Posted by Captain RV Dave on November 18, 2008 under Class C Motor Homes |
Referred to as a mini-motor home the Class C is a smaller version of the larger motor home. It has all the same conveniences as in the larger models. The Class C Recreational Vehicle is built on the standard Van chassis of the heavier duty class ¾ to 1 ton versions. The cab section is kept and the RV section is added on.
The Class C comes in 20 to 28 foot in length and range $38,000 to $68,000. The Class C has many of the same amenities as the larger motor home some with more luxuries than others. You just find them a little more scaled down from the Class A motor home.
Retirees find the Class C perfect in size and not quite as expensive to buy and operate as the Class A. They have a nice functional living space in just a smaller motor home. The work very well for both extended stays and weekend getaways. They have extra bunk over the cab and the main bedroom is located in rear it adds a little more in sleeping arrangements then the Class A. This makes them a little more flexible for larger families.
The Class C RV will sleep 6 to 8 people and some of the newer models now have the slide-outs for the sleeping and dining areas.
Driving a Class C RV is more like driving a normal size vehicle kind of feels like driving a Van. The dually provides a little more solid driving experience with a chassis that is a little more heavy duty.
They still come loaded with plenty of value and luxury the floor plans are roomy and make RVing a pleasure. You will find plenty of storage comfortable furnishings and prices that are affordable.
Another nice option you can get with the Class C RV is you can get them diesel powered. Diesel costs more but you more than make up for the cost with much better mileage. Not to mention the diesel engine will last 3 to 4 times longer than a gas burner. The extra power that the diesel has makes pulling the extra weight make life a lot easier also.
Here is some of the top listings for Class C RVs and you can click on the pictures and they can viewed full size. You will also find they provide lots of other pictures on the inside and outside to get a good idea what kind of shape there in.
Posted by Captain RV Dave on under Class A Motor Homes |
Class A Motor Home
The Class A motor home you will find constructed on a unique motor vehicle chassis. This could also be a Bus or truck chassis of some type. A builder will build a Class A motor home from the chassis up on this bus, Truck or unique motor vehicle chassis. They are the most luxurious of all RVs with high class interiors high grade materials are used in the construction. They will also have a lot more comfort and amenities then the other classes of motor homes.
The can be powered by Gas or Diesel and both are more than well equipped for long trips. So you will always be prepared for very long or even the short vacations. The Class A motor homes of today come fully equipped as your complete home away from home on wheels.
Back in 1989 the Class A RVs started showing up with what they called slide-outs. On some models there could be slide-outs for a larger master suite and larger main dining area. When moving down the road the slide-outs would slide-in to fit the road width requirements.
The Class A RVs can be anywhere from 21 to 40 feet long. Prices of new models show up around $49,999 to more than $300,000. The upper price range can vary greatly with the options it may have in generators and electronics. You will find more than all the comforts of home, full kitchens, dining area, bedrooms, Satellite TV and even games. Fully self contained with air and heat full bathrooms. These Class A RVs are really complete very comfortable homes on wheels.
The ride is in style and luxury as passengers can carry on most of the normal daily routines even while traveling. You will find the Class A RV a pleasure to ride in even over long distances.
These types of motor homes are the largest with unlimited features, entertainment centers, and centrally controlled air and heating.
They are not very practical for short trips because they are so large. But they are perfect for the long trip and when set up offers the perfect home away from home environment.
One will question how to find out which one will be the best for me without trying it out first. This is an easy problem to solve by taking an RV Vacation and renting one first. You will find that most of the really good dealers will recommend this action before you buy. The mistake is almost always made it you don’t because it will be too big of even too small for your family.
Here are some things to consider before buying, will the floor plan meet your family’s needs. How much use will it get will you use it full time or part time will determine how many comforts of home you really need to have?
Below is a some of the top listings of used Class A motor homes and many of them have some very detailed pictures that expand to full size with interior and exterior pictures.