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RV

Class A motorhome (coach-built)

Biggest interior inside the biggest footprint.

In short

Class A is the largest self-propelled motorhome in this guide. It is built on a stripped chassis (usually a coach or a heavy goods vehicle base) and looks like a coach. Typical overall length is 7.5–12 m; gross vehicle weight usually exceeds 4,500 kg and often reaches 14,000 kg or more.

Typical valueNotes
Overall length7.5–12 m (typical overall length)
GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating)4,500–14,000 kg (typical gross weight)
Berths4–8 people
Potable water100–200+ litres
Fuel typeDiesel or leaded/unleaded petrol
Driving licenceUsually a standard category B car licence in most countries

What these vehicles look like

Exterior
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Interior
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At the campsite
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Detail
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Strengths

  • Most interior space of any type in this guide
  • Full-size shower, galley and storage space
  • Best for full-time or long-stay travel

Limitations

  • Heavy fuel consumption
  • Hard to drive in town
  • Needs a tall, wide pitch

Best for

Full-time travellingFamily of 4 or moreLong stays in one place

What it is

Class A gives the most living space for the money if you stay in one place a lot. A galley, a bathroom and a lounge are all fixed in place, so the layout does not change every time you unpack. That is why Class A is the usual choice for full-time travellers and for long seasonal trips.

Why people choose it

The trade-offs are weight, turning circle and height. An 11 m coach needs a wide pitch and tolerates only wide roads, and fuel consumption is high. If most of your driving is in towns, a Class A will punish you at every turn.

What to check before you buy

Check the height before you book. Many European campsites and several European bridges are limited to 2.6–3.0 m, and a Class A with a roof rack or a satellite dish will exceed that. Confirm the current limits with the road authority or the site operator.

Also calledMotorcoach · Self-propelled Class A (zh-Hans)