What Makes a Super C Super?
So, what’s so super about a Super C? Alex Johnson from Blissful Camper describes it as “a home on the road with muscles.” These motorhomes have the same silhouette as the Class C we talked about in the last installment of “The RV World,” yet are designed using a commercial chassis. Think Freightliner, International, Volvo, or heavy-duty versions of Ford, Chevrolet, and my personal favorite, Dodge Ram. In short, they’re big. “Super” big! Picture the trucks linemen use to reach power lines, dump trucks, car transporters, or box trucks that block your view at traffic lights.
Built for Durability and Comfort
These large chassis are designed for longevity, strength, and payload. They are all pulled along by a big diesel engine with a heavy-duty transmission. Manufacturers use real wood cabinetry and domestic kitchen appliances. Bathrooms are upgraded with bigger showers, porcelain toilets, and large cabinets. Bedrooms have queen or king walk-around beds and huge flat-screen smart TVs. The average fresh water holding tank holds 80 to 100 gallons, while grey and black water tanks hold 40 to 65 gallons. You’ll have more than enough space, both inside and in the bays below, thanks to that gargantuan chassis.
A Smooth Ride Experience
Although I have never had the opportunity to drive a Super C, or a regular C for that matter, I learned that they ride better than a Class A. Owners say the massive weight, between 18,000 to 33,000 pounds, and beefier suspension are the reason for the smooth glide down the interstate. The extra heft also helps keep this big boy planted to the road even in higher winds. Additionally, that big diesel will pull you over any mountain in your path.
The Cost of Super C Luxury
Of course, all this superness comes with a price tag that might have you working weekends. Depending on the manufacturer and the options you choose, a Super C can run anywhere from $150,000 to $600,000. But for those who own them, the extra durability and capability are worth every penny. With my lottery winnings, I will buy the Dynamax 28SS with a four-wheel drive Dodge Ram chassis and a roof full of solar panels. It is the smallest Super C at 31ft and known as the “Swiss Army Knife” of motorhomes. With its low-key black paint job and off-grid options, it’s designed to get you out of town and keep you out of sight—an introvert’s dream on wheels!
Coming Up Next: The Class B
Next up, we’ll look at the Class B. Spoiler alert: it’s the runt of the litter.
