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RV Types & Terms
A recreational vehicle, or RV, is a
motorized or towable vehicle that combines transportation and
temporary living quarters for travel, recreation and camping.
Following are descriptions of specific types of RVs.
Towables
An RV designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle (car, van, or
truck) and of such size as not to require a special highway movement
permit. It is designed to provide temporary living quarters for
recreational, camping or travel use and does not need a permanent
on-site hook-up.
Conventional Travel Trailer:
Ranges typically from 12 to 35 feet in length, and is towed by means
of a bumper or frame hitch attached to the towing vehicle.
Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer:
This unit can be equipped the same as the conventional travel
trailer, but is constructed with a raised forward section that
allows a bi-level floor plan. This style is designed to be towed by
a vehicle equipped with a device known as a fifth-wheel hitch.
Folding Camping Trailer:
A
recreational camping unit designed for temporary living quarters
which is mounted on wheels and connected with collapsible side walls
that fold in for towing.
Truck Camper: A recreational
camping unit designed to be loaded onto or affixed to the bed or
chassis of a truck, constructed to provide temporary living quarters
for recreational camping or travel use.
Motorized
A recreational camping and travel vehicle built on or as an integral
part of a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis. It may provide
kitchen, sleeping and bathroom facilities and be equipped with the
ability to store and carry fresh water and sewage.
Motorhome (Type A):
The
living unit has been entirely constructed on a bare,
specifically-designed motor vehicle chassis.
Van Camper (Type B):
A
panel-type truck to which the RV manufacturer adds any two of the
following conveniences: sleeping, kitchen and toilet facilities.
Also 110/120-volt, fresh water storage, city water hook-up and a top
extension to provide more head room.
Motorhome (Type C):
This unit
is built on an automotive manufactured van frame with an attached
cab section. The RV manufacturer completes the body section
containing the living areas and attaches it to the cab section.
Conversion Vehicles:
Vans,
trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured by an automaker, then
modified for transportation and recreation use by a company
specializing in customized vehicles. These changes may include
windows, carpeting, paneling, seats, sofas and accessories. |