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If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
What make would be your second choice for a Class C? There are many others out there, but if you wanted top quality, great livability and value what would be the choice.
Hi, my Thai wife and will return to the USA and purchase a MB and travel for a year or so. I full timed for 3 years about 20 years ago.  We are looking forward to this upcoming adventure.
Re: If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
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I would look at Coach House.  They are well built, but too expensive for my taste.
Ross Taylor
2017 MB
Re: If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
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I narrowed it down to LD, Coach House and Born Free. I ended up with an LD because I found one at a very good price. I also liked the Phoenix Cruisers for quality but hated the living in a shoe box floor plans. Love the LD windows.
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Re: If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
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If considering only new models, I might look at the Coach House 220 (on the Ford E-450) or a Tiger Provan (on the Ford F-350; more of a "B+" than a C). Either choice would be priced about half again what a new LD, even a 27', would be.

Rigs built on a Mercedes Sprinter, or even a Ford Transit, are of no interest to me, primarily, but not exclusively, because I believe that manufacturers overload these chassis' limited GVWR.

Bigfoot no longer makes class C rigs, and Born Free and Chinook are gone. I would not consider anything from Winnebago, Forest River, Thor, Nexus..... 

Lazy Daze are not perfect, and the 18-month wait for a new one is a major deal-breaker for many, but, IMO, the LD is still the best all-around deal available.

Used LDs in excellent condition do come up for sale.

As ever, YMMV!

2003 TK has a new home
Re: If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
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I disagree with some of these responses.  We just recently became LD owners, but that was only after extensive research.  Hands down, LD is the most bang for the buck.  That said, we quite nearly bought a Phoenix Cruiser, but after actually stepping inside one, we quickly opted out.  The quality was not the issue, but the design.  We love the large sliding windows, and none of the niche makers can match those in a LD.   All seem too closed in for us.  (In fact, that is why we chose the Rear Bath LD, because all the others floor plans seemed too tight for us.  We love the open floor plan of the RB.)

Our LD is great, but we have also owned other very nice RVs.  We have owned a Class A and a Class C Winnebago, and if LD closed shop and I needed a new rig, I would first look at Winnebago before anyone else.  We never had a lick of trouble with either, and the build quality was excellent.

My other favorite is no longer in production, and would be too large and heavy for our current style, but that was a Class A Diesel pusher made by Hawkins.  That was one of my all-time favorites, and the quality was top-notch.  (Unfortunately, the company folded after getting into IRS tax problems, at least that is what we were told.)

What I know I would stay away from are nearly anything built by Thor.  Jaycos seem problematic these days. 
2017 RB
 
Re: If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
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I like LD the most.  However, we couldn’t find one near our home, in our price range and the right color. CH was nicest but too expensive and I thought too tight inside. Didn’t consider anything else.

We bought a Phoenix Cruiser. It fit our price range, was close to home, allows us to have a maneuverable rv we can go across country, Is well made, has tremendous factory support after the warranty and looks great!  It is slightly narrower which makes a big difference for us first time MH drivers.  I can see us growing up to a 31IB some day.  But for now we will learn and grow with the PC.

PCers are just as great as LDers.  Both are some of the best you will ever meet.

Ron
Ron and Linda
Ada Michigan
Re: If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
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Quote from: Sarz272000  - 
I like LD the most.  However, we couldn’t find one near our home, in our price range and the right color. CH was nicest but too expensive and I thought too tight inside. Didn’t consider anything else.

We bought a Phoenix Cruiser. It fit our price range, was close to home, allows us to have a maneuverable rv we can go across country, Is well made, has tremendous factory support after the warranty and looks great!  It is slightly narrower which makes a big difference for us first time MH drivers.  I can see us growing up to a 31IB some day.  But for now we will learn and grow with the PC.

PCers are just as great as LDers.  Both are some of the best you will ever meet.

Ron
I don't see that many PCs around either. I do like them though.
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Re: If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
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I really can’t think of any other class C’s that would come remotely close for us. If I had to replace it with another brand I would look for a used Bigfoot or older Dynamax. But we love the mid bath floor plan with the rear lounge and huge windows. It’s the perfect rv for the two of us.
Lynn and Lori
Re: If not a LD, what’s the second choice in a class “C”?
Reply #8 –
We have a 2005 Jayco 24 SS (25'). We love the floor plan with, and the quality seems good. I see no problem getting 200,000+ miles out of it without major problems. Our previous motorhome was a 1998 Georgie Boy Maverick - same floor plan (but no slide), less quality (everything built lighter) because it was on a E350 instead of an E450. The Maverick went 180,000 miles with minor problems, but it blew 3 spark plugs in the next 10,000 miles, so we sold it.
2005 Jayco 24SS