Class C Motorhome Information

If you've considered buying a new or used RV but find the expense and size of a full-sized motorhome daunting, you should consider a Class C RV. These mid-sized units combine all the amenities of a large RV with much easier handling. With a Class C RV, you'll be able to back up and turn corners easily, yet you'll enjoy a spacious interior with plenty of room for all of your gear.

While a full-sized motorhome can run up to 40 feet in length, its Class C cousin tops out at 28 feet long - not much longer than an extended-cab pickup truck. The Class C RV also eschews the traditional motorhome's bus-like shape, instead resembling a van cab with a large camper attached. (In fact, the Class C motorhome is exactly that: a camper constructed on a manufactured van frame.) And while a $60,000 full-sized motorhome might be considered modest, that same amount will buy a very nicely equipped Class C RV. Yet even though you'll pay less for a Class C, you'll sacrifice nothing in the way of comfort.

Most Class C RVs feature a living room behind the driver's cab, a dining area, kitchen, full bathroom facilities and a... Read more about Class C Motorhomes »