Types of Motorhomes

Though there may be several designs and flavors34 feet.
of motorhomes, they are technically classified asThe class B is easy to drive and therefore
type A, type B, type C or bus conversions. Allmanoeverable. If you need to do a lot of turning
the types are motorised homes but each hasand visiting small communities on the trip, this is
different features and capacity to suit differentthe ideal one as it can driven around any corner
purposes and budgets. A motohome can measureand also manage sharp turns. It is suitable for
21 to 45 feet.short stay camping and smaller groups of say 3.
The type A is the largest of all and comes loadedThe limitation is that you have less space, and a
with facilities and high end equipment for long tripslow ceiling which means you cannot transport
and can be used as permanet abode by anyobjects that stand tall. You also have a small gas
person. It is built on special chassis and may costtank which will require refueling a lot.
$57,000 to $1.4 m.Type C is a small motorhome mounted on the
It has a gallery, living area, sleeping quarters,chassis of a van. It also offers a living room,
permanent sanitary facilities. There is power, backkitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Though they can
up batteries, water holding tanks and an onboardoffer all the comforts of class A motorhome,
generator.they look crammed. The type C cannot have full
The class A is highly spacious and that allows it tosize beds but come with bunker types. They are
have extra comforts like a refrigerator,easy to manoevre and can manage sharp turns
washer-dryer, large-screen TV, computerizedor narrow roads.
leveling system, satellite navigation system,It cost about $48,000 to $139,000 and measure
satellite dish, slideout room extension and large20 to 35 feet.
storage bays.The bus conversions are full size buses converted
One major disadvantage of the class a type isto a motorhome. This type is most suitable for
that it is not manoeverable due to its length andlarge group camping. Their large size enables them
bulkiness. Again, it is too low and thereforeto have luxury sofas and most of the bulky
unsuitable for rugged environments.comforts of a home.
The type B is like a converted van and can beThey scost between $100,000 to $1m and
said to be the smallest in the range of selfmeasure 35 to 45 feet.
contained motorhomes. It is basically a truckThe choice of a motorhome will depend on so
which had been modified to have sleeping, livingmany factors including budget, your needs
and dining rooms. The price range for this class isassessment and whether or not you ned
between $42,000 to $73,000 and measures 16 tomanoeverability or not.