Is there a difference between models of Class C units with regard to insulation sold

[Adcol1]

I am new to the forum and was advised that northern Class Cvunitsbare better insulated than southern units. I will be buying my first Class C within the next 60 days. Thanks

[ThePowells]

Welcome to the forum.

There is no "northern vs southern" RV or insulation difference. For cold weather concerns, you want a "four season" unit. As to what "four season" class C coaches, I have no idea.

[GoneToTheDog]

Originally Posted by Adcol1

I am new to the forum and was advised that northern Class Cvunitsbare better insulated than southern units. I will be buying my first Class C within the next 60 days. Thanks

Whoever 'advised' you.....is sorely misinformed.

[TonyDi]

There are no northern vs southern MHs. There's no east vs west either.

[JONWisconsin]

Not such a thing. If you need a good insulation, these things are not made for cold temps. Go to Florida, Arizona, or south TX.

[Traxless]

Originally Posted by Adcol1

I am new to the forum and was advised that northern Class C units are better insulated than southern units.

Clearly misinformation. On the other hand, some brands of Class C are better insulated than other brands. One must study the various brands to find R-ratings or the type and amount of insulation and construction. At the end of the day, it's not an easy project.

[DGBPokes]

Even once you find the r-value data, it is very misleading. For example, the data is accurate regarding the specific wall board, ceiling or floor, in a specific location. That does Not include next to doors, windows, skylights, vents etc. And those things don’t have an revalue. I once took a temp reading on the inside aluminum window frame, it was 102 outside. The sun was hitting the window from the West. The inside temp of that frame was 140!
And I have a well built high quality, rig.
They just aren’t made for severe weather extremes.

[avfordguy]

At the very least look for dual pane windows, lost the dual pane windows when we downsized from a DP to a c lass c....love the c....for the deep south of texas you need 2 ac units and that is almost impossible find even on a 32 ft class c

[Adcol1]

Thanks for all the replies, this confirms what I thought. RV mfrs aren’t going to make different standards for areas of the country.

[Mr_D]

Originally Posted by Adcol1

Thanks for all the replies, this confirms what I thought. RV mfrs aren’t going to make different standards for areas of the country.

RV's are made to travel North, South, East and West. Why restrict them to only one area?

[Ron Dittmer]

Insulation in any motor home is very hard to inspect for. But there are other things you can visually identify and review.

1) are the above-floor storage compartment doors insulated?
2) do the house windows have thermal pane glass?
3) is the general design and quality of fit of the over-all house good?
4) is the fit and sealing of the main entry door any good?
5) review the specifications for exterior wall, floor, and ceiling construction

[Jackhal19]

I know with Coachmen Leprechaun’s you can order an Artic package than includes dual pain windows and extra insulation, etc. I’m not sure if other manufacturers have the same options.