Small motorhomes are more popular than ever for two main
reasons: Many baby boomers, who traveled with large towable RVs or sizable
motorhomes are downsizing to small motorhomes.
They no longer need large RVs for their families and they want the ease
and convenience of a small motorhome.
And, first time RV buyers often choose small motorhomes because they’re
as easy to drive as an SUV, which makes people feel more comfortable with their
first RV experience.
The Winnebago View (pictured above) has a Mercedes diesel
engine on a Sprinter chassis and gets 17 miles per gallon! It’s 24 feet long and sleeps 5 to 6
people. There are two floorplans
available in this aerodynamically styled class C motorhome. The interiors feature “multi-functional
pieces, user-friendly technology and loads of comfort”, says Winnebago.
Also on the Sprinter chassis with a Mercedes diesel engine
is the Four Winds Siesta motorhome. It’s
also 24 feet long, sleeps 6 people and is available in 2 floorplans. Both the Four Winds Siesta and the Winnebago
View have slide-out rooms.
The benefits of having a Mercedes diesel engine on a
Sprinter chassis are that the motorhome gets excellent fuel economy, it’s easy
to drive, it’s easy to park, and with a short wheel base, it’s easy to
turn. And, the Mercedes diesel engine is
dependable and safe.
The ERA by Winnebago, on a Sprinter chassis with a Mercedes
diesel engine, gets 17 to 18 miles per gallon!
The ERA is fully self contained, sleeps 2 people and can seat 7
people! Many people enjoy it for
traveling with children, who can watch TV, use the bathroom or have a snack
while someone is driving. And, when the
ERA is parked, with the generator powering the roof air conditioner and the
microwave oven, a family can comfortably stop and enjoy a meal. It’s also ideal for traveling with an elderly
person who may want to rest during the trip.
Small motorhomes with gasoline engines are good options at
more moderate price points. Our most
popular is the Four Winds Class C 23U (23 feet). With a very functional layout, it sleeps up
to 6 people with a rear bed, a U shaped dinette that converts to a bed and a
cabover bed.
The 19 foot Four Winds Class C motorhome also has a very
functional layout, especially for a motorhome that size. There is a good sized kitchen area across the
back. The bathroom features a large
stand-up shower. Sleeping areas are the
dinette which converts to a bed and the cabover bed. As with all of these small motorhomes, it’s
easy to drive around town and easy to park.
If you’ve enjoyed RV camping but your large motorhome or 5th
wheel is a little more work than you want, you should consider downsizing to a
small motorhome that you might find easier and will use more often!