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RV TYPES
The term "RV" stands for Recreational Vehicle. Most people think refers to just motor homes. Rather, it is a generic term that refers to both drivable units as well as towable units. Below is a break down of the various types of RVs for your reading pleasure. We hope the information is usefull to you. Let us know what you think!
Motor Home - Class A (MHA)
This type of RV is a motorized vehicle that looks similar to a "bus". Class A MHs do not typically sleep as many people as a class C MH, but they usually cost a bit more due to the enhanced suspension, wider chassis, overall amenities and general construction.
Motor Home - Class B / B+ (MHB)
A class B is a motorized vehicle that is actually built on a stock van chassis and body, but with a raised roof. These units are very small and manueverable, but can hardly sleep more than two people comfortably. There is a class B+ vehicle too. The B+ is based upon the van chassis concept, but has a much wider body on it that looks less van-like and more like a class C ... but it's not. The B+ doesn't have a bed above the cockpit, like the class C. You'll usually find an entertainment center and storage above the cockpit.
Motor Home - Class C (MHC)
This type of RV is a motorized vehicle that is similar to driving a large pickup truck, but with a wide body and a "cab over" space above the cockpit. These units will normally sleep a few more people than a class A type motor home and it drives more like a big 1-ton pickup truck or van - just taller and longer.
Fifth Wheel (FW)
This type of RV is pulled behind a truck with the hookup in the bed of the truck and requires the truck to have a 5th wheel hitch to be able to pull it. Another option for those with a gooseneck ball in the bed of their truck is to pull the FW using a gooseneck adaptor. FWs have a much taller ceiling height versus the typical travel trailer and they tend to pull easier since the weight is sitting right above the rear axle of the towing vehicle instead of on the end (or bumper) of the truck. This weight distribution is more stable, but the down side is you have a much taller trailer being pulled behind you.
Travel Trailer (TT)
This type of RV can be pulled behind a car, truck or SUV. This is pulled using either a ball attached to the automobile's bumper or, preferably, using a 2"x2" class III receiver hitch attached to the vehicle's frame. The class III hitch configuration is the best and most stable application. A travel trailer has a lower ceiling height versus a FW, but costs less and weighs less too. You're not giving up anything in amenities just overall cost and headroom.
Expandable or Hybrid Travel Trailer (HY)
An expandable or hybrid travel trailer has some features of a traditional travel trailer and a tent/popup camper. Hybrids are a fairly new item in the RV industry (since around 2003) and have become very popular due their light weight (pound/foot) and the ability to sleep a large number of people in a relatively small space. A hybrid may still cost about as much as a regular travel trailer, but they are a nice option for people wanting a lot of RV without having to buy a large truck just to pull one.
Tent / Popup Camper (PU)
Popup RVs "POP UP" or open up using flexible walls and telescoping ceiling supports. Popup campers are popular for people who like to still have that sort of "tent-like" camping experience without having to actually sleep on the ground. Popup campers can also have many amenities like refrigerators, air conditioners, heaters, toilets, heated beds and showers. Many owners prefer popup campers because of their low profile and light weight while being towed. It can also be tucked away into a garage out of the way for those who live in neighborhoods with tight restrictions against RVs parked out front of their homes.