Class A or classC?

Looking at 28 to 30 ft rv's to pull a 7 x 14 trailer behind. Class a or c and why?

 

Class A. Heavier chassis, better turning radius. 19.5" wheels. And if newer than 2006 on a ford with the v10 then 362hp vs 305hp.

 

Class C. I have had both and have a class A now as well as a 25 ft toy hauler. I feel like it's too much RV for what I need and the usable space for sleeping is no better than our class C was. Parking is a bitch and you have to plan your stops ahead of time because of the length. I think a pull behind toy hauler is the perfect solution if you have a truck already. BTW I have a 38' ft diesel pusher for sale

 

Havent had an A or C but with the toyhauler/truck, you could seperate the two and have the missus make a food/parts run without moving your entire pit.

This came in handy more than a few times.

 

I dig the tow vehicle and separate trailer/living quarters also. However, I know Ben doesn't have a big tow vehicle and also just bought a nice enclosed trailer. I'd vote class C, given the requirments. More maneuverable, easier parking etc and gets the job done. I like the fact the smaller ones are built on one ton chassis that you can get parts anywhere for. Nice if you ever have issues on the road.

 

My armada won't pull a toy hauler and the wife won't drive an F250

Plus I'm beating the crap out of it pulling what I already have.

Even if I go class A I'm looking at 30 footers. I scoured the net and it seems like no one in the world can spell out any major differences between a and c other than personal preference

 

When comparing similar length units, the contrary to what others have said, the A is more manouverable. They have a tighter turning radius due to a 50deg wheel cut vs a 43deg wheel cut on a C.

Read what is asked before answering people. He is not looking for a 38ft diesel.

And I would rather work on a class A than C any day. Parts are very available, and you can actually see all of the engine.

 

How is crash protection in a class a? I feel like it would be basically non-existent, since they're made of balsa wood and foil. At least in a class C you've got the passenger compartment from the base truck/van.

Speaking of which, I know most were based on the old Econolines but I've seen some that used a Superduty pickup chassis cab base. I'd think it would drive and pull better. Then you have the newer versions based on the new transit, but I think tow ratings are lower on those, similar to the Sprinter.

 

I did read his question and I was answering to the best of my ability based on my experience not some thing I read on the net. I'll still stick to my class C answer. Mine was on a F350 chassis with the V10 and I could get parts at any parts store across the country.

 

We had a small C (24') pulling a 6x10 and it was way too small for 3 of us. The Ford V10 pulled great though.
I bet a 30' A with all the bike stuff in the trailer would work well. We went the toyhauler route instead as I already had the truck and Carol liked the idea of unhitching if necessary.

 

And my being a dealer for both, and having driven a few hundred And used personally dozens of them over the past 25 years, I am pretty confident in my answer.

 

Depends on the manufacturer. Winnebago builds their complete cab area out of steel, and the rest is framed in aluminum. And in a crash involving a car, a class a would have you feet at about the roofline of the car.

 

I have a 29ft class c, I'd rather have an A or a super C instead, just for the headroom. The wife wouldn't drive an A. But for what you are looking for I think a C is fine

 

I'm sure you are I wasn't insinuating you didnt know what you're talking about I was saying I was only going to answer from personal knowledge.

 

How are the baby class As (25' or less) compared to comparable class Cs? Still the same maneuvering advantage for the class A?

 

http://www.heathpadgett.com/difference-class-class-c-motorhomes/

Thought this was pretty informative YMMV

 

Depends on the chassis. Some of the new baby A's (The thor Vegas is an example) are built on the e450 chassis. So no advantage in turning radius. If it is an A with a 16" wheel, it will be the same as a C. The shortest class A built on a normal class A chassis is 26'.

 

Is there any other sources for pricing than nada? Good God prices seem to have no rhyme or reason