This site is about RVing on more than two wheels (motorcycles). It is not about tent camping, boating or off-road RVing (yes Mabel, there is such a thing). So the RVing we focus on is usually enjoyed with the following:
Bus Conversions is part of the Class A group. We list it separately because we feel there is anough of a difference between a bus conversion and a motorhome built on a truck frame, or its own frame, to warrant a separate discussion. There are two groups of bus conversions. The new conversions usually completed by companies that specialize in bus conversions. They get a new shell from the manufacturer (such as Prevost or MCI), and make a motorhome. These can easily cost $1 million or more. The other group is companies or individuals that take older buses (Prevost, MCI, GMC, etc), and either convert them themselves, or do it commercially. Typically these are less expensive than equivalent Class A motorhomes, but satify the highway bus requirement of the owner.
Motorhomes (Class A, B, and C). A's are these that, loosely stated, look like a bus; B' are vans changed to motorhomes,; and C's are vans with a box on the back. A really simplistic ways to describe each type of motorhome. Each has its own characteristics. For instance, if you want something small, easy to drive, and want to explore all the back roads, you'll probably choose a Class B or small Class C. These are weekend units. You probably won't want to stay anywhere for extended periods because of the limited space available. But if you like to head for the lake or river on weekends and maybe do some fishing, or bird watching, these are excellent choices. They come with the necessary ammenities such as bathroom and kitchen, and a place to lie down. For weekend exploring, that's about all you need.
Travel-Trailers provide a huge variety of options. Everything from teardrops to 40 footers. These rigs are pulled behind your vehicle, and are usually used by RVers who wish to go someplace and stay for a few days to a few weeks. They are great for families because they can have so much room and layouts. A typical travel-trailer comes with all the ammenities from kitchen to bathroom and can sleep a bunch of people.
Teardrop trailers on the other hand are small, sleep 2 at most and have limited facilities but they serve a purpose for RV enthusiasts. We've included a special page for Teardrop trailers because, like Truck Conversions, we think they deserve their own focus.
5th Wheel Trailers are considered by most RV enthusiasts to be very practical. They are towed with a truck and a "5th wheel" typically used by tractor-trailers rigs. They usually have a lot of living space, and decent storage. Many snowbirds use 5th wheels as their winter home in the warm climates. Like trailers, 5th wheels are towed by the owners vehicle, which means they have a vehicle to use once the 5th wheel is setup at the campground.
Truck Campers have been around for a long time, and are sometimes called slide-ons and slide-ins. They fit on the back (bed) of a pickup truck. Once used almost exclusively by sportsmen, they have become very popular with families because they've got all the ammenities of a trailer, but are smaller, and you don't pull them, or drive them. You drive your truck, with a load in the bed. Lots and lots of builders and a huge variety of styles.
Pop-Up Trailers just like every other type, come in all size and styles. You can find pop-ups to pull behind your motorcycle or small car, right up to 30 footers. Hard top roofs, A-frame styles, tent roofs, and units that have stoves, refrigerators and queen beds. Priced right and economical to pull, they remain very popular with all demographics.
Truck Conversions really don't have a class of their own, but like bus conversions, we think they deserve special attention. There are two forms of truck conversion from our perspective. First there's the Class B and C's that are discussed above. then there are the full size highway trucks made by Peterbuilt, Freightliner, Volvo and other that are converted to monster motorhomes, many have a class c style bunk over the cab and range from traditional motorhome interior styling to extravagant custom marble and wood interiors; motorhome with garage where the front half or two thirds is living space and the back area is designed to haul your toys; and the toterhome that contains a good size living area behind the cab with a fifth wheel hitch so you can tow large trailers. Truck Conversions are not for everyone, but as our hobbies grow so must our vehicles. Safety is one of the primary reasons you would consider a conversion because commercial truck chassis’s and motors where designed to carry heavy commercial loads hundreds of thousands of miles.
Other sources of information regarding RV types are:
All-Motorhomes.org.
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