Are you looking to buy an RV for the first time? It’s important to know what the different classes of RVs mean so you’ll know the right one to choose. At Motor Home Finders, we specialize in offering Class A motor homes. Why? Because they are the most fully featured, dependable, and luxurious, and give new meaning to the term “glamping.” Think of them more like a luxury hotel suite on wheels that you can take with you wherever you go.
What makes Class A so classy?
Class A motor homes are the most massive coaches on the market and they run the gamut as far as extravagance goes. Ranging in size from 26 to 45 feet, they are built on a single chassis that may have more than two axles — heavier coaches will have three axles in total.
The maximum width of Class A motorhomes is around eight feet, though some states allow widths up to eight and a half feet. They weigh an impressive 13,000 to 30,000 pounds, which gives some indication of the range of possibilities of their interiors.
What makes Class A so luxurious?
Class A motorhomes offer as many luxuries as the average house — and in many cases they can even surpass them! It is not uncommon for these coaches to sport a king-sized bed, two bathrooms, a washer and dryer, a large living area with sofas and reclining chairs, a dining table, a television, a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, stovetop, refrigerator and freezer.
Many also contain slide outs. These devices, invented in 1990 by Mahlon Miller, are more of a space-creator than a space-saver. At the press of a button, a wall and part of the floor of an eight-foot-wide RV slide outward, creating extra square footage in seconds! Some Class A RVs will feature slide outs on opposite walls of the same room, allowing an eight-foot room to expand to nearly 15 feet wide. Speaking of space, Class As are unparalleled in their cargo capacity. Because the floor of the living space is typically several feet above the chassis, much of the space underneath the camper is reserved for storage. That means packing things like lawn chairs, sporting equipment, bicycles and outdoor rugs is no problem!
The engine of a Class A motor home can be either gasoline or diesel. Diesels typically have a higher resale value, more torque, a higher towing capacity and a longer lifespan. They are also generally quieter, since the engine is located in the rear of the coach, which is also why diesel engines are nicknamed “pushers.” However, gas coaches also generally cost less to maintain and operate, despite requiring more maintenance in general than diesel.
The main advantage of a Class A motorhome, as you may have guessed, is simply the amount of space it offers. Class A owners do not need to leave any of the conveniences of home behind. Many also offer a fairly turnkey operation, as there are high-tech systems in place for leveling your RV, extending and retracting slides and running the appliances and water/sewage systems. Plus, you can tow another vehicle behind your RV for sprinting about town from your campground.
Looking for a Class A motor home? We have dozens of gently used luxury models in our inventory to choose from that you’re sure to fall in love with. Take a look around at https://motorhomefinders.com/inventory.