RV Types and Differences
With the innovation of technology throughout the country, many existing technologies have seen much in the way of advancement. Naturally vehicles would be one of these existing technologies, considering their common usage throughout the United States. One interesting way that vehicles have been updated with advancing technologies is the creation of recreational vehicles (RVs). This is however a rather broad description of vehicle advancement, because there are so many different types of RVs.
Depending upon who is asked, RVs have been around almost as long as there have been vehicles. There have always been, and always will be, people who take customization into their own hands. So naturally, not long after Ford started releasing vehicles, there were innovative and frontier folk who modified these vehicles into something that could be taken camping. Needless to say though, these were still pretty rough RVs, with more problems than solutions. Truly in fact, RVs didn't come about in a big way until after both world wars were over, when Americans had more time for recreation, along with a larger disposable income.
Today, when people hear the words recreational vehicle, most traditionally think of a full motorhome, with a built in engine and huge hauling capacity and gas guzzling engine. However, these were not the first RVs. Originally the first RVs were pull behind trailers. These are typically more fuel efficient than the RVs of today. Eventually, as technology emerged, these RVs broke off into different types. There are now tent trailers, slide in campers, fifth wheels, park trailers, toy haulers, and motor homes. All have slightly different uses, with their own pros and cons.
Tent trailers are great for small family camping, as an overall inexpensive option. They offer decent space, some amenities, light hauling, and easy setup. Because they're smaller and lighter than other pull behind trailers, they are typically the least expensive option. This makes them great for young families, as they typically offer enough space, are easy to haul, and don't require much expertise.
Slide in campers are designed to sit right in the bed of a moderate sized truck, and be hauled without the need of any hitch. These can be great for single or two person camping. They can be tricky to get into the back of the truck, and do require some expertise. However, once in, they are the easiest to haul since they sit right on the back of the truck. They are also the smallest option however, and have the least amenities.
Park trailers and fifth wheels are similar in design, and for most intents and purposes serve the same use. They are the bigger version of pull behind trailers, and take a little more expertise to both haul and setup. They are also a bit more expensive. However, these truly can used to live in as they're typically decked out in all the amenities. Toy haulers are pull behind trailers used to haul ATVs, motorcycles, or some similar ‘toy'.
Motorhomes are what most people think of when saying RV. They are usually larger than haul behind trailers, and equipped with an engine of their own. They're fully mobile without any other driving device necessary. They are the most expensive option, but they pack the most amenities and an ease of use unavailable from any other RV .
Depending upon who is asked, RVs have been around almost as long as there have been vehicles. There have always been, and always will be, people who take customization into their own hands. So naturally, not long after Ford started releasing vehicles, there were innovative and frontier folk who modified these vehicles into something that could be taken camping. Needless to say though, these were still pretty rough RVs, with more problems than solutions. Truly in fact, RVs didn't come about in a big way until after both world wars were over, when Americans had more time for recreation, along with a larger disposable income.
Today, when people hear the words recreational vehicle, most traditionally think of a full motorhome, with a built in engine and huge hauling capacity and gas guzzling engine. However, these were not the first RVs. Originally the first RVs were pull behind trailers. These are typically more fuel efficient than the RVs of today. Eventually, as technology emerged, these RVs broke off into different types. There are now tent trailers, slide in campers, fifth wheels, park trailers, toy haulers, and motor homes. All have slightly different uses, with their own pros and cons.
Tent trailers are great for small family camping, as an overall inexpensive option. They offer decent space, some amenities, light hauling, and easy setup. Because they're smaller and lighter than other pull behind trailers, they are typically the least expensive option. This makes them great for young families, as they typically offer enough space, are easy to haul, and don't require much expertise.
Slide in campers are designed to sit right in the bed of a moderate sized truck, and be hauled without the need of any hitch. These can be great for single or two person camping. They can be tricky to get into the back of the truck, and do require some expertise. However, once in, they are the easiest to haul since they sit right on the back of the truck. They are also the smallest option however, and have the least amenities.
Park trailers and fifth wheels are similar in design, and for most intents and purposes serve the same use. They are the bigger version of pull behind trailers, and take a little more expertise to both haul and setup. They are also a bit more expensive. However, these truly can used to live in as they're typically decked out in all the amenities. Toy haulers are pull behind trailers used to haul ATVs, motorcycles, or some similar ‘toy'.
Motorhomes are what most people think of when saying RV. They are usually larger than haul behind trailers, and equipped with an engine of their own. They're fully mobile without any other driving device necessary. They are the most expensive option, but they pack the most amenities and an ease of use unavailable from any other RV .