Boarhog
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When I look at the prices of new Class B's I'm surprised considering how much used Class A you can get for the same money.
Why is this a good purchase, especially if it is the only RV you will own.
Is it useful beyond relatively short trips?
Would a Class B be useful as a toad to a larger RV?
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SAR Tracker
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Size?
Some might not feel comfortable driving an "A" (a lot shouldn't be anyway, from my observations...  )
Daily Driver to and from work?
If there wasn't a market for them, they wouldn't sell them.
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Boarhog
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I think they'd be perfect for tailgating or short trips. But I understand some people even full time in them.
I agree that some people are past the point they should be driving large RV's. And for them it makes sense to me.
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soyboy
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More people than you might think just don't want or "dream" about having an large RV.
I remember when I first started out RVing, I couldn't wait 'til I "moved up" to a 5er and I always dreamed about a Prevost or Newell. Now after Rving for a number of years I see that I don't want to "lug" all of that around with me. I want to be able to fit into most any site etc. too. My next trailer will likely be a 25 foot Airstream that I plan on keeping a long time. Big enough for me, DW and daughter. BTW I used to be a pro truck driver so "managing" a larger rig is not an issue. While I have no axe to grind against larger rigs,you certainly can own/drive what you like, I think the future of RVs is in lighter more modest style vehicles. I think the exception to this would be most full timers, although some do use smaller RVs for that too.
Many folks that I talk that don't have families (and even some that do) are very interested in Sprinters these days. Not a lot of sprawl space, but easy on fuel, easy to park etc. etc.
Own what you like, but don't be surprised if some folks desire something of more modest size.
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I find it easy to operate. Its footprint is smaller. It can be used as a second vehical. I got all the conviences of home with me no mater where i am. No driving back to campground to eat, its already with you.Cheaper to run.
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I guess it's a different sort of convenience. The convenience to park in a regular parking space. The ability to get up and go without much hassle. The freedom to be spontaneous and not have to plan all the details before hitting the road. When we looked at class B's, we realized that we'd be more likely to use it on a short weekend trip than any other RV. If we had to hook up a trailer, make sure a campground had a site that would fit us, search around for parking, deal with driving a larger vehicle - then we wouldn't go camping as often as we'd like and if we didn't go camping that often - why buy a camper?
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wishaB wrote:I guess it's a different sort of convenience. The convenience to park in a regular parking space. The ability to get up and go without much hassle. The freedom to be spontaneous and not have to plan all the details before hitting the road. When we looked at class B's, we realized that we'd be more likely to use it on a short weekend trip than any other RV. If we had to hook up a trailer, make sure a campground had a site that would fit us, search around for parking, deal with driving a larger vehicle - then we wouldn't go camping as often as we'd like and if we didn't go camping that often - why buy a camper?
Great take on the subject.
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Boarhog
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Thank you for so many excellent comments.
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Boarhog
We like the B because it suits our lifestyle. It parks on our driveway, we can go places an A cannot, the upkeep is less ($ and timewise), plus we have no need of a toad. (Yes, I pull a rebuilt bug for fun sometimes).
We travel and don't spend much time in a camping spot unless we get up in boondocking territory that's just gorgeous and we don't wish to leave.
To us, a large motorhome is like a house. We want to get OUT of the house, not drag it with us.
Hope this POV helps.
Addendum: what Gale said, as well. But we also do long trips in our B, and when I retire they might become longer. We might consider a C and selling the house, at that point.
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I always thought that a B towing a small TT would be an ideal combination. 40 ft of living in two smaller units.
But price difference is a stumbling block. I was talking to a salesman once and pointed out that if I asked somebody if they thought that trading these two units would be worth $30,000 to me they would immediately think that I was talking about moving from the B to the A, not vice versa.
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