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