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- How Much Does a Small Motorhome Cost
- What is a Class C Motorhome?
- What is a Class B motorhome?
- Main Benefits of Small Class C RVs Over Class B RVs
- Buying Guide For Small Motorhomes
- The Best Small Motorhomes
- 1. 2022 Roadtrek SS Agile Class B Motorhome
- 2. 2021 Gulf Stream Conquest 6245 Class C Motorhome
- 3. 2022 Coachmen Galleria 24FL Class B Motorhome
- 4. 2022 Pleasure-Way Plateau FL Class B Motorhome
- 5. 2022 Thor Chateau 22E Class C Motorhome
- 6. 2022 Winnebago View 24D Class C Motorhome
- 7. 2022 Leisure Vans Unity Rear Lounge Class B Motorhome
- 8. 2022 Thor Gemini 23TW Class B Motorhome
- 9. 2022 Airstream Interstate Nineteen Class B Motorhome
- 10. 2022 Winnebago Ekko 22A Hybrid Camper Van
- Small Motorhomes Never Looked So Good
- Get Your Free RV Buyers Guide Today!
Bigger doesn’t always mean better, especially when it comes to small motorhomes. With creative floor plans and new technology, small Class C RVs and Class B RVs are taking over the industry as a top seller. Everyone wants the maneuverability and ease of locating a camping spot, especially in the National Parks. Check out why these sensational small motorhomes will make you think small can be better.
How Much Does a Small Motorhome Cost
Unfortunately, a smaller size doesn’t necessarily mean a smaller price tag. Prices range depending on the length of the unit. Small motorhomes vary in price between $60,000 for a Class C or $180,000 for some Class Bs or B+s. The prices fluctuate depending on the features, size, and popularity, especially for used rigs. You can snag some deals on used motorhomes.
What is a Class C Motorhome?
A Class C motorhome can be a smaller RV that is self-contained with a driving cab and all the necessities of a home. The tell-tale sign of Class C is a bunk over the cab bump out.
What is a Class B motorhome?
A Class B motorhome is also self-contained but tends to be more suited to one or two people. It usually features convertible furniture and a wet bath.
Main Benefits of Small Class C RVs Over Class B RVs
Additional interior space with regards to height, width, and length
Class C RVs have additional space for more people. The bunk over the cab adds additional sleeping areas for one or two people. Many smaller Class B motorhomes don’t have slide-outs, which limits the interior space. You can carry more weight in a Class C RV. Additionally, Class Cs can be small, at 25 feet, or can be much bigger at 31 feet, giving more choices in floor plans.
Larger bathroom (wet or full bath)
Class C RVs have a separate shower. Smaller Class B motorhomes or vans usually have what’s called a wet bath, where the shower, sink, and toilet are all in one space and when you shower, it all gets wet. Class Cs have at least a little storage in the bathroom and a separate sink and toilet.
More storage inside and storage bays outside
There is notably more storage in a Class C RV, from pantries to small closets, the designers make great use of the space. Under the vehicle, there is also more storage for outside gear. Class B RVs usually only have storage for the essentials like batteries, and water and electricity hookups. Class Cs even have more space in the refrigerator, because there’s a larger space for the appliance, as opposed to Class B RVs or vans, which typically have small refrigerators.
Larger Tanks
Due to the fact that Class C RVs can carry more weight and have more space underneath, they tend to have larger holding tanks for fresh, gray, and black water.
Buying Guide For Small Motorhomes
Size
The size can vary, but if you’re looking to go small, check out conversion vans, Class B RVs, and 25 feet Class C RVs.
Type of Bed
Beds in the small motorhomes can be jackknife, murphy, fold up in a slide, a convertible table to bed, or couch that changes to a bed depending on the unit.
Kitchen Facilities
Does the rig have a separate oven or does it have a convection microwave? How big is the refrigerator and does it have a separate freezer compartment with its own door? Is the sink big enough for what you need to use it for?
Washroom Facilities
The choices are a wet bath or a separate shower. I know some people who don’t use the wet bath in their smaller RV because it’s too much work to keep it clean. Watch for bathroom storage and the type of toilet (plastic or ceramic) you want.
Storage
Class Cs are going to have more storage. How creative do you need to be to store all of your stuff in the RV? Is there a place to store your camp chairs outside the rig? Also, consider storage when checking water capacity and holding tanks.
Lounging
When lounging, consider where you will hang out when it’s raining or too cold to sit outside. Is there a couch? Will you sit in the passenger seat that swivels? Or will the bed be your lounging central?
Dining
It might be important for you to have a dinette table. Perhaps you want to eat outside at a picnic table. In that case, you could replace the dinette with recliners. Some units have a horseshoe-shaped dinette table. That’s great for having people over for dinner or a larger family.
