Motorized Recreational Vehicle or RV is the term applied to a motor vehicle which doubles up as a fully functional living space equipped with almost all amenities found in a home.
A good motorhome would normally provide space for a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and a living area and can be put to various kinds of uses ranging from brief leisure activities such as vacations and camping, to full-time living.
Depending on how much one is willing to spend and what exactly you are going to use the motorized RV for, RVs can be customized to specific requirements and to give them a personal touch.
Types of Motorized RVs Recreational Vehicles are generally divided into two broad categories: motorized RVs and towable RVs.
A motorized RV is a single unit comprising of a motor vehicle along with living quarters, on the other hand towable RVs need to be towed by a car, van, SUV, or a pickup truck, depending upon their size.
•Motorized RVs: these are further divided into the following categories: oClass A motorhomes: these are the top end vehicles in this category and provide all the comforts of a home.
These are big units ranging from 15,000 to 30,000 pounds in weight and can stretch from 30 to 40 feet in length and are constructed on custom undercarriages or on a 3-10 ton truck chassis.
Many Class A motorhomes offer an automatic slide out feature via which motorhome owners can extend a portion of their RV's exterior wall outward to expand their living space at the touch of a button.
Along with heating, air conditioning, a 100-125 volt electrical system, Class A motorhomes usually provide a fully functional cooking area which includes: a refrigerator, sinks, a LP (propane) gas supply; a self-contained toilet which includes water tanks (fresh water, grey water, black water); the sleeping area can sleep up to eight people depending on the model.
Other than this a full array of appliances and entertainment features form an integral part of the facilities provided.
oClass B motorhomes: These are commonly referred to as van conversions, as they are constructed on a van chassis with elevated roof lines but no modifications to the length or width of the original chassis.
Class B motorhomes generally weigh 6,000 to 8,000 pounds and are 17 to 19 feet in length.
The decrease in size leads to a limited living space but makes Class B motorhomes more economically viable and also more versatile and easy to handle and can even be used as family vehicles.
Class B motorhomes usually provide cooking facilities, a refrigerator or an ice box, heating, a self-contained toilet, a fresh water tank, a waste water tank, a faucet, a sink, convertible/folding beds, a LP (propane) gas supply, and 110 VAC and 12VDC electrical outlets.
Class B motorhomes can sleep from two to four people depending on the model.
Prices range from $40,000 to above $100,000.
oClass C motorhomes: These are scaled-down versions of Class A motorhomes but are larger than Class B motorhomes.
Ranging from 10,000 to 12,000 pounds in weight and from 20 feet to 31 feet in length, Class C motorhomes are generally constructed on a larger van chassis.
The driver compartment is similar to a van, with a large box in the back.
Class C motorhomes usually come with a sleeping bunk above the cab, in addition to a bedroom in the rear of the unit.
Many Class C units feature a slide out to quickly extend the motorhome's living space.
Along with heating, air conditioning, a 100-125 volt electrical system, Class C motorhomes usually provide a fully functional cooking area which includes: a refrigerator, sinks, a LP (propane) gas supply; a self-contained toilet which includes water tanks (fresh water, grey water, black water); the sleeping area can sleep up to ten people depending on the model.
Other than this a full array of appliances and entertainment features form an integral part of the facilities provided.