Can two small adults live in a class C RV.

[quicksand]

Wow I did not know where to post this. But the BIG question is can two small adults live in a class C RV. Me and my better half are retired now and live in oceanside,ca in a 2 bed room apt. Got rid of house a few years back, kids are all grown up and moved on into there own life. I currently do not own a RV. We were seriously considering getting a class C to hit the road and travel but at the same time make it a perminate home. The BIG Question is that crazy? or is it done by others as a home? Is it to small? Is it to much maintinance? How costly is it? Does it get old? Your input please before we buy. Are class C for get aways only? The only one vehicle we have right now is a small jeep wrangler. Look forward to any response. Thanks Bob

[bldrbob]

I have seen people full timing in a skamp .Anything is possible so it is up to the individual.

[JMonroe]

We have a volunteer camp host couple that live in a small 'A' frame pop up 6 months of the year.

[PNWGirl]

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Originally Posted by quicksand ...the BIG question is can two small adults live in a class C RV....

Yes, two people can but not everyone is cut out to live in a small space. So the question to you is 'how well do you get along?'

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Originally Posted by quicksand ...I currently do not own a RV. We were seriously considering getting a class C to hit the road and travel but at the same time make it a perminate home. The BIG Question is that crazy?

Not by me I would love to be full-timing, myself . Your friends and family members might think that you are nuts but not everyone gets this lifestyle anyway. What matters is; does it work for you?

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Originally Posted by quicksand ...or is it done by others as a home? Is it to small? Is it to much maintinance? How costly is it? Does it get old? Your input please before we buy. Are class C for get aways only? ... Thanks Bob

I know of a couple that full time in an 18' Travel Trailer (TT). I know of others who have full-timed in a Class C. There are "C"'s with basement storage and in the 30's for length. They're not just for family vacations anymore. My preferance is a Class A for that big, beautiful windshield. When you are parked, it's like you have a 'picture' window. I want to be able to see as much as I am able to

Cost is relative. I know of a couple who full-time on $1500 a month. Your cost will depend on if you are paying an RV loan, where you stay, how much you eat, how much you move around (cost of fuel).

The maintenance is definately less than the maintenance on a stix 'n brix.

Sheila

[Cartist]

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Originally Posted by quicksand Wow I did not know where to post this. But the BIG question is can two small adults live in a class C RV. Me and my better half are retired now and live in oceanside,ca in a 2 bed room apt. Got rid of house a few years back, kids are all grown up and moved on into there own life. I currently do not own a RV. We were seriously considering getting a class C to hit the road and travel but at the same time make it a perminate home. The BIG Question is that crazy? or is it done by others as a home? Is it to small? Is it to much maintenance? How costly is it? Does it get old? Your input please before we buy. Are class C for get aways only? The only one vehicle we have right now is a small jeep wrangler. Look forward to any response. Thanks Bob

Dear Bob,
We are also very new to RV camping, We decided on a residential which is usually high end RV's. If you are thinking of full timing, you might want to look at a little more room especially if you are going to be living in it. First of all I would certainly look for a nice used one, you can find some really good deals on those, right now seems to be a good time to look, their are many RV retailers and some have some pretty good deals, but you need to really look, maybe last years model, sometimes you can find RV's were someone has only used it two years and decided it was not for them or a spouse passed away, etc. instead of investing on a brand new one.(from experience) Also be very sure what kind of RV you want, I loved my Cardinal, Elk Ridge is another nice fifth wheel, but sometimes they are built heavy. The nice thing about RVing is that you are not chained to one place, if you want to go somewhere all you have to do is pick up and leave and stay were you like. The only problem is the high price of gas and diesel. Be sure you have a work horse to pull it as well. But again BE sure you know what you want before you buy and make several walk threws as many times as it takes before you take it off the lot, if their is something that you do not like leave it their until it is fixed. Hope this helps. I would not suggest a small RV, if you are going to full time it. And NO you are not crazy, it can be a lot of fun, you meet new people and see new places.
Rob/Coni

[quicksand]

