Everything you need to know about recreational vehicles in one place: the types, sizes and weights, what they cost in Canadian dollars, how they work inside and how to choose one that fits the way you travel.
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New to RVs? Begin with the basicsWhat an RV is, the three main groups and what Class A, B and C mean.Compare every typeLength, weight, price, tow vehicle and best use in one table.Check a tow vehicleTest payload, tongue weight and towing capacity with your own ratings.
RV types
Class A MotorhomesThe large bus-style coaches: the most space, the highest cost.Class B Camper VansCompact van-based motorhomes: easy to drive, high price for the space.Class C MotorhomesCab-over motorhomes: a practical balance of space, price and drivability.Travel TrailersThe most common and versatile towable, from compact couples' trailers to bunkhouse models.Fifth WheelsPickup-bed hitched trailers with big interiors and stable towing.Toy HaulersRVs with a rear garage for motorcycles, ATVs and other equipment.Truck CampersA camper that rides in your pickup bed and goes where the truck goes.Pop-Up and Folding TrailersTrailers that fold down for towing and storage and open up at the campsite.Teardrop and Small TrailersCompact, light trailers for couples and solo travellers.
Sizes, prices, systems and buying
RV sizes and weights by typeTypical lengths and weights, plus the weight terms that matter.RV prices in CanadaNew and used price ranges by type in Canadian dollars, and what drives them.Floorplans and layoutsRear living, bunkhouse, front bedroom and more, with the trade-offs of each.RV systems explainedElectrical, water, propane, heating, cooling and refrigeration in plain language.Construction and four-season RVsWall and roof construction, slide-outs and what four-season really means.Tow vehicles and hitchesSUVs, half-tons and heavy-duty trucks, hitches, brakes and gas versus diesel.Park models and destination trailersRVs built for extended stays on one site, and what to check first.RV types for Canadian conditionsWinter, ferries, distances and provincial rules, type by type.Rent vs buy an RVBreak-even nights, ownership costs and when each option wins.Which RV is right for you?Match your travel style, family and budget to the right type.Common RV buying mistakesThe costly mistakes people make before the first trip.RV glossaryRV terms and abbreviations explained.