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- | Words of Wisdom: | + | > Words of Wisdom: |
- | ====== | + | ====== |
- | 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 ===== |
- | | car | stealth, \\ MPG, \\ insurance, | + | |
- | | 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 | standing height, 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]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | A **[[RV:cargo van|Cargo | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro: | ||
+ | * **Con: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | **[[RV:box truck|Box trucks]]** provide a large cubic space for an easy build. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **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 | ||
+ | * **Con:** commercial vehicles often see very hard use, not ideal for regular highway driving (geared for local deliveries), may be difficult to find parking due to size, frequently have high miles, road noise | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | **[[RV:ambulance|Ambulances]]** can be a good compromise between a van and truck in terms of size and building platform. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro: | ||
+ | * **Con:** potential | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Motorhomes ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Motorhomes are purpose-built for recreation and living, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | The **[[RV:Class A|Class A motorhome]]** is a large, expensive | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** large comfortable | ||
+ | * **Con: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ 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:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | The **[[RV: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Pro:** space, built-in amenities | ||
+ | * **Con:** build quality, passthrough, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | **[[RV: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **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: | ||