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| What is a Recreation Vehicle (RV)? |
| August 12, 2008 |
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Source: RVIA
A motorized or towable vehicle that combines transportation and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation and camping. RVs do not include mobile homes, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles or conversion vehicles. RVs are sold by recreation vehicle dealers.
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Motorized RVs
A motorhome combines driving and living quarters and is a recreational camping and travel vehicle built on or as an integral part of a special chassis. Many models can easily tow the family car for use on side trips.
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| Type A Motorhomes |
Type B Motorhomes |
| Generally roomiest of all RVs |
Commonly called van campers |
| Luxurious amenities |
Drive like the family van |
| Sleep up to six |
Sleep up to four |
| Typically $58,000 to $400,000 new |
Typically $41,000 to $74,000 new |
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| Type C Motorhomes |
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| Similar to amenities in Type A |
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| Optional sleeping space over cab |
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| Sleep up to eight |
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| Typically $48,000 to $140,000 new |
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Towable RVs
Designed to be towed by a family car, van or pickup truck. Can be unhitched at the campsite while you explore in your tow vehicle.
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| Folding Camping Trailer |
Truck Camper |
| Fold for lightweight towing |
Mount on pickup bed or chassis |
| Fresh-air experience with RV comfort |
Go wherever your truck takes you |
| Sleeps up to eight |
Sleeps up to six |
| Typically $4,000 to $13,000 new |
Typically $4,000 to $26,000 new |
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| Conventional Travel Trailer |
Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer |
| Wide range of floor plans and sizes |
Spacious two-level floor plans |
| Affordable homelike amenities |
Towed on pickup truck |
| Sleeps up to 10 |
Sleep up to six |
| Typically $8,000 to $65,000 new |
Typically $13,000 to $100,000 new |
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| Travel Trailers with Expandable Ends |
Sport Utility RV |
| Ends pull out for roomy sleeping |
Available motorized or towable |
| Lightweight towing |
(as travel trailers or fifth wheels) |
| Sleep up to eight |
Built in “garage” for hauling cycles |
| Typically $9,000 to $18,000 new |
ATVs or sports equipment |
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Sleeps up to eight |
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Typically $21,000 to $58,000 new |
For a safe towing system, make sure you have the proper hitch, tire inflation and anti-sway devices. And for the best trailer/tow vehicle match, consider these factors:
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