"RV" is a nickname for a whole family of vehicles that combine transportation and temporary living quarters for recreation, camping, and travel. Some provide a simple place for sleeping and eating, while others are luxury lodges on wheels. They fall into two general categories: towables (folding camping trailers, truck campers and travel trailers) and motorized (Type A, B and C motorhomes). Motorized Type A Motorhome (Class A) The living unit has been entirely constructed on a specially designed motor vehicle chassis. As in all motorized RVs, the kitchen, dining, sleeping and bathroom facilities are conveniently accessible from the driver's area. Living systems generally include electricity. heating, air conditioning, water and propane gas; a full array of appliances and entertainment features is available. Type A motorhomes sleep from two to six people and sel for an average of $94,000, with models available for as little as $55,000 into the hundreds of thousands for high line custom coaches.   Type B Motorhome More commonly referred to as a "van camper", a type B motorhome is a panel-type truck to which the RV manufacturer adds sleeping, kitchen and/or toilet facilities. Most have electric and water hook-ups, fresh water storage and a top extension for added head room. Type B motorhomes sleep two to four people and retail from $42,000 to $65,000; $48,000 on average.   Type C Motorhome (Mini) Built on an automotive manufacturered van frame with an attached cab section, the RV manufacturer completes the body section containing the living area behind and above the cab. This design allows for more sleeping room than other types as the area over the cab wil accommodate a double or queen size bed. Type C motorhomes offer the same living systems and many of the conveniences of type A's. Thye sleep six to ten people and sell for $40,000 to $70,000. The average cost is $49,800. Towables Folding Camping Trailer (Camping Trailer) A lightweight unit with collapsible sides for towing by typical family vehicles, even some compact cars. Set up, it provides kitchen, dining, sleeping, and often toilet facilities for up to eight people. Prices range from $3,300 to $10,500 most sell for an average of $5,600.   Truck Camper A camping unit that's loaded onto the chassis of a pickup. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are widely available. Sleeps two to six people. Sells from $4,000 to $22,000. Most consumers buy models costing about $12,500.   Travel Trailer Built to be towed by a car, van, or pickup, travel trailers provide kitchen, bathroom, sleeping, dining and living facilities, electric and water systems and modern appliances from refrigerators and stoves to microwaves and even washers/dryers. Like all towable units, they can be unhitched from the tow vehicle, for convenient local travel to and from the campsite. Travel trailers sleep four to eight people and range in price from $9,500 to $63,000; $13,000 on average.   Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer (Fifth Wheel) Built to be towed by pickups with a special hitch, they feature a seperate second floor sleeping or living area. Some have panoramic picture windows and several slideouts. Fifth wheels retail from $12,000 to $97,000. The average price is $25,000.

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