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[Old one]

I am in the process of selling my boat and am interested in getting a used motor home 24-28', either Class A or C.
Its to my understanding that the A "rides" better than the C, because of the longer wheel bas, but cost more than a C.
Being the wife and I are pushing 80, ease of driving are important.
My background: 60 years and 14 boats, all trailable, the last one a cruiser 24' long with everything in it. The water, cooking, toilet, and refrigeration systems are b=very similar to an RV, of which I have experience with. I am a retired electronics nerd and have successfully designed TV antennas, and battery power and charging systems, and may be of assistance to others. No, I do nit do CB radios. I have been a radio ham for 63 years and may put one in the motorhome. Please be tolerant of my nubie questions. My former occupation consisted on gathering information before acting.

 

[Holdmybeer]

I'm 71 and hoping to crew out with a sailboat from the US to the Marquesas Islands next spring. Meantime, some of those C class rigs are very nice and some cost more than an A. Arguably, a C class I think would be a better fit to octogenarians new to the habit.

 

[TheLooks]

I am not sure if there is much difference when you are moving the vehicle with likely the same engine, a V8 Ford if new enough and a V10 if not. Unless they make a large enough Mercedes. A Super C perhaps? Get into a diesel engine. I worked on a beautiful Thor that was put on a Ford F550 I believe. Diesel engine.
I suppose that also depends how much and how far you intend to travel.

 

[John&Andrea]

Welcome, good luck on your search. We went from a 35’ fifth wheel to a 31’ Class C and we love in. Starting out sixth year.
Happy Shopping

 

[Rollin Ollen]

I am in the process of selling my boat and am interested in getting a used motor home 24-28', either Class A or C.
Its to my understanding that the A "rides" better than the C, because of the longer wheel bas, but cost more than a C.
Being the wife and I are pushing 80, ease of driving are important.
My background: 60 years and 14 boats, all trailable, the last one a cruiser 24' long with everything in it. The water, cooking, toilet, and refrigeration systems are b=very similar to an RV, of which I have experience with. I am a retired electronics nerd and have successfully designed TV antennas, and battery power and charging systems, and may be of assistance to others. No, I do nit do CB radios. I have been a radio ham for 63 years and may put one in the motorhome. Please be tolerant of my nubie questions. My former occupation consisted on gathering information before acting.

Welcome aboard. Just an fyi, I have had both As and Cs. Some seem to forget that a C is just as wide as an A but an A gives you much more visibility. There are plus" and minus" to both styles but I think the most important feature is the floor plan. You will want something that will please both of you and comfortable to be in for a few days should you run into some inclement weather. An A will also give you more outside storage. Good luck with your search and safe travels.

Oh, one more very important thing. No matter what you decide on make sure you have the rig professionally inspected. You will find enough surprises without being saddles with some unseen serious problems.

 

[rjshiflet49]

In our mid-70s we went from a 41-foot fifth wheel to a 34-foot Class A gasser. Despite putting seemingly every possible "stabilizer" on it, the Class A swayed and tossed going down the highway and never seemed to steer correctly. Unlike my 3/4 ton trucks and one-ton trucks, this thing was a constant battle to keep between the lines.

Our next door neighbors had a similar Class A (different brand and older) and said they were experiencing the same thing. They went with a Super C with (I believe) a Kenworth diesel engine/chassis and are very pleased.

We kept our Class A for about two years, honestly never enjoyed driving it and now we're back to a fifth wheel and F-250 to pull.

Best wishes - I hope you get a great one and enjoy the experiences.