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b'On this weeks show we continue our exploration of the different types of RV\\u2019s and their pros and cons. The Class A motohome is the largest in the motorized family ranging in length from 21\\u2019 to 45\\u2019. This list of attributes and drawbacks is not meant to be a comprehensive study of the coaches but my observations from years of viewing them at RV shows, talking with owners and former owners and as an RV owner myself.\\n\\nGirl Camper Jo Lynn Black\\u2019s Class A all set up at the campground.\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\nPros\\n\\nHome Feel. The Class A really feels like a stick and brick home with full size appliances, marble counters, walk-in closets and master bedrooms. For many full timers and snow birders the interior finishes may be as nice if not nicer than their house.\\n\\nStorage The Class A offers incredible storage below the coach as well as inside. Many newer models have walk in kitchen pantries and bedroom closets. The basement storage offers plenty of space for chairs, grills and golf clubs or whatever hobby you want to do on the road.\\n\\nComfortable Ride Most Class A owners report a smoother ride than their Class C cousins. The bus chasis doesn\\u2019t feel the bumps in the same way as the truck chasis Class C\\u2019s have.\\n\\nAmenities The Class A\\u2019s are loaded with amenities from multiple televisions, built in WiFi and Bluetooth speakers to faux fireplaces, ducted air conditioning and lighting packages.\\n\\nPet Friendly The large open space in Class A\\u2019s make them a great choice for pet lovers. You can travel with multiple pets and have room for them to roam while you\\u2019re out for the day and while you\\u2019re driving.\\n\\n\\xa0Room With a View\\xa0 The viewing window from the cab of a Class A is hard to beat. When you have traveled thousands of miles to see Yellowstone, it\\u2019s nice to see all of it.\\n\\nAuto Leveling \\xa0 Most Class A\\u2019s have built in leveling as a standard feature. No messing with cranks and blocks. The push of a button does all the work.\\n\\nLarger Tanks.\\xa0 With a larger coach comes larger everything, including the holding tanks. Gray water, freshwater, black tanks and gas tanks as well. This allows you to boondock longer without needing to refill or dump tanks.\\n\\nFull Season\\xa0 Class A \\xa0coaches have all of their plumbing contained within the motorhome. Unlike a travel trailer and some other motorized vehicles, the waste pipes are not exposed allowing them to be heated in cold weather for year round use.\\n\\nTow Ready You can tow behind a Class A motor home making \\xa0it possible to bring a day use car, boat, or trailer carrying motorcycles or a golf cart.\\n\\nCons\\n\\nBig Size Limiting\\xa0 The large size can be limiting in many ways.\\n\\nNot all campgrounds can accommodate the length. State and National Parks that were built in the 1930s often have limited availability for motorhomes of this size.\\n\\nHOA\\u2019s may have regulations against parking somethings this size in your driveway.\\n\\nNot all roads can accommodate Class A\\u2019s. Tunnels and bridges are sometimes too low and narrow for them to pass through.\\n\\nTourist sites often have limited parking for vehicles this size and parking can become an issue.\\n\\nManeuverability The size of Class A\\u2019s make getting around a little harder than smaller models. It\\u2019s not easy turning around on single lane or back roads. Getting gas requires some skill and maneuvering parking lots can be a challenge.\\n\\nExpensive Bigger also means costlier. More materials, more \\xa0components, more labor costs, and higher shipping rates equals bigger purchase price.\\n\\nRepair costs will ge higher. \\xa0The larger the trailer, the more working parts, the more things that can go wrong. Slides, pumps, multiple AC units are all subject to needing repair. The more complicated the coach, the higher level technician needed to work on it at a higher hourly rate.\\n\\nMaintenance and use will also cost more. The larger the coach the higher the cost of gas, insurance, maintenance and replacement parts.\\n\\nNeed a Day Use Car\\xa0 All motor homes are the ride as well as the sl...'