Which is Better: Small Class C RV or Class B Camper Van

Are you guys married or disrespecting each other by living in sin?

You forgot the price.

An excellent example of stating the obvious for 14 minutes and 40 seconds.

Every time you parked you block the sidewalk for people who need it, Disabled people are blocked from moving about by people who block sidewalks like you consistently did.

We had a 2003 Winnebago Vista on the VW chassis. It was a bit underpowered but the interior features were great. I dearly wish they would bring this model back on the Promaster chassis. We now have a newer Class B but sure miss the features of that Vista.

Thanks. Very helpful and well presented.

I could not disagree with your assessment. One thing to consider is your physical limitations and your age. My wife and live full-time in a Thor Sanctuary 19P on the mercedes sprinter chassis and the bed was the deciding factor. At our age we could easily get in and out of bed without disturbing the other if one of us needs to use the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Can Iuse it for baseball and football practice instead of soccer?

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Thank you. Very helpful. Will pick up your book as well.

Airbnb is cheaper lol

So informative. Thank you.

I have a 24ft class c Minnie. Love it and the confort and space but not the gas mileage. 8. Mpg. I think id like a van or class b for maneuverability but cant see spending what they want for those things! Prices are insane!

You are comparing apples and oranges

B vans are so overpriced its ridiculous. They should cost half of what C Class does

The great conundrum for me has always been that what l want to drive to the destination and what l want to be in when l get there are always two entirely different vehicles.

VERY EDUCATIONAL!

What about a class C camper van?

This video is very informative and focused - as we work thru hopefully downsizing from a 40' diesel to one of the many up to 24ft options available. We've had a 28' c class, a 30ft TT before the current 40' one. Our needs, plans and focus have certainly changed to the place where we are certain that under 25' wb just perfect. So many thanks for sorting out and organizing our many thoughts& questions! Excellent

I've had a DIY ProMaster class B for 5 years, it is a great upgrade from our VW Westy. This spring we got a Winnebago Ekko so that we could bring my father in law on trips (he has Parkinson's). The Ekko is just as driveable, but parking is tighter and getting into tight spots harder. I agree with all of the points in the video, get what fits your needs. We may keep the ProMaster but convert it to more of a people hauler/cargo van with a smart floor and removable seats, but still having a porta-potty and Dometic cooler. All wheel drive Transit chasis on the Ekko makes it preferred for all of our camping trips, but we're not into going too far off road. When we don't have to cater to the FIL anymore we might switch to something like a Storyteller Overland Mode LT. The Ekko has been good, but warranty recalls and quality control issues have been frustrating given the price paid. If we didn't need a fixed bathroom for the FIL I would have waited for the AeonRV to be available.

I am thinking of selling my condo, living in an RV in Minnesota during the warm months, storing ot in the cold months while I live a warm place. I have question.

Can you really use a class B as your only daily driver?

What is there as a secondary vehicle that is covered in the rain (i.e. not a motorcycle or golf cart) but not too heavy like a small car?

How would the livability compare to an Airstream Base Camp?

It would be better to have a pulled trailer. That way you can buy a new truck without losing your home if it breaks down. Lemon laws would apply to a truck.

Good comparison. I had a class A but found it limited where I could camp. Thought about a van build -out but love camping in 4WD sites. Now have a 13' Scamp with bath that goes almost anyplace my Jeep Wrangler takes me. Under $60 per year insurance and registration is about the same for once every 3 years here in California due to length being under 16'. I can do any repairs myself easily and get parts directly from the manufacturer overnight. With that savings I can occasionally treat myself to Airbnbs on long trips. Still have a van build in the future plans but for now I'm a happy Scamper. Less is more!

Love this comparison. Unfortunately or fortunately I can only have a B or B+ van due to property laws in my city. Currently I am looking at a Wayfarer Fan Build

Stealth camper is the way to go. You could always shower in a Planet Fitness.

