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Essay / Class C Motorhome Information - 590
Many of us have fond memories of camping in a tent and cooking over an open fire. But as we age, the ground becomes harder and colder. We prefer our modern conveniences when we go hiking in nature. You could say the campervan is the new tent! While window shopping for RVs is great fun, trying to tell one from the other can get frustrating. But it’s easy to determine whether a camper is Class A, B, or C once we know its distinguishing features. This is the first in a series that will help you decide what type of RV best fits your lifestyle. The first in our series shows what Class C motorhomes are. To get a general idea of what Class C motorhomes are in terms of appearance, imagine a moving truck like U-Haul. Sometimes called mini-trailers, Class C vehicles are built on a cutaway truck or van chassis. A good way to distinguish Class Cs from Class A's is the cab, which is part of the original truck or van. Perched directly atop the luxurious cabin is an overhang that usually holds an extra bed. Typically, the entertainment center is mounted ...