| Motorhomes, also referred to as RVs or recreational | | | | (RVs), come in different classes. |
| vehicles, have greatly increased in popularity in recent | | | | Van campers, also known as Class B motorhomes, |
| years and are an excellent way to experience | | | | are basically small RVs created from a standard |
| comfortable road travel. Unlike a commercial vehicle, | | | | conversion or mini van and usually feature a raised |
| RVs have full power steering and automatic | | | | roof. These motorhomes are the least expensive |
| transmission. Motorhomes offer excellent | | | | RVs to own and operate, and are generally also the |
| performance for their size and weight with diesel | | | | easiest to drive around town as well as on the |
| power for the majority of vehicles today, offering | | | | highway. |
| excellent fuel efficiency. | | | | The size of a Class B RV usually varies from 16 feet |
| RV's and Motorhomes are the ideal form of travel | | | | to 21 feet, it gets you on the road to adventure in a |
| for those who like to spend their vacation time going | | | | compact size that's fun and easy to drive, for a price |
| camping in the mountains, running on the beach, or | | | | ranging between $33,000 to $75,000. |
| sightseeing along the highways and byways. | | | | Class A motor homes are generally thought of as top |
| Motorhomes are a popular way to follow sporting | | | | of the line among RVs. As the largest and most |
| events around the world, they are also ideal for | | | | elaborate of the RVs, similar in stature to a bus, this |
| shows and events, where you can be on-site close | | | | class is, of course, the most expensive, with some |
| to all the action yet with your luxurious | | | | sporting sticker prices in the hundreds of thousands |
| home-from-home there with you. | | | | of dollars. Depending on the model and floor plan, |
| A motorhome is the ideal family vehicle, the driver's | | | | Class A RVs will sleep up to 8 people. But a decent |
| compartment is connected to the cabin so that, even | | | | used Class A motorhome can usually be found for |
| on the road, your whole family is together. | | | | below the hundred thousand dollar mark or so. |
| Fully-equipped with a toilet, hot shower, | | | | All RVs are incredibly well insulated, and because |
| air-conditioning, water tank plus a small kitchen | | | | they're only small compared to, say, a house, keeping |
| including fridge, stove and oven, giving you complete | | | | them warm or cool is a cinch. |
| freedom and flexibility. | | | | The quality and appointments of RVs continue to |
| Motorhomes usually have a 240 volt power inlet | | | | improve, with owners realising they can travel with all |
| which can be hooked up to power the larger | | | | of the luxuries of home. |
| appliances such as air conditioners and microwaves. | | | | There's one way to check out motor homes before |
| The on-board fresh water tank holds approximately | | | | you choose one to buy, and that's by renting several |
| 120 litres and will last between two and four days | | | | and taking them on trial runs. |
| before it needs refilling. | | | | It's a good idea to rent different models from |
| Motorhomes are easy to drive but different to a car, | | | | different manufacturers to see what features you |
| Take things at a steadier pace and try to anticipate | | | | like, what you don't like, and how the models handle |
| braking and cornering to make the journey more | | | | on the road and in the campground. Then you can |
| comfortable and reduce the number of complaints | | | | make a more informed decision when you purchase a |
| from the navigators. | | | | motor home. Check out your local area for the best |
| Motorhomes have limited through-vision and some | | | | deals on renting. |
| none at all so you soon start to rely on the mirrors. | | | | So, whatever model you choose just have fun and |
| Small coastal and country roads get congested during | | | | enjoy! |
| the holiday periods and you have to be more aware | | | | REPRINT RIGHTS: You may copy this article and use |
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| motorhome is wider than a normal car. | | | | every word intact including the bio resource box. |
| Motorhomes, or motorized recreational vehicles | | | | |