The most common question we get: “What should I buy?” The answer depends on your budget, your truck, and your tolerance for maintenance.

Motorhomes (Driveable)

Class A (The Bus)

• Vibe: Luxury apartment on wheels.
• Pros: Huge windshield views, massive storage, heavy towing capacity (Diesel Pushers).
• Cons: Expensive ($150k - $500k+), maintenance is specialized, drives like a bus.
• MPG: 6-10.

Class B (The Van)

• Vibe: #VanLife. Stealthy and agile.
• Pros: Park anywhere (regular spots), drives like a car, great gas mileage (14-18 MPG).
• Cons: Tiny. Wet baths (shower over toilet). Very expensive per square foot ($100k+).

Class C (The Truck)

• Vibe: The compromise.
• Pros: Overhead bunk (great for kids), specialized Ford/Chevy chassis (easy service), generally cheaper than A or B.
• Cons: The “cabover” leaks if not sealed, drives loud.

Towables (You Pull It)

Travel Trailer

• Vibe: The starter classic.
• Pros: Affordable ($20k - $60k), huge variety of layouts, can be towed by many SUVs/Light trucks.
• Cons: Sway (needs good hitch), less stable than 5th wheels.

Fifth Wheel

• Vibe: Resident luxury.
• Pros: High ceilings, massive kitchens, extremely stable towing (hitch is over the axle).
• Cons: Requires a Heavy Duty truck (F-250/350+), lose the truck bed space.

Toy Hauler

• Vibe: Garage in the back.
• Pros: Carry motorcycles/ATVs, rear patio deck.
• Cons: Garage smells like gas, heavy tongue weight.

The Golden Rule of Buying

Buy your second rig first. Most people buy a small travel trailer, hate the swaying, and trade it in for a 5th wheel or Motorhome within 18 months, losing $10,000 in depreciation. Rent each type on Outdoorsy or RVShare before you commit!