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Originally Posted by Cartist Dear Bob, We are also very new to RV camping, We decided on a residential which is usually high end RV's. If you are thinking of full timing, you might want to look at a little more room especially if you are going to be living in it. First of all I would certainly look for a nice used one, you can find some really good deals on those, right now seems to be a good time to look, their are many RV retailers and some have some pretty good deals, but you need to really look, maybe last years model, sometimes you can find RV's were someone has only used it two years and decided it was not for them or a spouse passed away, etc. instead of investing on a brand new one.(from experience) Also be very sure what kind of RV you want, I loved my Cardinal, Elk Ridge is another nice fifth wheel, but sometimes they are built heavy. The nice thing about RVing is that you are not chained to one place, if you want to go somewhere all you have to do is pick up and leave and stay were you like. The only problem is the high price of gas and diesel. Be sure you have a work horse to pull it as well. But again BE sure you know what you want before you buy and make several walk threws as many times as it takes before you take it off the lot, if their is something that you do not like leave it their until it is fixed. Hope this helps. I would not suggest a small RV, if you are going to full time it. And NO you are not crazy, it can be a lot of fun, you meet new people and see new places. Rob/Coni

Thanks all you guys for all your input on living in a class c full time, we do have a daughter with a big house that we are always welcome to. So me and my honey bunny get along so well we are almost always together, we are very neat, organized and clean ofcourse. So anymore input on living in a class C is welcomed. We do not want to buy then regret it, Thanks guys.

[quicksand]

Is that 1,500 a month with RV payments or with RV paid for? Thanks

[JimM68]

This thread seems to be moving away from FW, but wutever.

For fulltiming or most timing for 2, I wouln't look at a C unless money was a big problem. Even then i'd look older first. Most C's are made to carry a buncha people, without giving a lotta space to anyone.

Can you get into both sides of the bed?
Is anyone ever really gonna climb up into the cabover?
Can you spend 60 to 120k on your new "house"?
For fulltiming for 2, I would be looking at a class a.

[TXiceman]

We met some Canadians living 6 months at a time in a class B.

Ken

[bsirby]

Husband and I fulltime in a 31' Class C since this past March. We are currently working on a deal for a class A. It was okay at first, but the longer we live in it the more we are unhappy with it. We have a dog and a cat, we are not large people. The only place to sit is the kitchen table or the couch. Neither is very comfortable. There is almost no closet space to speak of in the bedroom, and we can just walk around the bed. Hardly any cupboard space in the kitchen/living area. The bunk over the cab is wasted space, except we store a few things up there.

I know its all a personal choice and I wish you good luck finding the right MH for you.

[gray ghost]

We are currently full timing in an Itasca Impulse 31C, our first RV. We are surviving, but there are a few things that we have noticed now that are irritants. You may want to try renting a Class C, and then a Class A to see which better suits you. We are very seriously considering trading this one in to go into a Class A as soon as we can unload our sticks and bricks place (anybody want a five bedroom in the Atlanta suburbs?). Some definate pluses we think we would gain by going to a Class A.

1. Washer and dryer - going to a laundromat is a pain, and they are often not in good areas of towns.

2. More storage space

3. Bath and a half - yes I am spoiled but if you get hold of some bad chow, one bathroom is a bad situation.

4. More room to move around inside.

5. Easier towing.

[genesimmons]

maybe rent a c class and see how it fits you, then decide. but i think you would like a class A better. if size of rv is a problem you can get 32ft class A with a couple of slides and that would keep the length downonly thing is with that sometimes the kitchen layout is to small

[Engineer Guy]

We rented a Ford Chassis Class C out of San Leandro CA [across the Bay from SFO Airport] and cruised up the CA Coast. Had a blast. We've also rented a smaller Rig in Scotland; same impression. Good fun. Rent one, and try before you buy...

Beside checking out the used Rigs on Craig's List, RV Dealers w/Rentals sell used ones in quantity to bring in new Rigs. As with Cars on a Lot, the used Rigs I kicked Tires on were professionally Detailed and Maintained. That said, there always seems to be plenty of Rigs on Craig's List w/~35,000 miles on them, etc.. As mentioned above, folks buy them and Life Circumstances change unexpectedly. Research the Engine and Chassis for certain Model years and take the plunge IF you've determined by renting that a Class C will suit ya.

The Dodge/Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Class C Rental option had a Dinette Slide-out. I decided against renting it, but it's out there as an option for you.

[quicksand]

Wow great info and lots of it. I thank all you guys so much and maybe one day soon we will cross paths. I will look a class A for fulltiming. Thanks again everyone. We will be in touch. Bob