| Recreational vehicles or motor homes are very much | | | | the larger options have more sleeping space and |
| 'in' today. They are not just functional, they can be | | | | more privacy. |
| very luxurious if you decide that that's the way you | | | | The great thing about motor homes is that you can |
| want it. So they can be fitted with ceramic tile floors, | | | | just up and travel whenever you want. You have |
| granite countertops, washers and dryers and maybe | | | | trailer parks where you can park them and though it |
| even plasma TVs! | | | | does take a bit of practice to maneuver the vehicle, |
| Let's look at the types of motor homes that are | | | | you'll soon get the hang of it and take to the road |
| available today. The roomiest one is the Type A | | | | with enthusiasm. |
| which is also the most expensive. It's got all the mod | | | | Before you buy a motor home, do a bit of research. |
| cons and the luxuries and some of them even have | | | | Try and get a fix on prices so dealers don't see you |
| garden or tub showers and stained glass windows. | | | | as a greenhorn and take advantage of you. A little |
| They cost somewhere in the region of $400,000 for | | | | bit of reading up can make all the difference |
| a new one and $85,000 for a used one. They usually | | | | between what they perceive as a sucker and an |
| tend to guzzle gas - they give you anything between | | | | informed client. Ask for the manufacturer's price so |
| 5 to 8 miles a gallon. So if you don't like that kind of | | | | you get a fix of how much you should be paying. |
| gas consumption, look for something else. | | | | Some dealers take a huge mark-up as commissions. |
| Van campers and trailers are called Type B motor | | | | And don't buy the first vehicle you fall in love with. |
| homes. These can house four quite comfortably and | | | | Make sure you go to a number of dealers and |
| have a pretty neat convenient set-up that comprises | | | | checkout the prices and the deals you can get |
| couches, beds, kitchen, toilet and shower. There isn't | | | | before buying. It would be good to buy one who |
| much privacy and some people might find it a bit | | | | offers good after sales service. If someone you |
| cramped. There isn't much head room either and not | | | | know has a motor home, ask if his service is good. |
| too much of storage space. The van campers are | | | | Check too with the Better Business Bureau about the |
| priced between $43,000 and $70,000. They measure | | | | dealer. |
| anything between 18 to 22 feet. | | | | Most dealers you'll find are so friendly when they are |
| The travel trailers cost around $45,000 for a new | | | | selling you a vehicle and will hardly look at you once |
| one but you could pick up a used one for $6000 if | | | | they've made the sale. A motor home will need the |
| you're lucky! They come in sizes of 16 feet to 38 | | | | benefit of after sales service if you are an avid |
| feet in length. Of course it goes without saying that | | | | traveler. So choose your dealer well. |