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09-17-2020, 12:06 AM
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I thought I wanted a class A as well....until I test drove one. I'm very happy with the handling of my Entegra 29V . I know you were asking about the Weber 2200 grill , but my Coleman tailgate grill fits perfect in the large outside compartment.
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09-17-2020, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Montague
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Originally Posted by GABob
Tim,
Don't let the tech rush you through the walk through. If your wife is with you when you pick it up, it would be good for both of you to take notes as there's a lot to familiarize yourself with. (Could even video with the phone on certain things if you'd like.) My tech was kind enough to mention all of the screens fro the furnace, fridge, etc. that keeps out the wasps and others from getting in and building nests when you store the unit.
I joined this board and found it to be invaluable in terms of the info that people share. I wasn't smart enough when I first bought mine to ask about a few things, such as slider toppers.
Truly hope you enjoy your new ride as much as my family does ours.
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Definitely will not let them rush me. I will be letting them know before we schedule the pickup that I intend to be thorough.
Thanks!
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09-23-2020, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Out there somewhere
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1st You better drive them both for 30-40 min each.
Totally different chassis’s. I’m on my 3rd RV and I faced the same question you had, an A or a C. For me the C was the winner.
2nd know all your numbers, especially the cargo carrying capacity of each. I found we need around 2k lbs, rather my wife needs! Lol
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09-23-2020, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Las Vegas
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I not that there is no mention of the wife test driving. Suggest that she test drive as well as there may be a day......
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2017 Redhawk 26XD
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09-23-2020, 02:56 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Middletown
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Class A or C
We have a Greyhawk 31fs. The first thing I noticed was that you have to do a lot of sound proofing in a Class C. It seems everything shakes, rattles and rolls. We've gotten pretty good at it by now and the interior is relatively quiet as we go down the road. Having driven 18 wheelers in the past, it didn't matter too me whether we had a Class A or C. Deciding factor was sleeping capacity since we take grands and friends with us. We like the way you can section off spaces in the Greyhawk for that purpose. I think the only modification I'm seriously considering is a steering stabilizer and have appreciated the threads on that subject.
Have fun which ever one you choose. Always pack a well stocked tool box and don't be afraid to fix it yourself.
Welcome aboard.
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09-23-2020, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Montague
Posts: 53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnynorthland
1st You better drive them both for 30-40 min each.
Totally different chassis’s. I’m on my 3rd RV and I faced the same question you had, an A or a C. For me the C was the winner.
2nd know all your numbers, especially the cargo carrying capacity of each. I found we need around 2k lbs, rather my wife needs! Lol
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I did drive both for about 20 minutes each. I think it was enough for a good comparison. We decided to go with the Class C Greyhawk 29MV. We will pick it up on Oct 1st. Really looking forward to it! The cargo capacity I believe is 1750lbs. We should be good I think for cargo room!
Thanks for you comments.
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09-23-2020, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Montague
Posts: 53
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Originally Posted by JudyB
I not that there is no mention of the wife test driving. Suggest that she test drive as well as there may be a day......
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While I will likely do 99% of the driving I agree there could be a day where she will need to. For that 1% possibility she wanted me to decide which I like driving best so we went with the Class C!
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09-23-2020, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Montague
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonBXP
We have a Greyhawk 31fs. The first thing I noticed was that you have to do a lot of sound proofing in a Class C. It seems everything shakes, rattles and rolls. We've gotten pretty good at it by now and the interior is relatively quiet as we go down the road. Having driven 18 wheelers in the past, it didn't matter too me whether we had a Class A or C. Deciding factor was sleeping capacity since we take grands and friends with us. We like the way you can section off spaces in the Greyhawk for that purpose. I think the only modification I'm seriously considering is a steering stabilizer and have appreciated the threads on that subject.
Have fun which ever one you choose. Always pack a well stocked tool box and don't be afraid to fix it yourself.
Welcome aboard.
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Thanks for the Welcome! In our test drive the Class C 29MV was actually a lot quieter than the Class A we tried.
Based on everything I have read I am planning on the steering stabilizer and the heavy duty sway bar.
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09-23-2020, 04:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Portage
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One thing I did not see mentioned is cost of maintenance. Having owned both "C" and "A" I find the cost of maintenance on the "C" to be less. I could have the "C" fixed almost anywhere but was limited to truck facilities for the "A". Both were gas, both were in the 25' range to 29'. It kind of depends on your mechanical ability, age and what you are willing to do yourself. Trans lines, brake lines, brakes?? Would you do any of it yourself. Maintenance will increase as the unit gets older. $1,000 for trans lines will ruin your day. Will you keep it ten years? If you keep it five years and trade it then maintenance may not be an issue. I also found the "C" more vanlike and easier to drive than the "A". Your mileage may vary and just my humble opinion. Good luck - happy camping.
