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Are you having a hard time choosing which RV is perfect for you? When talking about RVs, motorhomes, and travel trailers, sorting out the different terms can be confusing. Deciding what to buy can have your head spinning, and someone who knows nothing about RVs may think they are all the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the difference between a motorhome and an RV?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RV stands for Recreational Vehicle, which is a catch-all for campers, motorhomes, campervans and travel trailers. A motorhome is a drivable RV that is either class A, B, or C. Towable RVs are called travel trailers and fifth wheels. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motorhomes and travel trailers come in different sizes and capacities. When deciding what to buy or rent, consider how many people will generally be along on your adventures and how large of a rig you want to handle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most motorhomes are about 25 to 45 feet long, depending on their class, and can fit 4 to 12 adults. On the other hand, trailers can range from 10 to 40 feet – but you need to include the tow vehicle in the total length. Travel trailers can accommodate 2 to 12 adults depending on which type of trailer it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from sizes and capacities, we will discuss more information you may need to know about these two types of RV. This guide will teach you to distinguish between an RV, camper, motorhome and a travel trailer so you will know what is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s The Difference Between an RV and a Camper?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The terms “RV” and “camper” mean the same thing – a moveable unit that you can live out of.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, “RV” stands for Recreational Vehicle. It includes all classes of drivable RVs, or motorhomes (A, B, and C classes) as well as towable RVs, which are known as travel trailers and fifth wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Camper” is another umbrella term just like “RV”. Essentially, a camper is any recreational vehicle that you would take camping, or otherwise travel and sleep in. So a camper can be a travel trailer, fifth wheel, pop-up, motorhome, or any other make or model of RV.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, the terms “camper” and “RV” are interchangeable. A camper is an RV, and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the Classes and Types of RVs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A motorhome (or motorcoach) is a self-contained RV that serves as both a camper and a driving vehicle. <\/strong>Motorhomes are usually distinguished by the length of their rig and their class, of which there are three: Class A, B, and C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next we will provide more information about the differences between motorhome and RV classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related Reading: See our article on Which Type Of RV is Right for You: 11 Types and Classes Explained. <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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