Had a small class A Scottsdale. Then a BIG 36c Jayco. I love the class b americannpatriot ext md2 . Drive it like my truck everyday. It is a MB rides great.
Love having my small apartment with me😂

Which small class C RV has up to 8 seats? Very intriguing as I have a family of 6 and it would be great to bring a couple of friends.

One of the great things about this video is the education in vocabulary that novices like me get. Thanks for a great job.

Hello, thank you, you're a great explainer. I am a sunlight nut, and all the class B RVs I see all have dark windows. Are there any types that let the sun shine in?

So envious of the choice of vehicles. We are based in New Zealand so have to import the majority of vehicles. In New Zealand and the majority of Europe, insulation is also very important because we cannot rely on sunshine. Great video

Your opinion is ok if you’re under 6’tall. Talk people like me would rather have the small Class C, much more room for my big body.

Bicycle.

Can park anywhere= sold! LOL

Great video ! We are looking for a used class B van with approximately 100,000 miles. I have had lots of luck with my work pickup trucks buying them at that mileage. Any online site suggestions. Thx.

Great review and very insightful.
Really helping those who are in the crossroads.

Frustrating that there was no mention of MPG, fuel types, or driving range of the 2 types.

Great comparison between the two. Thanks.

Thank you for the comparison. I think for me and my dog I like the Class B.

Let me address the elephant in the room. Where did you get that cool shirt?

One BIG pro of a class B or B+ (lightly modified but doesn't require the rear to be a dually) is you will not be turned away from campsites because of the size. Oh, and you can park it in your garage without hitting anything. The biggest complaint I hear online is that class Bs almost never have a slide but Roadtrek offers one. You open the rear doors and pull the back room out. There's your living room/bedroom. Those guys are mad geniuses. Never thought about putting a slide in the back of a van...

Great neutral video

We settled on a Class B. Why? We aren't going to spend more than a day two without a hotel stay when we travel, but want the convenience of size in order to park in a normal parking lot when visiting places. We are able to easily find parking spots in tourist attraction areas. We don't want to be pulling a separate vehicle just to get around ...

Excellent video! We are in the initial stages of searching for a suitable RV, and in addition to the things you mentioned, size of tanks (fresh/gray/black) is also a big consideration — particularly if you intend on doing some extended dry camping. In general, the small class C’s seem to have somewhat larger tanks, but it’s not always the case and varies vehicle to vehicle.

Great comparison! Thank you.

Well done! We have had a 21ft class b van for several years and every time I drive it I love it. Overall though I would suggest it is more like luxury camping, tight for 2 for longer stays whereas a small class c would be more like a small hotel room. Much less fun, but much more livable. We would like a small class C (under 24 ft), but find the quality of most far less than we are used to (lithium batteries, compressor fridge etc). Floorplan can make a big difference too, small permanent table and big garage a plus in a class b. For longer stays do believe class c much better…short stays more class b focused. Depends on how you camp…and most folks can make anything work with compromises.

Not sure how to classify my RV, it's built in a Chevy P30 based step van. It's 7 feet wide and tall so it has more space than a but it isn't a cut away. The living space is 16 feet and I built it with a dry bath. I have an 18 gallon black tank for the toilet and 18 gallon grey for the shower and bathroom sink. I only have 25 gallons of fresh water so it's limited to about 4 days.

Funny how you can buy a Class C for less than a converted class B. Dollar for dollar you get much more with a class C. And let's not forget that a B+ is actually and legally a Class C. Let's also not forget the lithium systems add about 20k to the package. If you have access to fleet pricing you would also see the Class B rvs are overpriced by tens of thousands of dollars and you will lose a ton of money on resale like any other RV. Mercedes B+ {really aC} do have off road capability and are only inches wider than a B. Finally back to the lithium systems. They are now available in Class Cs. In my opinion spending 165k and up on a class B is not an intelligent move. 100k where they should be priced, especially Travato would be more like it.

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well spoken. well presented