A Class C motorhome will often be called a mini-motorhome because it is mostly a smaller replica of the Class A motorhome. Of course, there are differences. It has many of the luxuries that the Class A offers, but at less expense.



The driver's area of a Class C is more like that of a standard automobile, truck, or van. In fact, the majority of the Class C's on the market are built on a cutaway chassis with driver and passenger side doors.

Class C motorhomes are also characterized by their cab-over design which is normally a sleeping area or compartment. Since there is a bit of agility involved in getting to the bed in this compartment, it is not always the most popular of RV styles. Another benefit with the Class C is that automotive parts are fairly standard and usually available at both automotive parts houses and dealerships nationwide.

Models can be either 20 ? 35 feet long, but the most popular styles are close to 30 feet. Because the Class C motorhome is currently built on a chassis that has a higher rating, you can sometimes get a normal-sized bed is intended to fit in with the cab-over. This will depend on the floorplans offered by the manufacturer; many of them are like the floorplans for Class A motorhome. You can find one priced between $45,000 and $100,000, but the median price will be near $68,000.

The Class C motorhome has become more popular in the current market, which has caused the luxury and amenities to increase. Even though a Class C motorhome is smaller than a Class A, you can still get the same kind of quality.

The Class C has patterned its offerings of a full bath and a better kitchen after the A style, and many current models can comfortably sleep two to six people.

Class C's are now being constructed with two different applications in mind. On the one hand they are ideal for the long weekend for a smaller family (up to four people). On the other hand, they are ideal for just the couple that wants to take a longer trip and not give up the feeling of being at home.

Even though you may not get the same amount of fancy furnishings and the same large living area as you would with a Class A, the smaller C can offer you several major bonuses. Although the purchase price is the most obvious of these benefits, the gas mileage should be acknowledged as well, especially since gas is almost $4 for each gallon.

A Class C motorhome can also be tucked into smaller spaces and will have more maneuverability. Insurance costs and registration fees will also be less than those of a Class A.

Whether you are looking at Class A or Class C motorhomes, you should think hard about a few final things. No motorhome will be worth buying if you don't actually get out and use it. Finally, any RV purchase should be examined to make sure it measures up to your wants and needs.