The Wide Range of RVs

By: Jason Petrina



If you’re in the market for an RV, you might just be surprised at the wide variety of recreational vehicles on the market. While RVs are intended, by and large, for the same purpose; they come in all different sizes, models and equipped with various features. Before you hit the road shopping for your first RV, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the wide gamut of recreational vehicles.

A Class A RV is a motor home that in which the cab is actually a part of the coach, or ‘living area.’ These vehicles may have either a diesel or gasoline engine; which is normally located in the front of the vehicle. You will typically find that a Class A motor home will have a bit more space than other models; however you must keep in mind that when traveling with this type of RV you will either have to bring along another means of transportation or suffer with having to drive the RV itself for basic errands away from the campsite.

A Class B RV, on the other hand, is more of a motor home that resides on the body of a converted ban. This model of motor home typically contains a section that will slide out once you have set up camp in order to allow for additional space. While the Class B RV generally contains all the comforts of home such as cooking, toilet and shower facilities as well as heating and air conditioning; this type of RV is really best geared for shorter duration trips due to the fact that it does not typically contain a lot of additional space. The upside to the Class B motor home is that because it is built on the frame of a converted van it is often much easier to maneuver than other RV models and you won’t need to park it at the back of the lot when you stop at a restaurant or shopping center.

The Class C RV is similar to the Class A in that the cab is contained within the body of the vehicle. This type of motor home frequently features a compartment located over the cab; quite often containing a sleeping loft. Cooking, shower and toilet facilities are also included with the Class C RV and depending on the size of the model, additional sleeping space may also be included.

Between the Class C RV and the traditional travel trailers falls a mid-category of pop-up tent trailers. These models are generally inexpensive and quite portable due to the fact that they are collapsible. They can be hauled by a standard vehicle and feature sleeping areas that can be pulled out on both sides of the trailer with a limited amount of living space in the center and basic cooking facilities.

Travel trailers are another form of RVs; however, they are somewhat different than the above mentioned classes because they must be hooked up to a secondary vehicle and pulled to the site. These models come in a wide range of sizes and lengths; varying from 12 foot models all the way up to 35 foot trailers. The smaller models are intended more for short term trips and weekends with basic accommodations while the larger and more luxurious models are well suited for full time occupation.

The largest type of RVs are known as fifth wheels. These models are similar to travel trailers in that they must be towed; however, the difference lies in the fact that the vehicle towing the RV hauls it with the hitch located over the rear driving axles. This type of RV is also well suited for longer trips and typically contains luxurious appointments.



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