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Originally Posted by Judge
Jerry.....
I personally thiink you are making a good decision from a few different perspectives.
First, I'm more pro Super C vs Class A for the following reasons:
- I prefer the safety factor of a truck cab in front of me with standard safety features like air bags, etc.
- I also like having another easy method of entry and exit from the coach.
- I prefer a truck chassis that was designed and built to carry heavy loads and rack up big highway miles reliabily. The drivetrain and suspension is perfect for a motorhome application (some of the DEF issues out there right now not withstanding).
- I also like the cab windshield and windows that will never leak and provide good visibility.
- If major engine or transmission issues would ever occur, it is much easier to work on a Super C than any Class A.... even from just a general maintenance perspective.
Next, I think the Renegade is a very good coach in this price range. When I looked at several of them a couple years ago, the quality and workmanship was excellent. I think the Renegade lineup is exponentially better than any of the Thor Industries Super C's.
Renegade, Dynamax and Nexus have all been on my watch-list. While I have been leaning towards the Nexus Ghost lately should my Magnitude let me down, I don't think you can go wrong with the Renegade Valencia and would really like the coach.
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Independent of size, many of the benefits you listed for Super C over Class A also apply to regular Class C over smaller As.
I recall it wasn’t that long ago Class As out sold Cs by a considerable margin, and as of last June, there were almost twice as many Cs than As sold. It’s a shifting market for certain, somewhat driven by downsizing trend.
What’s even more surprising is that Bs (van campers) are approaching the volume of As. Just a few years ago they represented a very small percentage of “A” volume.
I agree that having a conventional OEM “cab” with doors, power windows, OEM dash, air conditioner, airbags, OEM windshield, access to engine, etc. all add value in a different way than just having more space in driving compartment.
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