Imagine taking all the comforts of home on the road with you. You can stop anywhere you like, be it in a national park or the middle of nowhere, and still have a comfortable bed, an inviting couch, a kitchen full of appliances, a shower and a bathroom. That's what RVs are. An RV is a recreational vehicle, and they're impossible to miss.
There are three basic kinds of RVs. Class A RVs are the largest, featuring the most creature comforts. Class A RVs are usually constructed entirely as one piece, unlike smaller RVs which may be built using a truck or van chassis with a living compartment attached. Sometimes large motor coaches are converted into luxury Class A RVs. A new, average Class A RV can run over $80,000 with all the bells and whistles. But what bells and whistles those are!
Class B RVs are built using full size vans as the base. These RVs are a little smaller, but generally feature many of the comforts of a Class A RV, just in a smaller space. They are easier for drivers to adapt to, since their wheelbase it closer to that of a car rather than a gigantic bus. Oftentimes Class B RVs will look like vans with raised roof sections, designed to accommodate sleeping bunks.
Class C RVs are usually based around a van or truck chassises with a manufactured compartment built onto the rear. Oftentimes these RVs have a raised section over the cab of the drive section. Class C RVs offer a middle ground between smaller Class B RVs and enormous Class A RVs.
RVs are perfect for lengthy, cross-country vacations. With nearly all the comforts of home, you never have to worry about packing in and out of a motel room. You can spread out, have the freedom to go anywhere and not worry about where you'll spend the night.
RVs do come with some issues, however. RVs generally will get gas mileage similar to commercial trucks and buses, which isn't very good. Not only that, but an RV with an electrical generator will use further fuel when the generator needs to be run. Plus, RV maintenance can be very expensive, and emptying the lavatory tank is a task that all RV owners must eventually endure.
One option that is attractive for many people who would love to take an RV trip but don't want the responsibility of ownership is to rent an RV. This allows those who can't necessarily afford an RV, or who would like to try an RV trip but aren't sure about buying one, to sample RV travel to see if it's right for them.
Hands down, RVs are fun, and if you think a road trip with all the comforts of home sounds like a good idea, chances are an RV is the answer for you.
