The Seven Types of RVer & Their Favorite RVs

Only using their RV for a few weekends a year in the warmer months, Casual Campers have thoroughly enjoyed the RV lifestyle and its provision of relaxation and an escape in nature for years. Generally older (ages 55+) and retired, this group loves the convenience of having a home away from home while on vacation, but they only use their RVs for about half of their holidays. Travel trailers are the overwhelming favorite type of RV among Casual Campers, with many hoping to upgrade to a fifth wheel or a Class C motorhome.

Whether it’s just you and your spouse, or you’ve chosen to bring along a group of friends, the Imagine XLS 23LDE travel trailer will meet your needs. The front bedroom features a walk-around queen bed with overhead and side storage. The bedroom also contains the second exterior entry door and a private entrance into the walk-through bathroom. The booth dinette transforms into a bed, and theater seating is situated directly across from an LED TV. Residential-style appliances in the rear kitchen provide a superb cooking encounter, and the exterior pass-through storage provides extra room for all of your gear.

Wherever you decide to roam, you can be sure you’ll have comfort at every turn in the Four Winds 27P Class C motorhome by Thor Motor Coach. The full wall slide contains a sofa that converts into a Murphy bed, plus a dream dinette and two closets. A cab-over bunk provides extra sleeping space or storage, and the full rear bath includes a large shower and linen closet. The well-equipped kitchen features a three-burner cooktop, microwave and residential refrigerator. There’s also a fireplace and Smart TV are across from the Murphy bed for those cozy nights.

Most often growing up with an RV, Family Camper owners use camping to bond with loved ones and spark the hobby for the next generation. Limited by their full-time employment, summer tends to provide brief periods of escape for these eager young owners. Every RVers in this segment are under age 55 and in the workforce. In fact, the majority are young, growing families with young children in the home.

Travel trailers are the preferred RV type for Family Campers due to their capacity to house large groups and diverse selection. However, many are sizing up to a fifth wheel or even a Class A motorhome for the amenities and comfort.

The Clipper Cadet 17CBH travel trailer by Coachmen RV is considered one of the most-popular single-axle bunkhouse floor plans in the industry. You can sleep five people in this Clipper Cadet with the large bed at the front, the booth dinette and the bunk beds. The kitchen features a two-burner cooktop and a pantry, plus a refrigerator. Overhead storage can be found throughout the Clipper Cadet, including the bedroom. Plus, jumbo pass-through storage allows you to pack all the gear that you need. At just seven feet wide and under 3,000 pounds, the Clipper Cadet travel trailer is easy to tow and easy on the wallet.

With sleeping space for up to eight, the Model Z 3610 by Brinkley RV is the perfect fifth wheel for families. There’s ample seating at the versatile sliding desk/dining table, theater seating and a tri-fold sofa along the rear wall. The kitchen offers residential-style appliances with a large refrigerator, a microwave oven and three-burner range top and oven. The kitchen island is outfitted with pull-out pet bowls and double pull-out trash bins with an integrated Stow & Go paper towel holder. A bonus room can be used as a bedroom featuring a sofa bed with a flip-up overhead bunk and trundle below, or as an office with a pull-out desk, or as a gaming room with the 50-inch Smart TV. The private front bedroom features a king bed slide, a sliding dresser with hidden storage and a wardrobe with mirrored doors that is prepped for a stackable washer and dryer.

Committed to the RV lifestyle, this group of owners enjoy the freedom of exploration that camping provides. Traveling as a family for nearly two months of the year, these owners thrive in water-based activities and anywhere with natural beauty to soak in. Escapists prefer more variety in the RVs they utilize. Travel trailers are the favorite among this segment, but Class C and Class A motorhomes are close behind. While generally families with children, this group almost always travels with their spouse and typically brings their pets along, as well.

The Momentum G-Class travel trailer toy hauler by Grand Design RV has the space and style for all of your adventures. The two slides and more than 13-feet of cargo space provide plenty of room for toys and gear like kayaks, bikes and more. The spacious kitchen area includes extra counter space and you can relax in the Euro chairs or on the rollover sofas with a table. The Insulation Package features a heated and enclosed underbelly with suspended tanks, a high-capacity furnace, a moisture barrier floor enclosure and cabinet-mounted heat ducts. The Momentum G-Class also includes a fuel station with an interior and exterior gauge and 2,500-pound tie-downs anchored into the chassis.

Bring the comfort of home on the road with the Bouncer 33C Class A motorhome by Fleetwood RV. A private rear bedroom offers a slide out king bed with CPAP storage above, plus wardrobes, a dresser and an LED TV. The full kitchen features a residential refrigerator, a convection microwave and pantry. The theater sofa and end table are across from the LED TV with a fireplace below, and the slide out dinette gives you a place to dine and even work. Built on the Power Platform Ford chassis, the enhanced safety features such as remote, power-heated mirrors with turn indicators and side cameras and the color monitor for side and rear cameras make traveling easy.

Avid RVers are committed to RVing every chance they have, using their RV for approximately a season. To this group, RVs provide both an opportunity for a romantic getaway and a chance to see the best nature has to offer. While skewing slightly towards younger generations and families, this group enjoys hiking, fishing and visiting local attractions while on the road in their RV. Their biggest motivating factors for RVing are to add some adventure into their lives, spend more time in nature exploring the outdoors and simply unwind and relax.

