Stujan,
I just went from a 30 ft. Class A to a 16' Airstream Bambi. Please note that my comments about the Bambi are coming from a newbie perspective.
Class A Pros: LOVE the space and storage. Wow! You have the generator as part of the entire package so don't need to worry about power separately. Water and waste tanks are copious so that even though you check on them, they aren't part of your camping plan.
Class A Cons: You carry everything, including stuff you may never use and it all travels with you. Fuel Mileage is dismal. HATED driving it. It was huge, unstable and I never felt comfortable. I felt like I was going to be in an accident every single time I drove it (note this could be the model or the driver, but the #1 reason I got rid of it). Engine Maintenance - I prefer my tow vehicle to be separate vehicle. I couldn't pick up and go 5 miles down the road to see the sites. Sure I could have towed another vehicle, but now I am towing TWO engine vehicles.
Airstream Pros: 2 separate vehicles and I can switch to different tow vehicles based upon my needs (I have a truck and a Porsche Macan I move between). Pick up and go as it is easier for me to plan with the Airstream, size and things I want to see. Ability to see the sites without carrying a toad. Love the design but that is a preference for the Airstream. Towability is so amazingly easy. I towed 5 hours and while I was careful it was so easy to tow. Fuel mileage is double the Class A.
Airstream Cons: Water maintenance is always a concern. You have to take the time to unhook and re-hook at camp. Cost of the Airstream can be more expensive. Generator is separate purchase and consideration for hooking it up and fueling. Storage space is 'tight" and that is being nice.
Those are the thoughts off the top of my head.
MsTara
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