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Old 02-08-2025, 05:24 AM   #1
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First Time RV Purchase Questions and Help Requested

Hello. First time RV purchase coming up, semi retired, not sure what to buy so seeking help from experienced users like yourselves. My planned use for an RV is probably different than many as, for now at least, I mainly am wanting the mobility aspect where I can take the wife and 2 small dogs on occasional road trips with way more room than just a normal SUV for example. We have no young kids to take with us. We have never actually camped anywhere ever and don't expect to so its way more about the mobility factor but with also being able to sleep in, cook in etc for an odd night or more occasionally too. Therefore I suspect would rarely ever be plugged in to a 30A shore power outlet but I could definately be plugged into a 15A shore outlet with the dog bone adaptor parked in front of our daughters house for visits so I imagine I will need to run gen to have AC ? (she lives 11 hours from us). I will list my most important wants and then hopefully someone can offer ideas for us.
- able to drive down highway and have wife and small dogs able to move about in the coach some and access things like fridge, bathroom and alternate seating.
- have amenities functionable while driving, like fridge, microwave, roof AC (i suspect I would just run gen while on the road)? I want all the amenities to be as useable as they can be be it via gen, inverter, etc... I am not sure what all runs on propane in an RV and what is 12 volt vs 110 volt, I have been reading tons and am learning gradually though.
- not sure if i need a slide or not. I would welcome one if it still kept inside of coach fairly useable while slide was retracted for driving mode.
- unit has to fit in my driveway(so looking for something 22'-28' max) Class B vans are a little too small so want something with a cut away chassis to gain that extra width.
- would strongly prefer Ford chassis and gas engine
- looking for good used low milage, willing to spend up to 150K or so if need be........
-not a huge fan of the over cabbunk and would never use it but maybe for storage. I kinda like the one's where it is just the TV or something over the cab - maybe that is classified more as a Vlass B+ unit or a small class C, not sure.
Any help, comments and suggestions are very welcomed.....thanks in advance.
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It sounds like most of what you are after comes down to floor plan issues. Having said that many of us, including myself, discourage the idea of having passengers moving about excessively while the vehicle is in motion. Occasionally my wife will ride on the sofa and get something out of the refrigerator 2-3 feet away if I am on a long straight stretch of road, but that is about it. There is certainly no real cooking or bathroom use going on while we are in motion, though this may be slightly more viable with a different floor plan, position of toilet, etc. I still doubt it is ever a good idea.
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That’s a good description of what you’re looking for.
It sounds like you really should consider what some call a B+ motorhome.
Typically, Class C units are larger, heavier, but not as maneuverable.
Your description of what you’re looking for outside of real camping is clear.

Just for your consideration, check this link and scroll down to see the two models 2370 and 2380 floor plans for you to see. They’re both based on the Ford Transit AWD with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine.

There are a number of manufacturers using the Ford Transit platform.

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Not sure its even legal to have unbelted passengers in a moving vehicle, certainly ill-advised...

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You may want to look at a Class C on a Mercedes chassis.

We bought a new Thor Delano 24TT (Diesel Sprinter chassis) 2 months ago.
We went to a dealer to look and drive a 25' Chateau (Ford 350). Took our dog (Golden Retriever) with us. He was scared by the engine noise when we drove it! Decided to drive a Thor Delano, SO Quiet, the dog was very happy with it (Tucker Approved)!
After several trips, MPG was 12 mpg (at 70mph with 3000# trailer behind), 14 mpg (65 mph with no trailer). I have had 2 class A's (Gas and Diesel pusher), and a class C with the Ford V-10.

Yes, with the slide in you can get to the bathroom, Fridge(12 VDC), and microwave easily. You will have to run the Generator to have A/C and microwave while driving.

IMHO here are the Pros and Cons for an RV on a Sprinter chassis:

Pro: QUIET - about same noise level as a diesel pusher
Handling and Ride - Very smooth, drives like a large SUV
Fuel Mileage - As long as diesel stays about 50 cents more than gas,
diesel is much cheaper per mile.

