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