Which RV Sizes Are Best for Road Trips?

Everyone knows the Ford Model T as one of the first mass-production combustion vehicles. Few, though, are aware of the Ford Roadster, the first RV which arrived on the market in 1915.

The Roadster was a little more than a bed attached to a car. These days, you have a wide variety of RV sizes and RV types to choose from. The thing is, you are not exactly going to bring your full-sized RV on a trip to the beach in San Diego.

So in this guide, we aim to help you plan better for RV travel. Read on as we discuss driving an RV that’s right for your travel plans.

RV Sizes: Class A Motorhome

When people picture RVs, they likely imagine the Class A motorhome. This is in the heaviest RV weight category, and includes everything you could ever want for. They have full kitchens, bedrooms, and complete indoor showers.

They also have the highest capacity. In your typical Class A, you can accommodate at least 10 people, sometimes more. They are ideal for providing maximum comfort on long trips.

That said, these are the most expensive on the list. It may be better to find RV rentals than to purchase your own. Further, you should be plenty comfortable with driving a bus-like vehicle.

Travel Trailer

Travel trailers take almost everything you can find in a motorhome and compress it down to size. It may not be nearly as spacious or have as many accommodations. But it does pack quite a punch and fits into the trailer format.

Think of the classic Airstream trailer. You can still get internal water tanks and pumps to use the bathroom and shower. There may also be an onboard generator to power your lights and amenities.

The only real downside to a travel trailer is that you need a vehicle to tow it. Your average compact car will not be up to the task. Make sure you have a proper small or mid-sized truck if you decide to go with this option.

Truck Camper

A truck camper is an even smaller version of what you would get in a travel trailer. It sits in the bed of your truck and hangs over the cabin. Truck campers are perhaps the smallest and most efficient option on this list.

There are a couple of downsides, though. You will need some help leveraging the camper on top of the vehicle–and removing it. That said, it is much easier to maneuver than having a trailer behind you. 

Purchase The Right RV Today

RV sizes are so diverse that you will never struggle to find the right RV for your use case. Generally speaking, you have two main camps. There are full, self-driving RVs, and those that you need to tow or carry with another vehicle.

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