We have  a 1999 Coachmen 195RK. You couldn't beat it away from us. Too many good experiences with a "Little" coach. Posted limits at Sequoia National Park of 22 feet maximum.We can go anywhere and park anywhere. We are no bigger than  a pickup. We lived in it for 8 weeks and 10,000 miles this summer.After the experience; we sprang for a 38 foot 5th wheel . This will be parked in Texas and we will continue to roam in our Coachmen.
 

We have now been living in our coach for one week.  We left Minnesota with plans to visit friends in Tennessee which were changed within the first two days since the coach began acting up and we lost time we could not spare so we opted to head slowly back to Phoenix.  After a week we are in New Mexico and really glad to feel the heat once again.  We had this terrible cold front following us and it was freezing everywhere we slept.  It's nice to sleep tonight without the heat having to be on all night.  Looking forward to more adventures and stay tuned for all the stories about our first voyage.

J&K

I'm on my 3rd Class C, a bit larger than the first 2, with a little bedroom in the rear .  My honey has a large Class A, which we use when we camp together, but I prefer the C's.

1. smaller rigs are easier to drive, and park, and maneuver, and fit into places - and for me this is all about freedom.

2. in the drivers seat of a Class A I feel like I'm going to float out into space.

3. I absolutely love the cabover bed.  The "cat perch" thing, and also not wasting living space on something I only use when I'm sleeping.

4. I understand the C's are more stabile.

5. Mechanically, it's a van, and any regular mechanic can work on it.

- GypsyJane

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I just sold my 1984 Barth and bought a class C

I swear it is put together with staples and bubble gum  but I love it

it has a v-10 so I hope it will pull my jeep liberty

I really love, it

gypsyezz 

We have been thru most of them all and now because of david's problem we are looking at a Vista Cruiser Mini, which is a small class C, just 25' and lots of cargo carry space.

Happy New Year,

Love and Prayers,

brodavid and msjackie

Hi Capbat

We just recently purchased our first Class C. I previously had a 31 ft fifth wheel and we pulled it with a nice truck. Lost the fifth wheel in storage in a windstorm. DH got disabled and we lost the truck. 5 yrs later here we are, purchased our Class C 1984 Jamboree and shes all paid for. Had been in storage for 12 yrs. Less han 22,000 mi and in near MINT condition. We knew we'd have to put in a new fridge. Since then we opted to update a few other things. Just got back from a great trip from Michigan to Texas to New Orleans and back home. I really love this baby. She handles great, gas mileage is about 10.

We did the local RV show in our area last week and decided the best thing for us to do is simply update our inventor. We pulled a travel trailer called Little Gem about 12 ft. Completely gutted except for bunk beds and full size bed and table bed. It provided extra sleeping for our 6 extra passengers. Cool nights we used a Little Buddy Propane heater that works off the little propane cylinders like you use on your grill. Had a wonderful time.

One glitch in the trip. Alternator bearings went out. During pouring down rain and straightline winds, covered front of coach with huge tarp, everything was changed and wrapped up in less than 60 min.  Dont let anyone tell you that you have all this crap to remove off the engine before installing new alternator cause we didnt have to. Back on the road, and safely home.

The only drawback DH sees on this Class C is the Q bed in the rear is hard to get out of for me. I get up alot at night to use bathroom and have to crawl over him. He is a large guy. He wants to buy a newer Class C, I say no cause I can just sleep on the other side closer to bathroom.

Did alot of boondocking on this trip with no problems. It is now Jan 23 and I am ready to go again.

missmouthy

PS they say those front windows will leak over time. Make sure you keep them sealed. Also keep track of moisture. Keep mattress away from walls in storage.

Hi,

Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience with us. I'm a new one in this website. Please keep updating me.

CSK

Camping

I've had my 1994 Tioga Class C for about four years... like most of you, I like the abiltiy to get into tight spots.  A small motorhome really opens up the world.

There is an aspect to the Class C that is often overlooked.  They are crash tested and the newer ones will have airbags. 

I'm not so sure that the Class A's have these advantages.

Jim...

http://www.class-c-motorhome-info-made-simple.com/index.html