Businesswire estimated that 12 million Americans would take RV holidays over Memorial Day weekend and that an RV holiday could cost up to 60% less than the same holiday with accommodations! Recreational Vehicles, or RVs, are excellent for folks who like to road trip over their time off rather than stay in the same place for their two weeks off.
Are you interested in renting an RV for your next vacation? Finding the one that suits your family best is the key to a happy holiday. Check out our breakdown of the different types of RVs that are popular today.
Motorhomes
Motorhomes are the most famous of the RV classes, with the home part built into the vehicle itself. Motorhomes come in three subclasses (Class A, B, and C) based on the chassis they’re built on.
Class A is built on a commercial truck chassis and is the largest of the RV classes. Class Bs resemble large vans, while class Cs are built on a standard truck chassis and fit between Class As and Bs in size.
Picking the right one depends on your family’s size and your driving preferences. Class As are bigger but harder to drive, while class Bs and Cs are easier to drive but smaller.
Large Trailers
Fifth wheels and toy haulers are the largest of the RV trailer types. Fifth Wheels are huge and luxurious, with tons of comfortable living space inside. These are great for when you’re going to be living in an RV for long periods.
Toy Haulers are slightly smaller than fifth wheels, but they are spacious enough to accommodate living while also housing scramblers, go-carts, or buggies. The back of the trailer is a garage door, and many have a ramp to allow easy access.
Of all the RV types, these tend to work out the best to buy because you don’t have to buy the vehicle part (you just use your truck), but you still get a great RV. You can buy these new and used on websites like lamesarv.com.
Travel Trailers
Destination and travel trailers are like fifth wheels but smaller. They are perfect for the average-sized family and are versatile enough to go to almost any destination. You don’t need a large pickup truck to drag these around, just a car with decent power.
Miscellaneous Types of RVs
Hybrid and pop-up trailers are the smallest RV styles you can find. Hybrid travel trailers (which include teardrop campers) are small RVs with canvas, tent-like extensions to offer more space.
Pop-up campers are tiny trailers that fold out their canvas extensions. The majority of the walls and roofs of these RVs are made of canvas materials. These RV styles are wonderful for trips through warm areas but don’t do well in the cold.
Plan the Best Road Trip This Summer
Buying and owning an RV costs extra money and maintenance, but it’s worth it if you’re on the road a lot. Renting an RV for your summer vacation can work out cheaper than paying for hotels (especially if you’re going to be on the road a lot).
There are many different types of RVs for different kinds of vacations. Fifth wheels, travel trailers, and mobile homes are great for easy living. Toy haulers, hybrids, and pop-up campers are great for adventures into the wilderness. If you want summer vacation ideas, check out our lifestyle blog today for holiday inspiration.