Basic Class B RV Information
Posted by Julie Jacobs on February 23, 2011 under RV Articles | 
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The smaller Class B RV is one of the many types of motor homes available. There is the large Class A RV, as well as the travel trailer and the Class C motor home. Once you have decided to buy a used or new recreational vehicle, you will need to know what you want out of the motor home unit. Know your budget before buying, and be familiar with what you need to travel. If a Class B RV is on the top of your list, then read the information below that includes facts. These Class B RV facts will offer you a basic overview of this type of motor home.
To be brief, the Class B RV is smaller than the other recreational vehicles available today. This is why the Class B RV is thought to be easier to handle when driving. There are people who believe the Class B RV is economically friendly, and more so than other motorhomes. Do not worry, though, it can still be upgraded with extra amenities to suite any luxury visions you may have.
Below are ten basic characteristics of the Class B RV that you may find helpful in your search for the perfect recreational vehicle for you and your family:
1. A common name for the Class B RV is the van conversion. This name fits this motor home perfectly because this unit is built on a regular van chassis. It is then converted to a livable motor home unit.
2. Van conversions are bigger than the size of a regular van. They have ceilings that are higher and walls that have been extended to make a pleasant living and driving space.
3. To increase the space of the motor home, you can purchase pop-up tops or slide-outs.
4. Sizes of van conversions vary, but typically, they are 22 feet in length and nine feet across.
5. Some people use van conversions to live life on the road full time, while others use it for shorter trips. Some people even use it as their daily transportation vehicle. Many people appreciate the fact that this motor home unit is so multi-purpose.
6. The fact that this unit is compact makes it easy to move around when driving. Some people think it is easier to maneuver when backing into a camping spot or parking parallel. You may find this as an added benefit if you find yourself having to camp in a tight or compressed area for some reason. A lot of campgrounds offer limited space, so this size unit may make it easier to find a spot.
7. Van conversions are also more stable and safe when traveling.
8. Van conversions are believed to be more fuel efficient than other motor home units or towables. This is because when driving this kind of unit, the driver is typically not towing additional travel trailers or cars.
9. While the van conversion is designed to serve a basic and efficient life on the road, they do have a variety of floor plans and upgrades to make the experience more luxurious.
10. Motor homes of this size could start at $35K, but you will find that there are increases and decreases depending on the make purchased. Prices will vary also based on the amenities purchased.
Julie Jacobs is a writer, who writes about RVs, such as the Class B RV. To read more on motor homes and travel trailers, visit www.PedataRVCenter.com.
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Class B Motorhome Cell Phone Safety Tips
Posted by Julie Jacobs on January 27, 2011 under RV Articles | Be the First to Comment
There are safety tips available for Class B RV drivers regarding mobile phones. It is smart to read the tips and pay attention to such safety issues if you are the Class B motor home driver, passenger, or even when it is parked. It is known to be very easy to grab your cell phone when behind the wheel of your Class B RV to text, to answer a call, or to even dial a number.
There are many Class B motorhome or other types of motor home drivers that use their phones for navigation, for nearby restaurants or hotels, as well as other day-to-day conveniences. While a cell phone can be a great tool for Class B RV travelers, it is important that you are safe when using them.
There was a recent study done that most people check their cell phones while driving their cars, Class B motorhome or other types of RVs. There have also been studies that show it is difficult for Class B RV drivers or anyone who is driving to pay attention to the road when they are talking on the phone. People have been said to break slower, drive too slowly, and many other dangerous things while using their cell phones.
Read the tips below on what to do when driving a Class B RV and you have a cell phone. Be safe while on the road and share these tips with others.
1. Keep the cell phone in an off position. This should be done when you are driving or in motion. The phone becomes a distraction, and in fact, in many states across the US, it is considered illegal to use the phone when driving.
2. If you will be working from the road, make an agreement with the employer that you will not be answering the phone or replying to any emails or texts when the car is in motion. Some people designate specific times that they pull over to return such calls.
3. Have hands-free equipment programmed into your RV and phone, so that you can answer the phone, if emergency, without distracting yourself from the road. Answer tell the caller to wait while you then pull off the road to talk or text.
You do not want to be on the road and driving, but have all of your attention on the cell phone. This could be dangerous to others in cars or RVs around you, as well as to your traveling companions who are in the recreational vehicle with you. Be safe when on the road.
Julie Jacobs writes articles on Class B recreational vehicles and more. Enjoy more at www.PedataRVCenter.com.