Ernie n Tara said:
On the class a suggestion, I don't know why more people don't consider a small class a toyhauler with the back converted to a bunkhouse/playroom. I've met a couple of larger families (four and five children) that had one set up that way and it seemed to work out well.
Ernie
We did consider it.... but the rest of the unit.... ie the kitchen and "living room" always seemed like more of a compromise..... more compressed or "chopped up".... at least in all the ones i was able to see.
I do like the idea though.... and was thinking about dual purpose use of the garage.... hauling bikes or golf cart then folding down beds for the kids..... in fact i saw a few that were ready made for this, no mods necessary. But Like I said, the rest of it just didn't fit. Oh, and dual useage made the garage unusable for sleeping for for quick overnights enroute....
And the class A thing.....
My counter issue with them is that most are better suited for singles or couples.... even the huge ones.
larger weight capacities, yes for some but not all.
larger tanks, yes for some
more basement storage, yeah probably for almost every case, but there are some C's out there with more than enough.
more interior space yes and no..... I looked at more than a few smaller entry level class A's that didn't have nearly the cabinet and counter space that my c does..... and I don't feel that my 32ft C has any less living space than a 32ft A..... maybe it even has more since the first 5ft or so of the house is two story!
...and these class A's didn't fit the family as well.
and with the c, tires are cheaper than most A's, parts such as windshields are likely cheaper and more readily available, etc....