Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to think about purchasing the best family RV for your family? Whether you want to camp more often or become a full time traveling family, deciding on which type of family RV to purchase can be a bit of a struggle.
As a full time RV family, I made a list of our family’s top 11 reasons to travel in a Class C RV. Read on to find out if our reasons match with your needs and desires.
Family RV FAQ
Choosing the best RV for your family of 5 depends on your needs and preferences. Travel trailers and fifth wheels are popular options, and you can find great deals on them at local RV sales. If you have adventurous kids who love outdoor toys, consider toy haulers; they offer extra space for gear. If you’re starting out, a Class C RV is perfect already for families!
Choosing an RV can be exciting but overwhelming. Start by thinking about your travel style and budget. If you’re a full-time traveler or plan to be, consider a Class C motorhome or a fifth wheel. If you want versatility, a travel trailer might be a great pick. Visit RV sales lots to see different options in person and even find the best deal for you!
The lifespan of an RV can vary depending on factors like maintenance, usage, and the quality of the RV. On average, well-maintained RVs can last anywhere from 15 to 30 years. It’s essential to keep up with regular maintenance to ensure it stays in good condition.
11 Reasons We Love Our Class C Family RV
1. We Can Drive It Anywhere A Car Can Go!
Most class C – RVs have gas engines and have only one axel. Our Class-C gives us the ability to drive on most roads without any issues. We can even fill up at regular pumps in regular gas stations! No diesel is required.
2. Class C Motorhomes Do Not Have A Wide Turning Axis
We just drive up and into our campsite each time. Having a ‘normal’ turning axis allows us to take turns easily, even U-turns at most intersections.
We love setting up camp anywhere and working as digital nomads outside with amazing views.
3. I Can Drive It Too!
If it drives like a car, can fit in most places, and has a similar turning axis….then I absolutely can drive our family RV. I do on occasion too!
4. With The Push Of A Button The RV Is Level!
Our auto level jack system is AMAZING! Once we pull into our campsite, we just push a button and the electronic system just levels itself. So easy!
5. It’s A Great Talking Point At Fulltime Family Rally’s!
We had a friend stop by at our last Fulltime Families rally to ask us all sorts of questions about living in our Class C motorhome with 4 kids.
It was a great ice breaker and fun to chat about. I have noticed that many fulltime RV families we’ve met live in fifth-wheels or travel trailers, so it’s a great talking point when meeting new people.
6. Each Family Member Has A Designated Sleeping Area
We love that all 6 of us have our own designated space to cool off, read, sleep, or just be left alone.
Our Class C RV has beds with curtains, or a door for the parents, that allows privacy. No need to turn the couch or table into a bed each day either.
7. We Can Camp At Most State And National Parks
Many National and State Park campgrounds limit the length of your RV to 35 feet or less. Each campground is different, but it is often very difficult to find ‘big rig’ spaces for 42 foot fifth wheels at National Parks.
Our Jayco Greyhawk Class C RV is only 33 feet long so we fit in almost any campground we have tried!
8. We Can Boondock In Friends Driveways!
Being only 33 feet long and without an extra axel, we can easily fit in many friend’s driveways. This makes for great opportunities to visit with family and friends all over the country and do some free camping while boondocking.
9. We Can Change Our Own Oil For A Fraction Of The Cost
Our Class C RV is a gasoline drinking machine. Yet, when it comes to changing the oil, it’s fairly simple to do ourselves. With the presence of our own hydraulic jack system, we just jack it up and change the oil from the V-10 engine.
10. We Have An Onboard Generator – Just Push A Button!
That ‘boondocking thing’ works out best with a generator. At least if we want lights to work and laptops to charge.
Having an onboard generator makes it so incredibly simple to just push a button and it starts up. It begins charging our battery and allowing us to run our AC, use the microwave, and most importantly, run our espresso maker.
11. We Have Excellent Tires From The Start!
One of the negative things I’ve heard over and over from other traveling families is the condition of the tires of travel trailers and fifth wheels right off the lot.
Well, having an RV on a truck chassis, we have fantastic heavy-duty tires that have not made us feel nervous at all.
Our Family RV – Is It Right For Everyone?
No, not at all!
We are a family that likes to travel to a new place every week or two. For example, we have traveled from Grand Teton National Park for one week, to Yellowstone National park the next week, then to Glacier National Park for 2 more weeks.
If you are a full time traveling family that wants to stay in one spot for a while, you may appreciate the space you have in a fifth wheel or a larger class A motorhome.
Click here to read our tips on buying an RV for the first time, as a fifth wheel or travel trailer might be a better fit for you before purchasing one from a family RV center.
Or, if you want to purchase a used motorhome and fix it up, then check out these motorhome renovation ideas.
I was told once that having a fifth wheel or travel trailer is perfect for families who like spending time inside and want space. While having our Class C RV is great for more frequent moving and flexibility of places to camp.
I would have to agree with that.
If you’re interested in watching a walk-through tour of our family’s RV then Click here to watch it on our blog!
Or, learn from our family’s experience from our 1st full year of full time travel here and or our top 23 questions asked about living in an RV full time after 2 years on the road.
What other reasons or benefits do you see to purchasing a Class C family RV? I’d love to hear your thoughts below in the comments.
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Hi, thanks for the walk through and sharing all your info. Great stuff on here!! We are looking at purchasing the same Class C. Currently, we are in a travel trailer but wanting to upgrade to a class C. Our kids are college and high school age. My biggest question, when you are traveling can you easily access the bathroom with the bunk room slid in? It looks like it would be a tight fit opening the bathroom door to the bathroom? We have toured the model at a dealership, but not been inside it with the bunks slid in. Thanks for any additional info!
Kay
That’s a great question. We can open the bathroom door partway when the slides are in, but it works for us! Even if we have to ‘suck in’ a bit to squeeze in the bathroom. 😉