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October 1st, 2008 by admin

The key to an enjoyable motorhome experience is that the body type and layout suit your needs.  Once these elements are decided then all other considerations will follow.  Something that looks very attractive in the showroom can be a costly lesson if the bed is uncomfortable, there is not enough storage on board or there are not enough seatbelts.  So, think hard about what the motorhome will have to do to accommodate your personal needs and interests.

Let’s start by getting to grips with some terminology about body types.There are numerous names given to motorhome body styles however below are the most popular terms:

Micro:  As the name suggests, these are the smallest motorhomes.  Usually converted from a small van chassis, for example the Citroen Berlingo or the Fiat Doblo.  Facilities usually include mains hook-up, heating, fridge, water supply (not always hot), plus a simple bed arrangement.  There may not be a washroom or toilet on board.  Despite their small size, they can provide comfortable accommodation for two, which can sometimes be enlarged by attaching an annexe.

Van conversion:  Starting life as a complete vehicle, the motorhome manufacturer converts the body adding windows, a high fixed roof or pop-up roof, plus seating, cooking and washing facilities as appropriate for the model.  Being larger than a Micro, this popular type of motorhome can provide a good combination of usable space, storage and a comprehensive range of equipment.

Coachbuilt:  This is a motorhome for sale where the living area, including the walls floor and ceiling are built upon a chassis cab. The most popular chassis used are Fiat, Ford, Renault, Iveco and VW.  The roof of the cab is cut away and a bed area is built over the cab.  Sometimes these motorhomes are also called ‘overcabs’.

Compact:  The latest class of motorhomes to emerge from manufacturers and currently enjoying good sales both in the UK and abroad.  Usually under 6 metres in length they are look like either a mini low profile or ‘A’ Class and combine the attributes of the van conversions’ manouverability with the layouts and facilities of their larger coachbuilt and ‘A’ class siblings.

‘A’ Class:  The entire Class A motorhome body is built by the motorhome manufacturer including the cab.  Only the motor drive unit and dashboard are sourced from the chassis supplier.  Often the chassis is also modified to allow extra weight, length and storage.  The manufacturers have significant scope to design stylish body styles with practical features such as insulated double floors, garage style storage areas and roomy lounges.  As they are often built to order, customers have more options to personalise their motorhome with additional equipment. Therefore, size for size, these are the most expensive motorhomes to buy.

August 28th, 2008 by admin

When it comes to buy motorhome it is compared to buying a home. The buying process is similar from what dealership, salesperson, motorhome, to financing and are all very vital in the buying process. Motorhome sales people are very knowledgeable in the ins and out of motorhomes, so make sure you are comfortable and with your salesperson professionalism as well as how knowledgeable they are, this is very important when it comes to buying a motorhome. Motorhomes come in different models and styles you will need to keep in mind, all the important accommodations your motorhome will need to have.

A motorhome sales specialist is there to assist you every step of the way. The 40 foot diesel pushers can either be designed to accommodate 4 or your whole family, with all the different option you can specialize your motorhome. Motorhomes are available in 16-40 feet, so what helps to determine what size are your amenities and accommodations, so of course the more you want the bigger you will need. The size also determines how many it will sleep.

Your salesperson will also let you know that motorhome classifications range from small van size to the size of a bus, they come in gas engines and diesel engines. The smaller the motorhome the more it will be a gas engine and the larger the more likely it will be a diesel engine. Following are brief examples of each classification of motorhomes.

Class A: Class As are the elite in motorhomes, they commonly run on diesel fuel, the exterior looks like a bus with the flat and larger windshield. These motorhomes come 21-40 feet long and are the longest of all motorhomes.

Class B: Class Bs normally sleep 4 people, range from 16-21 feet in length and are the smallest of motorhomes that designed with a van type of front cab, commonly known as the camper van.

Class C: Class C are the mini-RVs coming in 20-31 feet in length it is built on a car chassis also resembles a van. This class is between a Class A and a Class B and priced at $60,000.

The best time to purchase a motorhome is the summertime, so get out and see what is out there!! With so many RV manufacturers, styles, and models there is one to satisfy all your needs. So when you decided on which class next is looking to see what the market has to offer.

Manufacturers sell their units with a knowledgeable dealership that knows their product; you can also ask the manufacturer what dealers carry their product in your area. It is recommended to take time researching and driving as many motorhomes just like you would if you’re searching for a house. With so many choices out there, make sure and fi

August 18th, 2008 by admin

There are many recreational vehicle manufacturers available to choose from, which can make choosing a recreational vehicle manufacturer seem like a rather arduous task at times. The most important thing to remember is that you should inform yourself of the features and qualities that each recreational vehicle manufacturer provides, and take a long at their history, as well as what their main priorities are. By doing this, you will be able to narrow your search down to a select few that meet the exact criteria you are searching for.

Choosing a Recreational Vehicle:-

You should make sure that any recreational vehicle manufacturer you take the time to even consider carries only vehicles that comply with the requirements of the law’s standards for RVs. Regardless of where you live, you should check with the local laws in order to make sure that any recreational vehicle manufacturer you consider as an option has all of their vehicles up to date. Some of the available RV manufacturers include that of the following: Adventure Manufacturing, Bigfoot Industries, Carriage, Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Company, Dutchmen Manufacturing, Extreme RVs, Fleetwood Canada, Fleetwood Folding Trailers, General Coach, Georgie Boy Manufacturing, Glendale Recreational Vehicles, Great West Van Conversions, Gulf Stream Coach, Home and Park Motor homes, Jayco, Comfort Corporation, Leisure Travel Vans, Monaco Coach Corporation, National RV, Newmar Corporation, Northlander Industries, Pleasure-Way Industries, Rexhall Industries, Starcraft RV, Thor America, Tiffin Motor Homes, Vanguard, Viking Recreational Vehicles, and more.

Coachmen Recreational Vehicles is one of the more popular RV manufacturers, whose available selection includes that of: Epic, Aurora, Mirada, Santara C, Leprechaun, Freelander, Freedom, and the Concord. Coachmen Recreational Vehicles promise safety, strength, and durability with all of their RVs, and their lengthy company time on the market shows how truly trustworthy they are as a legitimate business. The Komfort Corporation is another option of great popularity, which offers such products as Komfort trailers, Komfort fifth wheels, Trailblazer travel trailers, Trailblazer fifth wheels, and the K2 by Komfort travel trailers. National RV Inc. is yet another good choice, as they pride themselves on building all of their vehicles with the same attention to quality and comfort, and have been considered as the hallmark of RVs for decades.

Regardless of which actual manufacturer you decide to opt for, as long as you make yourself knowledgeable on the features and qualities that each manufacturer offers, you can feel assured in knowing that you will have made the best possible choice for you and your own personal needs.