Hi I'm jerryww live in Wrightwood ca. Im 84 my SO is also 84

[Jerry WW]

I like your style, Jerry. There are some very interesting Class B/B+ RVs out there. We are still in our 40’ Class A at almost your age, but the time will probably come to downsize one of these days. Don’t have much experience...yet...with Class Bs, but like the idea of the ones on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. We had a Class C on the larger Mercedes Sprinter chassis and it was great; easy to drive, good power in the hills, trouble-free, etc.

Good luck on your search.

TJ

We have limited search experience for a class B or B+ this may be the wrong time, butttt, is it ever the right time? Thank TJ for the welcome

 

[Jerry WW]

Welcome. I hope I will be still able to do this at 84.

Thanks AbdRahim, I'm hoping we can still do it for many years.

 

[Jerry WW]

I think you are looking at this very practically.

The advantages of a Class B are many. You and your SO will more than likely both be comfortable with handling the rig. It helps to have the controls of the Class B match more closely to your daily driver. As we age —- we rely more on muscle memory as cognitive response times naturally get slower. Heck...I already notice a difference at 61. Many of the large rigs have a totally different feel to them...both due to the size and weight...but also control layout, where the pedals are in relation to your seated position. If you don’t spend most of your time driving a large RV, then you might not feel that comfortable driving one as much as a Class B.

These units get much better mileage. They are diverse in what you can do...like RV parks, off-grid at Harvest Host or similar, and even docking in a friend or family members driveway. Many campgrounds offer better choice of sites, when not restricted by length. Many B’s come with macerators on hose reels to make the sanitary job less work, and possible to do thru a standard Dump site or simply a sanitary sewer clean out next to ones house.

There is always something new and exciting to see when you RV...

Welcome to the Forum and happy hunting for the perfect Rig to suit your needs.

Thanks Chuggs, my biggest concern is the size, no sure we will be comfortable in a B or B+ as a smaller "A"

 

[Chuggs]

Thanks Chuggs, my biggest concern is the size, no sure we will be comfortable in a B or B+ as a smaller "A"

The devils in the details for sure. Things such as convertible beds...how easy is is to setup and make the bed. Or like our first fifth wheel...things like not even being able to get over the sink to brush my teeth without plastering my face up against the mirror. Things that look fine...but just don’t fit real humans.

If you have the chance...make a list of the physical routines you commonly do while using the rig. Food prep, routine hygiene, sleeping comfort, storage space, and service items such as hookup and breakdown of campground connections. When you shop...get in there, see how comfortable the layout is in real life...and how much work is required to do the things you need to do, while keeping it fun...and not a big hassle. I think if using the unit is a big hassle, it will eventually take away some of your desire to get out there a often and use it.

 

[Jerry WW]

The devils in the details for sure. Things such as convertible beds...how easy is is to setup and make the bed. Or like our first fifth wheel...things like not even being able to get over the sink to brush my teeth without plastering my face up against the mirror. Things that look fine...but just don’t fit real humans.

If you have the chance...make a list of the physical routines you commonly do while using the rig. Food prep, routine hygiene, sleeping comfort, storage space, and service items such as hookup and breakdown of campground connections. When you shop...get in there, see how comfortable the layout is in real life...and how much work is required to do the things you need to do, while keeping it fun...and not a big hassle. I think if using the unit is a big hassle, it will eventually take away some of your desire to get out there a often and use it.

Thanks Chuggs all very good points, my 5 th wheel, to get to the refrigerator you must climb over the island when the slides are in, not fun and not gonna happen anymore.

 

[Chuggs]

Thanks Chuggs all very good points, my 5 th wheel, to get to the refrigerator you must climb over the island when the slides are in, not fun and not gonna happen anymore.

Excellent...you know exactly what I’m talking about. You will be a very savvy shopper then. None of us want to see you get anything less than the perfect compliment to your adventures...