The RV lifestyle continues to increase in popularity, with motor homes offering all the amenities of home and then some. The fun of an RV is that you can choose from a wide variety of vehicles, from rustic pop-ups that are perfect for a weekend getaway to full-sized motorcoaches that will take you across the country in extreme style and comfort. Whether you are looking for a way to camp more comfortably with the family or a whole new travel lifestyle, there is the perfect RV waiting for you. However, before you sign on the dotted line, there are a few basics to learn about RV travel. Types of RV's The first choice is the type of RV that you want to travel in. Beginners might do well to select a more modest variety to test the waters of the RV lifestyle. Dealers like Ameri-Camp offer the  [...]

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RV means Recreational Vehicle. From the moment that name was coined, it has been a work in progress. There are now three almost distinct classes of motorhomes, Class A, Class B, and Class C, and who knows how many classes of towable travel or camping trailers. There are the little SUVs which, once the back seats are folded down and you stretch out qualifies as a Class B motorhome or camper; and there are ATVs which in the minds of many aren’t good for anything but recreation and doctor bills. Let’s try to make a little sense of this. We will start with the three classes, A, B, and C.: Class A motorhomes are generally defined by some as “if it has a flat front end, fromtop to bottom, it is Class A.” These motorhomes are purpose-built or conversions, usually built on bus chassis. They  [...]

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Many people are under the mistaken impression that maintaining an RV is similar to maintaining a car, but this simply isn’t the case. An RV is not just a "huge automobile." Nor is it quite a house with wheels. It is somewhere between the two. An RV is a type of vehicle that is special in the fact that it is significantly larger and has many more parts to it than an average car. Also, an RV is typically driven very long distances, which almost inevitably results in more repairs as it ages and the mileage increases. This is why it is so important to buy a quality recreational vehicle that is designed to stand the test of time. Otherwise you may find yourself putting a lot of money into it even shortly after your purchase. There are a few specific approaches to avoid major repairs. One is  [...]

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Camping for most people means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If that doesn't really appeal to you, then camping in an RV is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure. RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They start with campers that fit in the back of a pickup truck. These can have full kitchens, beds, a shower and toilet in them. Next there are van conversions called Class B motorhomes that are basically a cargo van converted into a camping vehicle. These can have a raised roof for more head room. They also contain the same amenities as the truck camper. Next up is the Class C motor home. The front end looks like a pickup truck, but the similarity ends there. There is a sleeper extension over the cab and the back end looks like any motorhome you are probably familiar  [...]

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The manufacturer depends on RV dealers to please the buyer, represent them the maker of the RV, and to sell the RV. Dealers are across the country and on line, to help the potential RV owners on the purchase of their recreational vehicle. The dealer is the connection between the potential buyer and the maker of the recreational vehicle. Image is very important to manufacturers. They research all dealers before allowing them to carry and promote their product. RV dealers are required to know the product and all the options. To assure that there product is represented to the fullest. Hard work and time go into making a motorhome so the manufacturer makes sure that the relationship between the two is perfect. It is the salesman who relay all customer communication back to the manufacturer, this  [...]

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Some people may not be into “roughing it out under the stars” so a Camping Trailer may be more down their alley. There are plenty of different types of Camping Trailers of recreational vehicles that can range from hardtops to pretty much a house on wheels. And pretty much like everything else in the world, there are pros and cons to all of these different types of Camping Trailers. The pop-up Camping Trailer or Fold-down is on the lower side of cost and is great for those who are camping at well-maintained campsite close to civilization or by the road. The trailers have a fiberglass or steel bottom with a top that can easily collapse for easy transportation and can be set up to be pulled by your vehicle. A small crank raises the pop-up tent to about 8 feet over the actual trailer. Two  [...]

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The most popular Recreational Vehicles are travel trailers, in a variety of sizes and weights. Travel trailers are hard-sided, and ready to inhabit as soon as you arrive at your destination. Many can be towed by ordinary cars, SUVs, minivans or pickup trucks – the kind that you may already have in the driveway. So called “lightweight” travel trailers weigh between 2,000 and 4,000 lbs., have a length as small as 12 feet, or up to 24 feet, with prices starting around $8,000. Of course, accommodations will be tight in a compact trailer, although perfectly suitable for short trips. For more room, look to a medium or large travel trailer rv, with lengths up to 40 feet and overall weight up to about 9,000 lbs. A V8-powered SUV or pickup truck with higher towing rating will be needed to pull  [...]

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Some boys refuse to grow up with age. They still like playing outdoors with their favorite toys. No matter where they travel to, they always like to carry their toys with them. Before you start getting any wrong ideas, let me assure you that I’m talking about grown-up ‘boys’ here, and the ‘toys’ refer to something more than little playthings from a kid’s closet. If you fancy pumping up your adrenaline with snowmobiling, dirt biking, riding your ATV, jet-skiing or mountain biking, and also enjoy going places with your kith and kin, toy haulers are what you need. Toy hauler RVs, also known as 'toy trailers' or 'toy boxes’, comprise one of the fastest-growing segments of the RV industry. They are particularly popular with individuals who enjoy outdoor sports and are always looking  [...]

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The Class C motorhome is a built on a front-engine truck chassis, with the front end, cab and front doors of a van, pickup or larger truck. The most common feature is an over-the-cab space for sleeping or storage. They are often referred to as “mini-motorhomes,” despite the fact that they can reach more than 40 ft. in length. Most, however, are between 21 and 32 ft. long. Slide-outs have become a common option for Class C motorhomes, adding to the interior space while camping. Gas engines are most common, although a greater variety of excellent diesel engines have entered the market in the past several years. All Class C’s have front-mounted engines, and rear-wheel-drive, most frequently on chassis built by GM or Ford. A new trend are RV’s with a heavy-duty front cab and front engine  [...]

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RVs r recreational vehicles are typically used in reference to any type of enclosed equipment used both as a temporary traveling or fulltime home as well as a vehicle. This term is used primarily in the United States, as in British English terms used in place of ‘recreational vehicle’ include caravan, camper van or motorhome. In Australia the term ‘sport utility vehicle’ is often used to describe recreational vehicles. Among recreational vehicles are the subsets of truck campers, camping trailers, travel trailers, hybrid trailers, toy haulers, motorhomes, and toterhomes. Truck campers or camper shells are separate units that are attached to the top of the bed portion of a pick-up truck to provide enclosed area for passengers or to use as living quarters when the pick-up is stopped. Folding  [...]

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