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what are they best and worst for?
| RV | Best for | Worst for |
|---|---|---|
| cargo van | ease of modification, stealth, mounting solar, passthrough | aesthetics |
| conversion van | stealth, raised roof, already own?, passthrough | ease of modification, mounting solar |
| minivan | stealth insurance, already own?, passthrough | living space |
| travel trailer | space, built-in amenities | build quality, passthrough, mounting solar, needs tow vehicle |
| cargo trailer | space, ease of modification, mounting solar | passthrough, |
| truck w/slide-in camper | 4wd can go anywhere ground clearance | handling, low overhangs, passthrough, mounting solar, expensive |
| truck w/camper shell | inexpensive, mounting solar | living space, passthrough |
| car | stealth, MPG, insurance, already own? | living space, mounting solar |
| SUV | stealth, light towing, already own? | living space |
| box truck | living space square shape easy to modify, mounting solar, passthrough | MPG, insurance, parts, serviceability |
| school bus | living space, mounting solar, passthrough | MPG, parking, parts, serviceability |
| Class A RV | living space, built-in amenities, passthrough | parking, expensive, build quality, low overhangs |
| Class B RV | build quality, built-in amenities, passthrough | parking, expensive |
| Class C RV | living space, built-in amenities, relatively inexpensive passthrough | parking, low overhangs, build quality |