Types of Recreational Vehicles
There are several types of recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers which offer living accommodations in a mobile setting. These are the different types:
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Conventional—these vary in size from 13 to 35 feet. Most can be towed with a small size vehicle. A larger model may require a heavier pickup or van as the towing vehicle. |
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Fifth-wheel—is coupled to the towing vehicle (usually a pickup truck) with a hitch centered over the vehicle's rear axle. Fifth-wheels vary in length from 17 to 40 feet. |
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Folding Camping Trailer—has collapsible sides that are folded down for compact travel and unfolded at a campsite. Most can be towed by an average size vehicle. |
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Motor home—divided into two types. The larger one is built on a truck chassis with a gasoline or diesel engine and is capable of traveling long distances due to a large fuel capacity. The smaller or mini-motor home is built on a modified van chassis and usually has a section that overhangs the cab. |
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Van Camper and Conversion—van camper is equipped with most of the amenities found in motor homes, but bed size and space to maneuver are limited. Vehicles usually have a raised roof for additional headroom. A van conversion normally has a bed, dinette, sink, and a small water supply but is not as fully equipped for camping as a van camper. |
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Truck Camper—a detachable section designed to be transported on a pickup truck. The larger varieties may require trucks with dual-rear wheels. Also called pickup camper or cab over camper. |
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