Cons: Maintenance - yes, it is more than a gas engine, but not much more
if you do your own work.
Cost - yes, it is more than a gas RV, but to me it is well worth it.
CCC (Cargo Carry Capacity) - yes it is a bit low. My Delano with
Diesel Generator and Hydraulic Levelers weighs 10,300 lbs (2
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11,030 lbs GVWR. We do have quite a bit of stuff on it.

So, if you can afford the higher initial cost, you will love an RV on a sprinter chassis!
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This is a lot to read through, but it should provide some real good insight for you.

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New, used, or well used, when shopping for a conventional class B+ or C, the most important consideration is how it is constructed. This post outlines construction methods which are most affordable and methods that cost more, but are built to hold up much better to the elements and also the punishment of the road.

Some motor home manufactures offer different levels of quality through their various model lines. Instead of providing a list of brands to consider, it is best to identify what "Better" is.

When shopping for a motor home, don't get distracted with "Eye Candy" and "Square Footage". You want to pay close attention to how the house is constructed. Water infiltration is the number one killer of motor homes, rotting them away long before anything is worn out. Once water gets inside, it is like termites. By the time you realize there is a problem, a lot of damage has already occurred. Also consider that mold & mildew can grow inside the walls which then you have a health hazard. My advise focuses on identifying a reliably well sealed motor home.

#1 BEST (Very Expensive, Can Be 1.5 times the cost of Second Best)
NO structural seam work. The brand Coach House is a fine example. It is seamless, made from a mold. The only places where water can leak is cutouts for windows, entry door, roof-top vents & a/c unit, storage compartments & maintenance access, all of which are in areas of very low stress. Because they have a seamless shell, these motor homes are not common and have a limited selection of sizes and floor plans.

#2 SECOND BEST
Common, Affordable, & comes in Many Sizes so this is my main focus
I own an example of this type. My Rig Here manufactured by Phoenix USA.
Made in sections, but assembled in a way that greatly reduces the threat of water damage. Here are the good things you want to look for.

a) Structural Seams Away From Corners
When a motor home is driven, the house bounces, resonates, shakes, and leans countless times, representing a endless series of earthquakes. Corner seams see greater stresses than seams located elsewhere. Corner seams are more easily split, especially when the caulk gets brittle with age & exposure to the sun. One extremely bad bump in the road can instantly breach a corner seam. Seams hold up much better when they are brought in from the corners in lesser stressed areas.

b) A Seamless Over-The-Van Front Cap
A huge bed above the van’s roof is the most vulnerable area of a motor home. No matter how well they are made, that long frontal over-hang resonates when the RV is driven making it common for seams to split there, most troublesome with age & exposure to the elements. HERE is an example, one of many water-damage threads I have read. Scroll down in that thread to see pictures of the real damage.

The small front aerodynamic cap of a B+ design HERE eliminates the overhang which eliminates most of the resonation, along with the most vulnerable seam work.

There are a few conventional “C” Designs (big over-van bed) where that area is seamless. If you absolutely must have that huge bed, then look for a seamless bucket-like design. The Itasca Navion is a fine example. If your requirements are to have a large class-C with a massive over-van bed, the best example I seen was this Fleetwood Tioga model offered around 2008-2009. It is unfortunate all class-Cs don't practice seamless cab-over area construction for it would greatly improve the class-C industry.

Increasing in popularity by many manufactures is a shallow bucket design with fewer seams located in less-stressed areas. The Nexus Triumph is one such example. This shallow bucket design is a reasonable compromise.

If you plan to accommodate more than 2 people, having that large extra cab-over bed will be extremely useful.

c) A Crowned Roof
Rain and snow melt runs off a crowned roof. A flat roof will sag over time, then water puddles around heavy roof-top items like the a/c unit. Water eventually finds it's way inside after gaskets & caulk have degraded from age, sun, and change in seasons.

d) Rolled-Over-The-Edge seamless Fiberglass Roof Sheathing
A single sheet of fiberglass as shown HERE that rolls over the right & left sides of the roof, down to the wall. The overlapping of fiberglass to the wall provides a good water seal and the fiberglass sheathing holds up better than roofs made of sheet rubber or thin plastic called TPO, which require more attention to keep your RV well protected.

e) A Five Sided Rear Wall Cap
A five sided back wall moves the seams around to the sides to areas of much less stress as seen HERE. The rear wall resembles a shallow rectangular cooking pan standing on it's side. Like the example, some rear wall sections are constructed with an integrated spare tire compartment and rear storage compartment. Not only are they convenience features, but that rear wall/cap offers a solid double-wall for exceptional strength which is more resistant to flexing the adjoining seam work. It helps in keeping the house together.

