Have you heard of a Class B Plus RV? Motorhomes are generally categorized as Class A, Class B, and Class C. But today, we want to introduce you to an in-between option that may suit your travel style. Want the sleek design of a Class B but need a bit more room? The Class B Plus RV may be an ideal solution. Let’s dive in!
There are three main categories of motorhomes: Class A, Class B, and Class C units. Class As are the largest and heaviest and feature the giant windshield. Class Bs are the smallest units and look like suped-up vans. Class Cs have the iconic cab-over sleeping area.
Within those categories are sub-categories like Super Cs and Class B Plus RVs. A Class B Plus is between a Class B and Class C. You could call it a hybrid of the two because of its sleek camper van exterior but its more spacious interior.
A Class B Plus RV doesn’t have the overhead bunk of a Class C but does have an overhead storage compartment. These units are heavier, wider, taller, and longer than standard Class B vans.
Pro Tip: For more information on what makes a Class B motorhome, be sure to read What is a Class B Motorhome!
The Class B Plus models are larger and heavier than Class Bs, which require a more substantial chassis. Their exterior fronts tend to look more like Class Cs with the cut-away chassis.
A Class B van also tends to be 16 to 21 feet long, whereas Class B Plus RVs are slightly longer. They’re around 23 to 25 feet long, which is still smaller than Class C motorhomes. You might find a full dinette or more storage compartments in a Class B Plus RV. Some models might even have a small slide-out to increase interior space.
Because Class B Plus RVs are larger than Class Bs, they offer more spacious interiors for travelers who prefer more amenities. For example, instead of a swivel table, there might be a larger, stationary dinette to comfortably seat two to four people. Many owners choose a Class B Plus over a Class B because of the added space. Some units may have a slide-out that increases the living or sleeping space even more.
Another advantage of owning a Class B Plus is the easy maneuverability. You’re not driving something that’s 30 feet long. You can pull into a parking spot at a grocery store or state park. You don’t have to worry as much about low clearances or narrow roads. You could even take a Class B Plus motorhome into a big city. It’s not as small as a Class B, but it’s not too big to restrict you.
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While a Class B Plus is roomier than a Class B, it doesn’t offer as much interior space as a Class C. Instead of just getting a couple more square feet, some owners choose to jump to the Class C level and get something that’s substantially larger.
Because of its smaller interior, you may have to share an eating area with your sleeping area. Most spaces will be dual-purpose. You also won’t have full-size amenities, which can be challenging for a road trip. A small refrigerator can only store so much food.
Another con of owning a Class B Plus is the cost. Although Class Bs and Class B Plus RVs are the smallest motorized options, they can be very expensive. Starting prices for many of these units are over $150,000. For example, the Leisure Travel Van Unity is an excellent option among Class B Plus options. The cheapest model starts at $186,370.
As we mentioned, Leisure Travel Vans offers Class B Plus options with multiple floorplans between the Wonder and Unity lines. Coach House is another company that builds multiple models with several floorplans. The Airstream Atlas may be one of the most luxurious Class B Plus RV options but also comes with a price tag of over $310,000.
Winnebago manufactures the Ekko, which falls under the Class C lineup online but is a Class B Plus RV. The Navion and View are two other Winnebago lines categorized as Class Cs but don’t offer the cabover sleeping area. We consider them Class B Plus RVs, too.
One of the biggest differences between a Class B and a Class B Plus RV is the size of the bathroom. While some Class Bs offer a dry bath, most don’t. They’re wet baths that aren’t much bigger than a tiny closet. It can be challenging to turn around in them.
The Class B Plus offers more spacious bathrooms because the rigs are wider and longer. The Winnebago View 24D even has a wardrobe closet in its rear bathroom. The Coach House Platinum II units all have split bathrooms, with the shower on one side of the RV and the toilet and sink on the other.
A Class B Plus is ideal for a solo traveler or couple who wants just a bit more room than a Class B camper van but doesn’t want the length of a Class C motorhome. The extra space above the cab provides a place to store additional tubs of blankets, clothes, or camping gear. The slide-out options offer more interior space to lounge and enjoy dinner. But you don’t have the height or length of a Class C.
The Class B Plus RVs offer some of the most innovative designs we’ve seen. Brands are intentional about providing storage options and well-defined spaces. While you may have to use the dinette as both a dinner table and a workstation, you may have a separate sleeping area in the rear. Or you may have to flip down a Murphy bed over the sofa but enjoy a large U-shaped dinette when friends visit.
We love this in-between lineup that provides more space without getting too long. You might not have the residential appliances you’ll find in Class C motorhomes, but you’ll have everything you need to take you anywhere you want to go!
Is a Class B Plus RV in your future?
