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Re: Help us finalize our smaller A purchase decision!
Lots of helpful initial responses here, and getting closer to what we are looking for, thank you! Had not thought of customizing. Would be open to that if we need to. We rented an RV with side facing sofa configuration and we found that during curvy mountain passes, etc., our boys got motion sick really easy when facing and looking sideways for hours. We like the forward facing captains chairs (or a dinette that allows them to face forward belted) for that reason alone really. I am pretty sure that I could get my wife to 31 -32 ft, so I appreciate the options that are right there on the line in terms of size. Its not about a foot one way or the other. But something in the 25-30ft range, if laid out well, should be plenty for us. I have been looking for some kind of rankings/comparisons source for the 2015-2016 smaller class A RVs, anyone know of a source. I would love to read reviews that compare Itasca/Winnebago vs. Thor vs. Etc. Any opinion on the BRAVE by Winnebago? Seems like quite the value selling in the $70s given the amount of space/capacity, etc.414Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help us finalize our smaller A purchase decision!
Appreciate all the continued suggestions. But maybe I have not been clear that we have been taking RV trips for years, in smaller units, larger units, etc. Since we don't spend a lot of time at campground, and don't have a lot of toys (don't need toy hauler), we are really interested in a "smaller" A. Regardless of rain, etc., we have found something in the 25-30 range to be just right for us. We cant find the configuration we are looking for, though. Having said all that, that Simba toy hauler is sweet, thanks for the link. I would love to try to talk my wife into that. Then we have an excuse to purchase some dirt bikes :-)245Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help us finalize our smaller A purchase decision!
Thanks for the initial replies. We have already done a lot of driving and searching, which is why we came here to see if maybe there is something we are missing. Our ideal unit - 25-30 feet, FOUR captain chairs facing front, sleeping for 4+, modern design (especially interior), high quality, $150k budget. Ok if it is A, B, or C, as long as it meets these specifications and drives firmly connected to the road. The Cs that we have driven were sloppy (both ford and MB chassis) and the large As are just more room than we need and my wife is intimidated driving over 30 feet. To answer the question about space, we have found 25-30 feet to be plenty for us because we are mainly roadtripping to a destination in it vs. using as a dedicated long-term camping RV. I only mentioned 20-30 feet range because there are a couple smaller As and the MB sprinter Bs that are in the 23-24 foot range. I guess we are trying to find a cross between an A RV and a roadtripping B RV, and haven't found the sweet spot. We haven't been to PPL, so that's great advice, will go there.245Views0likes0CommentsHelp us finalize our smaller A purchase decision!
We have rented several RVs in the past, to confirm what we like/don't like, and to be sure before purchasing. We have also read this forum quite a bit and just today registered. Us - family of four, mom/dad, two boys, ages 10 and 8 Usage - long road trips, bring bikes, dog, ability to stop in rest stops or campgrounds, stay the night, occasionally go on dedicated camping trips. We are not - a retiree couple, looking to spend weeks camped somewhere, needing a huge RV. Our budget - $150k including taxes. Our current thinking - based on driving various sizes, we are most comfortable with something in the 20-30ft range, we just don't need anything bigger and my wife starts to feel less comfortable driving larger than that. We like the idea of a smaller A (examples - VIA, Reyo, Brave, etc.) or maybe even a well configured B. Our problem/challenge - we love the MB Sprinter platform conversion Bs, like the Airstream Interstate. But seems a bit too small for our needs. We also love the new Brave, but it seems a bit too big for what we need and for driveability. We really would like to find something where our two boys can sit, seatbelted, facing forward, while we are driving. Many of the smaller As have them sitting sideways on a sofa. We like the captain chairs configuration of the Bs, but with the added room, sleeping, galley, shower, storage, etc. of the A. Does this RV exist? We cant find it. Lastly, in terms of other details, we prefer a more modern/European look vs. the more traditional cabin/browns. We also like the idea of a MB turbo diesel engine, but are ok with a Ford V10 also. Until now we have excluded class C because we find the driveability to feel a bit "detached" and swervy on the road. Not sure if that is fair assessment, but we have driven a few C, including a brand new MB 3500 chassis C and it still felt like it had too much play on the road for our liking. Help! Thanks!5.7KViews0likes24Comments
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