Guide To Different Classes of RVs

Above, my Winnebago Class C at Grand Teton National Park last summer. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This subject has been mentioned several times over the years, but with so many first-time RV buyers making RV sales skyrocket, it is worth another review of what RV types are available.

I've had three RVs. I started with a pop-up trailer (also known as tent trailers. Then I went from that to a micro-mini Class C on a Toyota chassis. I currently have a 23' Winnebago Class C.

Business Insider has posted an article on the different classes of RVs.

They begin it with:

RVs and RV trailers are no longer just for older folks looking for post-retirement travel plans or suburban families looking for a summer getaway. 

RV sales started skyrocketing when states started their first rounds of lifting stay-at-home orders. And now, RV interests have been hitting new customer segments, such as millennials looking to fulfill their "digital nomad" dreams. 

But for first-time home on wheels buyers and renters, the RV and RV trailer market may seem daunting.  

Each RV and trailer type differs from the other in size, floor plan, weight, and design to fit the needs of different customers. For example, large toy hauler trailers allow families to bring both their children and their ATVs and kayaks on the trip. But other trailer types, such as the teardrop, may not even include an interior kitchen due to its smaller size. 

Whether you're looking to purchase your first RV, or you've been browsing RV rental platforms Outdoorsy and RVshare for a weekend RV getaway here's a list of different RV and trailers, explained:

To read on, go here.