Mini motor homes, also known as Class C motor homes, are one of the most well-known types of motorized recreational vehicles. They are the ones most commonly known for not being so huge like the Class A Motorhome but not so small like the Class B Motorhome thus making them ideal for an average family.
The mini motor homes have been popular since their introduction in the early 1970s. Because of its comfortable, not so big and yet not so small size, the mini motor homes are the favorite for family vacations and holiday getaways on wheels. They are also deemed safer than the other motorhome types perhaps for its cockpit construction, which features a frontal crush area and all steel cages that offers protection for the passenger and the driver in a rollover situation.
What distinguishes the mini motor homes from the other types is its general appearance. It often comes with a sleeping bunk on top of the cab which can be used as an additional bedroom or as a storage room when not used as a bedroom. Also, it is built on a cutaway van chassis, meaning that the entire front of the motor home is constructed as a motor vehicle. As a result, the mini motorhomes appear like a pickup truck or a van.
The Cockpit Design is one particular feature that makes the mini motorhomes an ideal choice for a holiday getaway on wheels. It is this design and the smaller size that sets Class A and Class C apart from each other. As you may know, the Class A type of motor home considers the cockpit design as one of its major weaknesses. This is one reason why holiday trekkers these days consider the mini motorhomes a better choice than the Class A.
Another thing that makes the mini motorhomes safe and comfortable for a life on the road is the brilliant placement of the television in the room. In this type of motor home, you will usually find the television mounted in an entertainment center in the cab, just over and behind the cockpit area. You could also find it placed off to one side in some of the mini motorhomes living room. This television placement is what also sets the mini motorhomes apart from the Class A where the TV is often mounted over the drivers and the passengers heads in the cockpit.
The mini motorhomes, however, share a common feature with the Class A motorhome in terms of slide outs. The slide outs actually provide additional space for the passengers. The slide out can move a portion of the motor homes exterior wall outwards as much as 3 feet, and this is what allows more space for the sleeping, dining or living area, as well as for the kitchen. And, note that this slide out can be moved at a touch of a button.
The mini motorhomes or Class C motor homes now provide many of the same comforts and conveniences as the other motor home types provide. So for those who may be looking for a unit that can accommodate family for hiking, camping, or fly fishing, then the Class C or mini motorhomes could no doubt be the ultimate answer.