The Wildwood 27RK travel trailer by Forest River RV stands out with its spacious kitchen and panoramic campsite windows. You will love the Versa-Lounge, which can reconfigure and customize according to your needs – and conveniently below is the Stow-N-Go storage. The Wildwood 27RK also includes a fireplace, two lounge chairs and an 11 cubic-foot refrigerator to make you feel right at home. The private bedroom features a custom king bed with Versa-Tilt and plenty of storage. The massive rear kitchen provides the ultimate culinary experience.

Trips to the lake are made complete in this spacious Arcadia Select 25SRD fifth wheel by Keystone RV that can sleep up to four each night. The front private bedroom includes a queen bed, bedside nightstands and a full wardrobe. The rear U-shaped dinette is centered on the tri-fold sofa and open kitchen with gas range, “solar friendly” refrigerator and on-demand tankless water heater. The Blade Pure A/C system will keep things cool and the tall ceilings provide an airy feel.

Long Haulers have embraced the RV lifestyle to its fullest, spending significant parts of the year traveling in their RV. These nomadic owners are set to see the world and appreciate the joys and freedom this lifestyle provides them. Many spend all year traveling in their RV. Generally younger but with fewer families, this group loves having a furry companion by their side and tends to prioritize comfort and convenience.

The spacious Avenger 25MKO travel trailer by Prime Time RV includes unique features to make life on the road more comfortable and convenient. The kitchen features an L-shaped counter with bar-type seating and an extension, as well as a French door refrigerator, pantry, microwave and gas cooktop. The front private bedroom is equipped with a queen bed, dual wardrobes and overhead cabinets for storage. The full rear bathroom sits next to a wardrobe-style closet with removable shelving and is prepped for a stackable washer and dryer. There’s also a built-in desk with bench seating.

True luxury awaits your family in the Windsport 35M Class A gas motorhome by Thor Motor Coach. The large slide provides extra space in the main living area, and the Dream Dinette can function as a dining space or as a bed. The kitchen features residential-style appliances with a pantry for additional storage. There’s also a half-bathroom mid-coach for guests and added convenience. Built on a Ford F-53 chassis, the Windsport offers basement pass-through storage and a Pet-Link multi-purpose tie-down, plus a Bird’s Eye custom windshield and reclining/swivel leatherette captain’s chairs. There’s also a drop-down bunk for more sleeping space.

Snowbirds love RVs and the adventures that they bring. This group uses their RV as an escape for half of the year from both the weather and their household budget. They simply could not imagine their lives without an RV.

While this group leans older toward retirement age, having the convenience of a home away from home is their biggest draw to the RV lifestyle. They often return to their favorite places, and enjoy researching an area thoroughly before exploring it with an RV.

Enjoy a spacious rear living area in the Reflection 337RLS fifth wheel by Grand Design RV with dual opposing slides offering you entertainment, kitchen amenities, seating and windows for great views. The rear tri-fold sofa also converts into extra sleeping space for an extra guest or two. Theater seating is located across from the entertainment center and pantry, as the massive kitchen island features drawers for utensils, trash cans and even pet bowls. The full bathroom has a large fiberglass shower and a linen closet. The front private bedroom includes a queen bed slide, a dresser with overhead cabinets and a full wall wardrobe that is prepped to add a washer and dryer.

The interior is airy and open with three slides in the Wraith 33F Super C diesel motorhome by NeXus RV. Between the bunk over cab, the queen bed slide in the rear private bedroom and the theater seats, there’s plenty of room for up to six to sleep comfortably. Prepare your best meals with the three-burner cooktop, over-the-range stainless steel microwave and 10 cubic-foot refrigerator. The split-style bathroom allows one person to clean up in the radius shower while another uses the private toilet and sink. A Freightliner S2 RV chassis and a 6.7-liter 340-horsepower Cummins ISB diesel engine coupled with a 6-speed Allison transmission powers the Wraith Super C motorhome. Built with best-in-class “all steel-composite” steel that is up to 72% stronger for safer rides and helps minimize potential water damage while also maximizing the thermal and sound insulation.

Small but mighty, this group of RV owners knows the world is for exploring. As outdoor enthusiasts that thrive on numerous hobbies, you can find them anywhere there is wilderness to tame – hiking one minute and skiing the next. Mainly comprised of younger generations, this group is on the road with their RV nearly half the year. They are also adrenaline junkies, enjoying various activities while RVing like hiking, visiting local attractions and water recreational activities.

Endless adventure awaits with the Micro Minnie 2108FBS travel trailer by Winnebago. An RV queen-size bed with dual wardrobes provide ample comfort in the front bedroom, and the full rear bathroom with large shower and vanity includes a wardrobe, as well. The booth dinette slide easily transforms into extra sleeping space. The kitchen features a two-burner cooktop, microwave and large refrigerator. Towing is made easy with the Micro Minnie’s 7-foot width and Dexter TORFLEX torsion stub axles. Outdoors you will also enjoy the JBL premium speakers and a power awning with LED lighting.

The Sanctuary 19A Class B Sprinter van is the perfect travel companion for couples’ that prefer life on the road. The captain’s chairs up front swivel to provide more seating, plus you have a large expandable sleeper sofa with a removable table nearby. The rear wet bath allows all travelers to stay clean and fresh during the trip, and there is a wardrobe plus drawers to keep your clothing and personal items neat and tidy while you travel. Explore off-grid in the Sanctuary Sprinter van with the solar charging system including a 200-watt solar panel and charge controller. Lightweight cabinetry, cassette shades, black out window coverings and Euro-style upper cabinet doors provide a more modern look.