Don't be fooled. Some manufactures add rear wall sectional styling which gives the appearance of a 5-sided pan design. Though not as desirable, they are still an improvement because all the holes for lighting and such are not in the structural wall where water could otherwise get inside the house. You can easily tell by noting the sections & seams between them and the flat back wall that remains exposed. CLICK HERE to see an example.

f) Walls Are Either Resting On The Floor Or Fastened Against It
Common sense would say the walls should rest on the floor, but some manufactures actually fasten the walls into the side of the floor framing as ILLUSTRATED HERE. This means the weight of the roof and walls (and everything hanging on them) rests on the fasteners. How well will that method hold up when being driven for so many thousands of miles? Checking for this is very difficult. It takes a trained eye for sure. CLICK HERE for an example of it done right with the walls resting on the floor.

Bigger Will Be Weaker
The size & floor plan you select MUST FIRST meet your needs before this consideration.
The bigger the house, the weaker the structure will be. Consider two cardboard boxes made from the exact same corrugated material. The smaller box would naturally be stronger. It will be more resistant to bending, twisting, and other types of flexing. So if you are on the fence between models, the smaller one will be your stronger choice.

Potentially Troublesome Construction
Entry level motor homes are made with seams in corners and finished off with trim, including the massive cab-over bed. Their roof is flat and finished with rubber or TPO. They are most affordable, and come in all sizes. HERE is one such example. If considering this construction type, keep in-mind they require more regular care with bi-annual inspections. Plan to use a caulking gun now and then. When buying a used one, consider that you really don't know how well the previous owner maintained it. Buying new or used, that construction method will be counting on you to be a good non-neglectful owner.

There are also the rare exception like the recently defunct LAZY DAZE which has seam work in the corners, but the substructure and sealing method is of the highest quality that it holds up like a seamless body. It is also worth noting that the company never utilized slide-outs. It's excellent sectional construction methods are not commonly found in other brands. I am no expert on this, but I'd give it a #1.5 Almost Like Best

A Caution Concerning Slide-Outs
Slide-outs are most popular. Everybody loves the extra floor space they provide. There are so few motor homes made without at least one slide-out. Unfortunately slide-outs can introduce risk of water damage to the main floor around them. Good seals work when the rig is young, but can loose their ability to seal properly as they age. When looking at used rigs with slide-outs, closely examine the main floor around each one. If you can lift the carpet adjacent to the slide-out and see the wood floor is a gray color, that is a sign that water gets inside. Also, completely open the slide-out and step on the main floor adjacent to the slide-out. If it feels soft, the plywood or chip board material underneath likely requires replacing.

Not All Slide-Outs Are The Same
Some slide-outs have a single motor system with a backup method of drawing in the slide-out in-case of a failure. They include a hex bolt that you attach a crank onto and crank it in manually. Since slide-outs have gotten bigger and heavier, two motors have become neccessary which requires electronics with software to keep them synchronized. The added complexity of the over-all system dramatically increases the frequency of issues. The worst part is, you can't crank in these like you can with most single-motor slide-out systems. If you see a slide-out with THIS then it has the two-motor complex system. If you see angled bars along the sides like THIS then you have identified one of the most reliable slide-out systems which includes a manual crank-in back-up. Unfortunately, RV manufactures don't like to mix systems. If one of their models require a two-motor system, then whether big or small, every slide-out in every model gets the same system.

Slide-Outs Containing Appliances, Sinks, And More
A slide-out with a fridge or stove, and a sink, has to extend and contract the appropriate connections. How many in's and out's does it take until something goes wrong? Here is a list of systems that require special consideration, if placed inside a slide-out.

