Class C Motorhomes

The real fun with recreational vehicles begins with the motorized kind. These are the bigger, better boys of the pack, and also among the more expensive ones. A motorhome, as it is popularly called, can belong to any of 3 Classes. Class A Motorhomes are either gas or diesel powered, with the diesel Class A motorhomes being referred to as Diesel Pushers and often the most expensive and luxurious of the RV types. Class B Motorhomes or van conversions are a large self-contained van, which includes living accommodations, and are the smaller version of the motorhomes. Class C Motorhomes are built on a truck chassis. They are cheaper than the other two types, yet offer excellent amenities and ample space. Read more about a Class C Motorhome.

Winnebago Ratings

Winnebago Industries is one of the oldest and most well-known names in the recreational vehicle industry. The company, headquartered in Forest City, Iowa manufactures motorhomes and self-contained RVs for leisure and outdoor recreational use. The company was started in 1958 when John K. Hanson convinced a California company to open a travel trailer factory in the then economically depressed rural area of Forest City. Read more about Winnebago Ratings.

Airstream Taps SURV Market with PanAmerica

Airstream Inc. has combined aspects of its Classic travel trailer and the modernistic International CCD floorplan to create the 34-foot, triple-axle PanAmerica sport utility travel trailer (SURV), a first for the Jackson Center, Ohio, manufacturer. Read more about Airstream Motorhomes.

Toy Hauler

Toy hauler trailers are divided into two separate compartments with the storage section opening directly to the outside to allow for easy access to the cargo. Toy Haulers or living quarter trailers are designed with you, your sport, and all the creature comforts in mind. Toy Haulers offer something very unique to the RV buyer, not only do they provide the feature of living quarters, but also a garage area in which to keep items such as motorcycles, atv 's such as 4 wheelers, small boats, golf carts, and similar items. Toy haulers are the RV of choice for the outdoors enthusiasts who love their toys. The reason they are so appreciated by their owners is because toy haulers are versatile. Toy haulers are a popular item year in and out. Read more...

Mini Motorhomes

Class C motorhomes are sometimes referred to as mini-motorhomes, which are scaled-down versions of Class A motorhomes. They range in weight from 10,000 to 15,000 pounds and stretch from 20 feet to 35 feet in length. Class C motorhomes are generally constructed on a van chassis. Read more about mini motorhomes.

RV Consumer Ratings Guide

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State parks provide storage sites for RV's

LANSING -- State park officials are looking at ways their customers can save gas this summer in an effort to bolster a potentially sluggish Michigan tourist season due to high fuel costs.

Campers with travel trailers, motorhomes or trailers with boats will be able to park them at no cost for 15 days in strategically placed lots at specified parks.

Officials say parking a trailer rather than towing it home and returning in, say, two weeks can save up to a third in fuel costs when travelling to the Upper Peninsula. Read more...

FREE RV Special Report!

If you're considering buying a new RV or a used RV this report is a must read. This report covers; motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers. In our, "Learn How To Spot A Well-Built RV" you will learn how RVs are constructed and types of materials being used. You will also learn what questions to ask and important buying tips that could save you thousands of dollars during the negotiating process.

Want to own a travel trailer?

The term “travel trailer” loosely describes any and all trailers used as a home away from home. The fact that they are trailers means that they are towed, rather than self-propelled. Beyond that, the class is wide open. There are luxurious travel trailers; there are travel trailers that scream out their owner’s impoverished status. Somewhere in between you have seen hundreds on the Interstate.

Travel Trailers

Travel trailers come in a variety of sizes, ranging from a small bedroom on wheels to the equivalent of a Class A motorhome without the engine and transmission. Many units feature a slideout to quickly extend the unit's living space. Small trailers may weigh less than 2,000 pounds and can be pulled with a wide selection of compact vehicles. Read more...