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"Camping" In An RV For Fun And Adventure
Camping for most people
means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If
that doesn't really appeal to you, then camping in an
RV is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure.
RV's come in many sizes and shapes.
They start with campers that fit in the back of a pickup
truck. These can have full kitchens, beds, a shower
and toilet in them.
Next there are van conversions called
Class B motorhomes that are basically a cargo van converted
into a camping vehicle. These can have a raised roof
for more head room. They also contain the same amenities
as the truck camper.
Next up is the Class C motorhome. The
front end looks like a pickup truck, but the similarity
ends there. There is a sleeper extension over the cab
and the back end looks like any motorhome you are probably
familiar with. Basically a cargo box with windows, but
much prettier. The Class C has all the amenities of
home. A kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room.
You could live in a Class C.
The next step us is the Class A motorhome.
This is roomiest of all motorized RVs. These motorhomes
are like a mini one bedroom apartment. They are fully
self contained. From the queen sized bed to the dinette
that seats four people you find luxury. A refrigerator
and stove are complimented by a microwave oven. You
might even have an ice maker capable of making over
20 pounds of ice a day. Party ready!
If that weren't enough choices, there
are still the trailers. First is the travel trailer
you can pull behind a larger sedan or SUV. Then the
5th wheel trailer that hooks into the back of a pickup
truck. Both of these trailers are equally as luxuriant
as the best motorhome. An advantage is they cost a lot
less.
You can buy new or used. Whichever way
you choose, you should do a lot of research on the internet
first. Learn all you can about RVing. There are RV forums
that you can find by doing a search in your favorite
search engine.
When you decide that an RV might be
for you, attend an RV show or two. There are major RV
shows at fairgrounds and stadiums where many dealers
and vendors are selling every type of RV there is. There
are also local RV shows usually put on by one or two
dealers to show and sell some of their inventory.
If you really are not sure you would
like to spend $40,000 or $250,000 on a hobby you are
not sure you would like, buy a used RV. You can get
into RVing in a 34 foot used Class A motorhome for under
$10,000.
The older and larger the motorhome the
less fuel efficient it will be. You may get 5 to 7 miles
per gallon on many older motorhomes. 7-9 mpg is realistic
for mid 1990's motorhomes and up to 12 miles a gallon
on new ones.
Camping in an RV is a fun adventure
awaiting you and your family.
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