As you may have gathered the Glampurs really like our Class “C” motorhome. We feel that the Class “C” offers the best bang for your RV’ing buck. Of course the Class “C” may not be for everyone, and those of us that may have a bit more money to spend may opt in for a Class “A” or Fifth wheel instead. Regardless of what you buy just owning an RV is a wonderful experience and worthwhile venture. All RV’s have their pro’s and con’s and in the end it is up to you to weigh these facts and decide what best suits your glamping lifestyle and budget. For us everything pointed towards another Class “C” purchase, which makes this the third time we have bought a Class “C” motorhome. With so many choices out there let us show you what our list of pro’s and con’s was for the Class “C” of our dreams and how our list of facts persuaded us to again purchase a Class “C” motorhome.
Our Class “C” Pro’s
- Cost – Under $80,000.00 for used RV at top of its line
- Size – matched our required size of 32’
- Slides – two slides required – Living room and Bedroom
- Safety – Regular vehicle safety features like Air bags
- Engine – v-10 Gas with 305 ft/lbs of torque
- Engine – Custom K&N air filter – Increase torque by 30 ft/lbs
- Cargo Capacity – 2000 lbs
- Towing capacity – 5000 lbs
- Sway and stabilization – Aftermarket sway and stabilization bars installed.
- Water storage – 40 gal
- Waste water storage – 40 gal x 2
- Easy to drive and maneuver for both of us
- Entertainment – 32” TV with sound surround 5.1
- Tires – Regular Light truck tires
- Exterior body – Full body paint job – no graphics
- Basement – Good storage with deep and pass through compartments
- Winter capable – Heated basement, tanks and water compartments
- Windows – Double pained glass
- Vents - two standard vents with fans and two skylights, one that opens
- Cab Window – Small – Reduces heat and Heat loss
- Awning – 14’ x 8’
- Flooring – no carpet – Good quality vinyl
- Interior – good storage cabinets – Quality wood veneer
- Bathroom – Full size – with usable shower
- Bedroom – Walk Around Queen Bed with wardrobe and good storage – Emergency Exit
- Kitchen – Dual deep sinks – Pantry – and L shaped counter space – Oven
- Kitchen – Fridge 6 Cu/ft - Absorption
- Electrical – multiple outlets in convenient places
- Electrical – Intuitive control panel
- Electrical – Modern Lighting that could upgrade to LED
- Electrical – Convenient electrical panel – Good visibility
- Electrical – 4000 watt Generator – Built in to chassis
- Roof - TPO (rubber) - Good condition - no rips or tears.
- Universal Mechanic – Can be fixed anywhere
- Backup Camera
- Nice convenient dash amenities
- Comfortable leather captain chairs
- Leather Couch in living room area
- Interior design not neutral or overwhelming
Class “C” Con’s
- Cargo Capacity – Limited to 2000 lbs
- Water storage – Limited capacity
- Waste water storage – Limited capacity
- Engine – up front – Noisy at times
- Engine – Gas reduced fuel economy compared to diesel
- Engine – Low torque compared to diesel
- Electrical – Generator noisy - 68 db at half load
- Electrical – No Solar panels
- Electrical – Needs two 6 volt batteries and 2000 watt Inverter
- Leaf Springs – Will need extra springs
- Front Window – Small – Average Van size
- External Storage – Limited small bays
- Internal storage – Limited small compartments
- Kitchen area – Can be small with 4 adults
- Kitchen - Fridge Small only 6 cu/ft
- Living room area – Can be small with 4 adults
- Master Bedroom area – Can be small – Narrow walk around
- Tow capacity – limited to 5000 lbs
- Slide topper needs replacement on bedroom slide
- Awning end of Life – needs to be replaced
So you can see we had some pretty extensive lists for pro’s and con’s, but on this particular RV the Pro’s outweighed the con’s by almost double, and in some pretty critical areas too. The Double pane windows were a real treat, no more condensation inside the rig, and the under 80 k price tag really made this RV appealing. This allowed us to have a budget for repairs and additions. Now with any RV there are going to be trade offs on things that the RV just can’t provide. The trick is to see if the RV has more of what you want versus what you are missing and how much it will cost you to bring the RV up to your standards. Class “C”s are the mid-range model of RV’s and there are certainly going to be trade offs when comparing to their bigger cousins the Class “A”s or even fifth wheels, but if you like mobility, industry standard safety, and bang for your buck then we believe a Class “C” is worth a serious look.
Happy Trails
The Glampurs