Recreational Vehicles (RV's)

RVs are intended for everything from brief leisure activities such as vacations and camping , to full-time living, for which they are often parked in special trailer parks However, many trailer parks are reserved just for mobile homes , not to be confused with RVs and motorhomes RVs can also be rented in most major cities and tourist areas. Some RVs are very elaborate, with satellite TV and Internet access, slide-out sections, and awnings, and either storing a small car inside it or providing the option of towing it behind the RV. Some people craft their own RVs out of cars, vans, school buses, and buses.

Advantages and Disadvantages :

Advantages of RVs include not having to move one's things in and out of motel rooms, not having to rent multiple motel rooms, sleeping in a bed one is comfortable with.

Disadvantages of RVs include low fuel economy for the motorized RV or tow vehicle, lack of maid service as experienced in motels maid service is available at a few high-end resorts , and the challenge of driving or towing larger RV models for the novice.

Usages:
There is a stereotype that people who live in RVs full-time do so because they are poor and cannot afford more conventional housing. However, an increasing number of people are opting to sell their homes and live in their RVs, which can cost as much as their home did. They usually travel north in winter in their RVs to catch the warmer weather and return south for spring and summer.
 
Early Days:
Even prior to the introduction of the automobile, travelers hooked trailers to their horse-drawn carriages in order to carry extra gear that would make long trips more endurable. However, with the growth of motor travel, the need for easily accessible eating and sleeping facilities grew. By the end of the decade, a handful of entrepreneurs around the country were engaged in the production of tent campers and trailers. The first manufacturers of trailers and motor homes sold directly to the consumer, primarily through word of mouth and referrals. As companies went into production on a larger scale, they set up regional distributorships. So over time RV sales became a very productive business.

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