Recreational Vehicle (RV)

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Recreational vehicle

A recreational vehicle often called RV for short, is a vehicle that is used not just for leisure activities during vacation time, but also as a full-time housing quarter.
A RVer is someone who goes travelling on a RV while the term "RVing" simply means travelling/living on a RV.
A RV is either a towable RV, motorized RV or a park model RV.
RVs are equipped with the basics like electricity, water heater, refrigerator, stove/oven, television/satellite dish, shower, toilet with flush, sofas and beds.
RVs come in various sizes to suit the different needs of individuals or families.
Whether used or brand new, RVs are for sale and rent.

A motorhome or a motorized RV is a van or bus-size live-in vehicle that can be driven without the need to be towed, in fact it can even tow a car.
There are 3 types of motorhomes :
- • CLASS A motorized RV is also known as the conventional motorhome. It is the largest of the motorhomes and looks very much like a bus.
- • CLASS B motorized RV is also known as a Camper Van or a Van Conversion. It is the smallest of the motorhomes and is built using a street van with the addition of a raised roof.
- • CLASS C motorized RV is also known as a mini-motorhome. It has most of the features of a Class A contained in a smaller unit. It is built on an automotive van chassis and has a cab-over bunk and a rear bedroom.
A motorhome can be equipped with heated tanks, a BTU furnace, insulation and double-glazed windows for the cold weather.

A bus conversion is luxury coach that comes with all the comforts of home with a touch of elegance while traveling.
It includes a living quarter, kitchen, bath and other facilities.

Also known as a park trailer.
A park model RV not only looks like a house (that comes with a porch) on the outside, it is a complete living quarter inside.
A park model RV can be custom-built to an indivdual's specifications.