If a Class A motorhome is too large and a Class B coach is too small, the Class C RV is, as the old fairytale says, “just right.” Class C RVs offer mid-size comfort and family-friendly features. They are a popular choice for travelers seeking to strike a balance between size and ease of use. Let’s break down the details.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Class C motorhomes are mid-sizes coaches, with Class As being the largest and Class Bs being the smallest.
- A Class C coach costs between $60,000 and $200,000 or more.
- This mid-size motorhome sleeps up to eight people.
- Class C coaches can have diesel or gas engines, depending on chassis and manufacturer.
How Are Class C RVs Built?
Class C coaches are drivable RVs built directly on standard truck chassis. They are recognizable by their body shape, which includes a hanging “attic” space over the cab, which can be a great option for privacy or storage.
RV Share states that Class Cs are easy to drive even for those who’ve never driven a larger vehicle and often feel indistinguishable from a truck.
What Are Key Features of Class C RV?
Class Cs come in seemingly endless sizes and layouts, including massive luxury models with multiple slide-outs and diesel engines. They are also smaller RVs that have plenty of features but measure just 20 feet or so. Like Class A coaches, Class C RVs have many of the same amenities.
We’ve just mentioned slide outs, but full-sized appliances, bedrooms and full bathrooms with separate toilets and showers, modern furnishings, smart systems, climate control, entertainment systems, and customizable options are all features of Class Cs.
Class C motorhomes feature a gas or diesel engine—this depends on the chassis they are built on and the manufacturer. Class Cs built on Ford E-series chassis typically have gas engines, while those built on Mercedes Sprinter chassis have diesel engines. Class C coaches with Ford Super Duty or Freightliner chassis are also usually diesel-powered (these are known as “Super C” RVs.
RVs with diesel engines are more fuel efficient and powerful than those with gas engines, and they can tow heavier loads.
What Are the Benefits of Choosing a Class C RV?
Class C motorhomes are great for medium-sized families and beginners as they are both comfortable and practical. Storage is ample and sleeping spaces plentiful and comfortable. Class C RVs have a shorter wheelbase than Class A coaches, and offer a greater stability—they are extremely manageable when parking, traversing city roads, or maneuvering campgrounds.
They are also more budget-friendly than Class A models, as they cost less to purchase, maintain and fuel. Class A RVs are the largest type of RV you can purchase; therefore, they consume more fuel than any other coach, at just 7 to 10 miles per gallon. Class Cs get better mileage at 10 to 15 miles per gallon.
Class A RVs are also far more expensive to maintain and repair due to their higher maintenance complex systems. Class C coaches have a simpler design and therefore, incur less maintenance costs.
Is a Class C RV Right for You?
There are plenty of Class C RVs out there for families looking for a mid-size coach that fits their needs. New or used, they are more affordable than the larger luxury RVs, and there are plenty of options out there for your travel preferences and budget. Stop by Travers today to experience some of our Class C coaches!
