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01-28-2023, 12:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2017
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Small Class C/B+ with Rear Bath and Twin Bed
Looking for some input on this. Wife and I are getting ready to retire, sell the 5th wheel and getter a smaller class C so we can go to national parks and generally easier to drive. No need to tow anything, like to have hitch for carrying bikes, gas or diesel
Wants -
Under 30 foot, closer to 25ish. not over 8 foot wide (live on county roads)
A reasonable bathroom and shower
Twin Beds, don't need to make into queen/king
Like -
Theater seats for watching TV
Bed/storage over the front seats
Our short list -
Wonder FTB
COACH SYNERGY RB24
Sunseeker TS TS2370
Thanks for any input.
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01-30-2023, 12:53 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Kamloops, BC, 60 miles from the Center of the Universe
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Take look at PPL's website. Lots of different rigs and they show the floorplan of each rig.
https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/used-r...y=price%20desc
You can also get an idea of prices. They list selling prices as well as asking prices.
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01-30-2023, 03:58 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Unplanned Tourist
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Thanks, I had forgotten about PPL. I found the sold price area, thanks again.
Chris
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01-31-2023, 06:23 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Freedom, NH
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If you're interested in used RVs, look up the Thor Axis and Vegas twins. The 25.5 model is 27 feet long and less than 8 feet wide. It's a "Class A" "RUV" on a streched (188") wheelbase E450 chassis. It's on the 14.5K/22K GVWR/GCWR chassis and can tow up to 7,500 lbs. The 25.5 has a rear bath and mid twin beds/couches. The front has a slide-out with couch/fold out bed. There is also a drop-down bed over the cockpit. The cockpit is elevated, which reduces the doghouse intrusion, common with Ford E-series Class Cs. My 2017 25.5 gets an honest 10 mpg, not towing. My fully loaded 25.5 weighs 13,100 lbs.
There's also the Axis 24.1 model with rear twin beds and a smaller mid bath. It's 25 feet long. Most were built on the E350 chassis, but some are on the E450. It is the only Axis model that has been in continuous production since 2014. I believe PPL has a couple 24.1 on their website if you switch to Class A's.
There is a very large Thor Axis/Vegas Facebook group for great support.
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01-31-2023, 09:29 AM
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Location: Polk city, FL
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What sort of mileage will these smaller RVs get?
Looking at a Thor Tiburon, with a 3.0 Deisel?
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2017 Ventana LE 3709
Palmetto, Florida
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01-31-2023, 09:39 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhlairbus
What sort of mileage will these smaller RVs get?
Looking at a Thor Tiburon, with a 3.0 Deisel?
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That's probably on a Mercedes chassis, so I'm guessing around 15 mpg. Don't forget that diesel is about $1/gal more than gasoline in Florida and may offset any gains in fuel economy.
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2017 Thor Axis 25.5 "RUV", Ford E-450, V10, 6 speed
2016 Chevy Sonic LTZ Auto Hatchback 4-down
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01-31-2023, 10:22 AM
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Senior Member
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Good point, thanks
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2017 Ventana LE 3709
Palmetto, Florida
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01-31-2023, 12:10 PM
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From what I have found.
The Mercedes/Ford get about 15 (Diesel)
Anyone know mileage for the Transit Gas engine?
The E-350/E340 about 10 but the newer might get 12-13 (Gas)
I am looking at the smaller ones mostly from an easier to drive and getting into some state/national parks that don't have space for my current 5th wheel.
Mileage would be nice, all my current vehicles are diesel and it is about $1 more than gas currently.
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I have the following to my list -
BT Cruiser 5255
Thor Citation 24sv
Axis 25.5
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01-31-2023, 12:50 PM
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Community Administrator
Pond Piggies Club LA Gulf Coast Campers Outdoors RV Owners Club Entegra Owners Club Skyline Owners Group
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I recommend Phoenix Cruiser (I'm biased). PC calls it a B+, but since it's on the E350/E450 instead of a van chassis, I consider it a C. The 2552 fits your rear bath/twin bed requirements. It's also on a Ford chassis, which'll get you much more CC than anything on a MB chassis, you don't have to worry about DEF issues & it'll be easier to find service centers for a Ford than a MB. Oh and gasoline is cheaper than diesel.
A Hoosier Cruiser (made by former employees of PC) would work too, as they are clones of PC's.
CoachHouse (261XL Platinum - 26'10") would be another high quality B+ in your requirements, but they are extremely hard to come by.
The CH has a better TV viewing layout as the TV is directly across from the lounge furniture. I could do the same with my PC if I got rid of the chair by the door (it's worthless anyway) & moved my TV there.
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01-31-2023, 03:56 PM
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Of course the Wonder FTB doesn’t have the front bunk/storage but having owned an LTV on the Sprinter chassis and now a Wonder RL I don’t think you’ll go wrong with either. Exceptional quality and value and we particularly like the Wonder built on the Transit with the 3.5 gas motor. Plenty of power and gets 15mpg burning regular gas. Order time is very long but excellent used ones pop up often on the FB LTV’s for Sale section.
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01-31-2023, 04:01 PM
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Junior Member
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That Hoosier Cruiser looks pretty nice. I like the shower, most seem to be that corner neo-angle one which is tight. Now if I can just find one....
Thanks for the input.
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01-31-2023, 04:09 PM
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Junior Member
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Thanks for the tip on the LTVs. I looked in FB but I didn't see a for sale under the LVT site. Could it be the "Leisure Travel Vans Enthusiasts RV For Sale" site?
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01-31-2023, 06:04 PM
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Location: West Dundee, IL
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The Phoenix Cruiser is on the higher end of quality, as are the Hoosier Cruiser and Coach House.
The width of every Phoenix Cruiser is 93" which makes them easy to maneuver. The over-all height to the top of the a/c unit is 10'-1" making them one of the lowest profile class B+'s which lowers their center of gravity. The aerodynamic streamline design makes them easier to drive. Getting around in national parks is naturally easier which includes low-hanging branches in campgrounds that are broken off by taller motorhomes.
If "New" is too rich, and "Shorter" is most critical, search for a used Phoenix Cruiser model 2551. The company stopped making them a couple of years ago when the popularity of model 2552 overshadowed them.
Length of a PC-2551 is 26'-10" which most often included a spare tire compartment on the back wall. This model dates back to 2005 or 2006.
Length of a PC-2552 is 27'-10" which often lacks the rear spare tire compartment. This model was introduced around 2015. It is extremely popular for its many extra interior amenities for that one foot penalty.
We have owned our Phoenix Cruiser model 2350 since new in 2007, a link of many pictures is below. It has been a great investment. Nearly every PC owner is "VERY" happy with their purchase, with customer service, workmanship, design, and materials......something you don't hear enough with the big name brands. I could call Phoenix USA tomorrow morning and still get great customer service on my 16 year old PC-2350.
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