| There are approximately eight types of RV | | | | includes almost all sizes and price points. What sets |
| classifications. Before buying a new or used RV, it is | | | | the travel trailer apart is that is fits to a normal |
| important to get a handle on what this new lingo | | | | bumper-level hitch. |
| means. | | | | 5. Fifth-Wheel Trailer (5th Wheel Trailer): These are |
| Getting a bit of knowledge here will save you some | | | | like travel trailers except they require a pick-up truck |
| confusion and embarrasment in the future. | | | | and a special (huge) fifth-wheel trailer hitch in the bed |
| So, without further ago, I present you with: | | | | of the truck. There are all different sizes of |
| 8 Types of Rvs- Understanding RV Classifications: | | | | fifth-wheel trailers, but many of the biggest and |
| 1. Class A Motorhome: You start with a stripped | | | | most luxurious RV's are 5th wheels. |
| chassis, sprinkle in a suspension, some instruments, | | | | 6. Folding Camping Trailer: Usually one of the first |
| and let the manufactuerer build the whole thing up | | | | trailers someone gets. They fold down and are light |
| from there. The biggest and most expensive rigs are | | | | and easy to move. Once at the campsite, they open |
| usually Class A Motorhomes. | | | | up into a surprising amount of space. |
| 2. Class B Motor home (Camping Van Conversion): | | | | 7. Truck Camper: This is a small living space that can |
| This is a small motor home built on a van chassis. | | | | be slid into the back of a pickup truck. These are |
| Usually you keep the same van body but raise the | | | | sometimes called Slide-In trailers. |
| roof for more interior space. | | | | 8. Sport-Utility Recreational Vehicle (SURV): This is a |
| 3. Class C Motorhome: This is a motor home with a | | | | typical motor home but with a garage all it's own. |
| van front but a cut-away chassis. A shade bigger | | | | You can take your motorized toys along with you... |
| than a Class B, and is often built on top of a | | | | something like a dirt bike, motorcycle, or quad. |
| Commercial Freightliner, General Motors, Ford, | | | | Now that you know the 8 types of RV's, why not |
| Sprinter, and International chassis. | | | | go out and see if you can spot the difference! |
| 4. Travel Trailer: This is a tow-behind camper that | | | | |