Going to buy a new motorhome but my question is how do you like the Super C's? We had a diesel pusher and gas class A's. One individual told me he was getting 12 mpg pulling his Toad with a Jayco Super C and up to 15 without it. Any truth? Would like to hear how you Super C owners think of the handling, road noise, power and of course mileage. Thanks all, Eddie Miller
I only own a "regular" C, but I LOVE the way it drives, handles, etc. Just like driving a really big van as opposed to a greyhound bus. DH loves it too because I will actually drive it (I wouldn't drive the truck/toy hauler combo we used to own.) I've even taken it on a couple of "girls only" trips by myself
We get about 10-12 MPG. We're almost always towing either a boat or our ATV's. Taking a "big" trip this summer without towing, so we'll see if there's any difference.
I would love to own a super C...but for now I'm very happy with what we have
The Super C for us has been a great MH. We have 33,000 miles on it. Upgraded some the suspension to improve handling.
Ours gets 10.03 mpg over 25,000 miles. Anyone that claims they are getting over that has not sat down and calculated miles and gallons used to determine what their actual mileage is. We have gotten as low as 8.5 and as high as 11.8. But when totaled it comes out to the above amount. Most of our driving is about 60 mph and towing 3,800 lbs.
The gas versions of this MH get mileage close to 8.0 mpg.
I have an 08 Seneca 35GS and I am getting around 10 mpg. Anyone telling you different is blowing smoke. There is not a diesel RV out there in a Super C that will get 15 MPG. Dane
There is one location you might get the 15 mpg. There is a 75 mile strech heading east from Estes Park Colorado, through Greeley, back towards Interstate 76. It is all down-hill coming off the mountain, and part of the plateau. Of course you pay for it going west.
Mark
Mark & Jan "Old age & treachery win over youth & enthusiasm"
2003 Fleetwood Jamboree 29
MNtundraRet wrote: Of course you pay for it going west.
And for those of us on the east coast...it seems we're ALWAYS heading west!!! LOL
As for the Super C or Class A, the driving experience is different. I prefer the class A. After driving the A, I find the cabs of even the Super C's to be a bit cramped. But that's personal preference. You'll have to answer personal preference issues on your own.
Fuel efficiency numbers seem to be roughly the same for either (comparing gas to gas, diesel to diesel), so it's hard to use that as any indicator. DO NOT BELIEVE the 12-15 mpg numbers. No way.
Other than that, it's just a matter of find the rig with the floorplan, storage and capacities you'll need for your intended use.
Good Luck in your search!
~Rick
2005 Georgie Boy 3625 DS on a Workhorse W-22 (Class A)
Rick, Gail, 1 girl (12-Angel), 1 girl (7), 2 boys (8 & 5), 1 plump Golden Retriever.
2001 Honda Odyssey with Demco Aluminator tow bar & tow plate, SMI Silent Partner brake controller.
We had a Seneca 34SS, and Scan Gauge said that we were at 7.5 to a high of 9.6. We now have a Super Nova 37, and are at about 8/9. We drive at 60, and tow a 3500 lb Saturn. You might hear of Winnebago View getting 14-17, but that's a small B+, not a C or Super C. The answer is not to drive fast, and not load up your coach.
JimBob
08 Super Nova
Currently in Gettysburg PA.
According to my scanguage, we got 6.8 going and 7.5 returning pulling the boat in our 31' Class C (E450 V10). That is up and down grades, so that is probably the worst it can get.
My buddy with a Class A diesel pusher (35' Fleetwood) driving in front of me got nearly identical mileage pulling his boat. That is literally side by side comparison since we followed each other on the trip.
2007 Dutchman Express 31 Class C
2006 Centurion Elite V C4, Air Warrior
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