RV TYPES : PROS AND CONS RV TYPE ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
FULL CARAVAN OR FIFTH WHEELER
FOLD-OUT CARAVAN
HYBRID CAMPER
POP-TOP
CAMPER TRAILER
MOTORHOME
• Luxurious camping
• Loads of space
• Family options
• Quick set-up and pack-up
• Ultimate protection from the elements
• Usually set-up for free-camping as well as caravan park stays
• Most ‘ home-like ' living
• Lighter and cheaper than a full van
• Easier to tow in windy conditions
• Great for families on a budget
• Many of the features of a full van in a more compact floorplan
• Designed for offroad use
• Very clever designs packed full of features
• Lots of storage
• Can be lighter than a full van but with similar living space
• Cheaper than a full van or fold-out style
• Pop-tops tend to be smaller in size than full vans , making them easier to tow , especially in windy conditions
• Lightweight
• Easy to tow
• Lots of options for campsites
• Great for the more adventurous travellers
• Huge range of configurations to suit most needs
• No towing involved
• Liveability of a caravan
• Very little set-up and pack-up time
• Larger units have more storage than a full van
• Can be heavy , requiring a ‘ large ’ tow vehicle
• Limited to larger camping sites
• Challenging to reverse into tight spaces
• Expensive to register in some states
• Not everyone is comfortable towing a heavy trailer
• More set-up time
• More exposure to the elements
• Storage space may be limited
• The larger models may still pose a challenge for people who are inexperienced at towing
• Expensive even for a small unit
• The interiors can be ‘ claustrophobic ’
• Limited family-friendly options
• More set-up time than a full van
• Slightly less protection from the elements
• Less storage
• Not many options for large families
• Some may not have air-conditioning
• The more complex , the more time and effort required to set-up
• Less protection from the elements
• Packing up wet canvas is no fun
• Security can be an issue
• They can be expensive
• Larger units may require a light or edium truck licence
• Few family options
• Your primary ( or only ) mode of transport
• Limited offroad options
• Can be expensive
CAMPERVANS
• Very cheap to buy and maintain
• Very easy to drive
• Economical
• Loads of fun
• Easy to park
• Basic accommodation
• Not very comfortable inside
• Limited storage
• Not really a family solution
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