The Different RV Types
There are distinct advantages and disadvantages to each class style, from Class A to Class B to Class C. Because so much money is involved when purchasing a new RV, it is important to make sure you are getting exactly what you want when you make the decision to buy.
Class A
A Class A RV is big, square, and boxy-looking, giving off the appearance of a transit bus. They come with a picture window windshield, giving the driver a panoramic view of traffic. Since the driver sits so high, this view is very helpful. Prices for Class A models range from $75,000 to well into the millions of dollars.
Some of the benefits of Class A models include size and storage. They are the longest and most luxurious models of RV, meaning they usually come fully equipped with a rear-master suite including a full bathroom and glass-enclosed shower. Some even have a washer/dryer unit available. There are many sections in Class A models that slide out, providing even more space once the RV is parked and set up. Some can expand up to fourteen feet.
Some downsides include the price of gas, which you will burn through if you drive often. If you are uncomfortable driving such a large vehicle, you may want a smaller model. Also, unless you tow a car behind you, you are stuck wherever you park.
Class B
The smallest of all the models, Class B RVs usually range from $50,000 to $100,000 and lack a cab-over portion. These RV models can fit into most standard garages, the mileage is quite a bit better than the other two models, and parking will never be an issue as Class B models can fit into most standard parking spaces.
On the downside, you won't have nearly the same amount of space with a Class B RV, and you may find yourself wishing you had more the amenities that come with the other models. Also, it can become very crowded if any more than two people use the RV at once.
Class C
These models fit somewhere in the middle between Class A and Class B in size. A standard cargo van is used as the driving portion, which provides better access to the cabin from the outside. They range from $60,000 to well over $100,000. While not as spacious as the Class A, The Class C should provide you with plenty of space to house a family for a while. The smaller overall size of the vehicle can get you into more secluded campsites as well.
On the downside, the gas mileage won't be much better than Class A models, and portions that slide out are kept to a minimum. If you want a lot of space available, the Class C model is probably not your best option.
Class A
A Class A RV is big, square, and boxy-looking, giving off the appearance of a transit bus. They come with a picture window windshield, giving the driver a panoramic view of traffic. Since the driver sits so high, this view is very helpful. Prices for Class A models range from $75,000 to well into the millions of dollars.
Some of the benefits of Class A models include size and storage. They are the longest and most luxurious models of RV, meaning they usually come fully equipped with a rear-master suite including a full bathroom and glass-enclosed shower. Some even have a washer/dryer unit available. There are many sections in Class A models that slide out, providing even more space once the RV is parked and set up. Some can expand up to fourteen feet.
Some downsides include the price of gas, which you will burn through if you drive often. If you are uncomfortable driving such a large vehicle, you may want a smaller model. Also, unless you tow a car behind you, you are stuck wherever you park.
Class B
The smallest of all the models, Class B RVs usually range from $50,000 to $100,000 and lack a cab-over portion. These RV models can fit into most standard garages, the mileage is quite a bit better than the other two models, and parking will never be an issue as Class B models can fit into most standard parking spaces.
On the downside, you won't have nearly the same amount of space with a Class B RV, and you may find yourself wishing you had more the amenities that come with the other models. Also, it can become very crowded if any more than two people use the RV at once.
Class C
These models fit somewhere in the middle between Class A and Class B in size. A standard cargo van is used as the driving portion, which provides better access to the cabin from the outside. They range from $60,000 to well over $100,000. While not as spacious as the Class A, The Class C should provide you with plenty of space to house a family for a while. The smaller overall size of the vehicle can get you into more secluded campsites as well.
On the downside, the gas mileage won't be much better than Class A models, and portions that slide out are kept to a minimum. If you want a lot of space available, the Class C model is probably not your best option.