Interior Design
If you are a wiz at designing your own spaces, you may be able to save money fixing up an older RV. Interior design is not your strong suit? You should think about if you can live with the colors and styles the manufacturer decided would look best. If you can’t deal with rust-brown cabinets, move on.
Seats
How many seats do you need? Do they all have seatbelts? How comfortable are they for long rides? Do the two front motorhome seats swivel around to make a conversation area? These are some important things to consider.
Maintenance
Is the rig a diesel or a gas engine? That will determine the type and how often you will need to do routine maintenance and the price of that maintenance.
The Best Small Motorhomes
1. 2022 Roadtrek SS Agile Class B Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $181,860
Length: 19′ 5″
The 2022 SS Agile by Roadtrek is great for two people but can actually sleep 5! It’s easy to drive since it’s the size of a large van. It has most of the amenities of a large motorhome, all packed into a small Class B RV. Some of those amenities include a wet bath, a large closet, an air conditioner, propane furnace, 400 AMP lithium battery system, underhood generator, and much more.
2. 2021 Gulf Stream Conquest 6245 Class C Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $92,500
Length: 24′ 11″
Touted as “luxury and style that fit a family budget.” The Conquest 6245 by Gulf Stream provides many standard features, including a seamless EPDM rubber roof, in-dash air conditioner, 35,000 BTU furnace, upgraded interior fabrics, prepped for solar, and much more!
3. 2022 Coachmen Galleria 24FL Class B Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $192,824
Length: 24′ 3″
The Coachmen Galleria 24FL is a small but mighty Class B motorhome. It is built on a Mercedes chassis with a 3.0L Turbo V6 diesel engine and a 24 gallon fuel capacity.
This small motor home is absolutely loaded with amenities as well. Some of the standard features include a Onan QG 2500 LP quiet generator, aluminum wheels, Oxygenics Fury handheld shower head, Remote Access Eclipse App (this controls the Firefly system while away from the RV), high gloss hardwood cabinetry, and so much more!
4. 2022 Pleasure-Way Plateau FL Class B Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $172,185
Length: 22′ 9″
Pleasure-Way is known for offering a variety of Class B van options. The 2022 Plateau FL is a unique model that features two living areas, making it great for working RVers or families. An awesome feature offered by Pleasure-Way is that you can build you own RV directly on their site. This way you can add any special features, details, and coloring making it the perfect RV for your lifestyle.
Some standard features of this small motorhome include two Smart LED TVs, Bose soundbar, MCD blackout roller shades, a wardrobe, enclosed wet-bath, a 2.5KW Onan LP generator, and so much more!
5. 2022 Thor Chateau 22E Class C Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $112,350
Ford Exterior Length: 24′-1″
Chevy Exterior Length: 24′-7″
The Thor Chateau 22E can be built on a Ford or a Chevy chassis, with a difference of only six inches in length. Additionally, if you’re looking for a small Class C motorhome with no slides, this is your best bet. This floorplan has a queen bed as well as a cab-over bunk sleeping area.
Some key features of this small motorhome include 84″ interior ceiling height, pressed lamniate kitchen countertops, solar prep, stainless steel wheel liners, Winegard ConnecT 2.0 WiFi, and much more!
6. 2022 Winnebago View 24D Class C Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $193,111
Length: 25′ 6″
The Winnebago View 24D has Winnebago quality on a diesel Sprinter chassis. This Class C RV has a beautiful interior with amenities to boot. It comes with a -shaped dinette, a 32″ HDTV, USB charging stations, Oxygenics showerhead, toe kick lighting throughout, and much more.
This specific model has a murphy bed with a queen mattress. By having a murphy bed, Winnebago was able to make the bathroom larger on this model, which is rare in small motorhomes.
7. 2022 Leisure Vans Unity Rear Lounge Class B Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $163,735
Length: 25′ 1″
8. 2022 Thor Gemini 23TW Class B Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $142,050
Length: 23′ 7″
9. 2022 Airstream Interstate Nineteen Class B Motorhome
MSRP: Starting at $201,293
Length: 19′ 5″
10. 2022 Winnebago Ekko 22A Hybrid Camper Van
MSRP: Starting at $171,845
Length: 23′ 0″
The Winnebago Ekko 22A is brand new small motorhome to hit the market this year. Winnebago claims this hybrid RV combines the efficient of a camper van and the capacity of a Class C RV.
They didn’t skimp on the features when it comes to this new small motorhome either. It comes with two modern interior options for color and a unique exterior design. Some standard features of the WInnebago Ekko include a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 gas engine, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, tinted dual-pane euro acrylic windows, roof wiring access port, USB charging ports, LED lights throughout, and much more.
Small Motorhomes Never Looked So Good
Whether you choose to buy a new or used small motorhome, your family needs are the most important things. With new innovation and floorplans every year, small motorhomes are ever so appealing. There is a lot of choices out there, be picky, decide what you want, then get out on the road in the small motorhome of your choice.
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