110V Electrical Umbilical Cord or Cords
12V Electrical Umbilical Cord or Cords
Hot Water Umbilical Cord
Cold Water Umbilical Cord
Waste Water Umbilical Cord
Propane Umbilical Cord
Furnace Heat Duct Umbilical Cord
Coax Umbilical Cord
Speaker(s) Umbilical Cord

Location Of Slide-Outs
It is very common for a slide-out to be located directly behind the driver seat. If you are a tall person, this can greatly limit the positioning of the driver seat when the slide-out is brought in for driving. So be mindful of this limitation. The condition SEEN HERE is easy to spot from the outside.

A few manufactures have angled transition walls between the van and the house that naturally sets the slide-out farther rearward as SEEN HERE.

Concern Over Bad Plumbing Practices
Once in a while, a manufacture of motorhomes will simply Build Bad.

1) CLICK HERE for a picture of the whole house water filter, and CLICK HERE for the water pump, both placed in the same compartment with all the electronics. If anything comes loose and water sprays around inside this compartment, your motorhome is electrcially destroyed.

2) CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE to see hot and cold water plumbing lines being routed underneath the motorhome, completely vulnerable to freezing. Summer camping at high altitude and in Canada will often see temperatures below freezing, with spring and fall being much more threatening. Think about the ruptured plumbing you will forever deal with over this engineering debacle.

About The Chassis
The most popular is the Ford E450 with the 7.3L-V8 engine, a notable improvement in power and fuel efficiency over the 6.8L-V10 it replaced in 2020. The Ford Transit diesel & gas turbo along with the Mercedes Sprinter diesel are popular alternatives. The GM 4500 chassis is not popular but is a very good choice for the right application. Any of the chassis mentioned made since 1998 are real good, new or used. If you plan to tow a car or trailer, be aware that the Transit and Sprinter will be least powered. People who tow with them, tow lighter and cruise slower. Do your research if you have something specific in-mind to tow.

If considering a recent “small” class B+ or C motor home, here is a comparison between the two current primary chassis contenders, the Sprinter with the V6 diesel engine and the Ford E450 with the 7.3L-V8 gasoline engine.

Advantages Of The Mercedes Sprinter With Diesel Engine
- Offers a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the Ford-V8, when both are loaded and driven identically.
- More ergonomic driver compartment with more leg room.
- Comfort continues with a car-like feel & quiet ride.
- A grander view out the windshield
- Made by Mercedes which people are attracted to.

Advantages Of The Ford E350 & E450 with gasoline V8 engine
- Given identical motor homes both brand and model, the Ford is around $24,000 MSRP cheaper
- The Ford V8 engine has nearly a 50% increase in horse power and 25% increase in torque.
- The Ford E450 chassis handles roughly 4000 pounds more weight.
- The E450 is able to tow a heavier load.
- The E450 rear axle is significantly wider which translates to better stability.
- In most places traveled, gasoline costs less than diesel fuel
- The Sprinter diesel has limited mechanical service shops around North America
- The Sprinter diesel is typically outfitted with a propane generator. Propane is a critical fuel for RV operations, and generally needs to be rationed when dry camping.
- The V6 Sprinter (and Transit) diesel engine is not allowed to idle for extended periods. This limitation is detrimental when you need a/c but there are generator restrictions, you are low on propane, or you have a mechanical failure with the generator or roof a/c. The Ford gas engine offers a great backup system. The V8 can safely idle for hours on end, heating, cooling, and battery charging, all valuable if you have a baby, pets, or health/respiratory issues.

You decide what your priorities are, and pick the appropriate chassis. There are some really sweet motor homes being built exclusively on the Sprinter chassis, such as the Winnebago Navion and View.

The Ford Transit Chassis
This chassis is increasing in popularity in the smallest sizes. According to Ford's website, the Transit DRW chassis is offered in the 156", and 178" wheel base, and is rated as high as 10,360 GVWR. Ford offers a motor home package specific for the RV industry. It's diesel engine compares to the Sprinter in power and fuel economy, but is more affordable and is easily serviced at Ford service centers, just like the E350 & E450. The cab has a lower stance than the Sprinter making it much more friendly to get into and out from for people in their later years. Entering and exiting is more like a mini-van rather than a standard van. The Transit's lower cab also offers roomier over-head bunks that are easier to access.

