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What are they best and worst for?
RV | Best for | Worst for |
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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 motorhome | living space, built-in amenities, passthrough | parking, expensive, build quality, low overhangs |
Class B motorhome | build quality, built-in amenities, passthrough | parking, expensive |
Class C motorhome | living space, built-in amenities, relatively inexpensive passthrough | parking, low overhangs, build quality |