Just curious about Class C's

[smittysrv]

Thanks guys! Now that we've finished our remodel of the RV, we anxious to get on the road. We have a LOT to learn!

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[txcpl]

WE see lots of Class C coaches. Our close friends drive and love their class C. Find the one that fits your needs best, and don't look back.

[cimplexsound]

I miss my class C Tioga. I have a Class A Fleetwood Flair now. I miss that overcab bed with the window that gave me an above the roof view. Wish I had my class C back, I also miss the full bathroom. One problem with the class C's is they lack the full bedroom that class A Motorhomes come standard with. Older people just don't have have the ability to get up into that overcab bed. 😆 A class A offers a much easier alternative for people with mobility issues. A lot of Fleetwood Class A's come standard with an Onan generator too which is something I don't see in a lot of class C motorhomes. it's a nice option to have if the power goes out or if you like to boondock. I live in Southern Nevada and there are a lot of class C's floating around down here. But yes there are more Class A's and 5th wheels then anything else. The 5th wheels seem to be most popular. If I ever get the opportunity to buy a second Motorhome, I will snatch up a nice C in a heart beat.


1979 Dodge Tioga Class C 24 foot. 1987 Fleetwood Bounder 34 Foot.

[geoff1200]

35 years camping, started out with what fit on our motorcycles.... oops...kids. Segway to small used travel trailer, darn kids grow as do pets, buy a new, modern, TT NIRVANA! Kids grow up, move out .... enter 32' used "C" YES! the pinnacle of camping! Envy grows as we admire from afar the omni present "A" Borrowed one to check out for a few weeks, kept the ol "C". Grandkids!!! Yes! now we have a 2018 Freelander 26RS, believe we have achieved balance.

Note; 100# 5' spousal unit did not care to drive "A", no problems with either "C" Actually enjoys driving the GM based Freelander

[nothermark]

Originally Posted by cimplexsound

I miss my class C Tioga. I have a Class A Fleetwood Flair now. I miss that overcab bed with the window that gave me an above the roof view. Wish I had my class C back, I also miss the full bathroom. One problem with the class C's is they lack the full bedroom that class A Motorhomes come standard with. Older people just don't have have the ability to get up into that overcab bed. 😆 A class A offers a much easier alternative for people with mobility issues. A lot of Fleetwood Class A's come standard with an Onan generator too which is something I don't see in a lot of class C motorhomes. it's a nice option to have if the power goes out or if you like to boondock. I live in Southern Nevada and there are a lot of class C's floating around down here. But yes there are more Class A's and 5th wheels then anything else. The 5th wheels seem to be most popular. If I ever get the opportunity to buy a second Motorhome, I will snatch up a nice C in a heart beat.


1979 Dodge Tioga Class C 24 foot. 1987 Fleetwood Bounder 34 Foot.

Few newer C's rely on the cabover bed as the main bed. If you go over around 28 ft you can get a stand alone bedroom as we did.

[cimplexsound]

Originally Posted by nothermark

Few newer C's rely on the cabover bed as the main bed. If you go over around 28 ft you can get a stand alone bedroom as we did.

The big thing I like about class A's is the standalone bedroom. Mine has a very nice full bedroom.

[cimplexsound]

[Steverino]

Funny that I just came across this thread. I was down at our storage facility this afternoon to drop something off in our class C, and noticed that the current population of C's has grown quite a bit. Probably 75% travel trailers, 20% class C's, and 5% class A's. But where we often camp, it's more trailers and then A's. C's are few.

Makes sense that TT's are the most - they are less expensive to buy and maintain, and many folks have a pickup for work, or just 'cause. Thus you get double duty out of an expensive part of the rig. Also you get a vehicle to drive around while you're camping.

[nothermark]

Originally Posted by cimplexsound

The big thing I like about class A's is the standalone bedroom. Mine has a very nice full bedroom. Attachment 191937

What you seem to be ignoring is that C's and A's get the same bedroom adjusted for the size of the unit. Granted, a 40 ft DP will get a better bedroom. OTOH look at what they are stuffing in some of the short A's out there.

The most significant difference between a C and A is the steel cab with all the current safety features vs the wide open bus front with seat belts. Some folks love the front of the bus and some hate it but don't mind the cab. We pick our poison. ;-)

[Steverino]

Originally Posted by nothermark

What you seem to be ignoring is that C's and A's get the same bedroom adjusted for the size of the unit. Granted, a 40 ft DP will get a better bedroom.

Our C has a large rear bedroom with walk-around queen and decent cabinet/drawer space. Plus a large walk-thru bathroom with lots of drawers / wardrobe. Really, the only thing I wish we had were two true bunks for the kids. One gets the cabover, the other takes the jack knife couch.

[cimplexsound]

Originally Posted by nothermark

What you seem to be ignoring is that C's and A's get the same bedroom adjusted for the size of the unit. Granted, a 40 ft DP will get a better bedroom. OTOH look at what they are stuffing in some of the short A's out there.

The most significant difference between a C and A is the steel cab with all the current safety features vs the wide open bus front with seat belts. Some folks love the front of the bus and some hate it but don't mind the cab. We pick our poison. ;-)

No I hear what your saying. The class C's I've owner however only had a bed above the cab probably because they were only 25 feet. I much prefer the steel cab in a class C like you said. It makes it feel more like driving a real automobile. Class A's feel more like driving a city bus. They can be very awkward to drive. Although my class A has better shock absorbers. The class C had horrible shocks, just aweful. But I do miss my class C Motorhome very much. If I get the opportunity to buy a second really nice used Motorhome, I will get myself another class C. Because I love that upper bunk with a window view and the full tub the bathroom had too.