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Old 01-16-2013, 06:05 AM   #15
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I've had just about all types of RV unit and there is a big difference between and A and a C. We love to travel and did a couple of cross country trips first in a Dodge Van and a tent.

The spring of '12 we did a trip across the country but this time in our class C. It was on this trip that DW and I decided we needed something a tad more liveable so we went shopping for an A unit.

The comfort of the A is perfect for our needs and I'm not having any issues driving it about even in Victoria. Show yourself around some of your local RV lots and let them know your shopping for a unit. Be surprised what you can arrange for trials. Good luck and safe travels.
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Compare the storage space and cargo carrying capacity. That should help with your decision. I bet the Class A wins.
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Old 01-20-2013, 05:24 PM   #17
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All RV's come partially assembled and the house part usually requires some repair.

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Old 01-20-2013, 05:25 PM   #18
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Since I full time, I do not think I would be as comfortable in a C. There is just me and my animals, but I do like the room. I never feel cramped. I had never driven a MH until the day I bought mine. I shopped for the floor plan and searched all the forums for any discussions on this model. I have had only minor warranty issues, so am very happy with my choice. I would say to shop for the floor plan and storage that you like. That will definitely let you know if you would rather have the C or A.
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Old 01-24-2013, 09:25 AM   #19
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A mere thousand words cannot describe this class A front window view:


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Old 01-24-2013, 09:38 AM   #20
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Looks great, but don't drive too much furthur forward...
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Old 01-24-2013, 03:16 PM   #21
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To heck with going forward, keep it in reverse anticipating the incoming tide.
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Have owned both also. The A wins in my book. Much better view going down the road. Test drive both!
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Thor came out with something you might want to check out. They call it the ACE (as in a combination of a class "A" and Class "C"). It has the storage of a class "A" with the sleeping options of a class "C". With three (maybe four now) floor plans, they are also priced pretty ecomomically. They also seem to hold up on the resale side as well.

See if you can find a rental of one of these to try out in your review as well.
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Thor came out with something you might want to check out. They call it the ACE (as in a combination of a class "A" and Class "C"). It has the storage of a class "A" with the sleeping options of a class "C". With three (maybe four now) floor plans, they are also priced pretty ecomomically. They also seem to hold up on the resale side as well.

See if you can find a rental of one of these to try out in your review as well.
Ditto!

The ACE is really just a short Class A, with a retractable overhead bunk (like a Class C). Capacities and external storage are slightly larger than a Class C.
We did a side by side comparison of class A and Class C rigs. The ACE was the kind of the best of both worlds with the least amount of compromise.
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If your trying to choose between a class a or c then you absolutely need to look at an ace. Once we were in one it made the choice easy. Good luck
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Class C now Class A

For years while I raced the Class A was perfect...the racetracks were only so big and we did lots of dry camping...Rockingham, Indy, Texas and Gaineville...Nice to have an RV and a place to eat and cool off...

Now away from racing and just pulling the Harleys around on long trips...Class A...all the way..
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Racing..

just a pic of the past..our Class C was good for 10 years of racing and over 100k in mile..sold it to a close friend..they are still using it..
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I have owned both and prefer the A for storage, ride and VIEW!
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