Types Of Motor Homes
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RV stands for Recreational Vehicle. RVs are vehicles that are designed for recreational purposes. RV’s are often motor homes or trailers.
Motor homes are categorized into several types. Type A, B, and C. A Type A motor homes look like a bus. The type B motor homes look like van campers. Type C falls between an A and B motor home.
Type C
We have a Type C motor home. Mini-motor homes are often called C-class motor homes. C-Class often has the same amenities as larger motor homes. You can ordered them with quite luxurious amenities. But these mini-motor homes are much easier to handle on the road than larger recreational vehicles. Type C mini-motor homes range in price between $25,000 and $80,000 used and up to $125,000 used.
Type B
B type motor homes are built on a van chassis. They are significantly larger than a pickup truck frame. They usually have more amenities.
Type A
Type A motor homes are the largest type of RV and often come with features like multiple bathrooms, full kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and even lofts.
5th Wheel
Another type of motor home is a 5th Wheel. This is the “L” shaped trailer. You can pull one with a large pickup trucks. These are also available with luxurious amenities and designs. You can park a 5th-wheel motor home at a campground. Then you can unhook your vehicle to do some exploring with it.
Truck Camper
A very popular family motor home is a truck camper. They are often very inexpensive ranging between $18,000 and $42,000 new. These work well for those that are single, or parents and kids. They are basic in design and function.
Pop Up
A lot of families use pop-ups for camping. These are essentially tents on wheels and are a great first step for those thinking about Rving. These pop-ups can sleep from two to eight people. They usually have some type of small kitchen, stovetop and sink, and storage. The disadvantage is that you have less room. You may have less protection from the elements because of the fact that you have screening and canvas as protection basically.
Talk to family and friends who have RVs. Go to RV shows in your area and check out the different models of motor homes and recreational vehicles for yourself.
Decide what type of vacationing you will be doing. Are you going to be vacationing in one area or are you going to be exploring a different area each day and staying in different places each night? What time of year are you going to be vacationing? A pop-up wouldn’t be your warmest choice for a winter vacation. What is your gas budget? Can you afford to fill the 100-gallon gas tank of a recreational vehicle that gets 5 to 8 miles per gallon? Do you have to be more cost-conscious? A mini-motor home may be for you.
