| When looking at the market to purchase an RV, you | | | | four wheel drive thus serving the same purpose as a |
| need to consider what the intended lifestyle that you'd | | | | truck camper. Some have a pop up roof making |
| like to pursue will be. This is one of the primary | | | | them fairly compact, while others can be had with full |
| considerations when surveying the potentially confusing | | | | standup fiberglass raised roofs. |
| and vast market of RV's. What looks good on the | | | | If a person has an adequate tow vehicle available, a |
| dealer lot may not match the intended use you had in | | | | smaller trailer or 5th wheel would be a wise purchase |
| mind. Let's consider a few key points in assisting you | | | | as the cost of entry to an RV is much lower than |
| in picking out the RV that's right for you. | | | | buying a motorized RV. Keep in mind there are |
| For those who want a close to nature experience and | | | | many smaller 5th wheels and travel trailers on the |
| dream of wandering back roads and primitive camping | | | | market that can towed with smaller cars and smaller |
| areas, the best choice would be either a tent trailer | | | | SUV's if one wants to get something easy to run |
| especially if tent camping is your style. Better than | | | | around with. Following the above guidelines as to the |
| tent camping, a tent trailer affords you some of the | | | | terrain one wants to travel and camp in will dictate as |
| luxuries and conveniences of having an RV, but with | | | | to the length desired. In general the smaller rigs can fit |
| the tent camping experience with its fabric walls and | | | | in and maneuver in more primitive areas that larger rigs |
| plentiful screens. | | | | can only dream of visiting. |
| If you want to wander into primitive areas where | | | | For those that want an RV that approximates having |
| weather could be harsh, a truck camper would | | | | a home on wheels, a travel trailer, 5th wheel trailer or |
| probably fit the bill. Much more heavy duty than a | | | | motorhome would be an appropriate choice. If one is |
| tent trailer with its hard side walls, a truck camper can | | | | considering full-timing versus vacationing, the choices |
| go anywhere a truck can drive, and if that means you | | | | are narrowed somewhat. The best choices for |
| have a four wheel drive truck, your options are | | | | full-timing would be the larger trailers or motorhomes. |
| many. Finding that elusive pristine lake out in the | | | | Remember that a vacation is temporary, whereas |
| mountains and camping alongside it in full luxury is | | | | those pursuing RV'ing full time have different needs as |
| indeed a potent vision. | | | | the rig needs to function as a home. You can put up |
| For those who want to do a lot of driving and want a | | | | with a cramped rig with a not so great floor plan on a |
| relatively easy to drive and maneuver rig, a van | | | | shorter vacation, but over time the deficiencies will |
| camper would be a great choice. Camper vans are | | | | wear on the occupants. |
| great in that they can be easily stored in the driveway | | | | We hope these preliminary thoughts have helped you |
| and many can fit into the standard garage. There | | | | towards getting on the road towards adventure. |
| are others on the market that can be purchased with | | | | |