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09-23-2020, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Excelsior
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HJRosch
Congrats on your decision, I don’t think there is a bad one. Three years ago we had the same choice, Greyhawk C or Alante A. They had the exact floor plan and my wife leaned toward the C. Then we drove both and she loved the view from the A. So we purchased the 31V. We have put on 27,000 miles in the last 3 summers including 11,000 to Alaska last summer. We have had minimal issues but I am a retired mechanical engineer too and don’t mind getting dirty. I have done several suspension mods and added a bunch of extras, my wife loves the water softener. So now go out and enjoy the country!
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09-24-2020, 07:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: SOUTH BELOIT
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Drive the class A and C. I had a C and hated the handling of the class C without doing a lot of work that should have been done at the factory. The Class A drives like a dream without modifying the suspension, no comparison between the two. Don't worry you will fill all the storage. Mine has a much better backup camera than the Jayco and when the turn signal is on the whole side lane is visible in the display. The interior quality is much better than the Jayco, all the seating is more comfortable. Just take a long drive with both on freeways and back roads.
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09-24-2020, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Hghlands Ranch
Posts: 36
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Look at chassis
First off the big difference is the chassis. E450 is a van chassis with 16" wheels, I had one and carried a wheel with me, hard to come by. Also the J ride and + is not that big of a deal. I own a Alante 31AL it is on a F53 for commercial truck chassis and has 19.5" wheels, more rubber on the road along with more weight carring capacity. the CLass C sits fairly low and hard to get to water and sewer attachments. Alante has great water cabinet. I prefer to have the F53 chassis if I'm going to pull a towed. The Alante isn't any harder to drive than the Class C and you have flat sides instead of the kickout of the class C , at the living quarters. In the class A my wife likes that you don't feel confindedWhich ever you but I recommened rear Trac bar, front steering stablizer and Sumo Springs, especially if your lady is going to drive it.Last the shocks are made by Bilstien but the where designed by FORD and Bilstein makes performance shocks, I had a Bilstein Rep. say if you want a smoother ride chg to Koni's
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Originally Posted by TravelinTim
Hello All,
My first post here on the forum. I have read a lot on many different topics and I am very impressed with the responses people openly and respectfully give and I am hoping for some advice. I am in the process of making my final decision on a new motorhome (our first). My wife and I have narrowed it down to two that we like (and can afford). One is the 2021 Alante 31V Class A and the other is the 2021 Greyhawk 29MV Class C. We have put a downpayment on the 29MV for now but will move it to the 31V if we decide to go in that direction. Both are similar in total length and floorplan, motor, etc. except of course the driving area (and storage area). I am leaning towards the 29MV and my wife the 31V. I like that fact that the Greyhawk has the J-Ride Plus as opposed to just the J-Ride in the 31V which I interpret as less suspension modifications that I will want to do. While she likes the 29MV layout her biggest hang up is that she says she feels crowed in the passenger seat. When I sit there I don't feel it is bad at all and seem to have ample leg room. She is not a big person and has short legs so her feeling crowded confuses me. The Alante of course has tons of room in the passenger seat and swiveling them around is easier so I can understand why she would prefer it. Having the seats at the same level as the rest of the MH would also provide additional convenient seating but with the cost delta over $10K I am not convinced it is worth it. I do like the fact that the 31V has tons more storage, I am just not sure that it is fully needed for the price difference. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Searching the internet and the forum I have found more negative reviews on the 31V but I have not found enough to consider it a good sampling. Also I recognize that you are more likely to see negative reviews as those that have positive experiences are less likely to post on it.
I would appreciate any other feedback anyone wants to offer that I may want to consider before deciding which to go with! What other pros and cons would be involved in a decision between a Class A and C?
Thanks!!!
Tim
Montague, Michigan
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09-25-2020, 04:34 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Poconos
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We bought a 2016 Greyhawk new and love it. I’ve looked at the alante & precept. I actually felt the alante was lower quality then the Greyhawk. If I was to move into an A class I would consider the precept. When I took a precept for a test drive, I wasn’t impressed. I know both my Greyhawk & the precept have the V-10 engine. I recently looked at the new 2021 Greyhawk (can’t recall what model it was) but I thought Wow! The floor plan was really open. Loved the new sky light window in the over can bunk! I’ve only seen that in the Seneca. My 2016 Greyhawk 31FS has 17k mikes & kept in a climate controlled garage, so it still looks like the day I bought it. I would only consider upgrading to the precept if I could be convinced driving the precept is a comfortable to drive as my Greyhawk
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09-25-2020, 06:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Odessa
Posts: 76
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We looked at both styles. I did like the extra storage on the class A. Since we tow a Jeep on a trailer, we wanted the extra towing capacity of the class C.
We lost some storage space, though we can put stuff in a couple of totes and tie them down on the trailer with the jeep if needed.
Todd
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2019 Jayco Grayhawk 29MV
26 year Navy Vet
Texas is currently home
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09-26-2020, 05:31 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: SOUTH BELOIT
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My Jayco class c had less towing capacity then my class a and I don't have to spend thousands to make it handle. You're happy and that's all that counts. Good luck and happy motoring
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