Ford recently discontinued the diesel engine, replacing it with a gasoline 3.5L-V6 twin-turbo direct-injection engine. This eliminates a lot of diesel-related draw-backs, but I understand the fuel economy is not much better than the E350's large V8. So if fuel economy is your primary reason to consider a Transit, know what you are giving up for only a 10% improvement. Also consider the reliability of a large simple naturally aspirated engine versus a complex twin turbo engine with high pressure direct fuel injection.

The Dodge Promaster 3500 Cut-Away Chassis
This front wheel drive chassis is another recent entry in the RV industry. I am concerned over it's lack of load capability as reflected with single free-wheeling rear wheels. I have been reading posts written by new Promaster RV owners stating they are over-weight with just two people, some personal effects and food. They say they can't carry water and never a 3rd person. I would not be comfortable with such a limited load range in a B+ or C. This chassis is perfect for class "B" motor home market because being front wheel drive, there is no drive shaft or rear differential. The extra undercarriage space gets well utilized by the outfitters with more batteries, bigger waste & propane tanks, and other under-the-floor utilities.

The Chevy 4500 Chassis
Unfortunately this chassis is not more popular, primarily because GM sort-of gave up on competing with the Ford E450. It offers more interior comfort than the Ford, but not as much as the Sprinter. It's power & weight ratings are a little less than their Ford counter-parts making them a great chassis for all but the heaviest of class Cs. One thing to keep in-mind, if you are counting inches in storing your rig, the Chevy is a little longer than the Ford by a number of inches which was critical for us with our garage as seen HERE with our Ford 2007 E350 rig. That could be the reason why the Chevy has a little more interior driver/passenger leg room.

The Ford E350 & E450
The E350 & E450 with V10 engine was discontinued some years ago. Today the majority of class B+ and C motor homes are built on one of them with 7.3L-V8 engine for a number of very good reasons. They have more power and load capability than the other choices. Ford approves outfitters to modify the chassis to increase or decrease the wheel base which provides motor home companies a lot of design freedom. Ford has off-the-shelf components that work with the wheel base modification. So if you need a new drive shaft, fuel line, brake line, parking brake cable, wire harness, whatever, Ford has them available. Finally, the E350 & E450 chassis are competitively priced.

Engine Power Ratings of Ford, MB-Sprinter, Chevy, and Dodge
Ford E450 - 7.3L-V8, 325hp, 450ft
Ford Transit - 3.2L-I5 diesel, 185hp, 350ft (3.5L-V6 twin-turbo direct-injection 310hp, 400ft)
CLICK HERE for Ford Transit and E-Series Motorhome Package Specs.
Mercedes Sprinter Diesel - 3.0L-V6, 188hp, 325ft
Chevy 4500 - 6.0L-V8, 323hp, 373ft
Dodge Promaster - 3.6L-V6 (GVW only 9,300 pounds)

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I feel this presentation teaches so much, especially about hidden things that unsuspecting buyers would never think about.
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Thank you everyone for the input and information, especially the very long detailed response. Now the more I am googling I am hearing lots of complaints about the lack of cab / leg room in the Ford E450 chassis which is almost a deal breaker as I would like the ability to fully extend my legs if possible and I am hearing that will be an issue ( 6' 1" tall so nothing out of the ordinary ). I did very recently sit in an LTV Wonder with the Ford Transit chassis and found the leg room to be fairly poor in my opinion. Maybe what I should look at is a smaller Class A like a Coachman Pursuit 27XPS or something ? I know, I am in the wrong forum to discuss Class A probably.
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Lots of good advice above. Before we bought we rented several RV's. This gave us the opportunity to see how the different chassis handled on the road. As well as the functionality of the house portion.

Things we learned from the rentals - The F350 based unit required constant adjustments to stay in the lane. Not sure if this was an alignment issue but it was very tiring to drive. We did not like the fact that we had to leave the cab and walk around the RV to enter the house portion. The doghouse in the F350 made it difficult to climb from the cab directly to the house. We also learned we did not want a corner bed. The F350/450 have much greater weight capacity, but this was not an issue for us.

What we learned after we bought our unit - I would never have a full wall slide again. Especially if its a Schwintek. A bed slide or cafe would be OK, but no slides would be great. I have already replace a complete mechanism on one side. (provided at no cost, installed by me). Two twin beds would be acceptable vice a queen size on a slide.

