| There are some things you need to know before | | | | all RVs. |
| buying motor homes. Motor homes or motorized | | | | Last but not least are Class C motor homes. Class C |
| recreational vehicles (RVs) come in different classes. | | | | motor homes can also come in very luxurious models |
| Two of those classes are usually confused with each | | | | or more economical ones depending on your budget. |
| other, those being class A and class C motor homes. | | | | They are much lighter in weight, ranging only from |
| It's essential to look at the physical appearance of | | | | 10,000 to 15,000 pounds and generally run from just |
| the motor home in order to determine whether it is | | | | under 20 to 44 feet in length. They are constructed |
| class A or class C. Class A motor homes resemble a | | | | on cutaway chassis depending on the model. The cab |
| bus design with a flat or vertical front end and large | | | | is usually similar to that of the truck with a bunk |
| windows while hand class C motor homes have a | | | | above plus a rear bedroom. Just like the class A, |
| truck cab with an over-cab bed, in some ways | | | | Class C motor homes have all the amenities of home |
| resembling a camper. | | | | including kitchen, bathroom, dinette, heating and air |
| Considered to be top of the line, Class A motor | | | | conditioning system, and an entertainment center for |
| homes measure at about 24 feet or 7.3 meters and | | | | additional cost. |
| can be as long as 40 feet or 12 meters. Their weight | | | | Dinettes are not always present in class C motor |
| can range between 15,000 to 30,000 pounds or | | | | homes and if ever there is one included, it usually |
| 6,804 to 13, 608 kg; the undercarriage may be | | | | converts into a double bed. If a dinette is not |
| custom or a 3 to 10 ton truck chassis. Class A motor | | | | present, two captain chairs are available instead. |
| homes come with each of the luxury amenities you | | | | Sometimes, the motor homes contain a couch and |
| can fathom like a kitchen, a bathroom with shower | | | | chairs instead of captain chairs. The couch may also |
| and a tub, and sometimes a separate bedroom at | | | | be turned into a sleeper couch. |
| the back depending o the floor plan of the truck. | | | | Because of the overcab bed, a Class C motor home |
| They also have heating and air conditioning, hot and | | | | can sleep more than a comparable Class A motor |
| cold running water, 100-125 volt electrical system, a | | | | home, accommodating up to 10 people are |
| dinette or living room area complete with couch and | | | | accommodated. The cost of class C motor homes |
| recliners, closets and an entertainment center. This is | | | | ranges from $50,000 to $170,000. |
| just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, some of these | | | | The common features of Class A and Class C motor |
| motor homes can be more elaborate than homes | | | | homes are their slide-out wherein with a simple touch |
| themselves. | | | | of a button the wall of the living room expands |
| Class A motor homes are usually utilized by famous | | | | outwards to extend the living space by several |
| bands especially when they are in tour. There are | | | | inches. |
| also some rich families that own Class A motor | | | | Another type of motor home is the Class B which is |
| homes for vacation and travel. A Class A motor | | | | usually referred to as van conversion. Class B motor |
| home is perfect for those who can afford its high | | | | homes look like pop-top camper vans and are self |
| cost. Most Class A motor homes have all leather | | | | contained but cramped compared to their big motor |
| interior, a wet bar, big screen TVs, an advanced | | | | home counterparts. The advantage of purchasing a |
| sound system and other high technology that may | | | | Class B motor home is in terms of handling and size |
| not be available to lower income families. | | | | that is if you don't want spacious motor home. They |
| Depending on the model and the floor plan a class A | | | | are usually promoted as a place to sleep more than |
| RV can accommodate up to 8 people. But all of this | | | | what is deemed comfortable by most people. The |
| luxury comes at a price. New, lower-end models are | | | | class B motor home can also be used as a second |
| sold at up to $50,000 US dollars while larger and | | | | car. Its price ranges from $38,000 to $75,000. |
| much nicer class A RVs can even cost more than | | | | Motor homes are great for camping, road trips, or |
| any house in many states coming in at about | | | | just simply living in style. If you are interested in |
| $300,000+. Class A RVs are really very expensive; in | | | | purchasing a motor home, it is definitely wise to take |
| fact even used class A RV can still be sold for | | | | time to do some comparison shopping and research |
| $30,000-$40,000. If you prefer luxury lines, you may | | | | as these motor homes can prove to be very |
| start saving about $325,000 up to over $1 million if | | | | expensive. |
| you prefer the crème de la crème of | | | | |