Slides are nice but add weight and can have electro-mechanical problems.

A's longer than 27 feet don't seem as versatile and are more suited to couples that want to stay in nice RV parks.

We don't tow but don't want to leave camp spots often, takes onlya few minutes to disconnect and reconnect.

I can go everywhere with my 31ft C. Class A's turning radius is less making parking and driving into town difficult.

BEfore I got my toad. All my friends with A's come over to my site to see if "I" want to go eat with them, ya right they just wanted me to drive my C when they want to go into town out or to eat etc.:B

[Not_a_Clue]

Had a Class C for two years and now have a small Class A. I like the Class A much better.
Class "C" 31' Ford Chassis V10, 305 HP
Class "A" 29' Ford Chassis V10, 362 HP

Both can be serviced by and mechanic that can work on Ford V10s.
The C had a little less power for towing.
The C was a lot more squirrely when meeting trucks or in the high winds.

The A has a lot more visibility when driving, I love being able to see well ahead of the traffic. I find it just a easy to park at campsites as the C.

We didn't have any trouble with the C but I really like the A better.
I thought not having a drivers and passenger door would be a issue but it never was.

So it boils down to personal preference, I would certainly take an A out for a drive before I decide.

[Bordercollie]

About C's: You generally need a 27 foot rig to have a rear bedroom with RV Queen bed and related cabinet/closet space. Kids are happy sleeping in the overhead or on convertible sofas and dinettes, mature adults with arthritis, etc., not so much. Our 27 footer is handy for theme parks, days at local parks, mall and restaurant parking lots, etc., in addition to camping and touring. Any longer and rig becomes less versatile. Slides are nice but add weight and can have electro-mechanical problems. A's longer than 27 feet don't seem as versatile and are more suited to couples that want to stay in nice RV parks.
We don't tow but don't want to leave camp spots often, takes onlya few minutes to disconnect and reconnect.

[rockhillmanor]

j-d wrote:
Easier to service since more of the coach is an ordinary van. Faster and less expensive availability of parts and tires. Safer in a frontal crash.

X10

Plus they handle like a real truck should. Don't get that with a high profile A. Been there done that and I don't like to drive Class A's. Slight wind and/or semi's passing and they are all over the road. Just watch them going down the interstate rocking back and forth on a straight level road.

[homer1959]

ROFLMAO off road...gravel pad !!! you made my day LOL

mlts22 wrote:
Some "C"s can go off-road with a Quigley conversion (if on an E-350/E-450 chassis), or directly (if on a F-450/F-550 chassis.) For a lot of people, this doesn't mean that much since "off-road" may mean a gravel pad, but being able to go off the beaten track a ways is always nice, and higher ground clearance can be beneficial.

[mlts22]

Some "C"s can go off-road with a Quigley conversion (if on an E-350/E-450 chassis), or directly (if on a F-450/F-550 chassis.) For a lot of people, this doesn't mean that much since "off-road" may mean a gravel pad, but being able to go off the beaten track a ways is always nice, and higher ground clearance can be beneficial.

[tpi]

I found much greater selection of class C in the 24' size range I was looking for. I sleep in the overhead bunk and find it useful-space which otherwise wouldn't be used.

[badbob1]

When we decided to go from a fiver to a motorhome, we spent months shopping and driving many units. I have had both knees both hips and both shoulder joints replaced and was looking for something comfortable and easy to enter and exit. After driving many units we chose the Solera class C built on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. For us this was the best fit. Take your time and test drivde as many as you can and choose the chassis that feels best for you. After that look for the floorplan on the chassis you have chosen. I truly enjoy the ride and drive of our Forest River Solera 24R. Know the Mercedes cost was more and was willing to pay the price for the comfort it provided.
Good Luck
BadBob

[wbwood]

Sits lower to ground. Class c's generally not as tall. Never driven class a, but coworker said it was easier for him to drive.

[Jim_Shoe]

My reason was much simpler. I already owned a storage building with 12' x 12' doors. 🙂

[tenbear]

When I was looking to buy a MH I looked at Class As and Cs. I found that As in my price range rode much poorer than an equally priced Class C. That's what steered me to my Class C. Of course, that was some time ago.

[joe_b_]

We have had a couple of each over the years. As mentioned, the A's are very nice once parked. We used an A the 2 1/2 years we full timed it. It had a drivers side door, but you needed to be a mountain climber to use it. With our C's, having the two doors off the cab was great when traveling, stopping to fuel up, etc. plus my wife found the C easier to drive and more auto like looking forward out the windshield.

A bunk model C was perfect for us when our daughters were young, but the A worked better when we were living in it and parked, sometimes for a month or more at a site. Class C units have seemed to get longer as time has passed and the amount of rear overhang needs to be watched, especially when turning in close quarters.

At different stages of our lives, different types of RVs have worked better for us, which is why at the present time we have neither a C or an A.

[homer1959]

Well ! Its pretty obvious to me now, Ill stick with the Class C idea. I never really tought about the safety issue thanks for bringing that up. So the Sunseeker 2650 is staying in the picture , will probably make the purchase next week 🙂

Thanks for your input guys !!

[mgirardo]

We are a family of 4 and it is not uncommon for us to have guests when we camp. Our Class C is 32' long with 2 bunks on a slide out and a queen bed in the rear. That sleeps the 4 of us. If we have guests, we still have the dinette, the sofa and the large cabover bed available. I haven't found a Class A with that much sleeping capacity.

-Michael