Saturday, August 25, 2007

Motorhomes are a Road Traveler's Dream

Author: Eriani Doyel

Motorhomes are the ideal form of travel for those who like to spend their vacation time going camping in the mountains, running on the beach, or sightseeing along the highways and byways. By traveling this way you can have all of the comforts of home while you are on the road. While travel trailers and fifth wheels are great for some, motorhomes have the convenience factor of not having to be towed by another vehicle.

To find out more about motor powered RVs, you can look to many sources. One of the first things that you will need to know is that there are 3 classes of RV—Class A, or the motor coaches; Class B, the camper van; and the Class C mini motorhomes. Each class has its own advantages for the individual buyer depending on a few factors including how many people will be using the RV and how it is going to be used. If you are a full timer (someone who lives in an RV full time) you will have different needs than someone who will just take it out on weekends.

A very good resource for information about the different makes and models of RVs and also for general information on motorhomes is the internet. You can find websites for the various manufacturers, online dealers, and even sites where motorhomes are rated and reviewed by consumer organizations or actual owners. The manufacturer’s sites will be a good source of information about the features and floor plan specifics of each model of motorhomes. They may also have links to RV clubs, campgrounds and RV owner magazines that are specifically relevant to RV owners. Online dealers will have listings of motorhomes for sale so that you can get an idea of how much your dream RV will cost. They will also have information about financing. You can even be pre-approved for your loan online before you even go to a dealership.

For more objective information about motorhomes you might want to visit a search engine such as Google and look up ratings or reviews. This is a good way to decide whether the Holiday Rambler or the Monaco is the right brand of motorhomes for you. There are so many different motorhomes out there and it can be intimidating to decide which one is right for you.

Talk to family and friends who own RVs to see what they like/dislike about their particular make and model. The information that you get will help you to be a better consumer and more confident about your purchase.

Eriani Doyel writes articles about RVs, Home and Family. For more information about Motorhomes visit dscrvs.com.

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