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FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Do I need a special license to drive a motorhome?

All you need is to be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid driver's license. No special endorsement is needed.

Do I need a special license to tow an RV?

The vast majority of RVs require no special license to tow an RV. In some states, the very largest towable RVs may require a special driving test or written test for a different class of drivers license. Regardless of size, a commercial drivers license is not required for towing a personal use RV. Towing skills are readily acquired. With a little practice, experienced drivers find it easy to learn to tow an RV.

What type of vehicle do I need to tow an RV?

Today's market features a large selection of tow vehicles -- conversion vehicles, SUVs, light trucks, most full-size and many mid-size cars -- with sophisticated engineering packages providing greater towing power,
superior maneuverability and braking.

What kind of identification do I need to enter Canada?


U.S. citizens - Identification establishing citizenship is required such as an original birth certificate or a certified copy of proof of birth locations from a town hall, plus one photo ID card. A passport is not required but is ideal for identification. Temporary residents of the U.S. must carry a passport and may also require a visa depending on their citizenship. Other - You may e-mail Canada Customs at: vco@rc.gc.ca for information or contact your closest Canadian embassy or consulate for this information. Contact information for Canadian embassies around the world can be found at the website: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/travel/consular/16015-2-e.htm

What are the Different Types of RVs?

There are eight generally accepted types of recreational vehicles. Each type is listed below along with a definition and picture.

CLASS A MOTORHOMES

The type A motorhome, also commonly referred to as the conventional motorhome, is the largest, most luxurious of the motorized RVs -- a virtual "home-away from-home" on wheels, fully loaded and equipped for short trips, lengthy vacations and fulltiming. The type A is entirely constructed on a bare, specially designed motor vehicle chassis.



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CLASS B MOTORHOMES

(Van Campers)

Also commonly referred to as the van camper, the Type B motorhome is a cargo van that has been customized to include temporary sleeping, eating and bathroom facilities.



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CLASS C MOTORHOMES


The type C motorhome, sometimes referred to as a mini-motorhome, provides the conveniences of a larger motorhome in a scaled-down version and at a lower price. The type C is built on an automotive manufactured van frame with an
attached cab section
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FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS


Designed to be affixed and towed by a pickup equipped with special hitch in the truck bed, these two-level units can provide the greatest living of all towable RVs. Fifth-wheel travel trailers come equipped with all the comforts of home, and are perfectly adaptable for weekend getaways, family vacations and fulltiming.



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TRAVEL TRAILERS

A unit designed to be towed by a car, van or pickup by means of a bumper or frame hitch, the travel trailer provides all the comforts of home and is perfectly adaptable for weekend getaways, family vacations, and fulltiming.



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PARK MODELS

For those RVers and campers who like to spend the summer at their favorite campground near the lake, or for those who prefer to head South during the winter, park models (also referred to as park trailers) are often an economical and convenient alternative for long-term or seasonal camping. When set, park trailers may be connected to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. It's built on a single chassis which is mounted on wheels.





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TRUCK CAMPERS


A unit loaded onto, or affixed to, the bed or chassis of a pickup, the truck camper is popular for backroad journeys, accessing remote locales and family
recreational camping.



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POP-UP CAMPERS

A lightweight unit with sides that collapse for towing and storage, the folding camping trailer combines the experience of open-air tent camping with sleeping comforts, basic conveniences and weather protection found in other RVs.



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RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION



3930 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-2515
Phone: (703)591-7130 Fax: (703)591-0734

E-mail: info@rvda.org

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RECREATION VEHICLE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION



1896 Preston White Drive,
P.O. Box 2999
Reston, Virginia 20195-0999


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