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- | ====== | + | ====== |
- | One of the first decisions a potential ' | + | After determining that [[lifestyle: |
- | The chart below attempts to give a rough overview of the pro/con of the main types of camper. | + | **This page is a starting point for finding |
- | ===== overviews ===== | + | ==== Video overviews ==== |
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+ | Additional videos can be found on the pages for each vehicle type in the [[# | ||
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- | ===== types of RV ===== | ||
- | ^ **RV** ^ **Pro** ^ **Con** ^ Youtube discussion | + | |
- | | [[rv:cargo_van|cargo van]]\\ The most common | + | ====== Vehicles ====== |
- | | conversion van\\ A passenger van upfitted with A/V equipment, decor, and a raised roof ([[rv: | + | |
- | | minivan | + | Visit the pages for each vehicle type for additional information and resources. |
- | | [[rv:travel trailer|travel trailer]]\\ The most common kind of RV in the US. Examples include bumper hitch trailers, [[https:// | + | |
- | | cargo trailer\\ boxy trailer that can be converted | + | ---- |
- | | truck w/slide-in camper | + | |
- | | truck w/camper shell | inexpensive, | + | ===== Vans ===== |
- | | [[rv:car|car]] | + | |
- | | SUV | stealth, \\ light towing, \\ already own?\\ insurance | + | Vans are the most common choice for those who want to build their own mobile living quarters. For most people, they are a good balance of pros and cons. Professionally converted vans are also available. |
- | | box truck | living space,\\ square shape easy to modify, | + | |
- | | school bus | living | + | See also **[[rv: |
- | | ambulance | + | |
- | | step van | space, standing height, straight walls, easy engine access | + | Common van models: |
- | | shuttle bus | standing height, | + | |
- | | [[rv:class_a|Class A motorhome]]\\ large, expensive | + | |
- | | [[rv:class_b|Class B motorhome]]\\ mini RVs [[https:// | + | |
- | | [[rv:class_c|Class C motorhome]]\\ - [[https:// | + | * [[rv: |
+ | * [[rv:sprinter|Sprinter]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | A **[[RV:cargo van|Cargo | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro: | ||
+ | * **Con: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | A **[[RV:passenger van|Passenger van]]** or **conversion van** is upfitted with A/V equipment, decor, and a [[rv: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro: | ||
+ | * **Con: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Commercial Trucks | ||
+ | |||
+ | Trucks offer significantly more room than vans, and are generally | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | **[[RV:skoolie|Skoolies]]** and other **buses** offer lots of space and windows. Buses are often cheap to buy but may be expensive to convert and operate. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** living space, | ||
+ | * **Con:** MPG, parking, parts, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | **[[RV:box truck|Box trucks]]** provide | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** Large living space, square shape easy to modify, | ||
+ | * **Con:** Low MPG, insurance | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | **[[RV:step van|Step vans]]** provide a large cubic space for an easy build, with easier access than other trucks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** flat surfaces for easy build and solar mount, large living area, entrance steps and low floor height for easy ingress and egress, nondescript for stealth camping, easy engine access | ||
+ | * **Con:** commercial vehicles often see very hard use, not ideal for regular highway driving (geared for local deliveries), | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | **[[RV:ambulance|Ambulances]]** can be a good compromise between a van and truck in terms of size and building platform. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro: | ||
+ | * **Con:** potential | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | ===== Motorhomes ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Motorhomes are purpose-built for recreation and living, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | The **[[RV:Class A|Class A motorhome]]** is a large, expensive | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** large comfortable | ||
+ | * **Con: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | {{ http://rv-camping.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/ | ||
+ | The **[[RV:Class B|Class B motorhome]]** is a mini RV [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro: | ||
+ | * **Con: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ https:// | ||
+ | The **[[RV:Class C|Class C motorhome]]** is a [[https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro: | ||
+ | * **Con: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Trailers ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ http:// | ||
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+ | The **[[RV: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** space, built-in amenities | ||
+ | * **Con:** build quality, passthrough, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ https:// | ||
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+ | A **[[rv: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** space, ease of modification, | ||
+ | * **Con:** passthrough | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Smaller vehicles ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | A **[[RV: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** stealth, insurance, already own?, passthrough | ||
+ | * **Con:** living space | ||
+ | |||
+ | Common van models: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [[rv: | ||
+ | * [[rv: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | **[[RV: | ||
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+ | * **Pro:** stealth (with sufficiently tinted windows), MPG, insurance, already own? | ||
+ | * **Con:** low living space, limited solar options | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ https:// | ||
+ | **[[RV: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** 4wd can go anywhere, ground clearance, built for towing | ||
+ | * **Con:** handling, low overhangs, passthrough, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | ====== Making Your Purchase ====== | ||
+ | After you've decided what kind of vehicle is right for your needs, what next? | ||
+ | * [[RV: | ||
+ | * How to [[RV: | ||
+ | * [[RV: | ||