The things they never tell you about an RV, even at manufacturer's websites

[Brian H.]

Looking at manufacturer's websites, or even rvusa.com specs, there's never any listing for two factors that we find quite relevant to our search for the perfect motorhome (well, nothing is ever perfect, but you get what I mean).

We're intending on doing a fair bit of boondocking. This of course will entail diving onto gravel and dirt roads. It would be quite useful to know the ground clearance of a particular motorhome. This information is commonly available for regular passenger cars, but when it comes to motorhomes...<crickets> I'm guessing (guessing!) the ground clearance is higher with a 19" set of tires over 16", but it's a guess. Each chassis is different. I know the ground clearance will vary by what you carry, but still.

The other one is how much interior storage there is. Some manufacturer's websites will list how much exterior storage there is, but NONE of them list interior storage. I.e., drawers, wardrobes, cabinets.

It'd be nice to know these things. Without them, I feel like I'm comparing apples to tunafish.

Just venting, not really a question.

 

[PolarisCobra]

I think you need to go and have a look at them to determine storage capacity. As for ground clearance, that is one important factor, but the overhang front and back is also important. If the rear overhang (distance from rear axle to bumper) is long, you will have trouble with dragging your backside on hills.

I would not think a Class A is going to be much good off pavement, unless it is built for overlanding. If you do manage to get stuck, you will have a challenge for sure.

 

[Holdmybeer]

I think you need to go and have a look at them to determine storage capacity. As for ground clearance, that is one important factor, but the overhang front and back is also important. If the rear overhang (distance from rear axle to bumper) is long, you will have trouble with dragging your backside on hills.

I would not think a Class A is going to be much good off pavement, unless it is built for overlanding. If you do manage to get stuck, you will have a challenge for sure.

I was kinda thinking the same. Class A's are not really your off road ideal, besides with increased ground clearance comes increased height. There's not many trails a class A at it's ordinary 13'6" is going to travel before a tree limb wipes the roof clear of a/c's, vents, antennaes...