RV Types Explained
04-04-2018
Author: in Education
When shopping for an RV, many people are overwhelmed by the variety of options. That said, once a person understands the various types of RVs on the market, they will likely appreciate the fact that they have so many options to choose from. Therefore, I am going to use today’s article to briefly explain the types of RVs out there.
Motorhomes are RVs that contain a motor and are self-propelled. The types of motorhomes to choose from are:
Class A — Those large, bus-style RVs you see so often on the highway? Those are Class A RVs. These big beauties tend to be the most luxurious options, with a wide variety of bells and whistles. However, they also tend to be the least fuel-efficient.
Class B — Class B motorhomes are only slightly bigger than a standard van, making them great for those times when you want to squeeze into smaller spaces. Class Bs tend to include a small kitchen and a place to sleep. Some also include a tiny bathroom.
Class C — These motorhomes are somewhere in between the Class A and Class B types in size, and always include a bunk that juts out over the cab. These rigs almost always include a bed, restroom, and kitchen.
Camper Van — Camper vans don't look much different than an average van, making them nearly impossible to spot. While these rigs typically only contain a bed and a very minimal cooking space, they are ideal for those who enjoy stealth camping.
Travel trailers are RVs that must be pulled by another vehicle. We will discuss the types of trailers below:
Fifth-Wheel — A fifth-wheel is a travel trailer that juts out over the tow vehicle and hitches into the bed of the truck. They are usually larger than other kinds of travel trailers, and are almost always the most luxurious trailer options, with places to cook, sleep, and shower.
Bumper-Pull — Bumper-pull travel trailers are next in line for the most luxurious trailer title. These trailers are essentially large boxes on wheels that are pulled behind a truck or SUV. They include everything one might need to feel at home.
Pop-Up — One of the most compact trailer options, the pop-up camper is a cross between a tent and a bumper-pull RV. These trailers include a hard-sided box on the bottom, a hard roof, and soft-sided canvas sides that pop up from the box-like bottom.
Hybrid — If you’d like a cross between a pop-up and a bumper-pull, the hybrid trailer is for you. These trailers look like bumper-pull trailers, but have small tents that fold out of the sides to create additional sleeping spaces.
A-Frame — A-frame trailers fold down into a small rectangular box when not in use, but then pop up to create an “A”-shaped tiny home when needed. The trailer is completely hard-sided and tends to include sleeping and cooking spaces.
Teardrop — Last but not least is the teardrop trailer. Teardrops are teeny tiny and only include a bed with a small outdoor cooking space on the back of the rig. These little pods are so small they can be pulled by almost any vehicle.
With this information in hand, you should be able to narrow down your options, making RV shopping a much less stressful process.
Motorhomes
Motorhomes are RVs that contain a motor and are self-propelled. The types of motorhomes to choose from are:
Class A — Those large, bus-style RVs you see so often on the highway? Those are Class A RVs. These big beauties tend to be the most luxurious options, with a wide variety of bells and whistles. However, they also tend to be the least fuel-efficient.
Class B — Class B motorhomes are only slightly bigger than a standard van, making them great for those times when you want to squeeze into smaller spaces. Class Bs tend to include a small kitchen and a place to sleep. Some also include a tiny bathroom.
Class C — These motorhomes are somewhere in between the Class A and Class B types in size, and always include a bunk that juts out over the cab. These rigs almost always include a bed, restroom, and kitchen.
Camper Van — Camper vans don't look much different than an average van, making them nearly impossible to spot. While these rigs typically only contain a bed and a very minimal cooking space, they are ideal for those who enjoy stealth camping.
Related Read: Understand the Differences between Class A, B and C Motorhomes
Trailers
Travel trailers are RVs that must be pulled by another vehicle. We will discuss the types of trailers below:
Fifth-Wheel — A fifth-wheel is a travel trailer that juts out over the tow vehicle and hitches into the bed of the truck. They are usually larger than other kinds of travel trailers, and are almost always the most luxurious trailer options, with places to cook, sleep, and shower.
Bumper-Pull — Bumper-pull travel trailers are next in line for the most luxurious trailer title. These trailers are essentially large boxes on wheels that are pulled behind a truck or SUV. They include everything one might need to feel at home.
Pop-Up — One of the most compact trailer options, the pop-up camper is a cross between a tent and a bumper-pull RV. These trailers include a hard-sided box on the bottom, a hard roof, and soft-sided canvas sides that pop up from the box-like bottom.
Hybrid — If you’d like a cross between a pop-up and a bumper-pull, the hybrid trailer is for you. These trailers look like bumper-pull trailers, but have small tents that fold out of the sides to create additional sleeping spaces.
A-Frame — A-frame trailers fold down into a small rectangular box when not in use, but then pop up to create an “A”-shaped tiny home when needed. The trailer is completely hard-sided and tends to include sleeping and cooking spaces.
Teardrop — Last but not least is the teardrop trailer. Teardrops are teeny tiny and only include a bed with a small outdoor cooking space on the back of the rig. These little pods are so small they can be pulled by almost any vehicle.
With this information in hand, you should be able to narrow down your options, making RV shopping a much less stressful process.
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