| They might not be the largest recreation vehicles | | | | three, but larger versions are available. Some of |
| going, but van campers can pack a serious punch in a | | | | these campers can accommodate full size king beds |
| small space. Ranging in options, price and size, these | | | | into the mix. Privacy might be at a premium, but a |
| fully self-contained vehicles are ideal for everyday | | | | good night's rest can be had. |
| driving and even for family vacations. | | | | * Dining. Most van campers, no matter how basic, |
| Van campers are perfect choices for everyone from | | | | tend to have dining capabilities built in. Whether these |
| retirees to families on the go. They really shine, | | | | are tables that remain standing no matter what or |
| however, for families that have a lot of short- to | | | | they are foldable creations, noshing and camping go |
| medium-distance trips to take for sporting events, | | | | together even in a van. |
| competitions and more. | | | | * Kitchen equipment. While these will almost |
| The vans provide necessary lodging and can be | | | | undoubtedly be quite small, many van campers offer |
| worth their weight in gold when hotel bills seem like | | | | kitchen accommodations, as well. Set up, typically, |
| they're getting out of control. With the possibility for | | | | galley style, the basic kitchen set up includes a tiny |
| transportation, lodging and even dining and bathing all | | | | stove/oven combination, sink and a min-fridge. |
| rolled into one, these little campers deliver lots of | | | | * Bathroom facilities. These are not standard in all van |
| possibilities. | | | | campers, but some sizes will allow for this. They will |
| What individual van campers might contain will depend | | | | be small, but quite functional. Setups can include full |
| on the camper itself, the size and the options a | | | | bathroom facilities or nothing more than a commode |
| family chooses. How much or how little can go into | | | | and sink. This is a great option for families, retirees or |
| one really falls down to a matter of choice. Those | | | | anyone that wants to hit the open road to consider. |
| looking at these campers will find they can come with | | | | On the family front, these campers can be lifesavers |
| as many or as few options as buyers might desire. | | | | for a number of reasons. While it's not likely most |
| Some of the options available for these campers | | | | larger families will relish the idea of a two-week |
| include: | | | | vacation in a van over occasional hotel stays, they |
| * Seating. Vans being vans, they can generally seat | | | | are perfect for spontaneous fun, children's |
| many more people than the average car. Most are | | | | competition trips and more. |
| equipped to comfortably seat five, but many can | | | | Coming in a variety of sizes with almost every option |
| seat seven or more without problems or cramping. | | | | under the sun, these campers can be a fantastic |
| * Sleeping quarters. Depending on the size and model | | | | option for anyone that needs a home away from |
| in question, these campers can sleep roughly five | | | | home. When accommodations that really pack a |
| people comfortably. Some will only sleep two to | | | | punch are needed, these can be ideal. |