19 Reasons to Choose a Class C and not a Class A RV!

[crankinhankin]

Here is my tip... Learn to do your own RV maintenance and use a good car maintenance management program ( I use Automotive Wolf car care software ) to track and monitor it all. It also tracks all my parts, expenses and creates a detailed vehicle maintenance log. After RV'ing for over 10 years I've saved thousands by doing most of the maintenance myself and there is a lot of it on an RV! A small roof leak can cost you thousands in repairs so I check my roof at least twice a year. Keep on top of the maintenance and you'll save money and be RV'ing for years :)

[josephhicks]

Everybody is a critic, I'm on my second class A and I love it I would not switch to a class C. As far as the impact leave a lot of room between you and the car confront of you, drive it slower and safer and it is not a issue. To each is own

[cubey]

"I'm buying what I'm telling you not to buy"

[essentiallyu]

I really liked this video. We are in a 21 Ft travel trailer now, and just this week decided to start looking at motor homes. You gave me some things to think about. Please completely disregard the rude comments below. You were up front about everything, admitted you were also new to this, and I just love your personality! Keep it up!

[richardcollins]

I do not recommend buying one, I am buying

[edbreyette]

class a windshield/view is priceless. 8hrs riding in my living room versus a van? no brainer.

[leecox]

Add this: I just purchased a Class C after having owned a Class A. I found that the C was easier to keep centered in the road than with the A. It might have had something to do with the fact that driving a Class C was like driving a car, and for some reason, my eyes found it far more difficult to keep the Class A have had something to do with depth perception differences. In any case, the Class C was a breeze to keep the vehicle in the center of the road.

[ridgelineowner]

This is a great video! I watched it last year before we bought our 32 foot class C. The cheaper cost of repairs is a BIG reason for getting a Class C. Yeah, that van front end sticking out of the front of your motorhome isn't sexy, but when we had an F0 tornado hit our RV storage lot and we lost a passenger window. We did not have to go to an expensive RV repair place ($150.00 an hour...ouch). We just called up Satellite auto glass and because the repair was less than our deductible we just paid out of pocket!

[twatson]

Class cs are just more pickup like in the the operation, maintenance and driving than the class a. The thing I like better about motorhomes than towables is we feel like the vacation starts when we load up to leave and everyone is already enjoying the rv already, the bathroom, fridge, sink, couch, beds etc. The towables you have to wait til you are stopped or set up to start using them.

[spuriouseffect]

My Aunt and Uncle bought a Class A and a tow vehicle. Mom and Dad bought a 4 wheel drive van and a Beach House. The Class A was always forced to stay in large RV parks where everyone is parked side by side. The Van could go anywhere. It could go to smaller campgrounds with shower houses and bathrooms. It could go into the wilderness with a collapsible shower/toilet house. It could also go to a nice hotel with the money saved on fuel alone. And in the end, it could park in front of a Beach House that appreciated several hundred thousand dollars, while the Class A depreciated several hundred thousand.

[PastorMike]

For those who are complaining that he loses credibility when he is planning to buy a class A; he made it pretty clear up front, and at the end, tjat recognises there are good reasons to choose the class A as well. As I am in the beginning stages of deciding on an RV design for retirement, I find videos like this quite helpful. I watch a lot of them, what he has to say is generally pretty consistent with what others have said.

[roryroberts]

after reading all the comments, I stand by my statement, that each individual has different needs and wants. Everyone has to make up their own mind as to which class and make and model bests suits the functionality they need, amenities they want, and fits within their so once again these videos may give you some insight, but you still have to do your own research and make your own decision...

[TheTruthHurtsBIG]

Class A will give you more room, better view, more storage, cab area become part of living area, easier to leave the cockpit, and depending on which class A you get (winnebago) you have a steel structure around you.

[jt]

Eh, I got quite a few years experience on this fine young lad. I started out in 1 man pup tent, then the 8 person stand up tent, (I still own a tent that attaches to the back of an SUV even though I've only used it once in 8 years) then on to pop ups, then to travel trailers, then Class C and finally Class A's. EVERY step was a step up for a plethora of reasons. I even started out dead set against slide outs and now I have 3. :) I have a motorcycle / scooter carrier for non towing trips and I have 2 different trailers depending on if it's a motorcycle, car, or motorcycle - golf cart trip. But, once again, it's every man for himself and whatever suits you. I know I am never planning on "un-climbing" this ladder.

[paparant]

We have a 35-foot class A and we are planning to trade it for a Travel Trailer. Why? Too noisy inside at highway speeds. The V-10 engine sits right between the front seats and lots of noise penetrates the engine cover. Almost impossible to hold a conversation. A pusher Class A would not hve this problem but they cost a fortune. It's like driving a HOUSE. Yes it is hard to cool the coach with the chassis AC. Good if it has a real door to close off the back half. A wreck can be real bad because stuff from all the cabinets can pummell you. Often need to tow a car so you can see sights near your campground. So anyway we are switching to a SUV pulling a travel trailer.

[kevinhornbuckle]

This is a valuable discussion. I'm convinced that a commercial duty truck chassis (medium duty) is the best foundation for a class C. Custom building your own floor plan with quality appliances and finishes is just unbeatable. Then you still have the towing capacity.

[Allegronaut]

The class A is going to much more comfortable, and will usually ride much better than a C, also they usually have bigger gas tanks. I love my 34ft gas engine class A, it has a 100 gallon gas tank, gets 10 miles per gallon a an average speed of 65, and it's super comfortable.

[ZeroJizzMaster]

I just bought a class A. I just upgraded from a travel trailer (nomad skyline.) I have lived in the last one for almost two years. Great living for stashing money. This video seems to be more for the seasonal vacationer vs those who are living full time in their RV. Buying used is the route I went and not a bad way to go. Maintenance is always key to expanding the life of your rv.

[steamyb]

I bought a 30' Class A because it felt right. I also like being able to level it from the drivers seat. I don't like climbing into a bed at my age of 65, I usually just fall into bed (not out of it). Any kid that jumps in front of my RV had big problems before I hit them, so I don't worry about the area right in front. I do like being up high enough to see troubles way on down the road before I am involved. I asked my wife what was her main consideration in an RV and she said 'the bath room'. We rented a Class C before we bought the Class A, and when I used the bath room in the Class C, I could not pull my pants up without hitting my head on the door. The Class A has more than enough room to 'take care of business' without lumps on my head. My older model ('98) Class A was surprisingly cheap and I have done quite a bit to modernize it. The new ones are stupid expensive, and for first time buyers like me, I wanted to make sure two old folks could do this. We will be full-time in December!

[summerstardust]

I loved my Class A! It was total fun. Took me about a week of driving and it was just about as comfortable to drive as my trucks. It's just like driving down the road in your living room. Enjoy.