How Is a Class C RV Body Built?
Class C RVs are the smaller cousins of the big behemoths that you see on the road. Since they are smaller, many RV drivers claim they are easier to handle and thus less likely to crash.
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Class C Chassis
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Traditional Class C RVs are built on a van or large truck chassis. From the driver's seat, it might appear that you are driving a full-size van and not an entire mobile house.
Class C Body
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The body of a Class C RV is more compact than the larger, bus-like Class A RV, making it impossible to add all the features that a Class A has. Because they are more compact than Class As, Class Cs have fewer amenities and sometimes go without a table area. They do typically have a full kitchen, bathroom and entertainment center. Typically, Class Cs have a bed over the cab, much like a truck camper does, as well as another bedroom in the rear.
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Class C+
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To compete with the handling and payload of a Class A RV, RV manufacturers are now making many Class C RVs on a semi-truck chassis. These diesel-powered RVs can handle more weight than the traditional Class C, making it possible to add slide-out rooms to the RV without overburdening the engine. This makes it possible to add features like dining tables that may not have been possible in a regular Class C.
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