Access to the bed with the slide in. We didn't think this would be an issue, until the slide failed. The other case where it mattered was severe weather that required us to park in a Wal-mart lot.

The wing walls (the portion of the house right behind the cab, that stick out) on the house portion are flat. This causes a ton of wind noise at highway speed. Several class C and B+ models have more aerodynamic wing walls.

Access to the fridge and bathroom with the slide in is a requirement. We had to install a flush door knob on the inside of the bathroom door to access it. I'm totally astounded the manufacturer didn't have this as standard.

If I was buying a used unit, I would have a professional inspection. I inspected our unit and missed a ton of RV related issues.
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As a first timer looking in the 22 - 28 foot range for 2 adults and two pups, I would advise you to open up your parameters and take a look at some of the smaller gas class "A's". More floor plans available that the DW will appreciate, and a whole lot more leg room than a van.
I travel single in a 38' "A" w/ 3 slides that I don't have to open to use all of the facilities. Great for stealth camping and when open I could square dance in there. I only open them when doing an extended stay of 3 days or more.

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Yes I am all of a sudden looking at smaller gas Class A's now. Still need it no more than 29' ish long to fit driveway. I was trying to avoid slides and the problems that go with that but that seems close to impossible for the most part. If I get one with a slide, I still would want good accessibility to most everything while on the road if that is possible .
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As recognized everyone's needs and use for a RV is different. Thus so many makes/models. Second everything about RVs as a trade-off.


As RVs get bigger they are harder to park and get around town with.


You've seen some very good advice here. My inputs are:


23 to 27 ft lengths are about as long as you may want to go.


We've owned two Class Cs. One 24ft Mini Winnie and a Coach House 272XL at 27 ft. The shorter one was built on a Ford E350 chassis and was under powered and very loud inside from the wind hitting the over cab bunk and flat shoulders behind the cab. The Coach House built on a E-450 V-10 engine does not have a over cab bunk and the shoulders are curved. Very little wind noise.



As a another posted noted Coach House RV are very well built and holds their value better than many brands. A very similar model is made by Phoenix Crusier. In our CH we can use everything except two drawers with the slides in.

Coach House builds on Ford E450, Ford Transit and MB Sprinter chassis. If you have not already learned there are only a few chassis used to build Class B and Class C RVs. Pretty much if you do not want diesel that leaves Ford's E series and Transit. The Ford E series have limited passenger leg room because how the engine is slightly right of center. My DW finds it fine.


A consideration is that cut-away chassis are all made the same regardless of future use. Most are fitted with delivery or service box ends and aree never as heavy as an RV. Some manufactures will beef up the suspension somewhat to assist. I found with both Class Cs they needed significant suspension upgrades to get handling in winds and rough roads under control. Other wise as someone noted in a E350 it was a constant battle. I did get ours fitted out to handle very well in all typical roads conditions.


At this time we are transitioning from the CH to a similar length travel trailer to better align with our current wants and needs. [moderator edit]
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I guess I should continue my trek in the Class A forum since that has what my search has turned into . Thank you everyone.
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I guess I should continue my trek in the Class A forum since that has what my search has turned into . Thank you everyone.
Since you said you've never even camped before, let alone driven a motorhome, you really should rent something first. We rented several times and it really helped in our decision making process. If we had not done so, we would have been sorely disappointed in just getting what we originally thought we wanted. That would have been a costly mistake.

Once we decided on what we really wanted, we went to numerous dealers to look at various brands to compare quality and to narrow down all the various features we wanted. After we had settled on the manufacturer and features, it took about a year to locate a used coach that had everything we wanted.

While you can get lots of advice here, everyone has their own perspective and opinions. You owe it to yourself to check things out on your own and not completely rely on what other people say.
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Old 02-08-2025, 01:06 PM   #14
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Good info everyone thank you. I have a Class 1A drivers license and have driven large equipment including 90,000 lb Service Rigs in the oilfield so the driving part I am not concerned about. I live in little old southeast Saskatchewan, Canada lol so not tons of RV selection in these parts without going far away to purchase.
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