Questions for those with Class C RVs?

[Abcdj]

We rented a class C two summers ago and went to Mt. Rushmore. We had a great time doing this. We have had bumper pulls and 5th wheels. We were looking at a couple that were10-12 years old in great condition and in our price range.

For you owners what have been the pros and cons of owning one?

How do they tow a small vehicle or trailer with a mule?

[bboswell]

we used one to drag a 4 horse trailer all over 4 states in the mid 80's so I'm sure they will tow a mid size car just fine

[RattlesnakeDan]

The only thing better is a class A but that is not always best for you. I went from bumper pulls to 5th wheels to class C then class A. The great thing about a motorhome is that while you travel the wife can take a nap, make you a sandwich and get comfortable making your trip much more enjoyable. They tow good, boats, trailers etc...if not towing anything crazy heavy. The only real downfall I ever had was that when you get to where you are going you don't have an extra vehicle to go run around like you would if you could disconnect your trailer from your truck and head out to see sights.shop etc...

[Rick]

You see them towing things all the time...so must work pretty good

[texasair]

We had a 24' class C a number of years back. Towed stuff fine.
We could park in in a regular spot and used it for side trips. They make class C's well over 30' and they would not be so good for side trips.
They are on a HD van chassis so most regular shops will work on them,
Not so much for a class A, service is harder to find and more expensive

[Blank]

Currently have a 2019 Sunseeker 30 foot Class C. Love it, and the wife and I travel all over the West in it. Pull a 10' trailer with my Kawasaki Teryx UTV on it to Moab Utah, and northern Arizona for hunting. We will be upgrading to a 14 foot trailer so we can haul our SUV or my sports car down South for the winter. Most are made on the E450 Ford chassis, and drive really well. Mine is rated for pulling up to 7500#, with a 750# tongue weight. We like the Class C over an "A" because you still have all the safety features of a truck, like air bags, and it is much easier for the wife to drive.

[bboswell]

Currently have a 2019 Sunseeker 30 foot Class C. Love it, and the wife and I travel all over the West in it. Pull a 10' trailer with my Kawasaki Teryx UTV on it to Moab Utah, and northern Arizona for hunting. We will be upgrading to a 14 foot trailer so we can haul our SUV or my sports car down South for the winter. Most are made on the E450 Ford chassis, and drive really well. Mine is rated for pulling up to 7500#, with a 750# tongue weight. We like the Class C over an "A" because you still have all the safety features of a truck, like air bags, and it is much easier for the wife to drive.

I know it’s not the OP’s question but at 30’ one should really start looking class A. There is a ton more usable room inside plus basement storage

[Abcdj]

I know it’s not the OP’s question but at 30’ one should really start looking class A. There is a ton more usable room inside plus basement storage

We are actually looking at a 31 ft rig. We like the set up with the space over head for sleeping. The smaller grand kids can throw all their stuff up there too.

Thanks for the tips so far.

[Blank]

Look at lots of them. Find the plan you like, and try not to settle for things you don't want or need. Minimize problems with equipment or hardware by having only the seating or mattress in the slides. Moving the stove/fridge/oven/plumbing is just asking for trouble. Unlike the poster BBoswell alludes to above, we have lots of storage on both sides, full pass thru compartments, the bunk above the driver and passenger is larger and rated at double what most class A's are, and a longer dinette that is actually usable as a bed. Theater seats across from the large TV make it perfect to watch movies without turning your head to look at one that is on some kind of swivel mount. Get on a talk forum for RV's similar to this and read thru reviews and problems before purchasing. It bucks the wind a heck of a lot better, gets good mileage, and is 100% perfect for US!!