CHOOSING A MOTORHOME
There are so many RVs out there, it can be hard to choose which is right for you! Beaver Coach Sales has made this quick guide to help you make up your mind if you’ve settled on a motorhome, but aren’t sure what kind of motorhome you want. If you finish this guide and still have questions, come in and see us at Beaver Coach sales in Eugene and let us show you around our great selection of Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes for sale near Eugene, Salem, and Portland, Oregon; as well as Seattle, Vancouver, and Redding, Washington.
SIZE
The first thing you need to consider when choosing your motorhome is the size of RV you want. Consider the kind of vehicle you will be comfortable driving, what your main use for your motorhome will be, and how many travelers you’ll have along with you.
Class A Motorhomes are by far the largest of the Motorhomes on the road, at times reaching upwards of 40 feet long. Class A motorhomes provide tons of space for sleeping, entertaining, cooking, and lounging. Travelers who are experienced driving large vehicles will feel right at home, newer RVers may need some practice maneuvering.
Class C Motorhomes are the mid-sized RV class, usually ranging from 25 to 35 feet long. Driving a Class C is equivalent to driving a box delivery truck: Accessible to most people, but challenging to some. Class C motorhomes are fairly flexible in terms of sleeping and living arrangements, so these RVs represent a wide range of styles.
Class B motorhomes are the smallest of the motorhome types. These RVs are typically built on a large van chassis, feature compact floor plans, and only sleep a few travelers. Almost any driver will feel comfortable behind the wheel, and most Class B motorhomes are nimble enough to be used as a vehicle around town.
AMENITIES
The level of amenities in your coach will determine your level of comfort through your ownership experience. Travelers who only head out for the weekend will find that more sparsely equipped RVs are perfectly sufficient, while full timers typically need a unique range of accommodations to remain comfortable for extended living.
Class A Motorhomes are almost always feature the highest level of amenities. Some Class A motorhomes are designed with extended living in mind, coming equipped with stacked washer/dryer units, residential sized refrigerators, and deluxe entertainment options.
Class C Motorhomes are typically designed for short term trips. Some class C motorhomes feature expanded kitchen amenities, or upgraded entertainment features, but by and large Class C RVs are equipped for a family to be able to take a finite excursion, and not made for long term living.
Class B Motorhomes can run the gamut from sparse to elaborate, but no matter what level of comfort you choose everything will be very compact. Forget the full sized fridge and the island in the kitchen in a Class B, these RVs are designed for efficient, organized travel.
VERSATILITY
How much do you want to get out of your RV? Are you looking for a home on the weekends, or a tailgating home base? Will you be heading out camping regularly, or are you taking a road trip across the country? Picking a versatile motorhome allows you to get the most out of your RV experience, and each class has strengths and weaknesses.
Class A motorhomes are large, powerful, and not made for tight spaces. Maneuvering one of these RVs through narrow streets and sharp corners can be a huge stress, but fortunately most Class A’s are powerful enough to tow an extra vehicle behind, which gives you more freedom to explore after you’ve set up camp. Because of the large amount of amenities included in a Class A, these RVs often have standard features, like an outdoor kitchen, that only come as options on other types of RVs.
Class C motorhomes are some of the most versatile available. Because of their middle ground size, they have some of the towing capacity of a Class A, and some of the inherent maneuverability of a Class B. That’s not to say that a Class C can’t be bulky, but compared to the larger Class A motorhomes, these RVs are pretty easy to drive. Because Class C’s come in such a diverse range of sizes, you can find a find a Class C for just about any sort of adventure.
Class B Motorhomes are unique because they are so compact. This size gives the Class B a huge advantage in terms of movement, as you can pick up and go at a moment’s notice in one of these RVs. The Downside is that it’s hard to pack for a longer term trip in a Class B without planning some stops for laundry, and frequent grocery runs. The lack of storage space may be a drawback, but what they lack in storage the Class B makes up for in efficiency, as Class B motorhomes are much less expensive to operate compared to the larger motorhomes.
We hope that this guide has helped you weight some of the pros and cons of the different sorts of motorhome, but if you need to have hands on experience before you make up your mind come in and see us at Beaver Coach Sales in Bend, Oregon and let us show you our great selection of motorhomes for sale here in Oregon. Beaver Coach Sales is proud to serve the areas of Eugene, Salem, and Portland, Oregon; as well as Vancouver, Seattle, and Redding, Washington.