Unless you get a really small Class C, I don't think the class C will be any more maneuverable. Most class Cs are still wide bodies and 30 feet, not all that different from as a class A. I think those who believe a class C is so much more maneuverable is more of a perception than reality. You sacrifice cab space, leg room, and handling. Also consider that most class Cs target a less expensive demographic and so they typically not built as solid as a class A.
Have had TT's, one Type B (1988 bought new), one Type C (1997, new) and three A's (also all new with 2 being factory ordered), guess which we prefer?
The C usually has more sleeping capacity, but the A's are more livable, but with a family I'd go with a C and get the overhead bunk rather than an entertainment center (which is what our C had). Could and did sleep one small child up there but ... was cramped for any more.
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Be careful of the CCC with a class C - anything 30' or over with a couple of slides will probably have a very low CCC. I looked at a Jayco a while back that only had 385 lbs. Personally, I think you're better off in all aspects with an "A" and the price difference isn't that significant.
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Awesome feedback so far, thank you!!!
I think I will post in the Class C forum just to get their opinions too. I guess it boils down to a matter of preference, as well as what will fit our family comfortably.
I've got 2 kids - almost 3 yo boy and a 4 month old. I'm not really even considering a Class C - as they are not very "roomy" feeling inside and it's not as pleasureable to drive. With the A you have the huge windshield that makes for a nice open feel. The cargo capacity is much better...
As for one to look at - if you want a diesel in your pricerange I have been looking at the 1999 Winnebago Adventurer 34V - it's a 34' long and has the queen bed, the sofa bed and the dinette bed. The bathroom has a small tub and I have found several in the mid $40K range.
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JCWWBT wrote: Awesome feedback so far, thank you!!!
I think I will post in the Class C forum just to get their opinions too. I guess it boils down to a matter of preference, as well as what will fit our family comfortably.
I have had both and each has their own good and bad points.
See if you can rent a Class C and a Class A in your price range. Spend at least a week in each one to really get the feel for how it might be to drive and "live" in them for a while. The longer you can stay in them the better to get a real good idea. I weekend is really not long enough especially if the weather is great as you will be outside most of that time and may not get a real good idea of what it might be like if the weather is bad for a few days straight.
The A just worked out better for our life style and RVing desires as we tend to take fewer but much longer trips at a time so having some "getting away" space helps a lot.
Good luck and take your time....don't buy less than you need or more than you can afford.
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After looking at countless units over a couple of years and renting a 31 foot class C, I ended up preferring an equal-length class A over a class C on a Ford or Chevy/Workhorse chassis. The class A isn't any bigger outside, but has more room inside, bigger tanks, better visibility, generally doesn't cost any more, and is more comfortable to drive. We decided to go smaller with a Sprinter-based class C, but if we has gone with a 30-footer, it would have been an A.
We've done both. Trust me, on a rainy day with kids you want the space of an A with a slide out. C's are just too small for 3 young kids on a long rainy day. We only have 2 but you can see we have an A.
Tanks are bigger too, more water (in and out )
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Thank you! I think we are leaning toward the A, did I mention my 3 and 4 year olds are boys??? need space with those two. LOL
Again I appreciate you taking your time to answer and give your input.
If you have 3 and 4 year olds, look at the bunkbed models. You can put the kids to bed and still have the living area available.
I have an almost 2 year old and a 4 year old, so I ordered a bunkbed Newmar Ventana. I went with Newmar because it was the only one with bunkbeds, enough towing capacity to pull my Road Runner on a trailer and I could afford it.
If you don't need to tow over 5000 pounds, then there are several options of Class As with bunkbeds.
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