I have started researching the Class B's and B plus and was looking for some input on the various manufacturers. Does anyone have information on the mileage they get with their class B? I know there are a lot different factors determining mileage, but any input would be appreciated. Has anyone purchased a 20 - 24 foot class B and are now finding it too small?
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Researching class B's and B plus
- Thread starter Bettylu
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RE: Researching class B's and B plus
Hi Bettylu, being some what of a newbie at this myself I hope this will help.
Based on a 3107 mile trip we got the following mileage results {Miles per Gal US 3.54437 miles/liter = 13.4169 miles/gallon(US) = 21.5924075 km/gallon(US)}
Our unit is either a small "C" or "B+" in either case it's a van 23 feet long, with dual wheels on the rear, a V10 engine and made for winter weather camping. Our first choice was a "Pleasure Way excel van" but when the deal fell through we opted for the "Vanguard" (Kodiak same manufacturer) When compared to a Pleasure Way Excel van with a V8, the gas mileage results were about the same although the Vanguard is much heavier vehicle. With regard to space and comfort the B+ is the way to go if you plsn to camp/stop for a visit for any length of time.
Everyone's needs are different, so make your choice on what you want to do with it. For straight traveling with 2 persons and just overnighting maybe a couple of days the "B" may be your best bet, staying a week or so I like the B+. We lived in ours for 32 days straight with a 80lb shepherd, actually my wife wanted to continue traveling but it was time to pay the bills so home we went.
Cheers Willis
Bettylu - 3/11/2007 4:53 PM
I have started researching the Class B's and B plus and was looking for some input on the various manufacturers. Does anyone have information on the mileage they get with their class B? I know there are a lot different factors determining mileage, but any input would be appreciated. Has anyone purchased a 20 - 24 foot class B and are now finding it too small?
Hi Bettylu, being some what of a newbie at this myself I hope this will help.
Based on a 3107 mile trip we got the following mileage results {Miles per Gal US 3.54437 miles/liter = 13.4169 miles/gallon(US) = 21.5924075 km/gallon(US)}
Our unit is either a small "C" or "B+" in either case it's a van 23 feet long, with dual wheels on the rear, a V10 engine and made for winter weather camping. Our first choice was a "Pleasure Way excel van" but when the deal fell through we opted for the "Vanguard" (Kodiak same manufacturer) When compared to a Pleasure Way Excel van with a V8, the gas mileage results were about the same although the Vanguard is much heavier vehicle. With regard to space and comfort the B+ is the way to go if you plsn to camp/stop for a visit for any length of time.
Everyone's needs are different, so make your choice on what you want to do with it. For straight traveling with 2 persons and just overnighting maybe a couple of days the "B" may be your best bet, staying a week or so I like the B+. We lived in ours for 32 days straight with a 80lb shepherd, actually my wife wanted to continue traveling but it was time to pay the bills so home we went.
Cheers Willis
Roadtreker50
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Re: Researching class B's and B plus
Bettylu, my wife and I moved down from a 28' Class 'C' to a Roadtrek 190 (19') Class 'B'. It has a Chrysler 318 V-8 and we get about 16 mpg. As for space - it is tight, but with a little practice and planning you learn what you need and don't need. We are very happy with the accomodations. We have had a few days in a row with cold and rain and it was doable. Good luck
Bettylu, my wife and I moved down from a 28' Class 'C' to a Roadtrek 190 (19') Class 'B'. It has a Chrysler 318 V-8 and we get about 16 mpg. As for space - it is tight, but with a little practice and planning you learn what you need and don't need. We are very happy with the accomodations. We have had a few days in a row with cold and rain and it was doable. Good luck