The living unit has been entirely constructed on a bare, specially designed motor vehicle chassis. It's a virtual "home-away from-home" on wheels, fully loaded and equipped for short trips, lengthy vacations and/or fulltiming. Price range is $50,000 to $900,000.

A panel type truck to which the RV manufacturer adds any of the following conveniences: sleeping, kitchen and toilet facilities. Also 110/120-volt hook-up, fresh water storage, city water hook-up and a top extension to provide more head room. price range is $37,500 to $71,000.

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 area and attaches it to the cab section. It's sometimes referred to as a mini-motorhome because it provides the conveniences of a larger motorhome in a scaled-down version and at a lower price. Price range is $42,000 to $121,000.

This unit can be equipped the same as the 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 pickup truck equipped with a special hitch in the truck bed. These two-level units can provide the greatest living of all towable RVs because they come equipped with all the comforts of home and are perfect for weekend getaways. Price range is $12,000 to $98,000.

Ranges typically from 12 feet to 35 feet in length and is towed by means of a bumper or frame hitch attached to the towing vehicle (car, van or pick-up truck). The travel trailer provides all the comforts of home and is perfectly adaptable for weekend getaways, family vacations or fulltiming. Price range is $9,000 to $76,000.
 

This unit is manufactured as both travel trailers and fifth wheels. It's designed for those RVers who enjoy the outdoors. It includes comfortable living quarters with cargo area for transporting motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and other small vehicles or equipment needed. The back of the unit has a ramp which allows easy access to those vehicles. Price range is $11,000 to $40,000.

A recreational camping unit designed for temporary living quarters which is mounted on wheels and connected with collapsible sidewalls that fold for towing by a motorized vehicle. The folding camping trailer combines the experience of open-air tent camping with sleeping comforts, basic conveniences and weather protection found in other RVs. Price range is $3,500 to $18,000.

A camping unit designed to be loaded onto (slide-in camper) or affixed to the bed or chassis (chassis-mount camper) of a truck, constructed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational camping or travel use. The truck camper is popular for back road journeys, accessing remote locations and family recreational camping. Price range is $3,300 to $25,000.

Designed for those RVers who like to spend the summer at their favorite campground or for those who prefer to head south during the winter. Park Models are often an economical and convenient alternative for long-term or seasonal camping. When set, park models may be connected to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. It's built on a single chassis which is mounted on wheels. Price range is $20,000 to $55,000.

Driving the vast majority of RVs requires no special license and is easier than many newcomers think. In some states, the very largest motorhomes may require a special driving test or written test for a different class of drivers license. Regardless of size, personal use recreation vehicles do not require a commercial drivers license. Experienced automobile drivers already have the skills to drive a motorized RV. With proper attention to the size, height and weight differences, experienced drivers find it fun to take the wheel.

In some states, the very largest towable RVs may require a special driving test or written test for a different class of drivers license. Regardless of size, a commercial drivers license is not required for towing a personal use RV. Towing skills are readily acquired. With a little practice, experienced drivers find it easy to learn to tow an RV.

Today's market features a large selection of tow vehicles -- conversion vehicles, SUVs, light trucks, most full-size and many mid-size cars -- with sophisticated engineering packages providing greater towing power, superior maneuverability and braking.