The 9 RV Types Explained

Before heading out the door to shop for that new or6. Pop Up Campers: Also known as folding or tent
used rv lets take a look at the different styles thattrailers, these are the smallest type of tow able
are available. The main classes are as follows: Class Acamper. They make a great entry level unit for those
Motorhome, Class B Motorhome, Class C Motorhome,converting from tent camping to an rv. They have a
Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Pop Up Campers, Truckrigid roof, floor and partial sidewalls. The rest of the
Campers, Sport Utility and Hybrid Campers. The latterunit is canvas, this still gives you the feeling of being
2 are the newest kids on the block, the first threeoutdoors.
are driving units and do not require a tow vehicle.7. Truck Campers: May also be called a slide in
camper. This camper is slid into the bed to a pickup
1. Class A Motorhome: This is the largest and mosttruck.
expensive type of RV. They are built up from a8. Sport Utility: This is basically a travel trailer with a
chassis that includes the frame, suspension and drivegarage, sometimes called a toy hauler. There is a
train.door at the rear of the unit that drops down as a
2. Class B Motorhome: Also known as a van camperramp, allowing you to park a 4 wheeler, dirt bike or
or conversion, they are built using a van body. Theyother toy you may have.
are the smallest of the motorhomes.9. Hybrid Camper: This is a cross between a travel
3. Class C Motorhome: Sometimes called atrailer and a pop up. This style has hard sides all
mini-motorhome, these units have a van front endaround, but the beds fold out on the ends like a pop
and are easily recognizable. In size they fallup and are covered with canvas. They are lighter
somewhere between a Class A and Class C.than most travel trailers and can be towed with a
4. Travel Trailers: This unit is towed from a bumpermid sized suv.
level hitch and is available in many lengths.There you have the 9 RV types explained in there
5. Fifth Wheels: This is also a tow able unit, butbasic form.
requires a bed mounted fifth wheel hitch.