| The thought of buying an RV can be an exciting | | | | Along with all the personal belongings and appliances |
| prospect. It doesn't just provide transportation; it | | | | you are carrying in your RV, you must be aware of |
| gives you a home away from home for so much of | | | | the weight rating, the tow rating, and the net |
| the year. An RV is where you will have some of the | | | | carrying capacity. This knowledge will help you avoid |
| best vacations of your life. It may be tempting to | | | | disasters you could face on the way, as well as any |
| simply look at the space and amenities of an RV | | | | towing problems you could experience with your |
| when buying one, but there are several major | | | | truck or SUV, providing you are towing the RV. |
| features to consider when deciding which one you | | | | Knowing how many people can safely be loaded into |
| want to purchase. | | | | the RV as well as any special vehicles you intend to |
| There are primarily two different types of RV's that | | | | bring along - such as off road vehicles, motorcycles, |
| you can purchase. One is a towable RV, and the | | | | etc. - are important factors as well. |
| other is one that you drive yourself, or a motorized | | | | Be sure to evaluate the living systems built into the |
| RV. Which one you select basically depends on your | | | | RV, such as waste and sewage facilities. You've got |
| needs as a family. Both have their pros and cons, and | | | | to have a power source (generator) that will run all |
| all features should be considered. You should take | | | | these items, and you need to ensure they |
| into account the distance you plan to travel each | | | | accommodate all the needs of the family and friends |
| year, the towing mechanism you have available to | | | | you are taking with you on a trip. |
| tow the RV if you selected a non-motorized RV, and | | | | Finally you should consider the size of the RV. They |
| the kinds of roads on which you will be traveling. You | | | | range from small campers to oversized Class A's. |
| also want to look at the amount of space needed | | | | Only you will know which one you feel more |
| and your comfort level driving an RV yourself. | | | | comfortable with. You do not want to go too small if |
| The weight capacity is another key feature to | | | | you have a large family, but neither do you want |
| consider when purchasing an RV. They are much | | | | something so large that it is hard to maneuver or |
| heavier than ordinary cars. (Think "small house.") | | | | drive comfortably. |