Types of RV

Tent- 

Lets start off by giving a shout out to tents. Yes, it is not a "Recreational Vehicle" but it can still be a great option for camping. It is easy to travel with and the cheapest option. 

Pop Up Camper- 

Pop up campers are half tent/half recreational vehicle. 

The benefits of Pop up Campers;

• Small enough to be towed with any vehicle that has a hitch

• Small enough to fit into any size campsite

• Once you set up your campsite, you still have a tow vehicle to explore the area or drive to the store.  

Some of the drawbacks of Pop up Campers;

• The walls of the camper are similar to a tent and doesn't block out the outside noise. 

• The sides of the camper must be totally dry before storage to prevent mildew

Truck Camper- 

Truck Campers attach to the truck bed and can easily be removed.  

The benefit of Truck Campers;

• Small and compact so you can fit into any size campsite and can easily fit in parking lots

• Low maintenance (no tires)

• Once you set up your campsite, you still have a tow vehicle to explore the area or drive to the store.  

Some of the drawbacks of Truck Campers;

• Limited space, it may only fit 1-2 people

• Can be top heavy  

Travel Trailer- 

Travel trailers also called "Bumper Pulls" come in various sizes and floorplans and is traditionally the entry level RV. 

The benefits of travel trailers;

• Depending on the size of the travel trailer, it can fit in most all campsites

• Once you set up your campsite, you still have a tow vehicle to explore the area or drive to the store. 

Some of the drawbacks of travel trailers;

• You need a vehicle equipped to tow the travel trailer which includes a brake controller and a certain size trailer plug in.  

• A travel trailer may be difficult to maneuver and will take some practice back into a campsite

Fifth Wheel- 

The fifth wheel is the largest of the trailers and come with unique floorplans. 

The benefits of fifth wheels;

• They are known to be the largest of the trailers and have the most space/can fit a large family

• Once you set up your campsite, you still have a tow vehicle to explore the area or drive to the store. 

• Fifth Wheels are known to travel/tow better than travel trailers

Some of the drawbacks of fifth wheels;

• A special hitch will need to be installed in the bed of the tow vehicle/truck to be able to tow the 5th wheel and may lose access to store anything in the truck bed. 

• Length of the campsite matters when reserving a campsite, fifth wheels may not fit into every campsite

Class B- 

The Class B is the smallest of the motorized RVs. 

The benefits of the Class B;

• It is easy to drive 

• Can be parked anywhere  

• It can fit in most all campsites

Some of the drawbacks of Class B;

• It is small in size and can only fit 2-3 people. 

• Once you set up your campsite, you will not have a tow vehicle available. You will have an extra step to break everything down when it is time to go explore the area or drive to the store. 

Class C- 

The Class C is the most popular motorized RV. 

The benefits of the Class C;

• Easy to drive, similar to driving a truck

• Easy to park 

• Depending on the length, it can fit in most all campsites. 

Some of the drawbacks of the Class C;

• Once you set up your campsite, you will not have a tow vehicle available. You will have an extra step to break everything down when it is time to go explore the area or drive to the store. 

• The drive is not as smooth compared to the other motorized RVs

Class A- 

The Class A is the largest of the motorized RV. 

The benefits of the Class A;

• It is the largest and most spacious of the motorized vehicles and can fit a larger family

• It is known to have a smoother ride compared to a Class C

Some of the drawbacks of the Class A;

• Takes a little practice to drive and park

• Length of the campsite matters when reserving a campsite, Class A may not fit into every campsite

• Once you set up your campsite, you will not have a tow vehicle available. You will have an extra step to break everything down when it is time to go explore the area or drive to the store. (Many Class A owners will tow a vehicle or rent a car when they get to their destination. )