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| The RV travel trailer, or caravan, is a small trailer in which
people can live or travel. RV trailers as well as other types of
camping accommodations enjoy a long and colorful history. In America, this history can be traced back to the early days of the 1920s when people of the time dubbed these travelers “Tin Can Tourists.” As time passed and technology progressed, trailers became more livable and earned a new name in the 1930s and 1940s – “House Trailer." |
In the 1950s and 1960s, the industry seemed to split, creating the two distinctly different entities that we see today, that of the recreational vehicle (RV) industry and Mobile home industry. Today, travel trailers are classified as a type of RV along with motor homes, teardrop trailers, and truck campers.
Different Sizes for Different Needs and Travel Styles - What's
Yours?
Smaller RV travel trailers and pop-ups are still made with touring in
mind. These generally are less than 18' long and contain simple amenities.
They are lightweight and quick to set up or prepare for travel. Most
weigh less than 3000 lbs or about 1300 Kg and can be towed with a large
car or small truck. Mid-range travel trailers are 18'- 25', can weigh
5000 lbs or more, and are generally towed with compact V-8 powered pick
up trucks and SUVs. They have most of the amenities of the larger travel
trailers but have sleeping accommodation for fewer people.
Larger RV travel trailers are made with seasonal or fulltimers in mind. These generally range from 25’-40' long, and typically contain all the creature comforts. They require a large tow vehicle, either large trucks or SUVs; these can weigh up to 12,000 lbs. or more. Multiple TVs and Air Conditioners are common features found on these RV travel trailers. Slide-out rooms and screen porches add value to larger RV travel trailers. Fleetwood RV manufactures a high end line of full size RVs and trailers.
Innovative RV Travel Trailers
With time, RV Travel Trailers have witnessed many innovations. One such
innovation in RV Travel Trailer is the "Toy Box." Half living
area and half garage, you can roll down all the toys to the countryside.
A folding rear ramp gives access for Motorcycles, ATVs, Personal Watercraft,
even racecars, to the back half. A built-in generator provides power
for A/C, TV, and microwave. Another innovation is the hybrid travel
trailer that combines the features of a pop-up trailer and a hard-sided
trailer.
Amenities Galore in RV Travel Trailers
A typical mid-range, modern RV Travel Trailer will contain the features
such as, Gas/Electric powered refrigerator, Gas/Electric powered stove,
oven and grill and Gas/Electric powered water heater. It contains one
or more beds, some of which double-up for daytime seating. Electricity
is usually supplied by battery or external hookups.
Some even come equipped with RV Solar Systems. Toilet comes with removable
disposal tank and flush-water tank. Shower is for your bathing needs.
Radio, CD players, TV aerial/satellite dish etc for entertainment. Air
conditioning, clothes washer and dryer, Microwave etc, are additional
attraction on a RV Travel Trailer.
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