Differences Between Class A, B, and C Motorhomes
If you're new to RVing or you just want a refresher, here are the differences between Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes.
Class A
- Largest of all other classes
- Built on a commercial bus chassis, a commercial truck chassis, or a motor vehicle chassis
- Resembles a Rockstar tour bus
- Contains slide outs from 1 to 4
- Includes plenty of amenities: washer and dryer, king size bed, full-size refrigerator, outside entertainment center, and plenty of space
- The size ranges from 21 feet to 45 feet
- Gas or diesel with low fuel economy
- The price ranges from $50,000 to $500,000
- Can tow a small vehicle
- Kind of hard to drive
Class B
- Also known as camper vans
- Raised roof and dropped floor for headspace
- Resembles an average family car or oversized van
- Contains no slide outs
- Small but offers amenities you can find in your home: kitchen, bathroom, bed (though short on space)
- The size ranges from 16 feet to 22 feet
- Gas or diesel with better fuel economy
- The price ranges from $60,000 to $150,000
Class C
- Built on a truck or van chassis with an attached cab section
- A mix between a Class A and a Class B
- Contains slide outs
- Includes luxuries you can find in your home: convertible dinette, outside shower, limited storage space
- Contains an over cab for a bunkbed or storage
- The size ranges from 21 feet to 35 feet
- Gas or diesel with better fuel economy than a Class A but less than a Class B
- The price ranges from $43,000 to $200,000
- Can tow a small vehicle

