I don't know if you got your class c or not, but I just wanted to put my two cents in.
I purchased a used class c five years ago now. Before purchasing it, my wife and I must have gone into hundreds of different units, class c, A, fifth wheel, etc.
There was always something just "off". For example, it might have the perfect layout, then there would be bunk beds that we had no use for.
Finally, I told an RV dealer, "this is what I want, if you come across this at a good price, let me know", and gave him my number.
A couple of weeks later he called us to let us know he had a Class C with 2200 miles that was seven years old. The owner was sick and couldn't use it.
We had it checked out, and got it for about $30,000 less than the same model new. I told my wife if we don't like it we can always turn it in.
We had such a great deal that the book value is still up where we paid for it, but my wife has no intention of turning it in!
Your right! I need to go all class "c" models within 200 miles of here, just to find out for certain, the must have from the don't wants. I don't know if you have seen my other entry about my art and collectibles that I really want to keep and turn my motorhome into MY motorhome by surrounding myself with things I love. I have a few idea's reference displaying them, but more research and advise is needed. My RV will be my full time home, east coast mostly, beach and mountains, especially the Smokies. If I just pull a model off the lot and don't add my personal touch, then I am a lemming. I am artistic by nature and have creations I want to display and look at to make it my home. I do get a constant retirement salary,and a house to sale. I have to sell the house first because of bad credit so I can pay cash for the RV and the three wheel motorcycle I am considering. (lol) for those local jaunts to town. I am thinking that some of the collectibles could be attached to a swing type shelving unit hung in front of the window, I will still be able to see outside. How do I contact you? Do you have a site?
Deciding which RV to choose is a huge decision. It helps to think about what your budget will allow and how you plan to use the RV. If you will travel constantly or do more destination RVing like the folks who like to winter in Arizona (snowbirds).
A class C - even a larger one may be very close quarters for full-timers. Ultimately though it depends on the individual and their plans.
I recommend you walk through tons of RVs before making a decision.
My husband and I are full time as of May and having a ball. We are trying to live on $1300 a month. So far it is working but I know that we are being unrealistic. It would cost us a lot more to live in a conventional house and we wouldn't be having nearly so much fun. Good luck on your search, my vote would be for a class c.