We've been RVing for 32 years now and have owned 7 motorhomes. Started with a 19' Class B, then a 26' Class C, then a 33' Class A, then a 35' Class A, then a 39' Class A diesel pusher. Finally decided that the diesel pusher was just too big. Like the OP stated, nice when parked but a problem maneuvering in many places.
We then downsized to a 34" Class A gasser and eventually, after stopping full timing (we did that for 11 years), we went down to a 28' Class C. We have found that for us the 28" Class C is perfect - - enough room for us when parked and much more maneuverable when on the road. We've owned it now for 12 years and have on occasion actually lived in it for 6 months at a time. We have a walk around queen bed and lots of storage in the bedroom. It's a little tighter in the living room with only one chair and a dinette - - but it works for us. We'll never go back to a Class A. One of the best parts of having a Class C is that my wife will drive it; she would never drive any of the Class A motorhomes. Having a cabover bunk is great for storage too!
Doug
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