RVing for Beginners: 17 RV Terms You Should Know 

Driver-any Class A, B, or C motorhome where you drive instead of tow. Class A-often the largest of the driver motorhomes measuring up to 40 feet. They resemble a bus. They come in both gas and diesel models. These would have a bedroom, some have bunk beds as well, a living area, full kitchen, and dining area. Some might have a washer and dryer. Some might have a full and 1/2 bath and some newer models now have 2 full baths. Class B-This one looks like a standard van. It is the smallest of the drivers. They usually have a small kitchenette, sleeping area, and a small bathroom. Some of the larger models may have a shower. Class C-Oddly enough this is in between Class A & B. It looks like a hybrid of both with a van like cab and a class A body. There are some Class C models that are as large as a Class A and have a chassis from a Freightliner semi truck. These tend to have the same amenities as a class A. Tow Behind: Any RV that needs to be towed by a separate vehicle. There are different types of tow behinds. Pop-up: This is literally what it is. When en route, the popup is completely closed but when you arrive at your campsite, you literally "pop up" the camper. These are generally like a class B driver where it has a small kitchenette and maybe a toilet with a curtain instead of an enclosed bathroom but many do not have toilets and you have to use the campground bath houses to do your business. They may have a small sleeping area or some of the larger ones have pop out beds. These are generally the least expensive options and most can be towed by a car. Hybrid-A hybrid is a tow behind trailer that has a kitchen, full bathroom, as well as a living area with a TV but not a dedicated bedroom. Instead it has pop out beds like a pop up camper. Travel Trailer-This is the common name for a run in the mill tow behind camper. It would have a dedicated bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living area with a sofa, and a dining area with either a table and chairs or a booth. These come in all shapes and sizes. Some have "bunkhouses" which is basically a bedroom for the kids 5th Wheel-These are the largest of the tow behinds. Some may be larger than some class A's. These usually have to be towed by a powerful truck like a Ford f-250 or larger. These are distinct in their design as there is a section of the camper that hangs over the bed of the truck where the tow package is. Often these resemble mini houses complete with 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms with the master bedroom being up the stairs which is in front of the rig. I've seen models with ceiling fans and kitchens with bars. These description are, of course, cliffnotes laymen's terms.