Camping for most people means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If that really doesn’t appeal to you, then camping in an RV is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure.
RVs come in many sizes and shapes. They start with campers that fit in the back of a van. These can have full kitchens, beds, shower and toilet.
Next, there are the truck conversions called Class B motorhomes which are basically a cargo van converted to a camping vehicle. These may have a raised roof for more head room. Also they contain the same amenities as the truck camper.
Next up is the C-Class motorhome. The front end looks like a pickup, but the similarity ends there. There is a sleeping extension above the cabin and the rear looks like any motorhome you’re probably familiar with. Basically a cargo box with windows, but much prettier. The C-Class has all the comforts of home. Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room. You could live in a Class C.
The next step for us is the Class A motorhome. This is the most spacious of all motorized recreational vehicles. These motorhomes are like a mini one bedroom apartment. They are completely autonomous. From the double bed to the dining room that seats four, you will find luxury. A refrigerator and a stove are complemented by a microwave oven. You could even have an ice maker capable of producing more than 20 pounds of ice a day. Fiesta list!
If that was not enough choices, there are still trailers. First is the motorhome you can pull behind a large sedan or SUV. Next, the fifth wheel trailer that hooks onto the back of a pickup. Both of these trailers are equally as lush as the best motorhome. One advantage is that they cost much less.
You can buy new or used. Whichever way you choose, you should do a lot of research on the internet first. Learn everything you can about RVing. There are RV forums that can be found by doing a search on your favorite search engine.
When you decide that an RV may be for you, attend an RV show or two. There are great RV shows in amusement parks and stadiums where many dealers and vendors are selling every type of RV out there. There are also local RV shows usually organized by one or two dealers to display and sell part of their inventory.
If you are really not sure that you would like to spend $ 40,000 or $ 250,000 for a hobby that you are not sure you like, buy a used RV. You can get into travel mode in a 34 foot used Class A motorhome for less than $ 10,000.
The older and larger the motorhome, the less fuel efficient it will be. You can get 5 to 7 miles per gallon on many older motorhomes. 7-9 mpg is realistic for mid-1990s RVs and up to 12 mpg on newer ones.
Camping in an RV is a fun adventure that awaits you and your family.
