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I like data, so thanks for doing that data collection work! That's very interesting!

While I'm surprised that there aren't more class C coaches since they are on average better suited for families.... and in particular I'm surprised that there aren't more choices in terms of floor plans and chassis

I'm not overly surprised by your count. It matches what observed intuitively (I've never counted like you did). I've also noticed over at the other forum I frequent where most of the traffic is re. motorhomes, that the C is the underdog.

I'm convinced that the C is really filling a niche market mostly for families.

Even more of a small niche is the super C, which i am really surprised isn't more popular because it answers many of the class C's weaknesses.

My guess is this is all because of the market demographics. Most class C folks... not all of course.... but I'm thinking most are like me. part time recreational weekend warriors with kids.
But, most folks with kids can't justify the expense of a MH and would go more the route of a TT
Especially given that there are so many more great family floor plans available in bumper pull TT's
and the funny side note there is that with the very many great floor plan options in TT's for larger families there just aren't any options for large family tow vehicles.

So, you're left with the retired folks that the class A market has been catering to for years being the majority of motorhomes on the road.

A follow-up to your data, I'm really curious about the fraction of motorhomes that are these little class B sprinter chassis, and I guess you could count the vegas/axis types in there too.... that really seem to be intended for day trips and more overnight type trips. This really seems like a growing niche and I can see why it would be attractive.