| Motorhomes, also referred to as RVs or | | | | Van campers, also known as Class B |
| recreational vehicles, have greatly increased | | | | motorhomes, are basically small RVs created |
| in popularity in recent years and are an | | | | from a standard conversion or mini van and |
| excellent way to experience comfortable road | | | | usually feature a raised roof. These |
| travel. Unlike a commercial vehicle, RVs | | | | motorhomes are the least expensive RVs to own |
| have full power steering and automatic | | | | and operate, and are generally also the |
| transmission. Motorhomes offer excellent | | | | easiest to drive around town as well as on |
| performance for their size and weight with | | | | the highway. |
| diesel power for the majority of vehicles | | | | |
| today, offering excellent fuel efficiency. | | | | The size of a Class B RV usually varies from |
| | | | 16 feet to 21 feet, it gets you on the road |
| RV's and Motorhomes are the ideal form of | | | | to adventure in a compact size that's fun and |
| travel for those who like to spend their | | | | easy to drive, for a price ranging between |
| vacation time going camping in the mountains, | | | | $33,000 to $75,000. |
| running on the beach, or sightseeing along | | | | |
| the highways and byways. | | | | Class A motor homes are generally thought of |
| | | | as top of the line among RVs. As the largest |
| Motorhomes are a popular way to follow | | | | and most elaborate of the RVs, similar in |
| sporting events around the world, they are | | | | stature to a bus, this class is, of course, |
| also ideal for shows and events, where you | | | | the most expensive, with some sporting |
| can be on-site close to all the action yet | | | | sticker prices in the hundreds of thousands |
| with your luxurious home-from-home there with | | | | of dollars. Depending on the model and floor |
| you. | | | | plan, Class A RVs will sleep up to 8 people. |
| | | | But a decent used Class A motorhome can |
| A motorhome is the ideal family vehicle, the | | | | usually be found for below the hundred |
| driver's compartment is connected to the | | | | thousand dollar mark or so. |
| cabin so that, even on the road, your whole | | | | |
| family is together. Fully-equipped with a | | | | All RVs are incredibly well insulated, and |
| toilet, hot shower, air-conditioning, water | | | | because they're only small compared to, say, |
| tank plus a small kitchen including fridge, | | | | a house, keeping them warm or cool is a |
| stove and oven, giving you complete freedom | | | | cinch. |
| and flexibility. | | | | |
| | | | The quality and appointments of RVs continue |
| Motorhomes usually have a 240 volt power | | | | to improve, with owners realising they can |
| inlet which can be hooked up to power the | | | | travel with all of the luxuries of home. |
| larger appliances such as air conditioners | | | | |
| and microwaves. The on-board fresh water tank | | | | There's one way to check out motor homes |
| holds approximately 120 litres and will last | | | | before you choose one to buy, and that's by |
| between two and four days before it needs | | | | renting several and taking them on trial |
| refilling. | | | | runs. |
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| Motorhomes are easy to drive but different to | | | | It's a good idea to rent different models |
| a car, Take things at a steadier pace and try | | | | from different manufacturers to see what |
| to anticipate braking and cornering to make | | | | features you like, what you don't like, and |
| the journey more comfortable and reduce the | | | | how the models handle on the road and in the |
| number of complaints from the navigators. | | | | campground. Then you can make a more informed |
| | | | decision when you purchase a motor home. |
| Motorhomes have limited through-vision and | | | | Check out your local area for the best deals |
| some none at all so you soon start to rely on | | | | on renting. |
| the mirrors. Small coastal and country roads | | | | |
| get congested during the holiday periods and | | | | So, whatever model you choose just have fun |
| you have to be more aware of narrow bridges | | | | and enjoy! |
| and roadside hedges as the motorhome is wider | | | | |
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| vehicles (RVs), come in different classes. | | | | bio resource box. |
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