There are roughly eight types of RV classifications. Before buying a new or used motorhome, it is important to understand what this new jargon means.
Gaining a little knowledge here will save you confusion and embarrassment in the future.
So, without further ado, I present to you:
8 Types of Recreational Vehicles – Understanding Recreational Vehicle Ratings:
1. Class A Motorhome – Start with a stripped chassis, spray a suspension, some instruments, and let the manufacturer build everything from there. The largest and most expensive platforms are usually Class A motorhomes.
2. Class B Motorhome (Camping Van Conversion) – This is a small motorhome built on a van chassis. It generally keeps the same bodywork as the truck but raises the roof for more interior space.
3. Class C Motorhome: This is a motorhome with the front of a pickup but a trimmed chassis. A larger screen than a B-Class, and is often built on a Freightliner, General Motors, Ford, Sprinter, and International commercial chassis.
4. Travel Trailer – This is a towed caravan that includes almost all sizes and prices. What sets the travel trailer apart is that it fits a normal hitch at bumper level.
5. Fifth Wheel Trailer (Fifth Wheel Trailer): These are like travel trailers, except they require a pick-up truck and a special (huge) fifth wheel trailer hitch on the truck bed. Fifth-wheel trailers come in different sizes, but many of the larger, more luxurious RVs are fifth-wheels.
6. Folding camping trailer: Usually one of the first trailers someone gets. They fold flat and are light and easy to move. Once at the campsite, they open up to a surprising amount of space.
7. Pickup Truck: This is a small living space that can be slid into the back of a pickup. These are sometimes called skid-steer trailers.
8. Recreational Sport Utility Vehicle (SURV) – This is a typical motorhome, but with its own garage. You can take your motorized toys with you … something like a dirt bike, motorcycle, or quad bike.
Now that you know the 8 types of RVs, why not get out there and see if you can spot the difference?