Camper van VS Class C RV

[ckelly78z]

RV parks are full of big ego people who need to have all the comforts of home evrywhere they go. I have seen some 45' diesel pusher motorhomes with a matching paint 30' trailer that is the same height and width as the bus. At a truckstop in Florida, one of these trailers was open, and you could see thier ski boat on the lower level, with thier Chrysler minivan up above. I think I tend to think like you and shy away from large amounts of other campers who want to party and socialize. I would really love to explore backroads and out of the way places and do some boondocking.

Currently, with kids at home for a few more years, we have a diesel 4x4 F-250 with a 30' Dutchmen TT that we love, but fully planning on downsizing when it's just the 2 of us to a 26-27 foot TT or a smaller 22'-25' Class C motorhome.

[Laneco]

With the big automakers all bringing tall euro-style vans to the United States, it will be very interesting to see what the Class B market (based on these vans) will be like in the next few years.

These are REALLY roomy vans with most offering enough inside height in stock form for a 6' person to easily stand and walk about.

angela

[87maniac]

Travel light.
Westys can get to remote highcountry that no monster RV would dare.
You might be surprised how much fun these are to drive & camp.
And they are fast, on Downhill

[Eric Hahl]

Here's what you need.

[jhc]

Not too fond of RV parks in general but some are in great locations like on the beach or next to a river. National and state park campgrounds are best as is anywhere on BLM lands.

[JavaBrewer]

I recently sold my parents RoadTrek. It was a 2009 Adventurous RS. Still a bit cramped inside (IMO) but after driving it for a day I was really impressed with the ride and engine response. Dad says he gets mid 20's mpg on the highway. Very unlike a traditional RV. Small enough to get into any park and can tow things easily. These things sell for Class A prices but they have a cult like following.

[wdfifteen]

I had a Roadtrek for 10 years. It was a work vehicle for me. I used it to go to shows and photo shoots. It served a purpose. When I was getting the business going and was really busy it was great to pull into a rest stop and get a few hours of sleep without the time constraints and expense of a motel. The truck handled pretty well, but seemed to run at the limit of the Dodge 1 ton capacity. I would have felt better about it if it had dual rear wheels and heftier rear springs. I miss it now and then, but I now have the luxury of taking more time and staying in decent hotels. If I want to go camping I have a tent.

[varmint]

watched my parents buy a class a. it cost almost as much as my house. they could have bought a lincoln continental and stayed in nice hotels on vacation for ten years at that price.

and the depreciation was staggering.

[JavaBrewer]

When it comes to depreciation RVs are right up there with high end European vehicles and Range Rovers - 50% in a couple years. The RoadTrek did better but still heartbreaking.

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by Laneco

With the big automakers all bringing tall euro-style vans to the United States, it will be very interesting to see what the Class B market (based on these vans) will be like in the next few years.

These are REALLY roomy vans with most offering enough inside height in stock form for a 6' person to easily stand and walk about.

angela

But can a 6' guy lay down in them? Because I can't in the road trek. Totally defeats the point if I can't sleep in comfort.

[brianvb]

I'm a 35 year RV Dealer that is a Porsche collector. I can tell you a fact : THE PERFECT RV IS THE ONE YOUR WIFE LOVES !

-The used small RV and van market has been red hot for 20 years.
- The diesel pusher market is what people exit, when they enter the Van market . There are good buys to be had on 2 to 10 year old pushers if you can pay cash.

I will happily take any Porsche in trade for an RV. Or trade one of my Porsches for an RV.
Brianvb_911@hotmail.com
4033319229
Porsche enthusiast and RV Dealer
Brian VandenBerg
Skyline Travel Centre

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

But can a 6' guy lay down in them? Because I can't in the road trek. Totally defeats the point if I can't sleep in comfort.

Queen bed power couch option in the back...yes. My parents also had a memory foam topper. I slept like a rock back when visiting.

[911boost]

I drive by Earthroamer daily and must resist that sirens call......