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There are many different classes of vehicles generally labelled as RVs:
A minimal RV typically contains accommodations, which include beds, a table and food preparation and storage areas. Larger models add full bathrooms, refrigerators, living areas, master bedrooms, etc. Some RVs are very elaborate, containing satellite TV reception, slide-out wall panels, and awnings; many RVs can cost in excess of US$ 100,000 and some can cost up to US$ 1 million.
RV travel is one way for, to experience the dozens of U.S. national parks and forests, myriad of state parks and thousands of miles of scenic highways. Many RVers stay at RV park s, most of which feature electrical, water and sewer service (full hookups), as well as cable televison and wireless Internet. Amenties often include swimming pools, gamerooms and even destination-resort activities such as horseback riding.
Advantages of RVs include not having to move one's things in and out of motel rooms, not having to rent multiple motel rooms, and the fact that preparing food saves money compared to eating in restaurants. Kids also tend to like RVs.
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 larger RV models can be hard for the novice to drive or tow.
Some people also live in RVs because they lack funds for more conventional housing. Some people craft their own RVs out of cars, vans ( vandwellers), or used passenger and school buses.