Traditional Class C RVs are built on a van or large truck chassis. From the driver's seat, it might appear that you are driving a full-size van and not an entire mobile house.
The body of a Class C RV is more compact than the larger, bus-like Class A RV, making it impossible to add all the features that a Class A has. Because they are more compact than Class As, Class Cs have fewer amenities and sometimes go without a table area. They do typically have a full kitchen, bathroom and entertainment center. Typically, Class Cs have a bed over the cab, much like a truck camper does, as well as another bedroom in the rear.
To compete with the handling and payload of a Class A RV, RV manufacturers are now making many Class C RVs on a semi-truck chassis. These diesel-powered RVs can handle more weight than the traditional Class C, making it possible to add slide-out rooms to the RV without overburdening the engine. This makes it possible to add features like dining tables that may not have been possible in a regular Class C.
