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Narrowest RVs?

Maureen23669
Explorer
Explorer
For a number of reasons, I would like our next motorhome to be much narrower than our previous 99". I understand that I will give up a lot of interior space, and lose some handling. I can't seem to find a site that lists coach widths. Even on specific coach sites, it takes a lot of digging to find the width.
I'm okay with Class A, B, or C. And yes, I understand I won't get Class A with much under 99".
I'm pretty sure Good Sams can cut to the chase for me.

Thanks!
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Happily_Retired
Explorer
Explorer
When we downsized from our 37' A getting a narrower coach was at the top of our list, so I can totally relate! Our Axis is a class A on a C chassis and at 94" wide and 25.5 ' long it really works well for us!!
2014 Thor Axis

NoVa_RT
Explorer
Explorer
The Sprinter-based RVs are pretty narrow. Worth a look if you're willing to consider Class Bs & Class Cs.
2013 RT 190-Popular

pnichols
Explorer II
Explorer II
Here's about the narrowest but "full size" Class C motorhomes available - expecially if you still would like the Ford chassis to be under it.

Click on the "Brochure" oval link and then magnify the articles for each model to read their specification lists. You'll find that in all lengths, they're still only 93 inches wide - whether on a Ford chassis or a Sprinter chassis. I believe that they can be ordered with or without slides, too:

http://www.phoenixusarv.com/
2005 E450 Itasca 24V Class C

rexlion
Explorer
Explorer
If you can live with (and in) the interior space of a class B, you'd surely like the way they drive and maneuver.
Mike G.
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Maureen23669
Explorer
Explorer
Primary reason for going narrow - bad experiences with parking in tight spaces. Tearing out porch overhangs, roses, exhaust systems, very narrow road going to friend's cabin. If you have the real estate appropriate for keeping a 99" vehicle, and only go to established campsites, you won't have problems with a 99" wide coach. It's bad enough trying to fit one through a tight space when you have someone outside to guide you. But this time around, I want to be able to travel alone. I'd rather stay in hotels than deal with that stress again.
Yes - I know this will fire some people up.

Maureen

FunnyCamper
Explorer II
Explorer II
definitely makes sense and one I didn't think of at this time. Thanks!

Shearwater
Explorer
Explorer
FunnyCamper wrote:
I am curious as to WHY you want more narrow?
just wondering
thinking MH in the future and would love to know any/all info on why people want what in a MH. thanks


Larger RV's offer more creature comforts and can carry more people than smaller RV's. If you are living in your RV and only move it when going from a winter site to a summer site then the bigger the better.

Smaller RV's are easier to drive and can fit on roads or campsites that can't accommodate larger units - particularly a problem in some of the National Parks.

You have to select a model that fits what you want to do with it.
Advanced RV Sprinter

FunnyCamper
Explorer II
Explorer II
I am curious as to WHY you want more narrow?
just wondering
thinking MH in the future and would love to know any/all info on why people want what in a MH. thanks

Maureen23669
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks, Fred! I'm going to look at that!

Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Explorer
The Safari Trek with a inline 4 Isuzu engine only has a 90" total exterior width. I guess that is the skinny class A out there. It was a base model for Safari, and they only made them a few years. They would tend to get great mileage, and the small engine powered the Isuzu 15,000 pound delivery trucks, with a average 200,000 miles on them before considering retirement.

If you are looking for something new, then the inline 5 diesel Mercedes based motorhomes are fairly skinny, shorter than average, and overall small inside. They have some great designs to take the most advantage of the space that they do have. They are fairly expensive though.

Many have downsized from a DP to a smaller class C without the cabover section. The owners no longer want to tow a car behind them (but could) and want something that stops on a dime, because their reaction times are not what they used to be. The Ford E-450 chassis motorhomes have lots of inside space, while being much smaller than a normal motorhome on the outside. With a larger slide, they can expand once at the campground.

Good luck on your quest to find the correct motorhome.

Fred.
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AAFD
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Explorer
Go to a manufature web site it should list RV widths. B+ I have looked at are 90โ€, B units on Sprinter van body is 80โ€.

KC
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