RV Camping - Beginner's Guide to RVs and Motorhomes
Class B Motor Homes - Conversion Vans
General Description
The Class B Motor Home is frequently referred to as the van camper or conversion van. The Class B Motor Home is a panel-truck (or commercial van) that has been customized on the interior to include temporary sleeping, eating and bathroom facilities.
Built from a panel-truck or commercial van chassis, a Class B Motor Home, or van conversion, provides a smooth and stable ride, and a comfortable RV camping experience. The Class B Motor Home features include innovative floorplans and packaging, making the van camper an ideal choice for short motorhome-style accomodations.
Convertion Van Specifications
- Size: 16 to 21 feet
- Cost: Average cost of $57,500
- Price Range: Prices vary from approcimately $35,000 to $75,000
- Sleeps: Up to 4 people, depending upon make and model
Features:
- Class B motorhomes are perhaps the most economical, versatile and maneuverable of the motorized RVs. A Class B camper is easily loaded and readied for any travel occassion and doubles as a second family vehicle or as a carpool for commuters.
- Built from a panel-truck or commercial van chassis, a Class B Motor Home is narrower than other RVs. At a minimum, the Class B Motor Home utilizes all of the interior space within the existing van body. However, most van campers are modified to include a raised roof, and sometimes also a dropped floor, in order to provide full stand-up room.
- The Class B Motor Home offers a compact size together with many features and amenities. Van campers provide comfortable living space and an assortment of accessories, making the Class B Motor Home an ideal RV for couples and young families.
- Class B motorhomes are also used as a towing vehicle in tandem with a camping trailer, particulalry if the can camper is not equipped with full bathroom facilities.
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