They say in a Class A, “if you get in a collision YOU are the first on the scene.” Nothing but a windshield between you and the rest of the crazy drivers out there. Yes, RV accidents are rare as compared to standard auto accidents. And having the mass of an engine and the vehicle frame in front of you is no guarantee but it helps my piece of mind. I bought a brand new 2022 Renegade Verona and paid less than half the asking price of that Newmar. It’s not as fancy or as plush but it is very comfortable and well appointed. It is fully rated to tow 20k, drives like a dream, has 150 gals H20, and 75 gal gray and black tanks. Power cord reel, Power hose reel a huge kitchen (by Moho standards) and a king bed. It literally takes less than 5 mins to set it up and I love having everything available on my phone so I can stand outside to ensure slides clear, jacks deploy, etc.
There are numerous support groups that are great for info and upgrade ideas. The Renegade owner’s are near cult like. They are also very protective of the brand so don’t go on the Renegade page bashing it or you’ll get some backlash
. I will likely upgrade to a Classic in a few years as I get close to retiring but for now, we are very happy with our Verona.
As for the parks that are only Class A, I say F—K them. Who wants to be there with those A-holes anyway. Most Class A are less of a Moho than a Renegade. Besides, most will tell you if you really want to be at those parks you just send a picture of your Renegade and they let you in.