There is no one right RV. RVs include all manner of recreation vehicles from small, pop-up campers, to travel trailers, to a single unit motor home. Like the wide variety of personal vehicles on the road the type of RV that one chooses depends on the need of the buyer and her intended purpose for the vehicle.

Road Warrior or Weekend Warrior?

There are two types of RVers, full-time and part-time. Each have different needs for their recreational vehicle.

A full-time RVer is looking for a moving home. For most this means a vehicle with most of the modern conviences and that directly impacts the size of the vehicle. Class A motor homes and luxury fifth wheels are usually the answer for the full-timer.

Part-time RVers can usually consider smaller vehicles with fewer extras. Smaller pop-up campers generally offer the traveler little more than a bed and multi-function table and for many this is plenty. Other smaller models of RVs may include things such as sinks and bathrooms. It is also important to the part-time RVer that their vehicle be storable when not in use. While a big fifth wheel trailer may dominate a garage or swallow the driveway, a camper can often be tucked away beside the garage or somewhere else unobtrusive.

Tow or Turtle

Whether one is a full or part-time RVer the choice must be made between a trailer or motor home. Both are available in almost every size. Some things to consider when choosing between the two are: 

1. Destination freedom – Fifth wheals and travel trailers must be towed. This means that once one arrives at his destination he can park and unhook his trailer. Instant personal vehicle. Motor home users must rely on local transportation resources or tow a separate car.
2. Mileage – Both motor homes and trailers result in high pump prices. A motor home offers some relief in this aspect, though, if a smaller vehicle is towed with it. Once at the destination errands and day trips can be accomplished in the smaller, more efficient car. Trailers require a big, gas-guzzling engine which will continue to guzzle whether it’s towing a trailer or not.
3. Room to Stretch the Legs – Travel trailers and especially luxury fifth wheels tend to offer a lot more living space. Motor homes must devote a good deal of the front of the vehicle to the driver’s area.
4. Downtime – When not in use travel trailers can generally sit forgotten. Motor homes, however cannot. They must be started on a regular basis and occasionally taken for a drive to keep the engine and tires in order.

Ultimately it is the traveler’s choice. After desiding to what uses the vehicle will be put and how often it is best to start visiting RV dealerships and carefully weigh the option.

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