October 2, 2008
Looking at A Class C Motorhome
A Class C motorhome will often be called a mini-motorhome because it is mostly a smaller replica of the Class A motorhome. Of course, there are differences. It has many of the luxuries that the Class A offers, but at less expense.
The driver’s area of a Class C is more like that of a standard automobile, truck, or van. In fact, the majority of the Class C’s on the market are built on a cutaway chassis with driver and passenger side doors.
A Class C motorhome will also have a cab-over feature in most cases. This will be your sleeping area, which can be problematic for some: climbing up into bed can demand a bit more energy than you want to expend. Class C’s do have some advantages, though, including the fact that their repair parts can usually be found at a good dealership or hardware store.
The Class C motorhome is between 20 and 35 feet long, and the most sought-after styles fall somewhere near 30 feet long. The floorplans have improved to be like those offered in Class A vehicles and can include standard beds that fit with the cab-over area. This is due to the fact that the Class C is now being built on a chassis with a higher rating. You can expect to pay an average cost of $68,000, with a range of $45,000 to $100,000.
The Class C motorhome has become more popular in the current market, which has caused the luxury and amenities to increase. Even though a Class C motorhome is smaller than a Class A, you can still get the same kind of quality.
Some of the improvements in the amenities include a fuller kitchen and bath area similar to what is available with the Class A’s. Most of the models that are on the market will now have sleeping areas that will accommodate from 2-6 people.
There are two separate reasons that manufacturers have in mind when building Class C’s. One is the long weekend trip that would be taken by a family with no more than four people. A couple could also use a Class C motorhome to take a longer vacation without losing the comforts of home.
Despite giving up the luxuries and a little bit of the interior space, the Class C actually has some significant advantages over the Class A besides the price. Class C’s are more fuel efficient, and with gas approaching the $4 per gallon mark, this is significant.
The Class C motorhome can be easily parked in small areas, and it offers a more limber maneuverability than other, larger options. You can also get a price break on the registration fees and insurance costs.
But just remember a couple of things about motorhomes in general regardless of what size you are thinking about purchasing. First of all, there’s no point in buying an RV if you’re not going to use it on a regular basis. Secondly, make sure it is something that you can afford; otherwise it could be a decision that you will regret for a lot of years.
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