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Choosing the Right RV for You

By Jason Kay

You've been considering the purchase of an RV, but now, with gas prices so high, maybe you're re-considering. No need. While you want to evaluate any vehicle purchase, here are a few things you may not have thought about Recreational Vehicles.

First, there is an RV for any spending level so you have many RV choices. You can find tent trailers for a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on whether you want a new or used RV, and the size and options included. And you can find mega-RVs that cost more than some houses. Find an RV that meets your requirements for comfort and roominess. Most models come in several trim levels, so if you're looking for a new RV, you can weigh the benefits of the various options against the costs. But remember that there are many used RVs out there that are very well cared for, and you may be able to find one that's just a few years old and save yourself some money.

But what types of RVs are there to choose from? In the broadest sense, there are tow-behinds and fifth-wheels, which have no motor as part of the RV, and motorhomes, which have the motor as an integral part.

Tow-behinds, or towables, can include tent trailers, which are an excellent way to try out RVing. They're very reasonably priced and lightweight. You can find a tent trailer light enough to tow behind almost any vehicle. Tent trailers set up (and down) in a matter of minutes, and the "tent" part of it is watertight these days, so there's no more worrying about water coming through to drip on your forehead.

Tow-behinds can also include teardrop trailers (think "I love Lucy"), standard recreational trailers, and also the newer "toy hauler" trailers, also known as ramp trailers, with which you can bring along everything, including the kitchen sink. Most use toy haulers for garaging Motorcycles, Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Jet Skis, Surfing Gear, and any sport or profession that requires special equipment. Teardrop trailers are not as lightweight as a tent trailer, but they are pretty light, mostly because they aren't all that large. The interior is typically reserved for sleeping, with the kitchen facilities on a fold-down tail in the rear.

Standard trailers come in a huge variety of lengths, from twelve feet or so to well over thirty feet. You can find models with just the basics to ones with options you hadn't even imagined-and, of course, prices to match. The "toy hauler" models are very similar, but many of the interior features like beds and sofas fold or otherwise stow away so that your ATVs or motorcycles can come along for the ride. The floors typically have recessed D-rings for strapping your toys down.

The final type of tow-behind is a fifth-wheel trailer. These hook into an adapter in the bed of your truck, rather than on a ball on the bumper. This can make the overall length a little shorter, although the front of the trailer, the part that rides over the truck bed, isn't as tall as the rest of the trailer. One nice thing about fifth-wheels is that they turn and corner in a shorter radius than standard tow-behinds.

Then there are the motorized RVs, typically called motorhomes or motorcoaches. The nice thing about these is that, when you pull over to camp, there's no getting out or setting up. You just unbuckle your seatbelt and you're ready to go. However, with a tow-behind you're not devoted to your engine-you can get a new car or truck and still keep your trailer. With a motorhome it's all or nothing. Some people tow a small car behind the motorcoach so they can get to the grocery store without taking the RV.

Of course, since the engine is included, a motorcoach is typically more expensive than a trailer or fifth-wheel. But don't forget to consider the cost of the tow vehicle into your calculations.

After deciding what type of RV you want and the price you're willing to pay, it's time to start looking! Don't discount an RV that's a few years old. Remember, few RVs are used on an ongoing basis. The vast majority get taken out only a few weeks or months of the year.

Many banks offer financing for RVs-check with yours first. Sometimes with an attached checking or savings account, they'll lower the interest rate a bit. Belong to a credit union? Some of them offer RV financing as well, often at better rates than the banks or savings and loans. You may find a special financing deal on a model offered through the dealer.

With any type of financing through any source, be sure to read, read, read that contract. Question anything you don't understand. Make sure the interest rate, term, payment amount, and any other important aspects of the loan are clearly outlined on the note you'll sign. Get a copy of the contract right there, when you sign. You'll protect yourself from later hocus-pocus by anyone else.

Call several places and get firm quotes on rate and terms. If you'd prefer to deal with Lender A, but Lender B is a quarter-percent lower with the same terms, call up Lender A and let them know. You'd be surprised how often Lender A will meet or beat Lender B's offer in order to get your business.

An RV offers you flexibility in your travel plans, and the comfort of being able to stay in familiar surroundings. Your family can spend time together, and you're not worried about creepy hotel rooms or third-world food. You'll create memories that will last forever, and family ties that will bind.

So get out there, explore the world of RVing. You'll be glad you did!

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More RV Information About Motorhomes

Motorhome Class Types. What do they mean?

by Deborah Brothers

Motorhomes come in a variety of sizes and floorplans. The largest of these is the Class A Motorhome. These motorhomes come with the engine rear or the engine forward. The rear engine is most commonly a diesel engine, and these motorhomes are sometimes referred to as diesel pushers. If the diesel engine is in the front of the chassis, the motorhome is sometimes called a diesel puller. Recently a new chassis has been introduced allowing for a gasoline engine to be mounted in the rear of the motorhome. This is unusual, since most gasoline engines are mounted in the front. These rear gas engines are called gas pushers.

Class A Motorhomes offer many amenities and there is a floorplan and options available for many budgets and lifestyles. You can find a basic motorhome for $89,000 or elect to by a bus conversion for $2 million. There are many, many options in between. Some come with slide-out sections to allow more room for everyday living. These may include one, two, three or even four sections that expand to increase the floor space. Modern day appliances, home theater systems, big screen TVs with surround sound, computer work spaces, luxurious sleeping quarters and tubs and showers are common. Some motorhomes have washers and dryers, heated floors, outside entertainment centers and 'basement' storage under the floor.

Class B Motorhomes are also referred to as Camper vans or conversion vans. These are built on a van chassis and are self contained units with sink, stove, refrigerator and toilet facilities and sleeping quarters. Many come with slide-outs for roominess. They are easy to maneuver, take up a small amount of space, are fuel efficient. These are great for weekend trips or cross country.

Class C Motorhomes are also known as mini motorhomes. These motorhomes are built on a truck chassis, and often have an overhead bunk that extends over the cab. They are designed with many of the same features as their larger counterparts, including slideouts and entertainment areas, yet are smaller and more maneuverable.

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