"Pursue your Passions" is the motto of the RVer......and what could be better? As the RV traveler explores the country, all the comforts of home go along for the ride! Whether camping in the quiet country or exploring America's exciting cities, the RV family has freedom to travel whenever the whim strikes them!

RV is a term that covers a whole family of camping vehicles that cover the basic shelter to the vehicle that has complete bathroom and kitchen facilities. RVs fall into two general categories: towables (folding camp trailers, truck campers, and travel trailers) and motorized (motorhomes and van conversions). Models of all varieties will be on display at the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show at the HERSHEYPARK^R Entertainment Complex- GIANT Center_TM in Hershey, PA, September 15 – 19, 2010.

This show has more vehicles than any other show......hundreds of models on display!

Folding Camping Trailer - A lightweight unit with collapsible sides that fold for aerodynamic towing by a motorized vehicle, even some small compact cars. When set up, they provide kitchen, dining and sleeping facilities for up to eight people. Models range from $4,000-$13,000.

Truck Camper - A camping unit that is loaded unto or affixed to the bed or chassis of a pickup truck. Many have a kitchen and bathroom facilities. Truck campers sleep two to six people and sell from $4,000-$26,000.

Travel Trailer - A unit designed to be towed by a car, van or pickup. Travel trailers provide comforts such as a kitchen, commode, sleeping, dining and living facilities, electric and water systems and modern appliances. Like all towable units, they can be unhitched from the tow vehicle which is then free for convenient local travel to and from the campsite. Travel trailers sleep four to eight people. Travel trailers range from $8,000-$65,000.

Fifth-Wheel Trailer - A unit designed to be towed by a pickup truck. Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailers provide comforts such as a kitchen, commode, sleeping, dining and living facilities, electric and water systems and modern appliances. Some even feature spacious two-level floor plans. Like all towable units, they can be unhitched from the tow vehicle which is then free for convenient local travel to and from the campsite. Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailers generally sleep up to six people and typically start at $12,000 to $98,000 new.

Motorized RVs Include:

Motorhome - A recreational camping and travel vehicle built on or as part of a motorized vehicle chassis. Kitchen, sleeping, bathroom and dining facilities are all conveniently accessible to the driver's area from inside. Living systems generally include electricity, heating, air conditioning, water and propane gas. Motorhomes come in a variety of sizes and types and sleep two to ten people. Motorhomes start at $48,000, the high end luxurious models can exceed $400,000.

Van Conversion - A van, typically manufactured by an automaker, modified in appearance for transportation and recreation by a company specializing in customized vehicles. Changes may include side windows, carpeting, paneling, custom seats and sofas and assorted accessories. Most van conversions provide comfortable seating for seven, though some seat as many as 12 passengers. Models start at $15,000.

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