Anyone here fulltime in a Class B? - RV-Dreams Community Forum

earthmommy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Anyone here fulltime in a Class B?

3fortheroad · RV-Dreams Family Member

Our neighbors have a Itasca Vu. He sleeps in the over head bed and she sleeps on the floor. They both say that the hide-a-bed is way to uncomfortable. He also has told us that they have had a lot of issues with their unit and would never go that route again. Just to small for them to be comfy. They are currently looking at rigs in the 32 to 36 foot range.

Class B's and C's are fairly easy to rent, maybe you could go that route for a few weeks to get a feal of what it would be like.

They do not pull a car they just drive the Vu to the market ect. I can see where it would be a fun toy for weekend gataways and tailgateing but would not work for us as a fulltime rig.

-- Edited by 3fortheroad on Sunday 26th of February 2012 10:57:39 AM

janni · RV-Dreams Family Member

We tried in a B+. Snowbirded in it for a couple years and thought we could do it. Even after getting rid of just about everything we could tell it wouldn't work. We drove ours with no tow vehicle and sat nice a close during a few two day storms. Traded for a 41' dp and still have ocassional issues with organizing and stuff. Looks like some people can live just "crammed in" but we like some free space. It probably can be done (and is) but not for me.

Technomadia · RV-Dreams Family Member

We started out our full-timing in tiny travel trailers. Our first one was 16' and the second 17'. Not quite as much room as a Class B would provide, and we did just fine in them for our first 4 years.

Check out: http://ourtakeonfreedom.wordpress.com/

They're a young couple traveling full time in a Tioga ( I believe it is 26 or 28'). They don't tow a vehicle, but instead use bicycles to get around.

And: http://tynan.com/

Tynan has been full timing in a Rialta for many years.

In our opinion... you can make anything work. It all depends on your needs and tolerances. And everyone varies on what those are. Some will say they need a minimum a 40' Class A with at least 2 slides to be tolerable. But there are plenty of us who have thrived with far far less.

- Cherie

EDIT by moderator: Activated links. Terry

-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Monday 27th of February 2012 09:01:06 AM

RVPAINTER · RV-Dreams Family Member

Check out WWW.NEXUSRV.COM THEY MAKE A GREAT B+

rclvnv · RV-Dreams Family Member

We full time in a 5er,but a few years ago, we tried a Class B (not a B+), on a month long cross country trip & return. We did this with the thought that we'd see if we could be comfortable full-timing in it.Way too little room for the two of us and two small dogs.It did drive me crazy,especially when it rained. That said, it sure was easy to drive,park,and set up,and the MPG was excellent. Just not enough room for me. The thought to try renting one is excellent. We sold ours at the conclusion of the month,to a person who was going to use it to travel in, from point to point,staying in hotels,but not trying to live in it. In that mode,the comfort factor would be huge, having a fridge,toilet,and lots more room than a car or truck.For that use, I'd say a class B would be perfect. I have spoken to folks who do live in them and say they are pleased. That's why renting if you can, is a great idea. R.

earthmommy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks everyone for the great info! I'm sort of looking at the B as an option if I end up going solo and the ease of driving and good gas mileage are my key factors there.