Explore Class c diesels

Explore the Freedom of the Road with a Class C Diesel!

While the majority of Class C RVs are built on gasoline-powered Ford and Chevrolet chassis, there are indeed Class C RVs available with diesel engines using both Ford and Mercedes-Benz chassis. Here's a breakdown of what you should know:

Mercedes-Benz Diesel Class C RVs:

Chassis: Primarily built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. This chassis is known for its fuel efficiency, smooth ride, and advanced safety features. It typically features a turbo-diesel engine (often a 4-cylinder).

Characteristics: 

Often found in smaller Class C RVs, typically ranging from 24 to 26 feet in length. This is partly due to the Sprinter chassis's cargo-carrying capacity (CCC) limitations compared to heavier-duty Ford chassis.

Tend to be positioned in the mid-to-high-end of the Class C market, often emphasizing luxury and refined driving experience.

May have lower towing capacity compared to Ford diesel options.

Popular Manufacturers and Models (as of April 2025): 

Winnebago: View, Navion

Thor Motor Coach: Delano, Tiburon, Four Winds Sprinter, Chateau Sprinter, Quantum Sprinter

Renegade RV: Vienna

Dynamax Corp: Isata 3

Leisure Travel Vans: Wonder (some models)

Forest River: Forester MBS, Sunseeker MBS

Entegra Coach: Esteem XL (though built on a Ford gas chassis, Entegra is a key player in diesel RVs and offers other diesel Class C options)

Ford Diesel Class C RVs:

Chassis: Primarily built on Ford E-Series cutaway chassis (like the E-350 and E-450) and increasingly on the Ford Transit chassis for some smaller or all-wheel-drive diesel Class C options. Some Super C RVs also utilize heavier-duty Ford F-Series chassis (F-450, F-550, F-600) with diesel engines.

Characteristics: 

Ford diesel Class C RVs can range in size, from shorter models on the Transit chassis to longer and heavier models on the E-Series and Super C chassis.

Diesel engines in Ford chassis (like the Power Stroke V8 in heavier-duty models) offer significant power and torque, resulting in higher towing capacities and better performance for climbing hills and carrying heavier loads.

Super C models on Ford diesel chassis often blur the line with Class A RVs in terms of power and capabilities.

Popular Manufacturers and Models (as of April 2025): 

Thor Motor Coach: Omni (Super C), Magnitude (Super C), Compass AWD (Transit diesel), Gemini AWD (Transit diesel), Inception (Super C on a heavier Ford chassis)

Winnebago: Fuse (Transit diesel)

Dynamax Corp: Isata 5 (Ram chassis, but competes in the Super C diesel space), DynaQuest XL (Freightliner chassis, larger Super C)

Renegade RV: Explorer (Super C)

Entegra Coach: Magnitude (Super C)

Forest River: Some older or specialized models might exist.

Coachmen: Entourage (Super C)

Key Considerations When Choosing:

Size and Weight: Mercedes-based diesel Class C RVs are generally smaller and lighter. Ford diesel options can span a wider range, including larger and heavier Super C models.

Power and Towing: Ford diesel engines, especially in Super C RVs, typically offer more power and higher towing capacities.

Fuel Efficiency: Mercedes Sprinter diesels are often noted for better fuel economy compared to larger Ford diesel engines.

Luxury and Features: Both Ford and Mercedes diesel Class C RVs can come with various luxury features, but Mercedes-based models sometimes have a reputation for a more European, high-end feel.

Maintenance and Service: Ford chassis are widely serviced across North America. Mercedes service might require specialized centers, although their reliability is generally good.

Price: Diesel Class C RVs generally have a higher purchase price than their gasoline counterparts. Mercedes-based models can sometimes be pricier due to the chassis and associated features.

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