Kirk
Livingston, Texas.
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I have traveled full-time in a 36', class A for 12 years and have stayed many times in state and federal parks as well as more than one county park. In that time I can only remember one or two times when there was any problem finding a space large enough for us. It can happen, but that is true for all but the smallest of RVs.
I suggest that you do a serious comparison between the class A & C before you make up your mind. Most class A rigs do have extra sleeping space for the times when it may be needed and the cost difference is not significant.
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mlts22
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There is some good advice here.
Until today, I never considered a class A (mainly thought they were way too out of my price range). However in the past week or two, a friend of mine showed me a class A diesel pusher (Allegro Breeze) that was 28 feet long, with a nice floorplan. I also saw a couple class A gassers (Fleetwood Storm and a Thor Ace) which seemed to be well laid out, especially the drop-down bed in front which can be used for storage. The gassers are actually lower in price than the class C models I was looking at as well.
The trick is finding something comfortable enough to stay inside for a couple days and not get claustrophobia if the weather is inclement, or if I just want to sit and write a chapter on a book, versus something that is agile enough to not be a pain at most campsites, and can actually be used to dart into town to pick up stuff at a Wal-Mart.
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alliemac9
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mlts22 wrote:The trick is finding something comfortable enough to stay inside for a couple days and not get claustrophobia if the weather is inclement...
I totally agree. One of the things we most value about our floor plan (for a short RV) is that there is a spot for each of us to stretch out if we want to relax with our own space inside. DH usually takes the couch and I take the corner bed. It's surprising how often we comment on that perk when we're traveling.
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Harvey51
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For one person? DW and I find our little 20 foot C very comfortable for up to two weeks. After that, I want to mow the lawn and make something in my shop.
We almost stretch out on the two sides of the dinette to read a few chapters. Love that big cabover bed.
Easy to drive, camp anywhere, park with the cars. Small enough for a man to clean without losing interest.
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SGKane
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My rule on size:
Room enough for:
Drinks for 6
Dinner for 4
Sleeps 2
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snowdance
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SGKane wrote:My rule on size:
Room enough for:
Drinks for 6
Dinner for 4
Sleeps 2
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lmsteck
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wa8yxm wrote:Reading this thread I'm reminded of the story of the Mother who took her sons to the Baseball Game on "Free Jersey" Day.. She ask what sizes they had, and the man passing out the free Jerseys to the kids said "Mam, they come in just two sizes, Too big and Too small".
RV's are like that.
Personally if you ask what I"d recommend, 35 feet. That seems to be the point at which you can get refused cause "Rig too big for park" comes into play.
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VinCee
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I think if you added up all of the posts then broke down by percentages I think you will find the greatest percent leaning to advice on go bigger before smaller. We have a 32ft class A and are in the process of moving up to a 35ft. My thought is there will be days you are stuck inside. You want to have the room to be comfortable and not crammed. To us having a sofa (or couch if you will) or at least a lounge chair (euro chair poplar) is a must to read, watch tv or just put your feet up. Doing so at a dinette does not work for us. Being a class A owner, I would definetly recommend the Fleetwood or Thor you looked at over a class C. The openness of the cockpit to the living area adds a spaciouness to the whole interior space that I don't believe you would get in a C. Add to that the higher driving position, bout same as trucks, gives you a better vision sight lines going down the highway. Most class A's will have generators and leveling jacks as standard equipment which will greatly expand your camping set up and enjoyment. Finding campsites for a 30ft. A or C for that matter should not be something to worry about and parking a 30 A over a C will be no difference either.
Good Luck with your search, your decision will be good because you are reaching out to owners for their opinions and you are doing the research to make whatever you decide the Right Decision for you.
Many Happy and Safe miles when you hit the beautiful roads of this awesome country.
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