| A Class C motorhome is very easy to recognize | | | | 1. They are built on a truck/van frame and so |
| as they most often have a section that folds | | | | there is only so much weight that they can |
| out over the roof of the cab. They are very | | | | handle without getting overloaded. This will |
| popular with weekend campers and vacationers | | | | limit how much you can take with you on the |
| for reasons that we will discuss later. They | | | | trip. If you pack light this isn't a problem, |
| usually are shorter and somewhat smaller than | | | | but with every person that you add on the |
| most Class A motorhomes since they are built | | | | trip, the load increases, so bear this in |
| on more conventional truck frames. Here are | | | | mind. |
| is the short list of advantages and | | | | |
| disadvantages of Class C RVs: | | | | 2. If they aren't packed properly, or if you |
| | | | buy one of the very long models, they can be |
| Advantages: | | | | more difficult to handle on the highway. |
| | | | Again, this is a weight issue that relates |
| 1. Price can be a great advantage as they | | | | back to the frame size, so keep your weight |
| generally cost far less than Class A | | | | ratio down and this may not present much of a |
| motorhomes and a lot less than bus | | | | problem. |
| conversions. | | | | |
| | | | 3. A good section of the unit's length will |
| 2. They are built to accommodate several | | | | be pretty useless as it involves the cab |
| people. Since they are a favorite of weekend | | | | itself. So when considering actual living |
| travelers and vacationers, there is usually | | | | space, be sure to only count the area from |
| plenty of sleeping accommodations and that is | | | | the end of the cab backward. |
| one of the functions of that section that | | | | |
| juts out over the cab roof, to provide | | | | These are great RVs to rent and try out for a |
| another bed for sleeping. | | | | week or so to see how you like the RV |
| | | | lifestyle before actually committing to it |
| 3. Because of being smaller they can fit into | | | | long term. Generally, if you like staying in |
| almost any campground or park very easily, so | | | | a Class C and can handle the little problems |
| you have more choices of where you can stay | | | | associated with it, you will most likely be |
| at night. They also take going off-road much | | | | very comfortable in a Class A or bus |
| better than most other larger RV types. | | | | conversion motorhome. Class C RVs can be |
| | | | rented almost anywhere, so why not give them |
| Disadvantages: | | | | a try and see if taking your home on the road |
| | | | with you is your cup of tea. |