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Recreational Vehicles (RVs)

An RV, also known as a motor home (in spite of some arguments to the contrary), is an enclosed wheeled or motorized platform dually used as a vehicle and a dwelling. They offer more mobility and protection than a tent or a tepee, and buck for buck, about the same living space and comfort as a yurt. Unfortunately, there are a lot of RVs out there that look nice but fall to pieces with any serious use. Check with consumer organizations and get an RV that's for living in, not merely for vacation traveling. Here are the categories of RVs or motor homes:

Class A Motor Home: A home built on a commercial bus, big truck, or specialized chassis.

Bus Conversion: A commercial bus converted to a motor home. Some of these get ridiculously fancy.

Class B Camper Van: This is essentially a conventional van with an added raised roof or a low-riding backside.

Class C Motor Home: These are van- or truck-like compartments built on a truck chassis with an attached cab section. The cab-over profile is distinctive and contains a bed or an entertainment center. These are also known as mini motor homes.

Truck Camper: This is a compartment temporarily placed